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The Eight Life Saving Rules
1) TAKE PERSONAL OWNERSHIP EVERY DAY
+ Take ownership of your own safaty by following safety rules and wearing required
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
‘Take ownership of your co-workers’ safaty by providing guidance and reporting all incidents
2) ALWAYS COMPLETE A QUICK RISK ASSESSMENT
Obtain a work permit if required
fake a moment to assess for risks, then ensure they are controlled before starting the task
3) STAY ALERT TO AVOID HARM
* Position yourself outside the line of fire where you could be injured by moving objects,
vehicles, pressure releases or dropped objects
+ Establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones; take action to secure loose objects
4) PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS
+ Protect yourself against falls with 100% tie-off
* Inspect your fall protection equipment before use
5) ISOLATE ENERGY SOURCES BEFORE WORK
‘Perform an initia! evaluation to identity potential energy sources and property isolate ther
+ Aways Lock Qu/Tag Out using your awn lock or tag)
6) COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
* Only work on live electrical it you are trained, qualified and use the required PPE
* Create a barrier to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area
7) OPERATE MOBILE EQUIPMENT SAFELY
+ Only operate equipment such as a fork truck, scissor lift or crane which you have been trained
and authorized to use
* Safely inspect mobile equipment before each use
8) TAKE PRECAUTION DURING MECHANICAL LIFTING
+ Inspect equipment and ensure itis safe for use and rated for the lift
+ Never walk under a load; use barriers as needed
