TAQA 12 Essential Safety Rules

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Document Owner: OHS and Management System Manager

Document Approver: VP HSE
Issue No: Issue 4 Issue Date: October 2021
Amendment Summary: Updated rule # 6 Lifting Operations

Next Review Date: November 2023

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CONTENTS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Safety Culture 3

2.0 SCOPE 4
3.0 TAQA 12 ESSENTIAL SAFETY RULES 5
RULE 1 - PERMIT TO WORK Error! Bookmark not defined.
RULE 2 - ENERGY ISOLATION 7
RULE 3 - GROUND DISTURBANCE 8
RULE 4 - CONFINED SPACE ENTRY 9
RULE 5 - WORKING AT HEIGHTS 10
RULE 6 - LIFTING OPERATIONS 11
RULE 7 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 12
RULE 8 - DRIVING SAFETY 13
RULE 9 - MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE 14
RULE 10 - RESTRICTED AREA ENTRY 15
RULE 11 - SYSTEM OVERRIDE 16
RULE 12 - OVERHEAD ELECTRIC POWER LINES 17

4.0 EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTING RESOURCES & REFERENCES 18

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
According to TAQA Corporate HSSE policy:
“No operational priority is more important than protecting the health, safety and security
of our people and our communities, and respecting our environment.”
Everyone who works for, or on behalf of, TAQA is responsible for their safety and the safety of
those around them.
Having consistent safety rules across TAQA Businesses is a powerful way of ensuring a
common approach to controlling high risk activities.
TAQA Essential Safety Rules are based on analysis of the most common causes of accidents in
our industry. These safety rules will be strictly enforced to ensure the safety of our people and
our communities. TAQA expects everyone on our sites, including employees, suppliers, and any
other visitors - including delivery drivers and clients, to meet these Essential Safety Rules.
TAQA Essential Safety Rules are presented in Section 3 of this document.

1.1 Safety Culture

TAQA Essential Safety Rules must be utilised within a positive safety culture to ensure they work
effectively and to keep our people safe. TAQA strives to nurture an effective safety culture. TAQA
Businesses shall promote the development of a culture that encourages individuals to intervene
and that only allows work to be carried out when it is safe to do so.

We are all empowered to make decisions that will create a safe workplace, even if it means
stopping work to make a situation safe.

THINK SAFE, WORK SAFE, AND BE SAFE

COMPLACENCY KILLS, DO NOT CUT CORNERS

For everyone to remember
• think before you start work, know the risks
• you have a responsibility to yourselves and others to act and work safely
• you should use proactive approach when it comes to health and safety. If you are unsure of
the proper procedure or the safety hazards, ask for assistance and/or instructions.
• you are authorised to stop work if you are in doubt about the safety of an activity
• you should look out for each other, health and safety is about team work

If you are a manager, you shall:

• measure, set targets and drive continuous improvement across a range of occupational safety
measures
• visit the workforce and make the discussion of safety a priority
• understand and act on investigations into near misses and incidents
• communicate important lesson learned regularly
• improve our HSSE performance by regular campaigns focused on specific categories of
hazards

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• empower all employees and contractors to stop unsafe acts to reduce incidents and personal
injury, without fear of reprisal.

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall:

• support and attend pre-shift meetings, briefings, and toolbox talks

• plan work carefully as it will prevent unsafe situations.
• Ensure work/production is stopped where safety is compromised, regardless of cost,
and encourage others to do the same

2.0 SCOPE
This document applies to all TAQA Businesses and any third parties doing work on TAQA’s
behalf. Compliance is mandatory for everyone while on any TAQA site.
TAQA operates in Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and onshore and offshore Oil
& Gas. These rules apply throughout our operated businesses.
Each TAQA Business should consider their operations, activities and high potential
event histories and determine which Essential Safety Rules will be most effective and
relevant to their individual operational and environmental requirements. If a particular
business needs specific rules not detailed in the 12 Essential Safety Rules, those
additional rules can be created and implemented in that business or operating company.
It is expected throughout TAQA’s Businesses that these rules are implemented in a way which
is best suited to individual TAQA Businesses. Each TAQA Business shall ensure that people
who manage, supervise, operate, and maintain our plants fully understand how their tasks can
be carried out safely using these rules.
If any national/local law requires an even higher level of safety compliance, that legal
requirement must always be met.

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3.0 TAQA 12 ESSENTIAL SAFETY RULES

RULE

01 PERMIT TO WORK

02 ENERGY ISOLATION

03 GROUND DISTURBANCE

04 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

05 WORKING AT HEIGHT

06 LIFTING OPERATIONS

07 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

08 DRIVING SAFELY

09 MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

10 RESTRICTED AREA ENTRY

11 SYSTEM OVERRIDE

12 OVERHEAD ELECTRIC POWER LINES

TAQA Essential Safety Rules are built around lessons learned across industry and they clearly
define expectations which help keep us all safe when undertaking hazardous work. These
provide the interpretation of some of the most common risks, implementing lessons learned
and translating some of the key corporate expectations into common safety practices.

It is a requirement that these rules are read and acted upon by everyone that works for TAQA.

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RULE 1 – PERMIT TO WORK

A work permit describes what you must do to stay safe whilst undertaking specific tasks.

Before conducting work that involves specific tasks e.g. confined space entry, energized
systems, ground disturbance greater than 30cm, locations where buried hazards are known to
exist, hot work or non-routine cold work, working at height, working with chemicals, lifting
operations, a permit must be obtained.

You shall:

• understand the work permit and follow it

• confirm that the work permit is valid
• confirm with the supervisor or the person in charge of the work that it is safe to start work
• stop work and notify your supervisor if conditions change and the permit controls are affected

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall:

• confirm if a work permit is required for this work and if it is, work permit is displayed at the work
site
• confirm that the workplace has been inspected before work starts
• confirm that the work permit is authorised by responsible person(s)
• ensure all necessary control measures are in place to eliminate or mitigate hazards and all work
parties have been fully briefed and understand the required controls
• link the work to other associated work permits, simultaneous (con-current/parallel) operations
• aid with the pre-job communication of applicable information to everyone involved with the work
• confirm that it is safe to start work.
• ensures adequate control over the return to normal operations
• confirm that a new work permit is prepared and authorised when the work or the situation changes
• confirm that the work is completed
• monitor and audit compliance with the permit requirements at the work site

You shall explain how the work permit will keep the workforce safe

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RULE 2 - ENERGY ISOLATION

Verify isolation before work begins and use the specified life protecting equipment.
Isolation separates you from danger (such as electricity, pressure, toxic materials, poisonous
gas, chemicals, hot liquids, or radiation) to keep you safe. Life-protecting equipment specified
by the work permit (such as breathing apparatus, electrical arc flash protection or chemical
resistant suits) protect you from danger but are the last line of defence.
Release Energy, Lock, Tag & Test

You shall:

• understand the isolations that protect you from danger

• confirm with the supervisor or the person in charge of the work that isolations are in place
• confirm with the supervisor or the person in charge of the work it is safe to start work
• stop work and notify your supervisor if conditions change or the isolation has been violated

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall confirm:

• all energy sources including electrical, mechanical, potential (e.g. gravity), kinetic, etc. are
correctly identified
• the right equipment and energy sources have been controlled
• any stored energy has been safely released
• the method of isolation and discharge of stored energy are agreed and executed by a competent
person(s)
• all energy sources that could cause harm have been properly isolated at the source using LOTO
(Lock out Tag Out) or equivalent process
• no stored energy or other dangers remain
• a test is conducted to ensure the isolation is effective
• minimum local regulatory requirements are met
• it is safe to start work
• isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored and recorded
• isolation compliance is monitored to ensure it meets the isolation standard
• all guards and safety systems are put back when the work is completed

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RULE 3 - GROUND DISTURBANCE

Obtain authorisation before starting excavation activities.

Excavation activities may contain hazards such as electrical cables, confined space,
collapse of walls or excavated material. Check that it is safe to start work.

An excavation is any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression, formed by earth

removal (e.g. digging).

You shall

• never enter an excavation without prior permission

• confirm with the supervisor or person in charge that it is safe to start work
• follow applicable work permit requirements
• stop work and notify your supervisor if anything unexpected happens

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall confirm:

• all work permit requirements are in place (e.g. confined space, isolation)
• barriers and signs are in place to restrict access to excavation sites
• a work site risk assessment has been conducted by a competent person(s) including identified
hazards e.g. cable/pipeline route marking, soil classification and testing
• any explosive (powder or gas) actuated tools are used only by persons who have been
instructed and trained in their safe use
• soil/ground movement is controlled to prevent collapse (e.g. shoring, sloping, soil placement)
• appropriate escape paths are provided at appropriate distance determined by risk assessment
• ground and environmental conditions are continuously monitored for change
• ground stability is inspected before work and after adverse weather conditions
• an emergency response plan is in place
• atmospheric tests are conducted to check for harmful gases or lack of oxygen prior to entry

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RULE 4 - CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

Obtain formal authorisation before entering a confined space.

A confined space (such as a vessel, tank, excavation, cellar or pipe) can contain explosive
gas, poisonous air or other dangers such as a lack of oxygen, things that can fall on you or
you can fall from. Authorised access keeps you safe.

You shall:

• confirm with the supervisor or the person in charge of the work that it is safe to start work
• confirm with the supervisor or the person in charge of the work that air is tested
• understand how continuous air monitoring will take place e.g. personal detectors, continuous fixed
monitoring, routine gas test
• know & understand how to operate gas detection and lifesaving equipment you require
• confirm with the attendant/sentry that you can enter a confined space
• follow the requirements of the work permit
• stop work if gas is detected by your gas monitor or if you smell it or conditions change then inform
your supervisor

If you are an attendant, you shall:

• approve and control access to a confined space

• have means of communication with people in the confined space
• Have means of raising the alarm and asking for help
• Maintain register of the persons in the confined space

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall:

• confirm work only takes place in a confined space if all other ways of performing the task have
been ruled out
• understand the entry and safe work requirements for the confined space you are going to work in
• ensure the work party understand the entry and safe work requirements for the confined space
• confirm the requirements of the work permit are in place and the permit is issued with
authorization by a responsible person(s)
• ensure a qualified attendant/sentry who can instigate an emergency response is always present at
each entry point when people are in a confined space.
• ensure the attendant/sentry maintains a register of the persons in the confined space
• confirm rescue equipment is ready within an accessible distance
• confirm all persons involved are competent to do the work and operate any safety equipment
• confirm all sources of energy affecting the space have been isolated
• confirm testing of atmospheres is conducted, verified, and repeated as often as defined by the risk
assessment and/or specified on the work permit
• ensure that unauthorized entry is prevented (entry points are blocked when a valid work permit to
work is not in place)
• confirm it is safe to start work

Note: Entering a confined space includes inserting your head into the space to look or inspect. The act of inserting your
head into the confined space requires formal authorization as would full body entry.

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RULE 5 - WORKING AT HEIGHT

Protect yourself against a fall when working at height.

Use fall protection equipment when working outside a protective environment where you can
fall over 1.8 meters (6 feet) * Note to keep you safe.
A protective environment includes approved scaffolds, stairs with handrails, and man lifts.

You shall:

• have authorisation to work at height outside a protective environment

• be aware of what fall protection equipment to use and how to use it.
• Always wear head protection where required
• check equipment before using it
• always use fall protection equipment when at height outside of a protective environment
• secure all tools and equipment to prevent them from falling/being dropped
• stop work and notify your supervisor if access equipment is damaged or conditions change

There is a significant risk of dropped objects when using tools and portable equipment at
height. Preventing objects from falling keeps you and people working below you safe.

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall confirm:

• platforms, scaffolds, and other temporary structures are only constructed and modified by
competent and authorised persons
• A fixed platform is used with guard or handrails. Alternatively, if limited work is required outside
fixed platform (or the handrails are not present) then:
o Fall arrest equipment must be used, and have:
▪ an engineering approved anchor – mounted, preferably above head
▪ full body harness using double latch self-locking snap hooks at each
connection
▪ synthetic fibre lanyards
▪ shock absorber
• a visual inspection of the fall arrest equipment and system is completed and any equipment that is
damaged or has been activated is taken out of service (Fall arrest equipment will limit free fall to
1.8 m (6 feet) or less)* Note
• person(s) are competent to perform the work
• barriers are used around areas where there is a potential for objects to be dropped from above
• the site is regularly inspected to ensure that precautions are taken to prevent objects from falling
from height (e.g. hand tools are tied off, no loose objects, no holes in grating, toe boards are in
place)
• head protection is worn where required
• the control measures identified in the work permit or by risk assessment are in place
• it is safe to start work at height

Create awareness of the risk of dropped objects and understanding of what actions need to
be taken (for example during team/toolbox meetings)
(Note: In the UK the 1.8m rule does not apply since the regulations are more stringent and all work above ground level
requires to be risk assessed and appropriate measures put in place)

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RULE 6 - LIFTING OPERATIONS

Follow prescribed lift plan.

A lift plan describes how to lift and hoist safely. For routine lifts, there needs to be a general
lift plan. For non-routine lifts, including complex and heavy lifts, the plan is specific.

Lifting operators shall:

• understand the lift plan before starting the work, and follow it
• confirm that the load does not exceed the capacity of the lifting equipment
• confirm that the crane is level and positioned on a solid surface
• verify that safety devices on lifting equipment are installed and operational
• stop work and notify your supervisor if conditions change from those in the lift plan
• Never allow anyone to stand below the load including crane booms; between loads and walls,
bulkheads etc and always ensure an escape route is available
• Not touch a load until landed; use appropriate hands free devices and never attempt to manually
stop a swinging load

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall confirm:

• a general or specific lift plan is in place, depending on the type of lift

• the lifting device is capable, and has the capacity, to lift the load
• an assessment of the lift has been completed and the lift method and equipment has been
determined by a competent person(s)
• the crane operator understands and complies with the lift plan
• people who supervise or perform lifting operations and who inspect and maintain lifting equipment
are trained and competent.
• operators of powered lifting devices are trained and certified for that equipment
• equipment to be used for lifting and hoisting has been inspected, maintained, and certified (lifting
devices and equipment should always be certified for use for a minimum of 12 months)
• rigging of the load is carried out by a competent person(s)
• the signalling methods and communications are agreed and clear
• barriers are in place where a load is to be lifted over any area where persons are likely to be
present
• it is safe to start work

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RULE 7 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

No operation may commence until all persons involved are using the required Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) based on the following minimum criteria.

You shall:

• comply with the minimum requirements

• comply with minimum applicable local standards
• apply the controls identified in the job specific risk assessment and/or permit to work
• ensure comfort and fit of equipment is compatible with the length of the time it needs to be worn,
the need to see or hear, and any other PPE required
• ensure PPE has been inspected prior to use in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations to ensure that it is not defective:
o defective PPE shall be discarded and replaced
o equipment used by more than one person must be cleaned and disinfected before
each usage

If PPE becomes damaged or conditions change then stop work and notify your supervisor.
Audit and monitor that effective PPE is being used correctly

Wear the correct PPE properly at all times.

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RULE 8 - DRIVING SAFETY

Always drive safely to protect you, your passengers and people outside the vehicle.
When any vehicle is driven on company premises or on company business it must be in safe
working order and driven with care. In high risk locations, like in some developing countries
a Journey Management Plan is essential.

All categories of vehicle must meet the following standards:

• vehicle is fit for purpose, inspected, and confirmed to be in safe working order
• number of passengers must not exceed manufacturer’s design specification for the vehicle
• loads are secure and do not exceed manufacturer’s design specifications or legal limits for the
vehicle
• Seatbelts are installed and worn by all occupants unless the equipment has been specifically
assessed as adequate without seatbelts (i.e. large buses). *Note 1
• Safety helmets are worn by riders and passengers of motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles,
snowmobiles and similar types of vehicle

Drivers must only operate a vehicle on company business or property when they:
• are trained, certified, and medically fit to operate the class of vehicle
• are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and are not suffering from fatigue
• plan their journey with suitable rest breaks to prevent fatigue
• do not use cell phones when the vehicle is moving

Journey Management Requirements *Note 2

At high risk locations where driving standards are low, road conditions are poor or there are
significant security risks a journey management plan is required. The plan is for the driver to follow
and is designed for everyone to travel and arrive safely.

You shall:
• confirm if a journey management plan is required before starting the journey
• discuss the journey management plan with the authorised person
• understand the journey management plan before starting the journey
• comply with the duty, driving and rest hours, and any other restrictions, specified in the journey
management plan
• follow the route specified in the journey management plan
• tell the authorised person immediately if changes occur

If you are the supervisor or person in charge you shall routinely check that:
• the journey management plan is in place and is being followed
• the driver understands and complies to the journey management plan
• drivers are trained, certified, and medically fit to operate the class of vehicle
• vehicles are fit for purpose, inspected and in safe working order
Note 1 - Wearing seat belts includes safety belts in (rental) cars, taxis, (mini) buses, trucks, cranes, or forklift trucks, and involves persons
in moving vehicles when engaged on company business. Exceptions include vehicles where only lap seatbelts are available or in
public transport where seat belts are not available.
Note 2 - A journey management plan is only required when indicated by risk assessment for all higher risk driving situations.

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RULE 9 - MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

Work arising from temporary and permanent changes (such as changes to system processes,
personnel, procedures, (bypass of) equipment, permanent set points and alarms, products,
materials and substances) cannot proceed unless a Management of Change (MoC) review is
completed, including the below, as applicable.

You shall:

• ensure a risk assessment conducted by knowledgeable representatives for all activities impacted
by the change
• ensure that a workplan has been developed. This should clearly specify the timescale for the
change and any control measures to be implemented regarding:

o equipment, facilities, and process

o operations, maintenance, inspection procedures
o training, personnel, and communication
o documentation
o labelling of equipment or plant and verifying that labelling is correct as per layout drawings, and
end-to-end e.g. field to sub-station for electrical equipment
o authorization of the work plan by the responsible person(s)

If you believe you are about to make a change which should be covered by a Management of
Change review, then stop work and notify your supervisor

The situation shall be re-assessed if there is an unexpected change in circumstances.

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall:

• ensure temporary and permanent changes to processes, procedures, equipment, and

organization are risk assessed and approved before being implemented.
• Communicate any changes to relevant parties
• Ensure competent personnel participate in the MoC process

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RULE 10 - RESTRICTED AREA ENTRY

Do not enter restricted buildings or cross barriers for restricted openings or areas unless
appropriate precautions are taken, and you have been given permission.
You shall:

• ensure, if you are setting up a temporary restricted area, that the restricted zone is adequate
for the work you are carrying out and it is well marked/ barriered and/or sign posted
• not cross into restricted areas which are designated by signs, physical barriers, or hazard tape
• if required by procedure, only authorized people should be within the restricted zone e.g. for
radiography its necessary for the competent technicians to be inside the restricted area part of the
time, but no-one else should be
• only enter restricted buildings e.g. substations once you have been trained and are authorised
• ensure that you always remain alert and looking for any barriers in the workplace and do not cross
them by mistake
• if you are working around or adjacent to a restricted area, ask and understand why the barrier is in
place so you know and appreciate what the hazard is you are working close to
• confirm with the person in charge that it is safe to enter and/or work in the restricted zone

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall:

• confirm that access to areas posing danger is restricted and that barriers are clear and fully in
place

• ensure that only authorised personnel are working in a restricted zone

• ensure that people working adjacent to restricted area are aware why the barriers are in place

• regularly check the barriers are in place and not been damaged or breached

No-one should ever be within a restricted area unless required by procedure, the correct
precautions have been taken, and the person is authorized.

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RULE 11 - SYSTEM OVERRIDE

Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safety critical equipment

Safety-critical equipment/systems must work correctly to keep you safe.
Examples of safety-critical equipment include, but are not limited to, isolation devices, emergency
shut-down valves, lock out/tag out devices, trip systems, relief valves, fire and gas alarm systems,
certain level controls, alarms, crane computers, in-vehicle monitoring systems.

You shall:

• obtain authorisation from the supervisor or person in charge before overriding or disabling safety-
critical equipment
• confirm system override has been recorded as per local procedure
• If you suspect a system is about to be overridden without appropriate authorization, then stop
work and notify your supervisor

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall:

• point out the safety-critical equipment in your workplace.

• confirm the authorisation comes from the right level of authority
• ensure overrides are
o utilised under appropriate control measures and operational procedures
o applied by competent personnel
o risk assessed and logged as required
o managed in accordance with local procedure
o removed or normalised when they are no longer required
o not used to keep a system or equipment operational when the conditions are outside
of the ‘operating envelope’ or in an unsafe condition
o handed over to the next shift if left in place during a shift change
o inspected and the status verified at a regular frequency

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RULE 12 - OVERHEAD ELECTRIC POWER LINES

Do not work under or near overhead electric power lines without assessing the risk and
putting controls in place

Working with equipment immediately under or near overhead lines without proper control in
place is unsafe as an electrical current or flashover can kill you.

Maintain adequate distance to keep you safe.

You shall:

• never work with equipment under or near overhead lines unless specific controls are in place
and authorised to do so by your supervisor
• ensure a permit to work has been issued and the control measures have been put in place

If you are the supervisor or person in charge of the work, you shall:

• not allow work under or near live overhead lines unless precautions have been taken and
confirmed that it is safe to start work. Examples of precautions: power lines are electrically
switched off/isolated; work is outside the unsafe/clearance distance.
• ensure barriers are set to mark the clearance distance; and/or safe passageways are created
• only allow equipment (e.g. cranes, tipping trucks, trucks with overhead boom connections for filling
or emptying, ground moving equipment, mobile weather towers) within the clearance distance of
the overhead power lines when identified as acceptable in the risk assessment /relevant
procedures
• confirm that the correct precautions have been taken and that it is safe to start work

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4.0 EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTING RESOURCES & REFERENCES

1. OGP Life - Saving Rules, Report No. 459, February 2012

2. Land transportation safety recommended practice, OGP Report № 365
3. Guidelines on permit to work systems, OGP Report № 189
4. Dupont Golden Safety Rules
5. Lifting & hoisting safety recommended practice, OGP Report № 376
6. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Control of Work Systems
7. Integrated Safe System of Work (ISSOW)
8. Confined spaces: A brief guide to working safely - Published by the UK Health and
Safety Executive 01/13 INDG258(rev1)
9. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

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