Life Saving Rules

During the first quarter of 2021, the focus will be on Life Saving Rules

Step Change in Safety is committed to making our sector the safest place to work by preventing predictable incidents, working with our colleagues in the industry to achieve that. With that in mind, during the first quarter of 2021 the focus will be on Life Saving Rules, with the aim to:

🔺 Embed practical understanding of company life saving rules

🔺 Identify awareness gaps

🔺 Reinforce implementation of good practice.

Introduction to Life Saving Rules podcast

Rob Maxwell from Shell UK is part of the Step Change in Safety Leadership Team and introduces the quarterly theme for Q1 2021, Life Saving Rules. Follow the links further down the page to view resources and listen to podcasts related to each of the nine Life Saving Rules.

Life Saving Rules

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Bypassing Safety Controls

Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safety-controls

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Driving

Follow safe driving rules

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Confined Space

Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space

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Working at Height

Protect yourself against a fall when working at height

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Line of Fire

Keep yourself and others out of the line of fire

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Work Authorisation

Work with a valid permit when required

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Safe Mechanical Lifting

Plan lifting operations and control the area

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Hot Work

Control flammables and ignition sources

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Energy Isolation

Verify isolation and zero energy before work begins

Life-Saving Rules: Close-out film

The Board, Leadership Team and Support Team of Step Change in Safety would like to offer their sincerest thanks to everyone who took part in our Q1 films and podcasts.

Together we can make a difference.

Other Quarterly Themes for 2021

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Annual Themes 2021: Q2 Safe Lifting Operations and Preventing Falling Objects

During the second quarter of 2021, the focus will be on Safe Lifting Operations and Preventing Falling Objects

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Annual Themes 2021: Q3 Major Accident Hazard Understanding

During the third quarter of 2021, the focus will be on Major Accident Hazard Understanding

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Annual Themes 2021: Q4 Personal Responsibility for Safety

During the fourth quarter of 2021, Personal Responsibility for Safety will be examined