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Bypassing Safety Controls Bypassing Safety Controls
Confined space Confined space
Driving Driving
Energy isolation Energy isolation
Hot work Hot work
Line of fire Line of fire
Safe mechanical lifting Safe mechanical lifting
Work authorisation Work authorisation
Working at height Working at height

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Bypassing Safety Controls

Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safely controls.

  • I understand and use safety-critical equipment and procedures which apply to my tasks
  • I obtain authorisation before:
    • disabling or overriding safety equipment
    • deviating from procedures
    • crossing a barrier

Confined space

Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space

  • I confirm energy sources are isolated
  • I confirm that the atmosphere has been tested and is monitored
  • I check and use my breathing apparatus when required
  • I confirm there is an attendant standing by
  • I confirm a rescue plan is in place
  • I obtain authorisation to enter

Driving

Follow safe driving rules

  • I always wear a seatbelt
  • I do not exceed the speed limit, and reduce my speed for road conditions
  • I do not use phones or operate devices while driving
  • I am fit, rested and fully alert while driving
  • I follow journey management requirements

Energy isolation

Verify isolation and zero energy before work begins

  • I have identified all energy sources
  • I confirm that hazardous energy sources have been isolated, locked and tagged
  • I have checked there is a zero energy and tested for residual or stored energy

Hot work

Control flammables and ignition sources

  • I identify and control ignition sources
  • Before starting any hot work:
    • I confirm flammable material has been removed or isolated
    • I obtain authorisation
  • Before starting hot work in a hazardous area I confirm:
    • a gas test has been completed
    • gas will be monitored continually

Line of fire

Keep yourself and others out of the line of fire

  • I position myself to avoid:
    • moving objects
    • vehicles
    • pressure releases
    • dropped objects
  • I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones
  • I take action to secure loose objects and report potential dropped objects

Safe mechanical lifting

Plan lifting operations and control the area

  • I confirm that the equipment and load have been inspected and are fit for purpose
  • I only operate equipment that I am qualified to use
  • I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones
  • I never walk under a suspended load

Work authorisation

Work with a valid permit when required

  • I have confirmed if a permit is required
  • I am authorised to perform the work
  • I understand the permit
  • I have confirmed that hazards are controlled and it is safe to start
  • I stop and reassess if conditions change

Working at height

Protect yourself against a fall when working at height

  • I inspect my fall protection equipment before use
  • I secure tools and work materials to prevent dropped objects
  • I tie off 100% to approved anchor points while outside a protected area