LIFE SAVING RULES - Energy Safety Canada

SETTING THESTANDARD IN OILAND GAS SAFETYLIFESAVINGRULESAN INDUSTRY ACCEPTED STANDARDEdition #1.0Endorsed June 1, 2018

ACCEPTEDDISCLAIMER/LIMITS OF USEThis Industry Accepted Standard wasdeveloped by Energy Safety Canada and theSafety Standards Council member companies.Those companies at the time this standardwas endorsed are as follows:» Birchcliff Energy Ltd.» Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.» Cenovus Energy Inc.» Clean Harbors Inc.» Encana Corp.» Ensign Energy Services Inc.» Imperial Oil Ltd.» Precision Drilling Corp.» SAExploration (Canada) Ltd.» Schlumberger Ltd.» Suncor Energy Inc.» Weatherford Canada Ltd.This publication addresses problems of ageneral nature. It is intended to be flexible inapplication and provide guidance to usersrather than be prescriptive in nature.Recognizing that one solution is notappropriate for all users and situations, itpresents accepted guidance that generallyapplies to all situations.ABOUT ENERGY SAFETY CANADAEnergy Safety Canada is the national safetyassociation for the oil and gas industry. Wedevelop and support common industry safetystandards, deliver effective learning systems,share data analysis and safety expertise withworkers and employers, and advocate forworker health and safety. Our goal is thesame as industry’s — zero injuries, zeroincidents.AVAILABILITYThis document as well as future revisions andadditions, is available from:Energy Safety Canada5055 11 Street NECalgary, Alberta T2E 8N4TF 1 800 667 5557T 403 516 8000F 403 516 8166EnergySafetyCanada.comPage iEnergy Safety Canada, the Safety StandardsCouncil, the Safety Standards Council membercompanies and the employees, contractors,consultants, committees or other relatedentities and persons of those companies andbodies make no representations or warranties,express or implied, with respect to theaccuracy, completeness or usefulness of theinformation and contents in this documentand do not assume any liability orresponsibility for any use or the results ofsuch use, of any element of this document.The use of this document or anythingcontained herein is at the user’s sole risk,regardless of any fault, negligence or error onthe part of Energy Safety Canada, the SafetyStandards Council, the Safety StandardsCouncil member companies or the employees,contractors, consultants, committees or otherrelated entities and person of thosecompanies and bodies.This document is not a guide to legalrequirements in health and safety legislationor regulation or other legislation or regulationand may or may not reflect amendments tolegislation or regulation over time. Users ofthis document are obligated to ensure theyare in compliance with relevant legislationand regulation at all times. The occupationalhealth, safety and training of workers remainsthe responsibility of each employer andemployee.SETTING THE STANDARD IN OIL AND GAS SAFETY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS1.0 Introduction. 1Purpose . 1Scope . 1Accountabilities . 12.0 Guiding Principles . 13.0 Requirements and Enforcement . 2Prerequisites . 2Enforcement . 24.0 Life Saving Rules . 2Appendix I — Life Saving Rules . 3Page iiiSETTING THE STANDARD IN OIL AND GAS SAFETY

1.0INTRODUCTIONThe Industry Accepted Standard outlinedherein is viewed as a means of protecting thehealth and safety of the individual bysignificantly reducing the risk of injuryassociated with “rule confusion” betweendifferent companies by focusing on criticalhazards and work activities.The intent of this document is to establish aset of Life Saving Rules that will be usedacross the industry and implemented atrespective sites.Companies that use these rules agree toimplement the rules in accordance with theguiding principles and terms and conditionsoutlined in this Industry Accepted Standard(and as may be amended from time to time byEnergy Safety Canada).Each company shall develop and regularlyaudit its own specific standards to ensure thatsuch standards meet the needs of theirspecific work place and comply with thisIndustry Accepted Standard and all itsapplicable requirements.Council member companies at the time thisstandard was endorsed and any othercompanies that subsequently use these rules.This Industry Accepted Standard has beendeveloped with support, information andguidance from the IOGP.ACCOUNTABILITIESIn accordance with occupational health andsafety legislation all workers are responsiblefor protecting the health and safety ofthemselves and other workers.Each company implementing these rules shallensure no changes to the symbols ordefinitions occur.2.0GUIDING PRINCIPLESThe life saving rules are based on thefollowing Guiding Principles:»Standardization: companies agree toadopt and not alter the rule’s logos ordescriptionsTo establish a common approach and set ofLife Saving Rules which are recognized andenforced by companies.»Support: companies will support workersand supervisors in the adoption, use andon-going management of the rulesThese Life Saving Rules are intended tosupplement and/or support existing companymanagement systems, programs and policies.»Accountability: companies acknowledgethat any breach of the rules isunacceptable and will investigateinfractions and take appropriate actionwhen rules are violated»Continuous Improvement: companies willmonitor, report and evaluate theirprograms for improvement in safetyperformance»Shared Learning: companies will report,share lessons learned and best practicesthrough Energy Safety CanadaPURPOSEThese Life Saving Rules are based upon theInternational Association of Oil and GasProducers (IOGP) Life Saving Rules tomaximize industry alignment.Any changes to this Industry AcceptedStandard must be approved by Energy SafetyCanada and the Safety Standards Council.SCOPEThis Industry Accepted Standard applies to allemployees, contractors, subcontractors andon-site vendors for companies within Canada.Companies will include the Safety StandardsPage 1SETTING THE STANDARD IN OIL AND GAS SAFETY

3.0REQUIREMENTS ANDENFORCEMENTPREREQUISITESCompanies implementing these rules musthave a Health and Safety Management Systemin place to ensure the effectiveimplementation of the Life Saving Rules. Inaddition, but not limited to, companies shouldensure the following:»»Personnel on their worksites areauthorized and required to intervene ifthey are in doubt about the safety of anactivity.Systems and processes are in place tocollect data related to Life Saving Rulenon-compliances and other safety relateddata (e.g. incident near misses) tomonitor the effectiveness of theimplementation of these Life SavingRules.ENFORCEMENTAll companies will have adequate systems andprocesses in place to ensure rules areenforced and to manage non-compliances.4.0LIFE SAVING RULESThese Life Saving Rules have been endorsedand implemented to improve safetyperformance and/or mitigating risks toworkers where we have seen a history ofsignificant injuries or fatalities in theindustry. These rules will be recognized andcommonly enforced across all company siteswithin Canada. The 10 Life Saving Rulesoutlined below represent the comprehensivelist of rules.All Life Saving Rules must be preserved intheir entirety. Changes are not permitted tothe symbols or definitions of any of the LifeSaving Rules.The following ten Life Saving Rules (AppendixI) will be enforced at all company sites:1. Obtain authorization before entering aconfined space2. Protect yourself against a fall whenworking at height3. Work with a valid permit when required4. Verify isolation and zero energy beforework beginsA breach or non-compliance to any Life SavingRule is unacceptable.5. Keep yourself and others out of the line offireAll users of these rules and their respectiveemployees, agents, contractors,subcontractors and on-site vendors will havean investigation process that ensures that allinfractions are investigated in a timelymanner and root causes determined.6. Obtain authorization before disabling oroverriding safety controlsAll companies will have a consequence modelthat ensures that any infraction is dealt withconsistently, timely and fairly.7. Follow safe driving rules8. Control flammables and ignition sources9. Plan lifting operations and control thearea10. Be in a state to perform work safelyConsequences could include being removedfrom site and/or termination of employment.Page 2SETTING THE STANDARD IN OIL AND GAS SAFETY

APPENDIX I — LIFE SAVING RULESEnergy Safety Canada acknowledges the significant contributions of IOGP in developing LifeSaving Rules and for allowing their use.1.Icon and TitleRuleDescriptionConfined SpaceObtain authorizationbefore entering aconfined spaceRuleDetails»»»»»»2.Working at HeightProtect yourselfagainst a fall whenworking at height»»»3.Work AuthorizationWork with a validpermit whenrequired»»»»»Page 3I confirm energy sources areisolatedI confirm the atmosphere hasbeen tested and is monitoredI check and use my breathingapparatus when requiredI confirm there is an attendantstanding byI confirm a rescue plan is inplaceI obtain authorization to enterI inspect my fall protectionequipment before useI secure tools and workmaterials to prevent droppedobjectsI tie off 100% to approvedanchor points while outside aprotected areaI have confirmed if a permit isrequiredI am authorized to perform theworkI understand the permitI have confirmed that hazardsare controlled and it is safe tostartI stop and reassess if conditionschangeSETTING THE STANDARD IN OIL AND GAS SAFETY

Icon and Title4.Energy IsolationRuleDescriptionVerify isolation andzero energy beforework beginsRuleDetails»»»5.Line of FireKeep yourself andothers out of the lineof fire»»»6.Page 4Bypassing SafetyControlsObtain authorizationbefore overriding ordisabling safetycontrols»»I have identified all energysourcesI confirm that hazardous energysources have been isolated,locked, and taggedI have checked there is zeroenergy and tested for residual orstored energyI position myself to avoid: Moving objects Vehicles Pressure releases Dropped objectsI establish and obey barriers andexclusion zonesI take action to secure looseobjects and report potentialdropped objectsI understand and use safetycritical equipment andprocedures which apply to mytaskI obtain authorization before: Disabling or overridingsafety equipment Deviating from procedures Crossing a barrierSETTING THE STANDARD IN OIL AND GAS SAFETY