PEOPLE
People are the Project’s greatest asset. The Project has a responsibility to its people and the people have a responsibility to the Project

• The Project will endeavour to provide a safe place of work.
• To assist us achieving this, we require you to do the following:
• Arrive for work in good shape, ready for your day’s work
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses
• Report all unsafe acts and conditions
• Comply with all Project HSSE arrangements
• Report any defi ciencies in those arrangements

PERMIT TO WORK
All works require a permit to work. Before conducting work that involves confi ned space entry, work on energy systems, ground disturbance in locations where buried hazards may exist, or hot work in potentially explosive environments, a permit must be obtained that:

• defines scope of work
• identifies hazards and assesses risk
• establishes control measures to eliminate or mitigate hazards
• links the work to other associated work permits or simultaneous operations is authorised by the responsible person(s)
• communicates above information to all involved in the work
• ensures adequate control over the return to normal operations

MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE
Work arising from temporary and permanent changes to organisation, personnel, systems, process, procedures, equipment, products, materials or substances, and laws and regulations will proceed only when a Management of Change process is completed, where applicable, to include:

• a risk assessment conducted by all impacted by the change
• development of a work plan that clearly specifies the timescale for the change and any control measures to be implemented regarding:
• equipment, facilities and process
• operations, maintenance, inspection procedures
• training, personnel and communication
• documentation
• authorisation of the work plan by the responsible person(s) through completion

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
Entry into any confi ned space will only proceed when:

• all other options have been ruled out
• permit is issued with authorisation by a responsible person(s)
• permit is communicated to all affected personnel and posted, as required
• all persons involved are competent to do the work
• all sources of energy affecting the space have been isolated
• testing of atmospheres is conducted, verified and repeated as often
• as defined by the risk assessment
• stand-by person is stationed
• unauthorised entry is prevented

WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Working at any heights where there is risk of injury from a fall

• a fixed platform is used with hand rails, verified by a competent person
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• fall arrest equipment is used that has:
• a proper anchor - preferably overhead
• full body harness using double latch self locking snap hooks at each connection
• synthetic fibre lanyards
• shock absorber
• fall arrest equipment will limit free fall to 2 metres or less
• 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.
• person(s) are competent to perform the work

ENERGY ISOLATION
Any isolation of energy systems - mechanical, electrical, process, hydraulic and others - will only proceed when:

• the method of isolation and discharge of stored energy are agreed and executed by a competent person(s)
• any stored energy is discharged
• a system of locks and tags is utilised at isolation points
• a test is conducted to ensure the isolation is effective
• isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored

LIFTING OPERATIONS
Lifts utilising cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting devices will start only when:

• an assessment of the lift has been completed and the lift method and equipment has been determined by a competent person
• operators of powered, lifting devices are trained and certifi ed for that equipment
• rigging of the load is carried out by a competent person(s)
• lifting devices and equipment has been certified for use within the last 12 months
• load does not exceed dynamic and static capacities of the lifting equipment
• any safety devices installed on lifting equipment are operational
• all lifting devices and equipment have been visually examined before each lift by a competent person(s)

GROUND DISTURBANCE
Work that involves a man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in the earth’s surface formed by earth removal will only proceed when:

• a hazard assessment of the work site is completed by the competent person(s)
• all underground hazards, i.e. pipelines, electric cables, etc., have been identifi ed, located and if necessary, isolated
  
  Where persons are to enter an excavation:
  
  
• a confined space entry permit must be issued if the entry meets the confi ned space definition
• ground movement must be controlled and collapse is prevented by systematically shoring, sloping, benching, etc. as appropriate
• ground and environmental conditions must be continuously monitored for change

HOUSEKEEPING
Everybody is responsible for keeping the workplace in a clean and tidy manner. A tidy workplace is a safe workplace.

• Keep your working area free from debris and waste
• Keep access ways clear
• Route cable and hoses away from personnel traffic routes
• No loose tools or materials to be left on elevated platforms
• Stack and store materials and equipment properly
• Return all unused materials, tools and equipment to the Stores
• Store flammable materials away from any source of ignition
• Smoking is only permitted in designated

DRIVING SAFETY
All categories of vehicle, including self-propelled mobile plant, will be operated only when:

• vehicle is fit for purpose, inspected and confirmed to be in safe working order
• passenger number does not exceed manufacturer’s design specification
• loads are secure and do not exceed manufacturer’s design specifi cations or legal limits
• seat belts are installed and worn by all occupants
• safety helmets are worn by riders and passengers of motorcycles, bicycles, quads, snow-mobiles and similar types of vehicle
• Drivers are authorised and: they are trained, certified and medically fit to operate the class of vehicle
• they are not under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs, and are not suffering from fatigue
• they do not use hand-held cell phones and radios while driving