Work at height means any work where a person could fall from an elevated level. It requires proper access, safe scaffolding/ladders, full-body safety harness with suitable anchorage, barricading, and fall protection. Never work at height without proper authorization and fall protection.
Positive isolation means physically preventing the release or flow of hazardous energy before starting work. It involves isolation, locking/tagging, verification of zero energy, and where required, physical disconnection or blanking. Never start work until isolation is confirmed and verified.
Electrical safety means preventing electric shock, burns, arc flash, fire, and other electrical hazards by using proper PPE, insulated tools, safe equipment, earthing, competent persons, and approved procedures. Always isolate the power before working on electrical equipment.
Prevent fires by controlling ignition sources, maintaining fire extinguishers and emergency exits, and ensuring workers know the correct emergency response and evacuation procedure.
Ensure hazardous work is properly authorized, hazards are identified, controls are established, and required permits are approved before starting the job.
Follow electrical isolation and LOTOTO requirements, use authorized personnel, maintain proper earthing and protection, and ensure temporary wiring is safely installed, inspected, and protected from damage.
Never approach moving parts or bypass safety guards; maintain safe distances, use emergency stops, and apply LOTOTO before inspection, cleaning, or maintenance.
Keep workplaces clean, organized, and obstruction-free through Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain to prevent slips, trips, falls, and other hazards.
Use the correct tool for the job, inspect tools before use, maintain them properly, and never use damaged or improvised tools
Select and wear the required PPE correctly according to the job hazards, inspect it before use, and replace damaged or defective PPE immediately.
Assess the load before lifting, use correct lifting techniques and mechanical aids where required, and ensure loads are secured and handled by trained personnel.
Identify underground utilities before excavation, provide safe access and egress, protect excavation sides against collapse, maintain safe distances from edges, and inspect the excavation regularly.