8/13/2019 Golden Rules Poster UK

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1. Groundwork

Dig safely

Follow the KLIC procedure when performing excavation work; Only perform excavation work after liaising with the operator; Make trial trenches where necessary.

2. Confined spaces

Be sure that confined spaces can

be entered safely

Never enter the area without a release tag; Always place a look-out man at the entrance; Measure the oxygen concentration continuously; Ensure the availability of suitable life-saving

devices, protection and communication measures; Ensure that electrical voltage is below a safe threshold while work is being performed.

3. Working at height

Work safely at height (> 2.5 metres)

Work only on ladders that are displaying a release tag; Use a safety harness where necessary; Only work on a ladder if it is stable and at the

correct angle; Remain alert to the risk of falling materials.

6. Work permit

Make sure you have a valid and complete work permit

Record the work clearly; Specify the risks and discuss the measures;

Check whether the workplace is safe, also in the event ofextensions or reductions;Take note of other work being performed in the

surrounding area;In the event of an extension, check that

the circumstances have not changed.

4. Hoisting and lifting

Never walk under a suspended load

Never enter a fenced-off area with a suspended load ifyou do not have permission;

Always follow the instructions;

Ensure that the division of roles and communication methodsare appropriate and clear;

Avoid hoisting above pipelines that are in operation.

5. Road Safety

Drive safely

Adhere to the traffic regulations, also at installations; Ensure that you are rested when you start a journey and stop whenever you feel tired; Ensure that loading does not pose any problems; Always pay full attention to driving; Never use your mobile in the car when you are driving,

unless there is imminent danger; Adapt your driving behaviour to the changing circumstances (fog, low sun, temperature).

7. Making equipment safe

Only work on equipment which has been isolatedand rendered inoperative

A responsible person will state and check whether theprocess/equipment is safe and continues to be safe

(product-free and voltage-free); Take responsibility for the fitting, removing and

registering of tags/lockouts and bypass measures; Seeing is believing!: test or measure regularly

whether the situation is still safe;Use correct, approved and calibrated

measuring equipment.

8.Personal protectionequipment

Use the prescribed personal protectionequipment (PPE).

Only use approved PPE;Challenge each other if someone is not wearing PPE;Check the condition of your PPE regularly.

9. Alcohol and drugs

It is prohibited to work under influence ofalcohol and drugs

No alcohol or drugs while working or driving; Take account of any potential alcohol or drugs remaining in

the bloodstream; Be alert to any potential side effects of medicines; Intervene if someone uses alcohol or drugs at work.

10. Smoking

Do not smoke outside designated smoking areas

The smoking ban must be strictly observed; Inform the operator/regulator in the absence of a special

smoking area.

Goldenrules of safety

...Think Safety!