The 12 LIFE-SAVING RULES are powerful tools that can prevent the most common fatal workplace incidents

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Every year, thousands of workers in construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, and heavy industries suffer serious injuries or fatalities - and in many cases, the cause is not lack of knowledge… but failure to follow critical safety rules.

The 12 LIFE-SAVING RULES are powerful tools that can prevent the most common fatal workplace incidents.

These are non-negotiable rules designed to protect workers during high-risk activities.

⚠️ Breaking one rule can cost a life.

🔴 THE 12 LIFE-SAVING RULES

1️⃣ Work at Height

Always use approved fall protection systems, secure anchor points, and ensure scaffolding or platforms are inspected before working at height.

2️⃣ Confined Space Entry

Never enter a confined space without a permit, gas testing, proper ventilation, and a standby attendant.

3️⃣ Energy Isolation (LOTO)

Before maintenance or repair work, ensure all energy sources are isolated, locked out, and verified to prevent unexpected start-up.

4️⃣ Safe Lifting & Rigging

Never walk or stand under a suspended load. Ensure lifting plans, certified rigging gear, and trained riggers are used.

5️⃣ Line of Fire

Always position yourself away from moving equipment, stored energy, or potential pinch points that can cause sudden injury.

6️⃣ Driving Safety

Follow traffic rules, obey speed limits, avoid distractions, and always wear your seatbelt when operating or riding in vehicles.

7️⃣ Hot Work

Activities such as welding, grinding, or cutting must follow hot work permit procedures and ensure ignition sources are controlled.

8️⃣ Electrical Safety

Never work on electrical systems unless properly isolated, tested, and verified de-energized by competent personnel.

9️⃣ Dropped Objects

Secure tools and materials when working at height to prevent objects from falling and causing serious injury below.

🔟 Working with Chemicals

Always review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and use proper PPE when handling hazardous chemicals.

1️⃣1️⃣ Permit to Work

Follow the approved permit system for high-risk activities to ensure hazards are identified and controlled before work begins.

1️⃣2️⃣ Stop Work Authority

Every worker has the right and responsibility to stop work if conditions become unsafe.

⚠️ Key Safety Reminder

Serious accidents rarely happen instantly.

They often occur when small safety rules are ignored or shortcuts are taken.

Most fatal incidents happen when someone says:

❌ “It will only take a minute.”

❌ “I’ve done this many times.”

❌ “Nothing will happen.”

Safety failures often begin with small shortcuts.

Following the Life-Saving Rules ensures that every worker returns home safely at the end of the day.

✔ Plan the task

✔ Assess the risks

✔ Control the hazards

✔ Work safely

🎯 Because everyone deserves to go home safe.

Before starting work, ask your team:

👉 Which Life-Saving Rule applies to your task today?

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1️⃣ Which rule do you think is most commonly violated on worksites?

2️⃣ Which rule has personally saved you from an accident?

Your experience could help protect another worker.

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