BP’s Golden Rules of Safety

Working at Heights Energy Isolation

Permit to Work
Working at heights of 2 meters (6 feet) or higher above the Any isolation of energy systems; mechanical, electrical, process,
Before conducting work that involves confined space entry, ground cannot proceed unless: hydraulic and others, cannot proceed unless:
work on energy systems, ground disturbance in locations
where buried hazards may exist, or hot work in potentially  a fixed platform is used with guard or hand rails,  the method of isolation and discharge of stored
explosive environments, a permit must be obtained that: verified by a competent person(s) or … energy are agreed and executed by a competent
 person(s)
defines scope of work  fall arrest equipment is used that is capable of
supporting at least a 2275 kg (5000 lbs) static load  any stored energy is discharged
 identifies hazards and assesses risk per person and has:
  a system of locks and tags is utilised at isolation
establishes control measures to eliminate or  a proper anchor mounted, preferably
mitigate hazards points
overhead
 links the work to other associated work permits or  a test is conducted to ensure the isolation is effective
 full body harness using double latch self
simultaneous operations locking snap hooks at each connection  isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored
 is authorized by the responsible person(s)  synthetic fiber lanyards
 communicates above information to all involved in  shock absorber
the work
 fall arrest equipment will limit free fall to 2 meters (6
 ensures adequate control over the return to feet) or less
normal operations
 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

Vehicle Safety Ground Disturbance

BP’s Upstream Golden Safety Rules
Vehicles will not be operated unless: Work that involves a manmade cut, cavity, trench or depression
BP’s safety policy states no harm to people and no accidents. Everyone who works for or on behalf of BP in the earth’s surface formed by earth removal cannot proceed
 vehicle is inspected and confirmed to be in safe unless:
working order
is responsible for their safety and the safety of those around them.
 a hazard assessment of the work site is completed by
 drivers are trained and certified to operate the The following safety rules will be strictly enforced to ensure the safety of our people and our
communities. the competent person(s)
class of vehicle
 all underground hazards, i.e., pipelines, electric
 passenger number does not exceed BP‘s senior leadership are accountable for communicating, training, implementing, and auditing these cables, etc., have been identified, located and if
manufacturer’s design specification for the vehicle rules to assure compliance and performance.
necessary, isolated
 seat belts are installed and worn by all occupants Although embedded in each of these rules, it is important to emphasize that: Where persons are to enter an excavation:
 hand-held cell phones and radios are not in use by  Work will not be conducted without a pre-job risk assessment and a safety discussion appropriate  a confined space entry permit shall be issued if the
driver for the level of risk. entry meets the confined space definition

 All persons will be trained and competent in the work they conduct.  ground movement is controlled and collapse is
prevented by systematically shoring, sloping,
 Personal protection equipment will be worn as per risk assessment and minimum site benching, etc., as appropriate
requirements.
 ground and environmental conditions are
 Emergency response plans, developed from a review of potential emergency scenarios, will be in continuously monitored for change
place before commencement of work.
 Everyone has an obligation to stop work that is unsafe .

Confined Space Entry Lifting Operations Management of Change (MOC)

Entry into any confined space cannot proceed unless: Lifts utilizing cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting devices Work arising from temporary and permanent changes to
will not commence unless: organization, personnel, systems, process, procedures,
 all other options have been ruled out equipment, products, materials or substances, and laws and
 an assessment of the lift has been completed and the regulations cannot proceed unless a Management of Change
 permit is issued with authorization by a responsible lift method and equipment has been determined by a process is completed, where applicable, to include:
person(s) competent person(s)
 a risk assessment conducted by all impacted by the
 permit is communicated to all affected personnel and  operators of powered, lifting devices are trained and change
posted, as required certified for that equipment
  development of a work plan that clearly specifies the
all persons involved are competent to do the work  rigging of the load is carried out by a competent timescale for the change and any control measures to
person(s) be implemented regarding:
 all sources of energy affecting the space have been
isolated  lifting devices and equipment has been certified for  equipment, facilities and process
use within the last 12 months (at a minimum)
 testing of atmospheres is conducted, verified and
repeated as often as defined by the risk assessment  operations, maintenance, inspection
 load does not exceed dynamic and/or static capacities
procedures
of the lifting equipment
 stand-by person is stationed
  training, personnel and communication
any safety devices installed on lifting equipment are
 unauthorized entry is prevented
operational
 documentation
 all lifting devices and equipment have been visually
 authorization of the work plan by the responsible
examined before each lift by a competent person(s)
person(s) through completion
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BP’s Upstream Golden Safety Rules

BP’s safety policy states no harm to people and no accidents. Everyone who works
for or on behalf of BP is responsible for their safety and the safety of those around
them.

The following safety rules will be strictly enforced to ensure the safety of our
people and our communities.

BP‘s senior leadership are accountable for communicating, training,

implementing, and auditing these rules to assure compliance and performance.

Although embedded in each of these rules, it is important to emphasize that:

 Work will not be conducted without a pre-job risk assessment and a safety
discussion appropriate for the level of risk.
 All persons will be trained and competent in the work they conduct.

 Personal protection equipment will be worn as per risk assessment and

minimum site requirements.
 Emergency response plans, developed from a review of potential emergency
scenarios, will be in place before commencement of work.
 Everyone has an obligation to stop work that is unsafe.
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Permit to Work

Before conducting work that involves confined 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 authorized by the responsible person(s)

 communicates above information to all involved in the work

 ensures adequate control over the return to normal operations

Permit, certificates—hot work, energy isolation,confined space entry,

trenching and excavation, etc.
Are you trained and competent to perform this work?
You have an obligation to stop the work if it’s unsafe.
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Working at Heights

Working at heights of 2 meters (6 feet) or higher above the ground cannot proceed unless:

 a fixed platform is used with guard or hand rails, verified by a competent person(s) or …

 fall arrest equipment is used that is capable of supporting at least a 2275 kg (5000 lbs)
static load per person and has:

 a proper anchor mounted, preferably overhead

 full body harness using double latch self locking snap hooks at each
connection

 synthetic fiber lanyards

 shock absorber

 fall arrest equipment will limit free fall to 2 meters (6 feet) 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

Are you trained and competent to perform this work?

You have an obligation to stop the work if it’s unsafe.
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Energy Isolation

Any isolation of energy systems; mechanical, electrical, process, hydraulic

and others, cannot proceed unless:

 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

Are you trained and competent to perform this work?

You have an obligation to stop the work if it’s unsafe.
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Vehicle Safety

Vehicles will not be operated unless:

 vehicle is inspected and confirmed to be in safe working order

 drivers are trained and certified to operate the class of vehicle

 passenger number does not exceed manufacturer’s design specification for the
vehicle

 seat belts are installed and worn by all occupants

 hand-held cell phones and radios are not in use by driver

Are you trained and competent to perform this work?

You have an obligation to stop the work if it’s unsafe.
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Ground Disturbance

Work that involves a manmade cut, cavity, trench or depression in the earth’s surface
formed by earth removal cannot proceed unless:

 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
identified, located and if necessary, isolated

Where persons are to enter an excavation:

 a confined space entry permit shall be issued if the entry meets the confined
space definition

 ground movement is controlled and collapse is prevented by systematically

shoring, sloping, benching, etc., as appropriate

 ground and environmental conditions are continuously monitored for change

Are you trained and competent to perform this work?

You have an obligation to stop the work if it’s unsafe.
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Confined Space Entry

Entry into any confined space cannot proceed unless:

 all other options have been ruled out

 permit is issued with authorization 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

 unauthorized entry is prevented

Are you trained and competent to perform this work?

You have an obligation to stop the work if it’s unsafe.
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Lifting Operations

Lifts utilizing cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting devices will not commence unless:

 an assessment of the lift has been completed and the lift method and equipment has been
determined by a competent person(s)

 operators of powered, lifting devices are trained and certified 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 (at a
minimum)

 load does not exceed dynamic and/or 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)

Are you trained and competent to perform this work?

You have an obligation to stop the work if it’s unsafe.
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Management of Change (MOC)

Work arising from temporary and permanent changes to organization, personnel, systems,
process, procedures, equipment, products, materials or substances, and laws and regulations
cannot proceed unless 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

 authorization of the work plan by the responsible person(s) through completion

Are you trained and competent to perform this work?

You have an obligation to stop the work if it’s unsafe.