Issue No.
2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 1 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Life Saving Rules
General The following general requirements apply to all nine Life Saving Rules
Requirements Multiple Life Saving rules may apply to an activity or work task
Critical Controls Critical Controls are identified for each Life Saving Rule and are highlighted at the
beginning of each set of minimum requirements
Critical Controls help in the prevention of events that we can’t recover from or
allow us to fail safely.
Risk Assessment Prior to each Life Saving Rule activity a risk assessment must be performed
The scope of the risk assessment must be appropriate for the task.
Hazard Identification Prior to and during each Life Saving Rule activity a system must be in place to:
and Mitigation 1. Identify hazards
2. Provide mitigation for those identified hazards
3. Ensure the ongoing effectiveness of mitigations
For control of work activities, ensure that acceptable work conditions are
communicated to affected personnel
Changes in Work For any changes in work scope and/or conditions:
Scope and/or 1. Stop the work
Conditions
2. Reassess the hazards
3. Verify effectiveness of existing and/or any new safeguards prior to
recommencing work.
Training and Prior to any Life Saving Rule activity, confirm that all workers are trained and/or
Competency competent for the task they are to perform.
Fitness for Duty Prior to any Life Saving Rule activity, confirm that all workers are fit for duty.
Life Saving Rules Each Business Unit must have in place a Life Saving Rules Verification process that
Verification addresses the Critical Controls and all Minimum Requirements.
For further guidance, see local HSE Management System requirements
Issue No. 2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 1 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Work Permits
Critical Controls The Critical Controls for Work Permits are:
Verify all isolations
Perform, evaluate, and document Initial and periodic atmospheric testing
as required by the permit.
Scope of work The scope of work must clearly describe:
The work to be performed
The work location.
Competency All persons working under the work permit must be competent to perform their
assigned tasks.
Permit Requirements Prior to the start of work, permit requirements must:
Be communicated to all affected persons, including those that arrive
after work has begun
Account for interactions with other work permits and any non-permitted
Simultaneous Operations
Define methods for revalidation if needed.
Hazard Control Confirm mitigation for all hazards identified on the permit prior to the start of
/Mitigation work and as needed throughout the task
Hot Work Prior to and during any Hot Work activities:
Identify and control all ignition sources
Remove or shield all flammable or combustible materials.
Changing Conditions When conditions and/or work scope change:
1. Stop the work
2. Reassess the hazards
3. Revise the permit as necessary
4. Confirm/reconfirm original and any additional hazard mitigation
measures.
For further guidance, see local Work Permit requirements
Issue No. 2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 1 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Process/Mechanical/Electrical Isolation
Critical Controls The Critical Controls for Process/Mechanical/Electrical Isolation are:
Identify all potential energy sources
Isolate, Lock, and Tag all energy sources
Verify absence of energy before start of work (Try).
Identifying Energy Energy sources must be:
Sources
Identified by Authorized Persons
Documented on applicable permits, LOTO plans, isolation certificates, etc.
Isolating equipment All isolations must be performed by an Authorized person.
Locking and Tagging Locks and Tags must:
equipment
Be placed on each isolating point while work is being performed
Prevent the operation of the isolating device
Clearly identify isolation points and lock owner
Be removed only by Authorized Persons
Isolation locks and keys must be strictly controlled.
Verify Zero Energy Absence of energy must be confirmed:
(Try) Prior to the start of work
After work breaks, as necessary
As required by permits or LOTO plans
By opening bleeder valves, operating start/stop switches, testing for
hazardous materials, testing for absence of voltage, etc.
A walk-through of the isolation and verification of zero energy must be
performed, at a minimum, with the responsible person and the lead worker.
For further guidance, see local Isolation/LOTO & Try requirements
Issue No. 2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 1 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Driving
Critical Controls The Critical Controls for Driving are:
Wear a seat belt when vehicle is in motion
Do not exceed the speed limit
Do not use mobile devices while driving.
Seat Belts All occupants must wear and keep their seatbelts properly fastened while in a
moving vehicle
Driving Behaviors Drivers on company business or property must:
Observe speed limits
Drive to accommodate weather and road conditions
Never drive when fatigued
Pull over and take a break when necessary
Vehicle occupants must intervene if an unsafe situation arises
Spotters must be utilized when required.
Mobile Devices Do not use mobile devices while driving. These include:
Mobile Phones
Tablets
Laptops
Mobile devices may be used as navigational aids. Manual activation or manipulation
must only be performed when the vehicle is parked.
Journey Perform a pre-trip inspection prior to operating a vehicle
Management
Complete a Journey Management Risk Assessment when required.
For further guidance, see local Driving Safety requirements
Issue No. 2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 5 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 ConocoPhillips Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Excavation
Critical Controls The Critical Controls for Excavation are:
Identify all underground services
Verify all isolations are in place and effective
Enter excavations only with appropriate protective systems in place.
Underground Services Prior to and during excavation activities, underground services must be:
Positively identified
Marked and markings maintained
Deenergized when required.
Energy Isolations Verify absence of energy for any associated energy isolations
Entering Excavations Never enter an excavation before:
Determining if a confined space entry permit is required
A competent person has inspected the excavation
An appropriate protective system is in place and inspected, as required
Verifying a safe means of access and egress.
Excavation Equipment When excavation equipment is in use:
Utilize competent spotters to:
o Aid in identification of underground hazards
o Warn personnel of heavy equipment movement
o Identify and communicate overhead hazards
Establish, maintain, and honor barriers and exclusion zones.
For further guidance, see local Ground Disturbance and Excavation requirements
Issue No. 2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 6 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 ConocoPhillips Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Lifting Operations
Critical Controls The Critical Controls for Lifting Operations are:
Establish, maintain, and honor barriers and exclusion zones
Do not walk under a suspended load
Confirm all lifting equipment is rated for the load.
Competency Ensure all employees meet competency requirements for their tasks, including:
Requirements
Lift plan preparers and approvers
Lifting equipment operators
Riggers
Signalpersons
Lift supervisors.
Equipment Conduct the required inspections of the following equipment:
Inspections Lifting equipment
Rigging components
The load to be lifted and any rigging attachment points
Ensure load limits and inspection dates, as required, are clearly marked,
understood, and appropriate for the load. Ensure that third party certifications of
all lifting equipment and components have been completed.
Suspended Loads When loads are suspended:
Establish clear escape routes
Establish an agreed upon set of standard hand signals
Establish a communication plan for blind lifts
Do not walk under a suspended load
Utilize tag lines or other assist devices to guide and set load.
Critical Lifts Complete a Critical Lift plan when required.
Barriers and Establish, maintain, and honor barriers and exclusion zones.
Exclusion Zones
For further guidance, see local Lifting Operations requirements
Issue No. 2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 7 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 ConocoPhillips Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Working at Heights
Critical Controls The Critical Control for Working at Heights is:
Maintain 100% fall protection where required
Plan for fall prevention and/or protection when working from ladders.
Equipment Selection Before working at heights, a qualified person must:
and Inspection
Determine if work can be completed at grade or in a manner not
requiring personal fall arrest equipment
Identify rated anchor points, above the worker’s head, where possible
Inspect all fall arrest equipment, including:
o Full body harness with a D-ring attachment point
o Lanyards with shock absorbers or fall limiting devices
o Dual action, self-locking snap hooks at each connection
Remove any damaged equipment from service.
Dropped Object Protect against dropped objects by:
Prevention Securing tools and equipment from falling to a lower level
Establish and maintain exclusion zones below overhead work.
Working at Heights All personnel working at heights must:
Maintain 100% fall protection where required
Only work on scaffolding built, modified, and inspected by a competent
person
Plan for fall prevention and/or protection when working from ladders
Have an established rescue plan, including equipment to minimize
suspension trauma in the event of an arrested fall
Protect all wall and deck openings.
For further guidance, see local Working at Heights requirements
Issue No. 2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 8 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 ConocoPhillips Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Confined Space Entry
Critical Controls The Critical Controls for Confined Space Entry are:
Verify all isolations are in place and effective
Perform all required initial, periodic, and continuous atmospheric
monitoring
Prevent unauthorized entry.
Energy Isolation Verify that all energy isolations are in place and effective
Acceptable isolation methods for confined space entries are:
Blinding/Positive Isolation
Disconnecting process piping
Isolating all electrically driven/powered equipment.
Atmospheric Testing Ensure Atmospheric testing equipment is calibrated, inspected, and maintained
Perform, Evaluate, and Document the following atmospheric testing
Initial
Periodic
Continuous, as required
Establish and maintain ventilation as required by permit.
Confined Space The confined space attendant’s duties are:
Attendant
Maintain communication with entrants
Evacuate the space in the event of an emergency
Do not enter the confined space
Prevent unauthorized entry.
Emergency Response Emergency response procedures and resources are in place
Entry Authorization The confined space entry permit requirements must be communicated to all
entrants and the attendant(s)
The permit must be posted at the point of entry
A log of personnel in and out of the space must be maintained when required.
For further guidance, see local Confined Space Entry requirements
Issue No. 2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 9 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 ConocoPhillips Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Bypassing Safety Devices
Critical Controls The Critical Controls for Bypassing Safety Devices are:
Perform a thorough risk assessment prior to bypassing, disabling, or
inhibiting a safety protection device or system
Communicate all bypasses between shifts/crews.
Risk Assessment and Prior to bypassing a safety protection device an authorized person must perform a
Authorization risk assessment that includes the following:
Identifying the affected safety protection devices
Understanding the impact of interaction with other safety protection
devices and on the system as a whole
Mitigating the associated risks
Completing any required Management of Change processes
Authorization level must be based on risk assessment results.
Common Safety Common safety protection devices include:
Protection Devices Emergency shutdown systems
Fire and gas systems
Process controls and alarm systems
Relief valves
Crane operator aids (LMIs, Anti two-block).
Bypass logs and Bypassing safety protection devices requires:
Management A current log for bypassed safety protection devices.
Reviews
A routine management review for all bypasses or inhibits.
Communication and The communication plan must cover all shift and crew handovers.
Shift Handovers
For further guidance, see local Bypassing Safety Protection Devices requirements
Issue No. 2 Health, Safety and Environment Page 10 of 10
Issue Date: Approved by:
11-1-2019 ConocoPhillips Life Saving Rules VP HSE
Line of Fire
Critical Controls The Critical Controls for Line of Fire are:
Establish, maintain, and honor barriers and exclusion zones
Position yourself and others to avoid line of fire hazards
Protect against dropped objects.
Barriers and When establishing barriers and exclusion zones consider the following:
Exclusion Zones
Overhead lifts, pressure testing, moving equipment, overhead work, etc.
Completeness, maintenance, and communication of barricades
Adherence to barriers and exclusion zones.
Positions of People When determining proper position of people during work, consider:
Pressure Releases breaking flanges and hose connections, removing plugs,
blowing down equipment, pressure testing
Vehicles and barricades, spotters, evaluation and planning of traffic
heavy equipment patterns.
Suspended and tethering of tools/equipment, management of loads with
swinging loads tag lines and guide poles, evaluation of centers of gravity
and environmental conditions.
Moving objects unexpected movement of tools or equipment, securing of
materials such as piping.
Equipment in (compression, tension, or bent) – expected direction of
stress energy release in a failure scenario.
Pinch Points activities that subject people to crushing injuries
Prevent Dropped Protect against dropped objects:
Objects Secure tools and equipment from falling to a lower level
Establish and maintain exclusion zones below overhead work
For further guidance, see local Line of Fire requirements.
