Cardinal
Rules
Cardinal Rules
General Guidance
• All of us, who work for or on behalf • Use engineering controls, work
of Acerinox Group, are responsible practices and personal protective
for our safety and the safety of equipment as per the risk
those around us. assessment and site requirements.
• Promptly report any incidents or
• Always follow minimum Personal near misses to the appropriate
Protective Equipment (PPE) ACX contact.
requirements: Hard Hat, Safety
Glasses, Safety Boots, Hand • Every member of the workforce
Protection and High visibility vest has the obligation and authority to
while on the worksite. stop unsafe work - STOP WORK
AUTHORITY
• Only undertake work for which you • If there is a task outside your scope
are trained, competent, medically of training, perform a take time to
fit and sufficiently rested and evaluate risk (Think, ask, know and
alert. act).
Acerinox Cardinal Rules cover some of the most critical Occupational
Safety Hazards that have caused loss of life and Lost Time Injuries
within our operations. They are intended as simple, concise reminders to
workers and supervisors about the importance of safety guidelines and
what steps can be taken to mitigate certain hazards.
Safety is the
way we Work
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Control of Work
BEFORE EACH JOB
• Identify hazards and inspect the • While the task is being performed
area. Ensure all team members know team members should:
the status and conditions of the work
area where they plan to perform work.
• Comply with the preventive
• Confirm whether Permit to Work and measures of the permit, the
take time to exaluate the risks. specific procedures and the use
of appropriate PPE.
• In the corresponding Permits to
Work, measurements of explosive • Identify and communicate
atmosphere, carbon monoxide, carbon any hazard or potential
dioxide, nitrous oxide, hydrogen, uncontrolled risk situations to
methane, phosphine, oxygen, etc. will the supervisor.
be made.
AFTER THE WORK
• Ensures that the area is in proper condition of order and cleanliness, with all
protections placed and active.
• Report if there are any suggestions or opportunities for improvement.
Achieve a safe working
environment through the
Identification and evaluation
of risks, definition of
preventive measures and
provision of Permit To Work.
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Moving Machinery
BEFORE BEFORE USING ANY TOOL OR MACHINE
• Make sure the guarding is in good • Make sure it is the right tool for the
working condition. job and it is clean and free from any
debris that could create a hazard.
• Make sure all tools are in good
working condition and have been
regularly maintained (check the • Always operate machinery
records). according to the available
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Confirm that entry into operational
area of the mobile or energized • Make sure all other team members
equipment is properly isolated
are at safe distance away from the
through LO(TO)2 during its
machine when you’re operating it.
operation.
• Only use machines and tools that • NEVER remove machine guarding
you have been trained to use. and protections.
AFTER THE WORK
• Stay in a safe area where the equipment will not strike or trap you or you
could be splashed or hit by materials, fluids or emissions.
• Follow the Pre-Startup procedures and instructions with the person in
charge of the machine or equipment.
• Ensure all guarding and protection systems are in place before restarting.
Avoid the risks associated with
the movement and energy that
produces them (e.g.: electrical,
pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal,
kinetic, potential, Mechanical)
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Work at Heights
BEFORE THE JOB
• Have authorization to Work • If you are the Supervisor or the
at Heights outside a protective Person in Charge of the work you
environment. Consider alternative should confirm that it is safe to
methods such as; approved start work at heights.
scaffolds, stairs with handrails,
• A Rescue Plan is in place for the
and man lifts.
timely recovery of personnel
performing work at height while
• Be aware of what fall protection
using fall arrest equipment.
equipment and anchor points are
to be used and how to use it. • The risk of dropped objects on
personnel and equipment below
• Fall arrest equipment is inspected has been assessed and plans to
prior to each use. manage the risks established.
DURING THE JOB
• Use fall protection equipment to keep you safe when working outside a
protective environment where you can fall over 6ft (2m).
• Always tie off when at height outside of a protective environment. Ensuring
the fall arrest system support 100% tie-off at all times.
• Only use authorized scaffolding, platforms and ladders.
• To raise and lower objects, equipment and tools, always use a bag or tool
tether that allows you to keep hands free.
Protect yourself from
falling when working at
heights. Above 6ft (2m). Or
higher.
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Lifting and Hoisting
CRANE OPERATIONS
• No personnel should stand under checked by crane operator, and
or near the load being lifted or to complete the checklist form. If
lowered. the crane operator were to find any
failure, the crane must be stopped
• Crane operations are only allowed
and the maintenance team must be
to be performed by suitably
notified.
trained, accredited and authorized
personnel. • All personnel working nearby Crane
• At the beginning of every shift all Operations must inform themselves
movements of the crane must be of the Red/Danger Zones.
SLINGING AND RIGGING
• Safe Hands procedures are • All lifting accessories and
applicable at all times. The appliances are inspected by a
suspended load shall not be competent person and before use.
touched by hand, only Tag Lines,
Push/pull Tools and Manual lifting • Lifts should always be balanced
aids are to be used. along the center of gravity.
• All lifting equipment are selected to • Lifting appliances and accessories
suit the size and nature of the load. are protected from sharp edges.
MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OVERHEAD STRUCTURES
• Overhead structures are routinely inspected and maintained to ensure
their mechanical integrity and identify any damages caused by impacts,
corrosion fatigue or any other possible occurrences.
Minimize the risks associated
to overhead loads by: Ensuring
selection and inspection of Lifting
devices and training of authorized
personnel.
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Confined Spaces
BEFORE THE JOB
• Verify there are no practicable movement inside) requires specific
alternatives to entry. Permit to Work.
• Isolate all sources of energy as per • All entrants to a Confined Space
LO(TO)2 protocols. must have valid authorization and
competency assessment.
• Testing the atmosphere inside by • Specific Rescue Plan must be in
Authorized Gas Tester. Only enter place for recovery and evacuation
when it’s safe. of personnel in case of an accident
inside the Confined Space.
• All Confined Space with serious
safety or health hazard (e.g.: • Ensure any unauthorized entry is
potentially hazardous atmosphere, prevented in all defined Confined
obstacles that limit the easy spaces.
DURING THE JOB
• Perform regular monitoring on “high risk” hazardous atmospheric conditions.
• Attendant is assigned, outside the confined space and with constant contact
with the workers inside.
• Restate ingress control to the Confined Space Area once the work is finished.
It is vital that we control and
monitor the atmosphere.
Most confined spaces have
one way in/out and awkward
or tight means of entry/
egress. ALWAYS have a
rescue plan!
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Lock Out, Tag
Out, Try Out -
LO(TO)2
BEFORE THE JOB
• LO(TO)2 protocols are mandatory the absence of residual energy
for all work activities within (Zero Energy State).
Acerinox premises.
• All employees involved in the work
• Isolation points on machine, must place their padlock on the
services or equipment are safely LOTO device(s).
locked and tagged.
• The isolation is periodically verified
• Try Out test is performed to ensure for effectiveness.
AT THE END OF THE WORK
• Each individual must remove their own lock before any energy is
restored.
• If any lock is left behind, additional verification procedures and
documentation must be completed.
Control program for State a hazardous
energy sources (i.e.: mechanic,
electric, pneumatic, kinetic, potential,
thermal, chemical and radiation) to
ensure machines and equipment are
safely isolated during maintenance or
inspection works.
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Substance Abuse
BEFORE THE JOB
• It is forbidden to be in the illegal drugs on the company
workplace under the influence premises is strictly prohibited.
of narcotic and/or addictive
• Communicate with the immediate
substances.
Supervisor or the Person in
• Consumption of tobacco, vaping, Charge about the consumption of
drugs, alcohol is strictly forbidden any medicine that could impair
in all workplaces. or affect the work performance
judgement or behavior. If in doubt,
• Smoking is only allowed in specific
always check with your Supervisor
designated areas.
or the Person in Charge who may
• Keeping, selling or distributing seek medical advice.
DURING THE JOB
• Any person knowledgeable about a colleague who is under the influence of
any type of narcotic and / or addictive substance, must inform the company
through the channels that are enabled for them to do so. They may also do
so anonymously through the Complaints Channel.
• If you are the Supervisor or the Person in Charge of the work you should only
assign work to people who are fit to work.
• Intervene if you see someone smoking outside designated areas.
Control the impact of misuse
of substances (e.g.: alcohol,
illicit drugs, over-the-counter
and prescription medicines and
other substances) that have the
potential to impair health, behavior,
judgement or job performance.
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Safe Driving
BEFORE THE JOB
• Before using the vehicle, perform • Verify that all loads are properly
visual inspection ensuring the secured and do not exceed
vehicle is equipped with all the manufacturer specifications.
prescribed safety features.
• All passengers are using the
seatbelt before the vehicle is
• Ensure proper plan of the journey, moving.
taking into account rest periods,
road and weather conditions. • Driver has valid driving license for
the vehicle being operated.
• Number of passengers does • Do not operate the vehicle under
not exceed manufacturer the influence of alcohol or fitness
specifications and legal limits of impairment.
the vehicle.
DURING THE JOB
• Respect traffic laws and specific rules on private premises.
• Do not manipulate cellphones, GPS, radios or any other devices while driving.
• Extreme caution on crossroads and pedestrian crossings.
• Pay special attention while stepping in or descending the vehicle.
Plan the trip and job, assess
risks, enhance risk awareness
during operation and avoid
distractions.
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Cardinal
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