Step Change in Safety is committed to making our sector the safest place to work by preventing predictable incidents, working with our colleagues in the industry to achieve that. With that in mind, during the first quarter of 2021 the focus will be on Life Saving Rules, with the aim to:
🔺 Embed practical understanding of company life saving rules
🔺 Identify awareness gaps
🔺 Reinforce implementation of good practice.
LSR Safety Moment
View a safety moment which covers all LSRs
Introduction to Life Saving Rules podcast
Rob Maxwell from Shell UK is part of the Step Change in Safety Leadership Team and introduces the quarterly theme for Q1 2021, Life Saving Rules. Follow the links further down the page to view resources and listen to podcasts related to each of the nine Life Saving Rules.
IOGP Life Saving Rules
Find out more at www.iogp.org
Life Saving Rules

Bypassing Safety Controls
Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safety-controls

Driving
Follow safe driving rules

Confined Space
Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space

Working at Height
Protect yourself against a fall when working at height

Line of Fire
Keep yourself and others out of the line of fire

Work Authorisation
Work with a valid permit when required

Safe Mechanical Lifting
Plan lifting operations and control the area

Hot Work
Control flammables and ignition sources

Energy Isolation
Verify isolation and zero energy before work begins
Life-Saving Rules: Close-out film
The Board, Leadership Team and Support Team of Step Change in Safety would like to offer their sincerest thanks to everyone who took part in our Q1 films and podcasts.
Together we can make a difference.
Other Quarterly Themes for 2021

Annual Themes 2021: Q2 Safe Lifting Operations and Preventing Falling Objects
During the second quarter of 2021, the focus will be on Safe Lifting Operations and Preventing Falling Objects

Annual Themes 2021: Q3 Major Accident Hazard Understanding
During the third quarter of 2021, the focus will be on Major Accident Hazard Understanding

Annual Themes 2021: Q4 Personal Responsibility for Safety
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Personal Responsibility for Safety will be examined