10 Life Saving Rules Program for Oil & Gas

The success of Life Saving Rules in any company is a function of a strong commitment to the thorough implementation of Life Saving Rules. Companies that implement the Life Saving Rules Program become part of a broader community of practice in the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities.

• The new rules are clear and concise and have the potential to save lives and reduce inefficiencies
• The new rules align with our shared goal of zero injuries and zero incidents
• The Safety Standards Council, a key component of Energy Safety Canada’s governance mandate, was established with executive representation from companies of varying sizes across industry sectors
• The Safety Standards Council has agreed to collaborate to set standards and support their adoption, creating a critical mass to lead the way for industry
• If your company is committed at senior leadership levels to Life Saving Rules, please email Safety@EnergySafetyCanada.com to gain access to the high resolution rule icons.

The Life Saving Rules Program is based on a set of guiding principles:

• Standardization: companies agree to adopt and not alter the rule’s logos or descriptions
• Support: companies will support workers and supervisors in the adoption, use and on-going management of the rules
• Accountability: companies acknowledge that any breach of the rule is unacceptable and will investigate infractions and take appropriate action when rules are violated
• Continuous Improvement: companies will monitor, report and evaluate their programs for improvement in safety performance
• Shared Learning: companies will report, share lessons learned and best practices through Energy Safety Canada