Life-Saving Rules for contractors
bp has adopted the Life-Saving Rules (LSR) developed by the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP), to help our employees and contractors instantly recognise and understand the rules that help keep us safe.
On this page you will find resources to help you understand what the Life-Saving Rules are and how you can implement them
Quick access to the rules
- Around 80% of industry* incidents resulting in fatalities involve activities covered by the Life-Saving Rules.
- We are transitioning all bp operating businesses to IOGP’s Life-Saving Rules.
- The rules are applicable to everyone in bp when carrying out high hazard activities covered by the rules – nothing is more important than everybody returning home safely.
* data provided by IOGP
Line of fire
Keep yourself and others out of the line of fire
- I position myself to avoid:
- moving objects
- vehicles
- pressure releases
- dropped objects.
- I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones.
- I take action to secure loose objects and report potential dropped objects.
Driving
Follow safe driving rules
- I always wear a seatbelt.
- I do not exceed the speed limit, and reduce my speed for road conditions.
- I do not use phones or operate devices while driving.
- I am fit, rested and fully alert while driving.
- I follow journey management requirements.
Hot work
Control flammables and ignition sources
- I identify and control ignition sources.
- Before starting any hot work:
- I confirm flammable material has been removed or isolated
- I obtain authorisation.
- Before starting hot work in a hazardous area I confirm:
- a gas test has been completed
- gas will be monitored continually.
Work authorization
Work with a valid permit when required
- I have confirmed if a permit is required.
- I am authorised to perform the work.
- I understand the permit.
- I have confirmed that hazards are controlled and it is safe to start.
- I stop and reassess if conditions change.
Bypassing safety controls
Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safety-controls
- I understand and use safety-critical equipment and procedures which apply to my task
- I obtain authorisation before:
- disabling or overriding safety equipment
- deviating from procedures
- crossing a barrier.
Safe mechanical lifting
Plan lifting operations and control
- I confirm that the equipment and load have been inspected and are fit for purpose.
- I only operate equipment that I am qualified to use.
- I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones.
- I never walk under a suspended load.
Energy isolation
Verify isolation and zero energy before work begins
- I have identified all energy sources.
- I confirm that hazardous energy sources have been isolated, locked, and tagged.
- I have checked there is zero energy and tested for residual or stored energy.
Confined space
Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space
- I confirm energy sources are isolated.
- I confirm the atmosphere has been tested and is monitored.
- I check and use my breathing apparatus when required.
- I confirm there is an attendant standing by.
- I confirm a rescue plan is in place.
- I obtain authorisation to enter.