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Sasol Life Saving Rules

Sasol Life Saving Rules

The Sasol Life Saving Rules (LSRs) were first implemented as behaviours and later in 2018 as a set of rules to strengthen the drive to achieve ZERO HARM.

After a recent tragic fatal fall incident, the Life Saving Rules (LSRs) were revised to ensure we are able to send everyone home safely.

The following changes were made:

  • Non-negotiable statements that from learnings are known to cause high severity incidents if not adhered to. They are therefore LIFE SAVING.
  • Shorter to ensure clear understanding and communication regarding the standard of behaviour that is expected from each individual to ensure their own safety.
  • Drive for personal accountability through the “I will” statements.
  • Create fairness and consistency for non-adherence to the Life Saving Rules.

These rules are refined and very specific because we CARE deeply for our employees and want to ensure their safety.

 

permit to work
PERMIT TO WORK
  • I will obtain a permit to work, for non exempted tasks, before starting with work.
  • I will only work on equipment that is positively identified (touch and tag).
  • I will ensure process isolation is in place as per procedure.
 lifting operations

LIFTING OPERATIONS

  • I will stay clear of drop zone of suspended loads.
  • I will ensure, as task executer that I keep people clear of the drop zone of suspended loads.
     
confined space

CONFINED SPACES

  • I will only enter a confined space under permit conditions.
 heavy equipment

HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT

  • I will keep clear of heavy mobile equipment in operation.
     
lock out

LOCK OUT AND ISOLATION

  • I will only work on isolated and safe electrical equipment that is locked out.
 working at heights

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

  • I will remain continuously tied-on where there is a risk of falling (>2m).
  • I will make an effort to secure all tools and equipment at heights to prevent it from falling.
     
ignition sources

IGNITION SOURCES

  • I will only cut, grind and weld in a classified area with authorisation from the permit issuer.
 alcohol and drugs

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

  • I will only report for duty alcohol and drug free.
     
excavation

EXCAVATIONS

  • I will obtain authorisation and ensure that shoring (if applicable) is in place before entering an excavation.
 ppe

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

  • I will ensure that I use the specialised life preserving PPE e.g. breathing apparatus, chemical suits and arch flash suit, when specified.
     
road safety

ROAD SAFETY

  • I will keep to the speed limit.
  • I will verify that a road is safe to cross before attempting to do so.