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LSR Bypassing Safety Controls Toolbox Talk

This document discusses an energy company's Life Saving Rule regarding bypassing safety controls. It outlines that one must obtain authorization before overriding or disabling any safety equipment or deviating from procedures. Examples are given of safety critical equipment like isolation devices, relief valves, and emergency shutdown devices. The roles of supervisors and workers are defined to ensure safety controls and procedures are properly followed and understood. Violations like intentionally exceeding operating limits or ignoring barriers are provided. Related Life Saving Rules are also noted.

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LSR Bypassing Safety Controls Toolbox Talk

This document discusses an energy company's Life Saving Rule regarding bypassing safety controls. It outlines that one must obtain authorization before overriding or disabling any safety equipment or deviating from procedures. Examples are given of safety critical equipment like isolation devices, relief valves, and emergency shutdown devices. The roles of supervisors and workers are defined to ensure safety controls and procedures are properly followed and understood. Violations like intentionally exceeding operating limits or ignoring barriers are provided. Related Life Saving Rules are also noted.

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2018

LIFE SAVING RULES


Toolbox Talk
Bypassing Safety Controls

SETTING THE STANDARD IN OIL AND GAS SAFETY


OUTLINE

• 10 Life Saving Rules


• Bypassing Safety Controls Rule
• Additional Guidance
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Example Violations
• Related Life Saving Rules
• Summary

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ENERGY SAFETY CANADA’S 10 LIFE SAVING RULES

CONFINED WORKING AT WORK ENERGY LINE OF


SPACE HEIGHT AUTHORIZATION ISOLATION FIRE

BYPASSING DRIVING HOT SAFE FIT FOR


SAFETY WORK MECHANICAL DUTY
CONTROLS LIFTING

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BYPASSING SAFETY CONTROLS RULE

• Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling safety


controls
• I understand and use safety-critical equipment
and procedures which apply to the task
• I obtain authorization before:
• Disabling or overriding safety equipment
• Deviating from procedures
• Crossing a barrier

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ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE

• Safety-critical equipment must work correctly to keep you safe

• Examples of safety critical equipment include:

• Isolation devices • Fire and gas detection controls


• Relief valves • Emergency breathing apparatus
• Emergency shutdown devices (SCBA)
(ESD) • In-vehicle monitoring systems
• Lock-out/tag-out devices • Electronic logging device (ELD)

• Safety critical procedures must be followed

• Drug and alcohol test equipment and procedures are defined as safety critical

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AS A SUPERVISOR

• I ensure safety critical equipment and procedures are


identified and communicated to workers
• I ensure workers are competent in the use and limitations of
safety critical equipment and procedures
• I confirm all proper authorizations are obtained

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AS A WORKER

• I have the required training and knowledge to safely


perform work
• I obtain authorization from my supervisor or the person in
charge if required to override or disable a safety critical
control
• I stop work and notify my supervisor if a procedural deviation
is required
• I do not cross barriers or exclusion zones

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EXAMPLE VIOLATIONS

• Safety critical procedures are not followed


• Intentionally exceeding safe operating design limits for process
equipment
• An ESD is bypassed without authorization
• Someone else’s lock is removed without authorization
• Gas or fire detection are bypassed without authorization

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EXAMPLE VIOLATIONS - CONTINUED

• Gas detection is not worn or is not turned on as per the work


permit, hazard assessment or work procedures
• Gas detection alarms are ignored
• Emergency SCBA is used for routine work
• Tampering of in-vehicle monitoring systems
• Defeating a drug or alcohol test
• A barrier or exclusion zone is ignored

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RELATED LIFE SAVING RULES

WORK ENERGY LINE OF


AUTHORIZATION ISOLATION FIRE

DRIVING HOT FIT FOR


WORK DUTY

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SUMMARY

• Know your role and responsibilities in relation to the Bypassing


Safety Controls rule
• Notify your supervisor immediately if you are unsure about how
to comply with this rule in your work environment
• If you see a potential violation of the Bypassing Safety rule,
intervene ― it could be the last chance to prevent a fatality
• Consistent application of the Life Saving Rules equates to
saved lives
• These rules are essential to achieving industry’s shared vision:
zero injuries, zero incidents

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QUESTIONS?

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