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Safety First Focus Areas

Prioritizing workplace safety across key areas

 

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SAFETY FIRST FOCUS AREAS

Prioritizing workplace safety across key areas

SAFETY FIRST FOCUS AREAS

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safety first - construction tape image

STOP WORK RESPONSIBILITY

stop work responsibility

You have the full responsibility and authority to stop work immediately whenever you identify unsafe conditions-to protect yourself and everyone around you.

WELLNESS FOR WORK

wellness for work

Be fit for duty by promptly reporting any fatigue, illness, or impairments (both physical and mental) that could impact your safety or the safety of others.

SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK

safe systems of work

Confirm permits, risk assessments, controls, and rescue plans are in place before high-risk work (excavation, confined space, hot/energized tasks), and be mindful of community considerations.

WORKING AT HEIGHT

working at height safely

Use approved fall protection and prevent dropped tools or materials when working at height.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Electrical safety

Verify all energy sources are isolated, locked, tagged, and verified safe conditions before starting work. Use of required PPE is last line of defense.

LINE OF FIRE

Fire safety

Position yourself and others to avoid the line of fire from moving equipment, pressure, or stored energy.

TRANSPORT SAFETY

TRANSPORT SAFETY

Stay alert, drive defensively, wear seatbelts, avoid mobile device use, follow ride/ vessel transfer protocols, use spotters, and respect route boundaries.

BYPASSING SAFETY SYSTEMS

Avoid BYPASSING SAFETY SYSTEMS

Do not disable or override safety systems without formal approval and risk controls.

LIFTING AND HOISTING

LIFTING AND HOISTING safety

Only operate lifting equipment when authorized, have spotters, and keep clear of suspended or moving loads.

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safety first - construction tape image

Learn More About Each of the Safety First Focus Areas by Exploring the Resources Below

Explore Further Information & Resources for Each Safety First Focus Area

Stop Work Responsibility

Stop Work Responsibility

You have the full responsibility and authority to stop work immediately whenever you identify unsafe conditions-to protect yourself and everyone around you. Learn more about related safety initiatives, campaigns and data collection:

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Wellness for Work

Wellness for Work

Be fit for duty by promptly reporting any fatigue, illness, or impairments (both physical and mental) that could impact your safety or the safety of others. Download and explore the following resources on wellness and injury prevention.

clean energy worker

Safe Systems of Work

safe systems of work
Safe Systems of Work

Confirm permits, risk assessments, controls, and rescue plans are in place before high-risk work (excavation, confined space, hot/energized tasks), and be mindful of community considerations. Explore our guides, practices and campaigns for more information safe work systems.

Clean energy construction work
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Working at Height

working at height safely
Working at Height

Use approved fall protection and prevent dropped tools or materials when working at height. Explore our related Rescue and Fall Protection Standards and Stop the Drop campaign below.

Clean energy work at height

Electrical Safety

Electrical safetyElectrical Safety

Verify all energy sources are isolated, locked, tagged, and verified safe conditions before starting work. Use of required PPE is last line of defense. View worker qualifications, checklists, and other electrical safety resources below.

Clean energy electrical work
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Line of Fire

Fire safety

Line of fire:

Position yourself and others to avoid the line of fire from moving equipment, pressure, or stored energy. Refer to our Stop the Drop and Hand Safety campaigns for more information on safe practices.

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Bypassing Safety Systems

Avoid BYPASSING SAFETY SYSTEMSBypassing Safety Systems

Do not disable or override safety systems without formal approval and risk controls.

 

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Transport Safety

TRANSPORT SAFETYTransport Safety

Stay alert, drive defensively, wear seatbelts, avoid mobile device use, follow ride/ vessel transfer protocols, use spotters, and respect route boundaries. Utilize the materials, including training modules, videos, and webinars in the Arrive Alive Campaign, which provides comprehensive resources on vehicle and driving safety.

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