Health & Safety FIRST
At FIRST E&P, health and safety are paramount, ingrained in our DNA and reflected in every aspect of our operations and our commitment to the well-being of our employees, contractors, and communities.
Our Commitment
- Providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
- Ensuring safe operating conditions, equipment, and systems to protect our employees, delivery partners, and the public.
- Implementing technical and process safety measures, as well as environmental engineering frameworks, to conserve the environment and safeguard our assets.
Health and Safety FIRST
Safety is a core value at FIRST E&P, and we are dedicated to operating with robust Health, Safety, and Environmental practices to ensure operational, safety, and environmental excellence.
Our Business Priority and Safety Charter, GOAL ZERO, emphasizes NO HARM to our PEOPLE, ENVIRONMENT, and ASSETS.
Our Approach
At FIRST E&P, we foster a strong and evolving HSE culture, driven by focused initiatives led by our leadership team. Our integrated HSE Management System (HSE-MS) aligns with international standards and industry best practices. Key elements of our approach include:
- Ensuring all activities, whether executed directly or through contractors, are underpinned by a robust hazard and effect management process.
- Identifying risks and deploying preventive and proactive strategies to make safety a critical part of our business sustainability.
- Implementing the FIRST E&P Nine Lifesaving Rules, which provide practical guidelines to ensure adherence to safety requirements.
- Offering tailored engagements and training sessions for all employees, contractors, and third parties to enhance awareness, knowledge, and understanding of safety requirements, as well as to improve skills for safety-critical tasks.
GOAL ZERO
We recognize the critical importance of robust safety standards in our industry. With GOAL ZERO, we focus on safety in all aspects of our operations, striving for full compliance with all safety standards, protocols, and controls. Everyone at FIRST E&P, including employees, delivery partners, and third parties, is dedicated to living this commitment daily.
Furthermore, we consider the potential and associated impacts on the environment throughout our asset development lifecycle. We strive to protect the ecosystems within our operational environment and adjoining communities.
Through our commitment and approach, we aim to ensure that safety and environmental excellence are integral to our operations and contribute to our overall sustainability.
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The Life Saving Rules
Rule 1
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
Rule 2
Obtain authorization 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 a rescue plan is in place
- I obtain authorization to enter
Rule 3
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
Rule 4
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
Rule 5
Control flammables and ignition sources
- I identify and control ignition sources
- Before starting an hot work: - I confirm flammables 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
Rule 6
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
Rule 7
Plan lifting operations and control area
- 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
Rule 8
Work with a valid permit when required
- I have confirmed that a permit is required
- I am authorised to perform the work
- I understand the permit
- I have confirmed the hazards are controlled and it is safe to start
- I stop and reassess if conditions change
Rule 9
Protect yourself against a fall when working at height
- I inspect my fall protection equipment before use
- I secure tools and work materials to prevent dropped objects
- I tie off 100% to approved anchor points while outside a protected area
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