rule_id int64 1 9 | rule_name stringclasses 9
values | one_line_summary stringclasses 9
values | key_actions stringclasses 9
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1 | Bypassing Safety Controls | I 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 or deviating from procedure | IOGP Report 459 (2018) | Upstream and downstream oil & gas; adopted by Shell BP TotalEnergies Chevron ExxonMobil Eni Equinor Aramco ADNOC Petronas and others |
2 | Confined Space | I confirm energy sources are isolated before entering a confined space | I confirm authorisation before entering a confined space; I verify atmospheric tests have been completed; I check and use my breathing apparatus when required | IOGP Report 459 (2018) | All confined-space entry — vessels tanks pits trenches sewers |
3 | Driving | I follow safe driving rules | I always wear a seatbelt; I do not exceed the speed limit and reduce speed for road conditions; I do not use phones or operate devices while driving; I am fit healthy and rested to drive; I follow journey management plan | IOGP Report 459 (2018) | All on-duty and on-site driving including commute where employer-provided vehicle |
4 | Energy Isolation | I verify isolation and zero energy before work begins | I have identified all energy sources; I confirm hazardous energy sources have been isolated locked and tagged; I have checked there is zero energy and tested for residual or stored energy | IOGP Report 459 (2018) | Mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic chemical thermal gravitational radiation |
5 | Hot Work | I 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 to override gas detection equipment | IOGP Report 459 (2018) | Welding cutting grinding open-flame all spark-producing activities |
6 | Line of Fire | I keep myself and others out of the line of fire | I position myself to avoid moving objects vehicles pressure releases and dropped objects; I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones; I take action to secure loose objects and report potential dropped objects | IOGP Report 459 (2018) | All activities — replaces older Dropped Object + Pressure Release rules |
7 | Safe Mechanical Lifting | I plan lifting operations and control the area | I confirm the equipment and load have been inspected and are fit for purpose; I only operate equipment for which I am qualified; I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones; I never walk under a suspended load | IOGP Report 459 (2018) | Cranes forklifts hoists rigging all suspended-load activities |
8 | Work Authorization | I 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 hazards are controlled and it is safe to start | IOGP Report 459 (2018) | Permit-to-work-controlled tasks: confined space hot work electrical isolation excavation lifting WAH |
9 | Working at Height | I protect myself 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 when not protected by another fall-protection system | IOGP Report 459 (2018) | Any work above 1.8 m / 6 ft where a fall could result in injury |
IOGP Life-Saving Rules 2018 — 9-Rule Oil & Gas Reference
Machine-readable reference of the IOGP Life-Saving Rules (2018 revision, IOGP Report 459). Nine rules — Bypassing Safety Controls, Confined Space, Driving, Energy Isolation, Hot Work, Line of Fire, Safe Mechanical Lifting, Work Authorization, Working at Height — universally adopted across upstream and downstream oil & gas. Includes the 'I will…' actions and operational scope per rule.
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SmartQHSE Ltd (2026). IOGP Life-Saving Rules 2018 — 9-Rule Oil & Gas Reference [dataset]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20171157
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