Life-Saving Rules

Safety is a top priority for TenneT. We want everyone who works for us to come home safely, every day. That is why TenneT has eight Life-Saving Rules in combination with the Fair Approach.

The 8 Life-Saving Rules
The Fair approach
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Life-Saving Rules (LSR) have proven their value in preventing fatal accidents.

They have been created to keep our people and the people who work for us safe. We have analysed serious incidents and risks within our organization and have developed eight Life-Saving Rules to help prevent accidents.

The Life-Saving Rules provide a framework and guidance for working safely. It is therefore very important that everyone who works for TenneT, not only our own employees, but also contractors’ employees, knows the eight Life-Saving Rules, follow them and know how to apply them in their daily work. When a Life-Saving Rule is broken, the Fair Approach will come into effect. Always follow the Life-Saving Rules, for your own safety and that of others.

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The 8 Life-Saving Rules

I am authorised to perform the work and when required, I have a valid work permit
I have been instructed on the hazards and safety measures
I understand and follow the safety rules stated in the permit
I have confirmed that hazards are controlled, and it is safe to start
I stop and reassess the risks if conditions change

I inspect my fall protection equipment before use
I tie off to suitable anchor points
I secure tools and equipment or take measures to prevent them from falling
I confirm that a rescue plan and rescue equipment are in place

I obtain written authorization before entering a confined space
I confirm energy sources are isolated when required
I confirm the atmosphere has been tested and is monitored when required
I confirm there is an outside attendant standing by
I confirm that a rescue plan is in place

Disconnect completely
Secure against re-connection
Verify the absence of operating voltage
Carry out earthing and short-circuiting
Provide protection against adjacent live parts

I check that the equipment and load have been inspected and are fit for purpose
I only operate equipment that I am qualified to use
I mark and obey danger zones
I do not work, stand or walk under a suspended load without authorisation

I always use my personal protective equipment, whenever required
I use my personal protective equipment as intended (e.g. correct size, properly fastened as required)
I check whether approved personal protective equipment is working properly and is not damaged before use

I do not enter the destination in my navigation system while driving
I always wear a seat belt
I respect the speed limit, and reduce my speed for road conditions
I always call handsfree and keep the call as short as possible
I never join a virtual meeting while driving

I position myself to avoid being hit by:
- moving objects,
- moving vehicles,
- pressure releases,
- dropped objects.
I take action to prevent others being in the line of fire
I cordon off or mark danger zones where there is a risk of dropped objects

The FAIR Approach

The Fair Approach is an instrument to identify the underlying causes why someone has broken a Life-Saving Rule.
It could be that someone is unaware that a certain rule applies in a specific situation, or thinks he/she cannot perform his/her work without breaking a rule, or he/she thinks to know a better and more effective method to complete their work.

The Fair Approach is based on the assumption that employees come to work to do good job, not with the intention of breaking rules.
In practice the Fair Approach means that anyone who sees a person breaking a Life-Saving Rule, reaches out to the person who broke the rule. Aim is to find out why he/she has broken the Life-Saving Rule in order to learn from it and define organisational measures to prevent similar breaches in future.

E-learning
There is an interactive e-learning on the eight Life-Saving Rules and the Fair Approach in English, Dutch and German. You can find it in the TenneT Academy.