Safety, Health and Environment Rules – SHE Pillar

Every manufacturing facility should have a set of SHE rules for workers and visitors/contractors. Rules must be designed per company policies as well as local legislation.

Please see below examples of Safety, Health, and Environment Rules:

1. Work at Heights
   • Work involving a height of 2m or above requires a work permit and fall arrest equipment
2. Electrical Work
   • Work involving electricity can only be performed by qualified and authorized professionals
3. Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
   • Equipment with powered parts must be locked out / tagged out before work begins. Any interventions while a machine is moving or able to move is strictly forbidden
4. Forklifts
   • Always walk on the pathways and stay clear of forklifts. Report unsafe situations to supervisor immediately
5. Never carry out tasks without adequate training
   • Do not carry out tasks unless qualified to do so. Always follow proper procedures for each activity. Ask questions when in doubt
6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   • Wear appropriate PPE for each area/task. Always maintain your PPE in good condition
7. Visitors
   • Visitors should always be accompanied by a company host supervisor/manager and wear appropriate PPE
8. Contractors
   • Contractors must follow all Company’s rules and procedures and always wear appropriate PPE
9. Clean and Orderly work environment
   • Keep the area tidy and place all trash in appropriate waste bins
10. Report accidents and incidents
    • Report all accidents and incidents immediately to your supervisor – including property damage and near misses
11. Ergonomics
    • Use proper posture and position. Utilize appropriate equipment for transportation and lifting
12. Respect all signage
    • Respect and obey all signage. Walk, never run!
13. Mobile Phones
    • The use of mobile phones is laid out in the ‘Smart Phone Policy’. Never walk and talk or text!
14. Smoking
    • Smoking is prohibited, except for at the designated smoking area off company property at the site entrance
15. Right to refuse work
    • If a task given is deemed to be unsafe, the employee has the right to refuse to perform such a task under OHSA. Immediately call your supervisor
16. Emergencies
    • Sound the alarm. For evacuations, proceed to the assembly point. Never re-enter the building unless told it is safe to do so.

Three Golden Safety Rules

• These three rules are considered the most critical in Manufacturing facilities;
• The rules are designed to protect you and your work colleagues;
• Breaking any of these rules will result in disciplinary action and potentially instant dismissal, or in case of third-party contractors – banning from working at the current location or company-wide.

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• Rule 1. Working at heights. It is considered “Work at heights” if the task involves working where your feet are 2 meters or higher above the ground. The standard is stricter (less than 2m) in cases where there is a hazard below where the worker could fall and hurt himself. Work at heights must only be carried out by qualified and authorized employees.
• Rule 2. Electrical Work. All electrical work poses a high risk. Electrical work must only be performed by qualified and authorized personnel.
• Rule 3. Lockout/Tagout. For equipment, machines, and installations. Lockout/Tagout ensures that a machine cannot accidentally be energized while work is being performed. Equipment must be locked out/tagged out before any work begins. Any interventions are strictly forbidden while a machine is in movement or can potentially move.

This training is only for reference – always follow safety rules prescribed by your local legislation and/or H&S department.