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Safety

Safety is always our first priority. We aim to have zero fatalities and no incidents that harm people, or put our neighbours or facilities at risk.

To prevent accidents, we manage safety in a systematic way and are introducing simpler and clearer requirements that are easier for people to understand and follow.

All companies and joint ventures under Shell operational control must manage safety in line with our Commitment and Policy on Health, Safety, Security (HSSE) and Social Performance (SP), or materially equivalent policy. It is supported by a set of mandatory manuals covering topics such as personal safety, road safety and process safety.

We are working to keep our staff and contractors safe by focusing on compliance and tackling the cultural issues that can lead to unsafe behaviour. The Goal Zero programme that we launched in 2007 captures the belief that we can operate with zero fatalities and zero significant incidents.

Among our staff we are developing safety leadership skills, rewarding successful performance and getting better at checking that rules are being followed.

Our Life-Saving Rules reinforce what staff and contractors must know and do to prevent serious injury or fatality, such as wearing a seat belt, or risk disciplinary action.

Shell’s 12 Life-Saving Rules

Shell’s 12 Life-Saving Rules

Work with a valid work permit when required

Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space

Conduct gas tests when required

Work with a valid work permit when required.Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space.Conduct gas tests when required.
 

Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safety critical equipment

 

Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safety critical equipment

 

Protect yourself against a fall when working at height

Verify isolation before work begins and use the specified life protecting equipment.Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safety critical equipment.Protect yourself against a fall when working at height.
 

Do not walk under a suspended load

 

Do not smoke outside designated smoking areas

 

No alcohol or drugs while working or driving

Do not walk under a suspended load.Do not smoke outside designated smoking areas.No alcohol or drugs while working or driving.
 

While driving, do not use your phone and do not exceed speed limits

 

Wear your seat belt

 

Follow prescribed Journey Management Plan

While driving, do not use your phone and do not exceed speed limits. Wear your seat belt.Follow prescribed journey management plan.