Cardinal Rules
#1 Cardinal Rule for Site Logistics
What is, ALWAYS de-pressure piping and equipment prior to opening?
Opening containers, lines, or equipment.
What is, Line & Equipment Opening (LEO)?
Spills, injury, exposure, hi-level activation, MVA, etc.
What is, RCI trigger criteria or Unplanned event?
Reduction of benefits after 26 hours.
What is, PI/FI?
Rule that pertains to product/utility lines or start-stop switches.
What is, ALWAYS mark, label, or identify lines, start-stop switches on pumps, emergency shut-downs and equipment?
Contract between issuer and receiver.
What is, a Safe Work Permit (SWP)?
Document that states the requirement to carry and complete during loading and offloading MOTs.
What is Procedure Use Policy (PUP)?
Document that states the team expectations for each area.
What are, Team Norms?
Rule that pertains to rail tank manway gaskets.
What is, Always store rail tank car manway gaskets in a flat position, for example on a shelf?
Chemical, Electrical, Pressure, Radiation, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Springs, Thermal, Hydralic, Gravity.
What are, Energy Sources?
Level "0" gas release.
What is, contained within the block?
Is the method, practice, design used to physically prevent inadvertent operation.
What is, One-Plus?
Ground cable Rule.
What is, ALWAYS attach ground clamps to rail car body bolsters or installed grounding lugs?
6 feet or more above a surface as measured from the lowest part of the body.
What is, Elevated Work?
Procedure discovered to be incorrect.
What is, redline?
Work that has the potential to generate a source of ignition in areas where flammable or combustible materials are present.
What is, Hot Work?
Rule that pertains to safety equipment (e.g. safety shower, fire extinguisher)
What is, NEVER block access to safety equipment or egress points?
IOES
What is, Isolation of Energy Sources?
Within arms-reach for the last 10,000 lbs.
What is, Active In-Attendance?
TEEW
What is, Transportation Equipment Elevated Work?