With the Stop Work

Authority, anyone working

within Eni sites, as either
an employee or
contractor, is empowered
to interrupt an activity
whenever he observes an
unsafe act
or an unsafe condition.

We cannot accept to have

an injury due to a
predictable cause, or to
actions that are unsafe.

Therefore, whenever we
find a hazard, we have to
report it in order to
eliminate it.

It is our duty to ensure

that any activity is
conducted in a safe
manner, keeping both
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ourselves and our
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 Safety Golden
Rules

Safety is our
value
This booklet provides a concise guide to the basic rules
to be followed during working activities, with the intention
to raise awareness on safety at site respecting the Eni
minimum Safety requirements.

The 10 Safety Golden Rules must become part of our

way of approaching and conducting any working
activity.

We must ensure
that
• All job activities are adequately planned, assessed
and
• All
executed.
personnel are adequately informed, trained and have all
necessary equipment to perform the work.
the
• All personnel are empowered to intervene and to stop
activities anywhere or at any time when the
Safety Golden Rules are not correctly
applied.

Our
commitment
The 10 Safety Golden Rules apply to anyone working within
Eni sites, as either an employee or contractor, anywhere in the
world.

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Top and Middle Management

• Provide adequate resources to support the continued
implementation of the 10 Safety Golden Rules.
• Demonstrate their personal commitment,
leadership and accountability.

Supervisors
• Ensure that work conditions are safe.
• Ensure, leading by example, that their teams know
and observe the rules and that they comply with them
before starting, during and at the end of a working activity.

Workers
•Be responsible for the safety of themselves and
that
of their co-
workers.
•Immediately
Be aware thatreport to their is
compliance supervisor/person
mandatory. in charge,
about any unsafe event (i.e. accident, near
miss, unsafe act, unsafe condition) that
occurs at the work site.

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Golden Rule 1 – Working at

height

Controls and monitoring of the

reliability of equipment and protection
systems during work at height
activities ensure the workers safety.

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 Golden Rule 1 – Working at
height
PLAN
• Avoid working at height wherever a practical alternative
option
is
available.
• Guarantee that fall protection
Prefer fall prevention systems systems (e.g., full body
to fall protection systems.
safety harness, shock absorbing lanyards) are
periodically inspected and maintained
by a competent person.
• Guarantee that arrangements for emergency
rescue at height are in place.

• Is the PTW in place, completed with the risk assessment for

READY?
each work at height
• Are
activity?
scaffolds inspected by a competent person prior to use
and equipped with a valid tag/panel certifying the
• inspection?
Are personnel working at height provided with specific
training?
• Are the PPEs identified by the Employer in the specific
risk assessment for the required task, in
good condition and worn by all people?

GO!
• Guarantee that work surfaces and holes are always
• Guarantee that protected
adequately all scaffolds arefall
from built according and
of personnel to the
vendor
objects. manual/specifications or a specific
project
authorized
done by an
engineer.
• Guarantee that only authorized workers (specifically
trained) access the scaffolds.

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Golden Rule 2 – Energized

systems

Implementation of procedures,
controls and specialized personnel
guarantee safety during activities
where energized systems are
present.

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 Golden Rule 2 – Energized
systems
PLAN
• Verify that a specific energy isolation procedure is in
• place.
Each job shall be both risk assessed and
performed
by competent
personnel.
• to the equipment
Ensure on which
that the permit
requested.
unambiguously
the refers
to work intervention is

• Guarantee to periodically inspect and maintain

portable appliances and equipment, which
work under energy.

READY?
• Is an energy isolation certificate completed in
conjunction with and referred to in the PTW?
• Have you verified that no stored energy or other
• Does authorized competent
hazards personnel,
remain prior to startwho has
your job, and
been appointed by the Company
that the energy isolation is properly
Management,
the energy perform
done?
isolation?
• Are the PPEs identified by the Employer in the specific
risk assessment for the required task, in
good condition and worn by all people?
GO
•
! Do not carry out unauthorized activities. Follow the
provisions
of the permit to
work.
•• Use lockout and tagout devices to inform of isolation and
Ensure thatnon-authorized
to prevent no work oroperations.
equipment movement is
allowed under or near an overhead power
line unless precautions have been
taken.

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Golden Rule 3 – Fire safety

Fire risk must be assessed and

control measures such as
procedures and active/passive fire
protection systems implemented.

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 Golden Rule 3 – Fire
safety
PLAN
• Ensure that a competent person for each site performs a
fire
risk
assessment.
• and all personnel
Guarantee
trained.
developed
is emergency response plan is
that a fire

•• Guarantee
Plan,
activity
the use of a specific PTW when the
for a sufficient foreseen
number ofthe
workers,
use of specific training in
free flame,
the proper use of firefighting
equipment with ignition equipment.
sources, and
• Periodically inspectfire
foresee the proper andfighting
maintain the fire prevention
measures.
and protection measures.

READY?
• Are all work places equipped with means of fire
detection, alarm and firefighting equipment?
• Are sources of ignition under control and unnecessary
removed?
ones

• Are
kept
escape routes and muster points clearly marked and
easily accessible at all time?
GO!
• Handle and store flammable materials properly.
• Ensure that workers do not smoke at the plant, except
in authorized areas, and they do not use naked flames a/o
non-explosion proof equipment unless expressly
authorized.
• Keep all areas clean and tidy.

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Golden Rule 4 – Toxic gases

Procedures, staff training,

specific collective and personal
protective equipment are
required to work
in the presence of toxic gases.

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 Golden Rule 4 – Toxic
gases
PLAN
• Guarantee that the operating procedures, work
instructions and ERP have been developed
considering the risks related to toxic gas
release.
• Guarantee that everybody is informed on toxic gas risk
and properly trained on their specific role during
emergencies, and on collective/personal protective
equipment.
• Guarantee that each worker has both a personal toxic
gas detector and a proper breathing escaping device
(full face mask / hood with specific filter / air
bottle).
• Post safety signs and any other means, warning of the
• Are you authorized to
potential enter aoftoxic
presence toxicgas classified
gas.
• area?
Is the ERT present on site and alerted?
READY?
GO
• filter / air bottle, to be used exclusively in case of
! Always wear your full face mask / hood with specific

emergency, and your personal detection devices when

working in an area where there is or could be the
presence of toxic gas (provided that breathable air is
guaranteed, otherwise, use a breathing apparatus).

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Golden Rule 5 – Lifting operation

Lifting operations properly

planned, implemented and
monitored, prevent the workers risk
of falling or being
crushed or struck.

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 Golden Rule 5 – Lifting
operation
PLAN
• Plan the lift with a specific risk assessment.
• Always inspect the equipment/machines and accessories as
per manufacturer’s instructions and site procedure
requirement: check and record damages, color code,
SWL and certificate.
• Lifting authority be involved in all activities.
• Personnel lifts shall be done only with man-rated
equipment and under a PTW.

READY?
• Is lifting equipment certified by a Third Party in accordance
with relevant local legislation or international standards and
regularly maintained according to the planned
schedule?
• Are lifting and hoisting
all persons equipment,
engaged machines
in lifting and and
hoisting
accessories
operations (cranes, forklifts,
competent for slings,
that handles,
role and hooks,
baskets, etc.)
supervised at in
all good
times? condition according
to
best
national legislation and international
practices?

••
to prohibit
Have unauthorized
you verified access?
that the lifting area is marked out
Are the PPEs identified by the Employer in the specific
risk assessment for the required task, in
good condition and worn by all people?

GO!
• Always ensure the presence of a banksman during the
entire lifting operation and avoid unplanned
• blind
Neverlifts.
allow personnel to be under or close to suspended
loads for any
• machine/equipment
reason. that the lifting operator keeps the
Ensure
under control at all
time.
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Golden Rule 6 – Confined space

Atmospheric testing, specific

training on confined space
activities,
implementation of dedicated
emergency procedures, are mandatory
to work safely in a confined space.

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 Golden Rule 6 – Confined
space
PLAN
• Each job shall be risk assessed and all hazards and
controls shall be identified and implemented.
• Plan specific training for all persons engaged in
confined spaces activities.

READY?
• Is a Confined Space certificate completed in conjunction
with
and referred to in the
PTW?
•• Did you verify that the confined space is positively
Have qualified and authorized
isolated personnel
from all possible testedofand
sources
recorded
hazards? the atmosphere inside the confined
space as designated
• Is
in the Emergency Response
permit/confined space and
entryRescue Plan prepared
certificate?
and tested? Is the ERT ready in location and
communication
means ready and
tested?
• Are the PPEs identified by the Employer in the specific
risk assessment for the required task, in
good condition and worn by all people?
GO
•
! Suspend the work if ERT and/or means of communications
are unavailable on
• (watcher)
site.
Suspend the work if a dedicated qualified attendant
is not present close to the confined
• Suspend
space. the work if there is no specific PTW and
Confined space certificate for the activity.
• Suspend the work if Rescue Equipment are not in place.
• Keep always visual or voice contact with the entrants.

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Golden Rule 7 – Management of

change

Any plant/organizational change must

be identified, assessed and authorized
by the responsible of the work place.

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 Golden Rule 7 – Management of
change
PLAN
• Identify, analyze and assess any change or deviation to
plant design, work procedures/practices and
organization.
• Support any change, in particular
overriding/disabling/change of a safety critical
element, with a specific risk assessment.

READY?
• Is the change, in particular deviations from mandatory
requirements, duly structured, documented and
approved by a Company authorized and competent
person?
• Is the change properly recorded and tracked in a
dedicated system?

GO!
• Communicate any change to all concerned personnel and
keep track of the identified and implemented
actions.

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Golden Rule 8 – Driving safety

Driving behavior and

recommendations for proper vehicle
management reduce the risk of
accidents.

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 Golden Rule 8 – Driving
safety
PLAN
• Always ensure that the driver is in good physical condition.
• Drivers shall be certified and authorized for driving the
utilized vehicle.

READY?
• Is your vehicle in good condition and regularly
maintained?
• Are seat belts fastened and appropriate shoes worn?
• Are loads
you free from the
properly influence
secured of alcohol
and within the and drugs?
capacity
of the
vehicle?
• Are you sufficiently rested to drive a vehicle?

•GO!
Adopt defensive behavior in respect of other road users.
• Respect speed limits, adjusting your speed according to
road and weather conditions, local
legislation and Company rules.
• When you drive, do not use any mobile phone and
respect the daily maximum driving hours
and rest period.

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Golden Rule 9 – Permit to work

Work permit is an essential

and mandatory management
tool to be adopted for non-
routine or dangerous
activities.

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 Golden Rule 9 – Permit to
work
PLAN
• A PTW system must be in place with the relevant
supporting procedures and systematically
implemented.
• Simultaneous/concurrent activities shall be
planned and subjected to risk
assessment and PTW in order to
eliminate/reduce interferential risks.
• Non-routine and high-risk activities shall be planned
and subjected to risk assessment and PTW.
• Guarantee that all personnel receive proper training on
using the PTW system.

READY?
• Is the PTW discussed in dedicated meetings?
• Have all personnel working under a PTW
received the necessary information
about its contents?
• Have you verified that all requirements specified in the
PTW are implemented on site?

GO!
• Suspend and re-assess your work if a change occurs in
the scope of the work, tools, equipment, personnel, shift
change or any other condition of the PTW.

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Golden Rule 10 – Excavation safety

Soil characterization, protected

excavation areas and correct use of
machinery, guarantee the workers
safety.

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 Golden Rule 10 – Excavation
safety
PLAN
• A soil survey shall be carried out and all the risks shall be
identified and
• Always
assessed.
shall
consider underground services in the area, those
be identified, marked and isolated (if
• Plan specific training for all personnel involved in
necessary).
excavation works.

READY?
• Do you have a valid excavation clearance certificate
and
the
PTW?
• Are
Hasthe
thePPEs identified
site been by the
inspected byEmployer in the
a competent specific
person?
risk assessment for the required task, in
good condition and worn by all people?

GO!
• Effectively shore, slope, bench, barricade and sign all
excavations.
• Provide suitable entry and exit point when working in
trenches, considering any possible emergency and
weather condition.
• Guarantee that workers stand outside the area of
action of the excavator.

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