Always have a valid permit to work where required.

Always test before applying earths.

Never assume equipment is isolated – always test before touch.

Always have a valid safe system of work in place before going on or near the line.

Always use equipment for working at heights that is fit for purpose.

Always wear a seat belt while in a moving vehicle and always obey the speed limit.

Never use a hand-held device or programme any hands-free device while you are driving a road vehicle.

Never undertake an activity unless you have been trained, assessed as competent and have the right equipment.

Never drive or work while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Contact with trains

Working with electricity

Never enter the agreed exclusion zone, unless directed to by the person in charge.

Working with moving equipment

Driving

Taking responsibility

We have agreed these 11 Lifesaving Rules. They’re here to protect all of us.If you’re ever asked to break or ignore any of these Rules, you have the right to say no.

For more information, please speak to your line manager.

Our Lifesaving Rules

Over the past six months we have consulted with over 1,300 staff members, union colleagues, suppliers and other organisations to develop our Lifesaving Rules. Our Lifesaving Rules have been written by us, for all of us.

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An analysis of 12 years of the most common cases of death and life changing incidents allowed us to identify key areas for the Rules to focus on:

The Rules apply to everyone who works at Network Rail, from the office to the front line.

Unless it is clear other protection is in place, never work at height without a safety harness.

Working at height

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