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OCTOBER 2014
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THE KEY TO A SAFE JOURNEY

ELEMENT 9
After planning this trip, it is clear that OEMS and

OPERATIONS & operational discipline make it easier to reach
our destination without incident, keeping safety
MAINTENANCE CONTROLS
top of mind. By asking these questions about

the elements, you also had to apply the five
operational discipline behaviours along the way:
When was our last oil change
and servicing? We are towing 1) SEEK KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

a large trailer; are we within Understand not just what you do but why you do
the tow capacity limit?
it. Continually seek greater knowledge about the

systems, processes and hazards in and around
the workplace.

2) ADHERE TO PROCEDURES

Do not take or tolerate shortcuts. If the
procedure is incorrect, fix it.
ELEMENT 15
3) USE A QUESTIONING ATTITUDE TO SURFACE PROBLEMS
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Constantly ask what could go wrong. Check
for out-of-the-ordinary conditions and learn to
anticipate potential problems. Don’t assume
things are OK – verify.
If we have an incident
along the way, who needs
4) EXPECT ACCOUNTABILITY
to know about it? Is there
Hold others accountable, and expect them to do ELEMENT 12
a plan in place to notify

the same. Back up co-workers by looking out for EMERGENCY our family if something
what they may have missed. Intervene and stop happens? What about our
an operation when necessary.
MANAGEMENT
insurance company and
5) COLLABORATE
the local authorities?
Determine who you need to work with for best Did we pack our
results. Ask who else can add value and work emergency car kit with
together to share knowledge and understanding.
blankets, extra food,
candles, first-aid kit, etc.?

Did we bring a
spare tire and jack?
APPLY IT TO YOUR WORK

Now that you have joined us on our road trip using
some of Suncor’s OEMS elements, here is how you can
apply OEMS and operational discipline day-to-day:

• Talk to your leader about the risks of the work

you are doing and how the requirements in the
elements help manage those risks.

• Apply operational discipline behaviours – doing
the right thing the right way every time – in all
that you do.

• Encourage your co-workers to do the same.