Q3 2026Line of fire /Safe work at height

The goal of the learning package is to prevent people from getting in the line of fire by:

  • Improving understanding of what the line of fire is in different situations
  • Implementing effective measures using the hierarchy of controls

Introduction: In the line of fire

Many of the most serious incidents we have happen when someone gets in the line of fire. When energy is suddenly released, it happens quickly and the consequences can be severe. The people nearby can be hit by something, squeezed between things, or otherwise exposed to harmful energy. How do we prevent people from ending up in the line of fire?

Case studies

Choose the case most relevant to your team as a starting point for how we can work to prevent people from ending up in the line of fire.

Avoiding the line of fire

Operative personnel and leaders

How can we identify and manage line of fire risk?

Effective measures

Premise providers: Operations

How do we implement effective measures for line of fire risks?

Part of the bigger picture

Premise providers: Support functions

How do we influence the conditions for safe work in the field?

Always Safe evaluation

Everyone

What can we do to improve Always Safe?