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This page brings together foundational and applied resources on Energy-Based Safety (EBS). The open-access materials below include peer-reviewed studies, implementation guides, and supporting tools that translate research into practice. You may share this page freely to promote evidence-based approaches to SIF prevention.

Energy-Based Safety Resources

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High Energy 
a.k.a. the Sh** That Kills You or STKY

High-Energy Hazard Icons (PDF)

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High-Energy Icons (Editable)

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Energy Calculator Online Tool 

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How to Compute High Energy (includes equations and examples)

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Sh** That Kills You (STKY) image (courtesy of NiSource)

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Safety Function High Energy and Direct Controls Training (licensable in English, Spanish, and French)

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***To our best knowledge, STKY and the term high energy are not trademarked and may be used freely.

STKY
High-Energy Control Assessments (HECA)

HECA Paper in the Professional Safety Journal (for a professional audience)

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​HECA Explainer Video (2 mins)

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HECA Rulebook​

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HECA Governance Report (Draft Copy)

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Safety Function HECA Overview Training (licensable in English only)

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***The term HECA is trademarked by Safety Function and may be used if the HECA definitions are applied and rules are followed.

HECA
Safety Classification and Learning (SCL) Model

SCL Model Paper in the Professional Safety Journal (for a professional audience)​

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SCL Model Governance Report from EEI​

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SCL Model Data Analysis Report

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Safety Function Training on the SCL Model (licensable in English only)

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***To our best knowledge, the SCL model is not trademarked and may be used freely.

SCLM
PJSB
Precursor
Other

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