Working Groups

Working groups have been formed to develop solutions to industry-wide health and safety issues. The working groups in progress are noted below. Once a working group has completed their task the outcomes from the group are published as guidelines.

Work Control Procedures

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StayLive Work Control Procedures - A New Pathway to Competency!

We're excited to share the first step to a brand-new work control procedures (WCPs) competency journey...

The new October 2025 Work Control Procedures (WCP's) are now published


Why update?


Its been over 2 years since the WCP's in the new format were published and a lot has changed since then.
  • We received feedback on possible improvements.
  • We identified areas to better align with the WCP e-Learning material.
  • The changes reflect a more risk-based approach consistent with legislation, WorkSafe guidance and the SM-EI's.
  • We have removed detail now covered within the recently published 'Operating Orders and Isolation Instructions' and ' The Assurance' documents.

What are the changes?

  • A table of amendments appears at the front of each document to highlight the changes and sections they appear in.

What consultation was undertaken?

  • The WCP Group from seven member companies has circa 230 years' work controls experience. In addition, we consulted with respective organisation subject matter experts and made further improvements to help deliver quality industry support and guidance.

Replace any earlier versions

Don't forget to replace old WCP's with the new October 2025 publications.


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The following documents will be withdrawn:

  • StayLive Work Control Procedures V3 2019
  • GPG301 - Access & Test Permits
  • GPG302 - The Work Authority
  • GPG307 - General Work
Any feedback can be provided by contacting the Work Control Procedures Group

Links to Further Information

StayLive General Work Supervisor Attestation - PDF

StayLive Work Authority Recipient Employer Attestation - PDF

StayLive Work Authority Recipient Self-Evaluation & Tracker - PDF

StayLive Work Authority Recipient Guide for RECIPIENTS and EMPLOYERS - PDF

StayLive Work Authority Recipient Guide for ISSUERS and GENERAL SUPERVISORS - PDF

StayLive Generation Sites Standard Three Letter Abbreviations (TLA) - June 2023

WCP Competency Frequently Asked Questions
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