INCIDENT:

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HSE LEARNING

• INCIDENT
• The crew was positioning mechanical support of
  rig carrier
• ramp, the Rig Mechanic trapped his finger tip and
  crushed it
• in between the rig carrier ramp and the
  mechanical support.
• CAUSES
• Failure to follow instruction to stay clear and
  not involve in the job.
• Failure to replicate use of only hands free
  method, best practice used on similar rigs
• Supervisor failed to identify and use the
  available hands free method
• Supervisor failed to identify / communicate the
  pinch point during the TBT.
• Inadequate procedure
• Lack in system of sharing best practices across
  the fleet.
• LEARNINGS
• During Tool BoxTalks identify job specific Pinch
  Points.
• Conduct hazards hunts to ensure that all Pinch
  Points are identified, recorded and marked.
• Maximise use of hands free method to avoid manual
  intervention.
• Share best practices across the board.

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Left Hand Ring Finger placed in the Pinch Point
Area
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• Key Learning
• Minimize manual intervention and use mechanical
  options whenever available
• Do not get involved in any job, if not part of
  the Toolbox Talk

Mechanical Support being pulled by forklift
(Hands Free)
Finger Injury
Use this Alert Discuss in Tool Box Talks and HSE
Meetings ? Distribute to contractors ? Post on
HSE Notice Boards ? Include in site HSE Induction
Contact MSE511 for further information or visit
the HSE Website Alert No
.84. LTI3 - 2012
July, 2012