SAFETY FLASH

November, 2017
MAN MACHINE INTERFACE - LEG INJURY

LOCATION: DAS ISLAND IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

INCIDENT DATE: 5th Nov 2017 9:40 am
INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: • Area Secured
• Safety Stand down conducted
While the operator was reversing the Manlift, the banksman • Investigation initiated
signaling slipped and lost his balance and the rear tyre rolled over
his leg, resulting in a fracture of lower right leg/ankle.

The IP was immediately taken to the DAS clinic and later

transported to Abu Dhabi for further treatment.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Always keep out of “LINE OF FIRE”. Take the time to think about the
possible consequences that may result from where we position
ourselves or the actions we perform.

• Be aware of the constantly changing work environment around you

and re-assess the risks whenever the job or conditions have changed.

• Safe driving policy to be reinforced. Refresher in-house training to be *Picture for illustrative purpose only
provided to the Operators/Drivers/Banks man. Ensure Man Machine
interface rules are communicated.

MAN MACHINE INTERFACE RULES

Rule #1 Rule #6
Maintain good communication. Do not stand near any machine in operation.
Listen to the spotter.
Rule #7
Rule #2 Never enter a barricade area while machines are
Follow driving route and speed limit. working.

Rule #3 Rule #8
Avoid being in the line of fire. Follow the walkway - No shortcuts.
Do not stand in the path of a moving truck.
Rule #9
Rule #4 Operator must focus on the task - eyes on the
Wear a HiVis safety vest so operator can see you. path. Know your blind spots.

Rule #5 Rule #10

Complete an equipment pre-start check before Driver must switch of the engine before getting
using. out .

Incident investigation is ongoing to determine root causes and preventive actions

*This alert is issued only as a preliminary alert and lessons learnt will be circulated separately

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