Avoid manual shifting of heavy materials INCIDENT A painter and a helper were rolling a 20” - 600# blind flange to shift into the painting bay after grit blasting. While doing so, the painter slipped and lost balance thereby releasing flange but stretching his hands on floor to arrest his fall. Unfortunately, flange tilted and fell on his left hand fingers which sustained crushed injuries. ROOT CAUSES: Manually shifting heavy flange (387 kg.) Lack of supervision Lateral Learning Avoid manual shifting of heavy materials Recommended Actions: Discuss this alert in toolbox talks and HSE meetings and Distribute to all contractors Post on HSE notice boards Include in site HSE induction Avoid manual shifting of heavy materials Contact MSE511 for further information or visit HSE website LTI No 52-2010 Alert No 24 January 2011