1. INCIDENT
On 26 November 2010 at about 0910H, a 1,500 gal. cap. fuel tanker belonging to BIS
(IECC subcontractor) was approaching a curve section of Fahud to Yibal black top
road when the driver had momentary sleep and vehicle moved to the opposite track.
Driver reacted by applying hard steering to the right to remain on his lane but lost
control of the vehicle resulting to tip over and injury to the driver (friction burns on his
left arm).
ROOT CAUSES:
Hard steering of vehicle (Failure to apply DD technique).
Momentary sleep while driving.
Driver continued driving at speed although he felt fatigue
Shifting of load (tanker 85% cap)
Lack of minimizing journeys of high risk vehicles
Lateral Learning
Driver should take a rest when feeling tired while driving.
Journeys of high risk vehicles should be minimized.
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
Drive Safely
Contact MSE511 for further information or visit HSE website LTI No Alert No 26 January 2011