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Our Road to Zero Young Davidson Getting to ZERO
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Presentation agenda Fall From Scissor Deck Review of incident Action taken Explanation of Green Cross Safety as a value PELT system
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Incident Date: October 16 th, 2010 Time: 12:15 am Reported: 1:30 pm Critical Injury
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Action Taken The worker was in the process of installing 54” fiberglass ventilation at 10-100 east intersection drift. The worker was standing on a McLean mine mate SL-3 scissor lift which was in the down position. (lowest possible position) Note: The unit is equipped with a creep function.
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Incident The vent tubing had been installed and the worker was attempting to re-adjust a section of vent tubing by tightening a vent strap he had just installed. He overextended his reach and fell a distance of 51 inches ( 4’3”) to the ground below.
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Incident The worker landed in a puddle of water and was unable to move. He could see lights down the drift and equipment operating but was unable to establish contact. Out of leaky feeder range and no response to light signals.
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Incident The worker dragged himself to the operator’s seat and managed to drive the unit a short distance to the ramp intersection. He met another worker who called for assistance. The emergency procedure was initiated and ambulance contacted.
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Outcome The worker suffered a compound fracture of the femoral head. ( Right leg) Lost Time Injury- ( 4 1/2 months) Modified work
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Outcome Loss of morale Loss of enjoyment Pain and suffering- physio Adapting to modified work Pride
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Causes Top plank of back railing was removed to facilitate installation of vent tubing. Creep function not used to reposition scissor deck. Overextended reach, lost balance and fell to ground.
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Recommendations Modified procedure to include requirement for tying off when the back boards or railings are removed, regardless of height.
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Learnings Simple job can lead to serious incident Having a proper modified work program will expedite recovery of injured worker. Worker’s attitude towards safety has changed.
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2011 Cross(NG) 2011 Green Cross(NG) 123 456 789 101112 13141516171819 20212223242526 27282930313233 34353637383940 414243 444546 474849 505152 GREEN = NO INJURY YELLOW = FIRST AID ORANGE = MEDICAL AID RED = LOST TIME
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Understanding Why Understanding why accident prevention is important will help us remain safety conscious.
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Safety as a value? Safety must not only be a priority, it must also be a value. Values do not get shifted, they do not change ! Policies,procedures and equipment alone don’t make a strong safety culture. People Do. Principles of Safety
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The PELT System Procedures- Have you been given the latest procedure for the job? Engineered Drawings- Have you been given the latest approved layouts/drawings for the job? Log Book- Has your supervisor given you written instructions for the job? Training- Have you been trained in the task you are assigned to do? If you answer NO to any of these questions you should discuss with your supervisor.
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Work Smart, Work Safe
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