Preventing Hand Injuries

Treasure Your Hand Campaign PREVENTING HAND INJURIES

Treasure Your Hand Campaign How important are your hands? The hand is one of the most complex parts of your body - the movement of the tendons, bones, tissues and nerves allows you to grip and do a wide variety of complex jobs Without your hands it would be extremely difficult to do routine simple tasks, such as opening doors, using a fork, or tying your shoes Your hands make you a skilled, valuable worker The improper use or misuse of hand tools cause minor to serious hand injuries Hand injuries are likely when the wrong tool is used or the right tool is used improperly

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Hand Hazards Bee stings Chemicals Punctures Blood-borne pathogen Insect bites Rotating Extreme Pinch points equipment temperatures Cuts Vibrating equipment

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Lines of Defense • Awareness of Hazards and Prevention Measures • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Good Hygiene and First Aid

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Screwdrivers • When using screwdrivers, place the object on a flat surface or in a Don’t hold it in your hand! • Don’t use screwdrivers as chisels or pry bars • Use the correct size driver for the screw • Don’t use screwdrivers with chipped tips

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Knives • Use safety knives whenever possible • Keep knife blades sharp • Cut away from your body • Do not use knife blades as screwdrivers • Avoid working on the same object when a co- worker is using a knife Safety Knives

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Hammers • Never use a hammer with a splintered, cracked, or loose handle • Don’t use hammers with rounded striking faces • Use the correct hammer for the job • Don’t strike a hammer face with another hammer • Don’t use nail hammer claws as a pry bar

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Hand Saws • Use moderate pressure on hack saws to prevent blade failure • Spray saw blades lightly with lubricant prior to use • Keep blades sharp

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Chisels • When possible use a safety chisel • Don’t use chisels with mushroomed heads • Use the correct chisel for the job • Don’t use chisels as pry bars Safety chisel

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Wrenches • Use the correct sized wrench for the job • Don’t use pliers with worn grooves or crescent wrenches with worn or sprung jaws • Don’t use pliers or crescent wrenches on over- tight bolts and nuts • Pull on wrenches rather than pushing them • Never use a cheater bar on a wrench

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Portable Power Tools • Disconnect power tools when not in use and before changing bits, blades, and other accessories • If a power tool binds STOP! and reassess the job • Wear anti-vibration gloves when using power tools that vibrate excessively • Never remove guards! • Ground power tools unless double insulated • Don’t wear gloves if they can get caught on • rotating parts • Secure work in a or on a bench - Don’t hold it in your hand!

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Shop Tools • Use a push stick to cut small pieces • Unplug or Lockout tools before changing blades • Keep tools sharp • Never remove guards • Use a drill press vise when drilling – Don’t hold parts with your hands! Drill press vise

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Bench Grinders • Don’t wear gloves when operating bench grinders • Never remove guards! • Maintain proper clearances on tool rests and tongue guards • Use vice grips when grinding small parts Maintain tongue guard Maintain tool rest within within ¼” of the wheel 1/8” of the wheel Don’t use grinders on aluminum unless the wheel is specifically intended for use with aluminum!

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Extreme Temperatures • Use tongs or high- temperature gloves to handle hot or cold parts and equipment

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Bites and Stings • Use caution when moving debris piles or equipment which has been sitting for a long time • Don’t stick your hands in holes, crevasses and other secluded places, including work boots which have been sitting for awhile • Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate (garbage cans, stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and areas where flowers are blooming) • Avoid dressing in clothing with bright colors • Don't use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Sharps Disposal Never dispose of used razor blades, broken glass, or other sharp objects in regular trash cans! Keep a metal can specifically for disposal of sharp objects.

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Equipment Handling • Use tag lines • Wear leather gloves • Never place your hand on top of the load or between the load and a fixed object • Inspect hooks and chain slings before use • Never hang load from the hook tip, unless it is designed for that

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Jewelry • Remove jewelry before using power tools or working on machines • Keep sleeves buttoned

Treasure Your Hand Campaign PPE - Many Gloves for Different Applications Natural Polyvinyl Nitrile Neoprene Polyvinyl Rubber Alcohol Chloride (PVC) (PVC) Cotton Wire mesh Kevlar Welding Leather Anti-vibration

Treasure Your Hand Campaign Which Glove is Best? Glove Uses Cotton Light duty material handling and cleanup work Leather Equipment handling, general construction, heavy cleanup, welding, moderately hot or Shock absorbing cold material handling Operating rotary hammers and other Kevlar or vibrating equipment Wire Work with sheet metal, glass, or heavy mesh cutting These gloves Do Not provide puncture protection Rubber, Chemical gloves must be chosen for the nitrile, specific chemical being used neoprene, PVC, PVA Extreme high and low temperatures and other synthetics Insulated

Treasure Your Hand Campaign This could be you! Learning From Past Incidents So watch out!!!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.01/2018 January On 15th January, at around 1015hrs, a pressing Re-enactment operator (IP) and his foreman were preparing a base ring for the pressing machine. The foreman was operating the workshop’s overhead crane to lower the base ring in position while the IP was guiding him with hand signals. Whilst IP was guiding the base ring to the stand, he gave the foreman the signal to lower the base ring. When the base ring was lowered, IP’s right hand who was guiding the base ring was crushed between the base ring and the stand, injuring the tip of his right index finger. What went wrong? - Failure in communication between the IP and the foreman. - Improper lifting technique. Corrective and Preventive Actions - Proper lifting instructions were drafted to ensure personnel are away during the lifting operation. - Instructions were drafted to build a guiding tool for the lifting operation. (Please refer to the illustration below) - Refresher training in the safe use of overhead crane and signalling. . Lesson Learned - All personnel are to be consciously aware of their surroundings at all times. - All personnel are to be aware of Line of Fire potential hazards. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.03/2018 April On 14th February, at approximately 1620 hours, h a crew of workers was manually lifting a 2m x 1.2m carbon steel plate, weighing 114kg, for installation. While lowering the plate the Injured Person (IP) lost his grip, resulting in the dropping of the plate, and his right middle finger pinched between the plate and the floor grating. IP felt the pain after he pulled out his hand. He noticed a tear on his hand glove and his finger was bleeding. IP was given first aid treatment then sent to the hospital. Re-enactment What went wrong? − Method statement not available for team manual handling procedures. − Improper lifting technique. − Failure to plan and communicate of the manual handling process. Corrective and Preventive Actions − Incident shared during TBM the next day and workers were briefed about pinch point hazards. − Method statement to be done for replacement of plate and cascaded to the supervisors and workers. − Conduct awareness training regarding Manual Handling, as based on SS 569 Code of Practice for Manual Handling. Lesson Learned − All personnel are to be aware of hazards relating to Manual Handling. − Coordinate the plan and communicate the lifting process before proceeding to any manual handling work. . IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.06/2018 September On 24th April, at approximately 1640 hours, a worker was using a hammer to hit a jacking pipe that was positioned to knock out roller bearings. During the process, he miss hitting the pipe and hit his left middle finger instead. IP immediately reported the incident to the foreman, and subsequently brought to the clinic. He was later referred to a hospital for further treatment. No MC or light duty was given. Re-enactment What went wrong? -IP did not use proper tools for the task. -The method of removing the roller bearings was not properly communicated. Corrective and Preventive Actions -All works was stopped and stand down was conducted immediately to address the incident. -Workforce was briefed to use the correct tools for the job. -Foreman and supervisor are to closely monitor and brief workers on the job. Lesson Learned -All personnel must be aware of Line of Fire hazards before the start of the job. . IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.08/2018 September On 19th June, at approximately 1405 hours, a worker was operating a rebar cutting machine to cut a 500mm rebar into a shorter piece. The worker stepped on the power source, activating the machine, which caused a recoil on the rebar in the machine. His left index finger was pinched between the rebar and the machine. IP was given first aid, then sent for further treatment at the hospital. Due to the complexity of the injury, the distal phalanx (finger tip) was not able to be re-attached. Re-enactment What went wrong? -IP stepped on the power source while still holding the rebar. -No identification on the machine on how to cut a rebar to size. -No identifiable control measures present. Corrective and Preventive Actions -The rebar cutting machine was not to be used (pending investigation). -A stand-down session was conducted on the same day of the accident. -MSRA was revised to add necessary control measures. -Benches was placed at the fabrication area for support during the operation of the machine. -Sharing of the incident during toolbox meeting. Lesson Learned -All personnel must be aware of potential pinch point hazards. -All personnel will not use any power-sourced machines without proper instructions, and training. -Proper supervision is to be present at all times during hazardous machine operations. . IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.01/2018 January On 15th January, at around 1015hrs, a pressing Re-enactment operator (IP) and his foreman were preparing a base ring for the pressing machine. The foreman was operating the workshop’s overhead crane to lower the base ring in position while the IP was guiding him with hand signals. Whilst IP was guiding the base ring to the stand, he gave the foreman the signal to lower the base ring. When the base ring was lowered, IP’s right hand who was guiding the base ring was crushed between the base ring and the stand, injuring the tip of his right index finger. What went wrong? - Failure in communication between the IP and the foreman. - Improper lifting technique. Corrective and Preventive Actions - Proper lifting instructions were drafted to ensure personnel are away during the lifting operation. - Instructions were drafted to build a guiding tool for the lifting operation. (Please refer to the illustration below) - Refresher training in the safe use of overhead crane and signalling. . Lesson Learned - All personnel are to be consciously aware of their surroundings at all times. - All personnel are to be aware of Line of Fire potential hazards. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.03/2018 April On 14th February, at approximately 1620 hours, h a crew of workers was manually lifting a 2m x 1.2m carbon steel plate, weighing 114kg, for installation. While lowering the plate the Injured Person (IP) lost his grip, resulting in the dropping of the plate, and his right middle finger pinched between the plate and the floor grating. IP felt the pain after he pulled out his hand. He noticed a tear on his hand glove and his finger was bleeding. IP was given first aid treatment then sent to the hospital. Re-enactment What went wrong? − Method statement not available for team manual handling procedures. − Improper lifting technique. − Failure to plan and communicate of the manual handling process. Corrective and Preventive Actions − Incident shared during TBM the next day and workers were briefed about pinch point hazards. − Method statement to be done for replacement of plate and cascaded to the supervisors and workers. − Conduct awareness training regarding Manual Handling, as based on SS 569 Code of Practice for Manual Handling. Lesson Learned − All personnel are to be aware of hazards relating to Manual Handling. − Coordinate the plan and communicate the lifting process before proceeding to any manual handling work. . IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.06/2018 September On 24th April, at approximately 1640 hours, a worker was using a hammer to hit a jacking pipe that was positioned to knock out roller bearings. During the process, he miss hitting the pipe and hit his left middle finger instead. IP immediately reported the incident to the foreman, and subsequently brought to the clinic. He was later referred to a hospital for further treatment. No MC or light duty was given. Re-enactment What went wrong? -IP did not use proper tools for the task. -The method of removing the roller bearings was not properly communicated. Corrective and Preventive Actions -All works was stopped and stand down was conducted immediately to address the incident. -Workforce was briefed to use the correct tools for the job. -Foreman and supervisor are to closely monitor and brief workers on the job. Lesson Learned -All personnel must be aware of Line of Fire hazards before the start of the job. . IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.08/2018 September On 19th June, at approximately 1405 hours, a worker was operating a rebar cutting machine to cut a 500mm rebar into a shorter piece. The worker stepped on the power source, activating the machine, which caused a recoil on the rebar in the machine. His left index finger was pinched between the rebar and the machine. IP was given first aid, then sent for further treatment at the hospital. Due to the complexity of the injury, the distal phalanx (finger tip) was not able to be re-attached. Re-enactment What went wrong? -IP stepped on the power source while still holding the rebar. -No identification on the machine on how to cut a rebar to size. -No identifiable control measures present. Corrective and Preventive Actions -The rebar cutting machine was not to be used (pending investigation). -A stand-down session was conducted on the same day of the accident. -MSRA was revised to add necessary control measures. -Benches was placed at the fabrication area for support during the operation of the machine. -Sharing of the incident during toolbox meeting. Lesson Learned -All personnel must be aware of potential pinch point hazards. -All personnel will not use any power-sourced machines without proper instructions, and training. -Proper supervision is to be present at all times during hazardous machine operations. . IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.3/2019 August On 19th March, at about 1045hrs, the Injured Re-enactment Photos Person was tasked to work together with his buddy to do a bolt tightening work on the horizontal flange of a strainer. IP’s buddy, who is controlling the remote of the pneumatic torque machine, reach out to accidentally depress the activated button and subsequently, the machine was activated and tightened the bolt. During the process, IP left pinky finger was caught between the nut and torque machine. IP’s buddy immediately stop the machine, and called his foreman. IP was brought back to first aid room for evaluation, and was sent to West Point Hospital for medical attention and further treatment. What went wrong? • Failure to communicate and coordinate. • Failure to identify Line of Fire hazard. Corrective and Preventive Actions • All bolt tightening works were suspended and a safety stand down was conducted to share the learning points and preventive measures. • MSRA, TSTI, and related documents were reviewed as part of the investigation process. • Personnel involved with the use of the torque machine are to undergo a familiarization training and shall be documented. • Training sessions that involved machines or tools which have more complex operations will be identified and shall be conducted by the vendors. Lesson Learned • All personnel are to be aware of Line of Fire hazards in the workplace before the start of any tasks. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.6/2018 October On 21st August, at approximately 1030 hours, a Guards installed worker was tasked to do grinding work in a tank. After he took a paused from the work, his colleague moved a buggy frame without alerting him. His hand, which was resting on the buggy track, was hit by the buggy frame wheel, and subsequently injured it. Re-enactment What went wrong? -Failure to follow safe working procedures. -Failure to be aware of line of fire hazard. -Failure to install guards for buggy wheels. Corrective and Preventive Actions -Guards for buggy wheels are installed. -Implementation of stronger safety awareness workers and demonstration the safe work instructions. Lesson Learned -All personnel must be aware of the line of fire hazards. -All personnel are to review the safe working procedures before the start of the task. -Safety guards are to be installed whenever reasonably practicable. -Attention to be given to short service and new workers in the group IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.07/2019 October On 11th September, at approximately 1840 hours, a group of workers were shifting the last base plate with the use of a trolley up a slight gradient slope, when the plate suddenly slide backwards and pinched the IP’s right index finger to the trolley’s board structure. IP was transported to the local-area clinic where he was given medical treatment of six stitches. Re-enactment What went wrong? -Failure to address uneven ground when transporting plate on the trolley. -Failure to properly secure plate on the trolley, which was oversized. -Failure to check for line of fire hazards. -Failure to brief safe working methods before performing of task. Corrective and Preventive Actions -Safety stand down was conducted. -Safe working methods will be brief before start of work. -Proper PPE (gloves) will be used for manual handling work. -Materials are to be properly secured before transporting. Lesson Learned -All personnel must be aware of the line of fire and manual handling hazards. -Supervisors are to give importance in the selection of equipment; “right tools for the right job”. -Conduct Take 5 before each task. -Proper securing of loads during manual handling operation. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.3/2019 August On 19th March, at about 1045hrs, the Injured Re-enactment Photos Person was tasked to work together with his buddy to do a bolt tightening work on the horizontal flange of a strainer. IP’s buddy, who is controlling the remote of the pneumatic torque machine, reach out to accidentally depress the activated button and subsequently, the machine was activated and tightened the bolt. During the process, IP left pinky finger was caught between the nut and torque machine. IP’s buddy immediately stop the machine, and called his foreman. IP was brought back to first aid room for evaluation, and was sent to West Point Hospital for medical attention and further treatment. What went wrong? • Failure to communicate and coordinate. • Failure to identify Line of Fire hazard. Corrective and Preventive Actions • All bolt tightening works were suspended and a safety stand down was conducted to share the learning points and preventive measures. • MSRA, TSTI, and related documents were reviewed as part of the investigation process. • Personnel involved with the use of the torque machine are to undergo a familiarization training and shall be documented. • Training sessions that involved machines or tools which have more complex operations will be identified and shall be conducted by the vendors. Lesson Learned • All personnel are to be aware of Line of Fire hazards in the workplace before the start of any tasks. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.6/2018 October On 21st August, at approximately 1030 hours, a Guards installed worker was tasked to do grinding work in a tank. After he took a paused from the work, his colleague moved a buggy frame without alerting him. His hand, which was resting on the buggy track, was hit by the buggy frame wheel, and subsequently injured it. Re-enactment What went wrong? -Failure to follow safe working procedures. -Failure to be aware of line of fire hazard. -Failure to install guards for buggy wheels. Corrective and Preventive Actions -Guards for buggy wheels are installed. -Implementation of stronger safety awareness workers and demonstration the safe work instructions. Lesson Learned -All personnel must be aware of the line of fire hazards. -All personnel are to review the safe working procedures before the start of the task. -Safety guards are to be installed whenever reasonably practicable. -Attention to be given to short service and new workers in the group IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.07/2019 October On 11th September, at approximately 1840 hours, a group of workers were shifting the last base plate with the use of a trolley up a slight gradient slope, when the plate suddenly slide backwards and pinched the IP’s right index finger to the trolley’s board structure. IP was transported to the local-area clinic where he was given medical treatment of six stitches. Re-enactment What went wrong? -Failure to address uneven ground when transporting plate on the trolley. -Failure to properly secure plate on the trolley, which was oversized. -Failure to check for line of fire hazards. -Failure to brief safe working methods before performing of task. Corrective and Preventive Actions -Safety stand down was conducted. -Safe working methods will be brief before start of work. -Proper PPE (gloves) will be used for manual handling work. -Materials are to be properly secured before transporting. Lesson Learned -All personnel must be aware of the line of fire and manual handling hazards. -Supervisors are to give importance in the selection of equipment; “right tools for the right job”. -Conduct Take 5 before each task. -Proper securing of loads during manual handling operation. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.03/2020 On 16th May 2020, at approximately 1030 hours, a worker was tasked to perform cable termination and arrangement works. He was using a penknife to strip the cable insulation when it slipped and cut his left wrist about 3 cm from his left thumb leaving a laceration. The supervisor was informed and the IP was give first aid treatment immediately. Re-enactment What went wrong? • Failure to wear proper PPE ie gloves. • Failure to mitigate Line of Fire hazard. • Lack of supervision. Corrective and Preventive Actions • The work was immediately stopped. The workers were briefed of the risks of cutting insulated cables. • PPE of hand gloves are issued to workers doing cable works. • A refresher on-the-job training was conducted for workers doing cable works, in the areas of cable cutting. • Only appointed personnel are allowed to conduct cable works. Lesson Learned • Identify and share with workforce on “Line of Fire” hazards. • All personnel are to wear the correct PPE before start of work. • Close supervision for all activities by competent person IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.04/2020 On 28th May 2020 at approximately 0900 hours, a group of workers and their supervisor was tasked to remove 28 sets of bolts and nuts attached to a 32” pipe flange using spanners. The supervisor left to collect the gasket while 2 of the workers attempt to unbolt the last set. To loosen the corroded set after lubrication, the worker used a hammer to knock the attached ring spanner on the set. He missed the spanner and hit his left index finger instead. The IP was brought back and was sent for further medical treatment where he was admitted for fingernail surgery. IP was subsequently given hospitalization leave. Re-enactment What went wrong? • Lack of Supervision. • Failure to mitigate Line of Fire hazard. • Failure to check for Restricted Action to accomplish task. • Failure to comply with Risk Assessment on work methods. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Stand down was activated and the incident was shared with the workforce. • Refresher training was conducted for safe flange breaking without using the hammering method. • To procure a spanner wrench for bolt and nut removal to safely remove nut and bolt set. Lesson Learned • All personnel must be aware of the Line of Fire hazards. • All personnel must comply with Risk Assessment and approved work methods. • No personnel should improvise on any work methods. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.05/2020 On 1st July 2020 at approximately 1630 hours, a worker was installing formwork for grouting work. He was using a hammer to nail the formwork into the concrete structure, when he missed the formwork and hit the tip of right- hand index finger, causing the fingernail to be displaced. The location HSE was informed and the IP was given first aid. No light duty was given and IP start work as normal the next day. IP with injury What went wrong? • Failure to mitigate Line of Fire hazard. • IP was pressured to rush task from another work group. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Housekeeping to be done to clear the area for my space. • Workers to report unsafe acts/conditions to supervisor. Perform the work unless and until the hazard is corrected. • Risk Assessment to be reviewed. • Workforce will be briefed about Line of Fire hazards. Lesson Learned • All personnel must be aware of the Line of Fire hazards. • All personnel are strongly advised against rushing their tasks. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.09/2020 On 7th August 2020, at approximately 1100 Re-enactment hours, a boom-lift operator, a banksman, and a welder, were tasked to install a lighting bracket. Upon reaching the work area, the banksman signal the operator to lower the boom so as to load the welding equipment. The banksman warned the welder who was standing near the boom-lift to stay away. However the operator was not able to see the welder due to him standing in blind spot. The welder had placed his left hand on the boom stopper, which injured the ring finger when the boom was lowered. IP was sent for further treatment but no fracture was detected. No MC and light duty was given. What went wrong? • Banksman and boom-lift operator failed to clear operation area from other workers. • Failure to mitigate Line of Fire hazard. • No barricades or warning signs for lifting operation. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Barricades are to be set up around boom lifting operations. • Banksman to give clear and proper signals, and to halt operations immediately if there are any potential hazards. • Only competent person that is trained and qualified for Boom lift operation can operate the boom lift. Lesson Learned • All personnel must be aware of Line of Fire hazards. • Heavy Equipment operation area to be free from unauthorized workers • All lifting operations must have barricades to cordon off the lifting area. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.12/2020 On 30th August 2020, at approximately 1115 Re-enactment hours, a technician dropped a hex key into a drain below the junction box he was unscrewing. He asked for assistance from a worker nearby who used an S-hook to lift the grating. As the technician was holding the side of the grating to lift it, the worker lost his grip on the hook, which cause it to fall back in place. The technician hands was caught in between the grating and the drain’s concrete edge, and injured his right ring and middle fingers. IP was sent to the clinic to treatment. No MC or light duty was given. What went wrong? • Failure to mitigate pinch points hazards. • Use of inappropriate tool to illegally lift grating. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Sharing of incident to the workforce. • Manual handling awareness for grating removal is to be conducted. • Risk Assessment, SWP will be needed to be reviewed from grating works. Lesson Learned • All personnel must be aware of pinch point hazards. • No work shall commence without the proper Risk Assessment, SWP and PTW. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.17/2020 On 18th October 2020 at approximately 1630 hours, a worker was tasked to load flexible hoses of 6 metres in length with metal flanges attached to them onto a lorry bed. The worker was manually handling the hoses when his left hand ring finger was caught in between the fastening bolts that was used to attach a flange to the hose. Subsequently his finger was lacerated. IP was given first aid to stop the bleeding, then to the hospital for further treatment. Re-enactment What went wrong? • Failure to mitigate manual handling (pinch point) hazard. • Constricted working area. • Lack of supervision. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Risk Assessment to be reviewed, and update SWP for manual handling of hoses with flanges using bolt fasteners. • Close Supervision required for all manual handling works. • Hand tools to be engaged for those heave tools and identified pinch points prior job. Lesson Learned • All personnel are to be aware of manual handling (pinch point) hazards. • All personnel are advised to work with a buddy system during manual handling operations in constricted working areas. • Keep away hand and other body part from any moving object or heavy object arrangement works. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.03/2020 On 16th May 2020, at approximately 1030 hours, a worker was tasked to perform cable termination and arrangement works. He was using a penknife to strip the cable insulation when it slipped and cut his left wrist about 3 cm from his left thumb leaving a laceration. The supervisor was informed and the IP was give first aid treatment immediately. Re-enactment What went wrong? • Failure to wear proper PPE ie gloves. • Failure to mitigate Line of Fire hazard. • Lack of supervision. Corrective and Preventive Actions • The work was immediately stopped. The workers were briefed of the risks of cutting insulated cables. • PPE of hand gloves are issued to workers doing cable works. • A refresher on-the-job training was conducted for workers doing cable works, in the areas of cable cutting. • Only appointed personnel are allowed to conduct cable works. Lesson Learned • Identify and share with workforce on “Line of Fire” hazards. • All personnel are to wear the correct PPE before start of work. • Close supervision for all activities by competent person IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.04/2020 On 28th May 2020 at approximately 0900 hours, a group of workers and their supervisor was tasked to remove 28 sets of bolts and nuts attached to a 32” pipe flange using spanners. The supervisor left to collect the gasket while 2 of the workers attempt to unbolt the last set. To loosen the corroded set after lubrication, the worker used a hammer to knock the attached ring spanner on the set. He missed the spanner and hit his left index finger instead. The IP was brought back and was sent for further medical treatment where he was admitted for fingernail surgery. IP was subsequently given hospitalization leave. Re-enactment What went wrong? • Lack of Supervision. • Failure to mitigate Line of Fire hazard. • Failure to check for Restricted Action to accomplish task. • Failure to comply with Risk Assessment on work methods. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Stand down was activated and the incident was shared with the workforce. • Refresher training was conducted for safe flange breaking without using the hammering method. • To procure a spanner wrench for bolt and nut removal to safely remove nut and bolt set. Lesson Learned • All personnel must be aware of the Line of Fire hazards. • All personnel must comply with Risk Assessment and approved work methods. • No personnel should improvise on any work methods. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.05/2020 On 1st July 2020 at approximately 1630 hours, a worker was installing formwork for grouting work. He was using a hammer to nail the formwork into the concrete structure, when he missed the formwork and hit the tip of right- hand index finger, causing the fingernail to be displaced. The location HSE was informed and the IP was given first aid. No light duty was given and IP start work as normal the next day. IP with injury What went wrong? • Failure to mitigate Line of Fire hazard. • IP was pressured to rush task from another work group. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Housekeeping to be done to clear the area for my space. • Workers to report unsafe acts/conditions to supervisor. Perform the work unless and until the hazard is corrected. • Risk Assessment to be reviewed. • Workforce will be briefed about Line of Fire hazards. Lesson Learned • All personnel must be aware of the Line of Fire hazards. • All personnel are strongly advised against rushing their tasks. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.09/2020 On 7th August 2020, at approximately 1100 Re-enactment hours, a boom-lift operator, a banksman, and a welder, were tasked to install a lighting bracket. Upon reaching the work area, the banksman signal the operator to lower the boom so as to load the welding equipment. The banksman warned the welder who was standing near the boom-lift to stay away. However the operator was not able to see the welder due to him standing in blind spot. The welder had placed his left hand on the boom stopper, which injured the ring finger when the boom was lowered. IP was sent for further treatment but no fracture was detected. No MC and light duty was given. What went wrong? • Banksman and boom-lift operator failed to clear operation area from other workers. • Failure to mitigate Line of Fire hazard. • No barricades or warning signs for lifting operation. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Barricades are to be set up around boom lifting operations. • Banksman to give clear and proper signals, and to halt operations immediately if there are any potential hazards. • Only competent person that is trained and qualified for Boom lift operation can operate the boom lift. Lesson Learned • All personnel must be aware of Line of Fire hazards. • Heavy Equipment operation area to be free from unauthorized workers • All lifting operations must have barricades to cordon off the lifting area. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.12/2020 On 30th August 2020, at approximately 1115 Re-enactment hours, a technician dropped a hex key into a drain below the junction box he was unscrewing. He asked for assistance from a worker nearby who used an S-hook to lift the grating. As the technician was holding the side of the grating to lift it, the worker lost his grip on the hook, which cause it to fall back in place. The technician hands was caught in between the grating and the drain’s concrete edge, and injured his right ring and middle fingers. IP was sent to the clinic to treatment. No MC or light duty was given. What went wrong? • Failure to mitigate pinch points hazards. • Use of inappropriate tool to illegally lift grating. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Sharing of incident to the workforce. • Manual handling awareness for grating removal is to be conducted. • Risk Assessment, SWP will be needed to be reviewed from grating works. Lesson Learned • All personnel must be aware of pinch point hazards. • No work shall commence without the proper Risk Assessment, SWP and PTW. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!

RHSE ALERT Issue No.17/2020 On 18th October 2020 at approximately 1630 hours, a worker was tasked to load flexible hoses of 6 metres in length with metal flanges attached to them onto a lorry bed. The worker was manually handling the hoses when his left hand ring finger was caught in between the fastening bolts that was used to attach a flange to the hose. Subsequently his finger was lacerated. IP was given first aid to stop the bleeding, then to the hospital for further treatment. Re-enactment What went wrong? • Failure to mitigate manual handling (pinch point) hazard. • Constricted working area. • Lack of supervision. Corrective and Preventive Actions • Risk Assessment to be reviewed, and update SWP for manual handling of hoses with flanges using bolt fasteners. • Close Supervision required for all manual handling works. • Hand tools to be engaged for those heave tools and identified pinch points prior job. Lesson Learned • All personnel are to be aware of manual handling (pinch point) hazards. • All personnel are advised to work with a buddy system during manual handling operations in constricted working areas. • Keep away hand and other body part from any moving object or heavy object arrangement works. IS NOT HOW MUCH IT COSTS, BUT HOW MUCH IT SAVES!