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Our Road to Zero

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Presentation agendaFall From Scissor Deck Review of incident Action taken Explanation of Green Cross Safety as a value PELT system

Incident

Date: October 16th, 2010 Time: 12:15 am Reported: 1:30 pmCritical Injury

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.

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.

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.

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.

Outcome

The worker suffered a compound fracture of the femoral head.

( Right leg) Lost Time Injury- ( 4 1/2

months) Modified work

Outcome

Loss of morale Loss of enjoyment Pain and suffering- physio Adapting to modified work Pride

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.

Recommendations

Modified procedure to include requirement for tying off when the back boards or railings are removed, regardless of height.

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.

2011 Green Cross(NG)

1 2 34 5 67 8 9

10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31 32 3334 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 4344 45 4647 48 4950 51 52

GREEN = NO INJURY

YELLOW = FIRST AID

ORANGE = MEDICAL AID

RED = LOST TIME

Understanding Why

Understanding why accident prevention is important will help us remain safety conscious.

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.

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.

Work Smart, Work Safe