Activity Posts
Lessons Learned - Back Injury
Two scaffolders were tasked to remove scaffold boards and plyboard as part of a dismantle workscope. To try and reduce manual handling, they decided to work as a pair to remove the boards. The working conditions involved both individuals lifting and removing the boards within close proximity to each other. |
Lessons Learned - Lower Back Injury
A scaffolder was dismantling a long-term scaffold on top of a diesel tank. |
Lessons Learned - Struck Head on Locking Pin
A blaster / painter was working in a cargo tank.They completed their task before making their way to the access ladder area and knelt down on the deck to remove their blast hood, so they could replace it with a hard hat. The hard hat was situated above where the they knelt. |
Industry Safety Alert - IRATA Safety Awareness Video
During IRATA International’s safety awareness video, relating to Edge and Rope Management, it shows the outcome of work that was not well planned and resulted in a fatal accident. The follow up video, Management and Safety Culture, shows an investigation into the managerial and supervisory aspects of the events that led to the fatal accident. |
Safety Alert - Adverse weather offshore and at site locations
Preventative actions are always better than reactive measures when it comes to making sure we look after ourselves and others. Weather conditions can change quickly and are often unpredictable. |
Safety Alert - Items Stored in Scaffold Tube
During the modification of a scaffold handrail, it was identified that a large quantity of nails had been stored within the scaffold tube. |
Safety Alert - Scaffold Ladder Side
Ladder edge protection is often applied using traditional scaffold materials. During this activity there is the potential for dropped objects and the added risk of a fall whilst working on the ladder. |
Lessons Learned - Reinstating Grating Fall
A rope access team consisting of two people were reinstating gratings following fabric maintenance works. |
Safety Alert - Vehicle Fire
An employee's vehicle caught fire in the rear car park of Stork premises. The vehicle was unattended with the ignition off. The vehicle caught fire, subsequently jumping back into the yard perimeter fence damaging two of the struts. The Fire & Rescue Service were called to attend the site. The vehicle was made safe and the battery was disconnected |
UK - Q3 2019 Safety Summary
As we begin to close the book on 2019, I would like you to take the time to pause and think about how far we have come towards improving our HSEQ performance this year, as well as how you and your team can help us all to continue on our journey to ensure we will be safer together. |
Lessons Learned - Heat Damaged Scaffold Boards
Scaffold boards, which were adjacent to the Waste Heat Recovery Unit (WHRU), became partially charred because two ducting faces with failing gasket material caused an increase in heat. |
Lessons Learned - Life Jacket Air Cylinder
Whilst attempting to remove a beam clamp, a scaffolder injured their ribs when the ratchet spanner they were using slipped. |
Lessons Learned - Scaffold Ratchet
Whilst attempting to release a fitting on the bottom of a scaffolding spur with a ratchet, the tool slipped, causing the individual to strike their left hand against a fitting positioned below the spur. |
Safety Alert - Scaffold Ladders
Following a recent incident, it was identified that the orange stops on some scaffold ladders may become loose over time. |
Safety Alert - Stones in Container Pocket
A container arrived at the quayside with stones identified in the pockets. Although the pockets were inspected prior to transport, the debris was not identified, which was initially lying towards the rear of the pocket. |
Lessons Learned: Hard hat strikes pipe
Whilst walking past a scaffold structure partially blocking a designated walkway, a technician struck the top of their hard hat on a pipe positioned just above their head.
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Safety Alert - Blasting Operations Injury
While undertaking blasting operations on pipework, an individual suffered an injury to their leg. The injured party (IP) was positioned on their back with the blast hogger hose routed above their head, on the left hand side. The left hand was operating the deadman control and the right hand was controlling the hogger hose discharge nozzle. |
Safety Alert - Debris in eyes
Over two days, two incidents happened where Stork personnel experienced debris in their eyes at the worksites during windy weather conditions. |
Lessons Learned - Safety Glasses Foam Insert
A rope access technician attempted to remove a foam reinforcement insert from a pair of safety glasses. When applying pressure to the edge of the frame, the technician’s middle finger slipped causing a superficial cut. |
Lessons Learned - Impact To Hand Moving Barrow
While moving an empty V barrow along a walkway an individual struck a cable tray support, causing an impact injury to their little finger on their right hand. |
Lessons Learned - Production Shutdown
Whilst an asbestos team were sheeting up an asbestos enclosure with polythene sheeting, a piece of polythene fell over a line of sight detector, which was outside of the enclosure boundary. The asbestos team were then alerted by the tannoy of a production shutdown and the suspension of all hot work and spark potential permits. |
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UK - Q2 2019 Safety Summary
We are now over half way through 2019 and I would like you to let you know how far we have come towards improving our health and safety performance. |
Lessons Learned - Pinhole Leak Identified
Whilst conducting surface preparation and painting on pipework, the work party identified a small through-wall anomaly on a weld defect, which caused a minor realise of gas. |
Safety Alert - Potential dropped object (hammer)
A scaffolder was in the process of using a hammer/podger when the tool’s tether-retaining ring slipped off of its handle; resulting in the tool becoming unattached and a potential dropped object. |
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Lessons Learned - Air Hose Supply
A rope access team were preparing to dry blast handrails and two team members began setting up the equipment and plant. |
Safety Alert - Potential fall to sea
A work party, consisting of two painters, were witnessed opening an escape to sea gate, which formed part of a donut station. |
Lessons Learned - Slip Down Stairs
Whilst descending an external staircase, an individual slipped and bumped down the last three steps causing bruising to their lower back. |
Safety Alert - Scaffold materials left at height
Recently scaffold tubes and fittings were discovered which had been left at height, after the structure had been dismantled. |
REACH Beyond Zero Campaign - Hands & Fingers - It Happened To Me
Injuries that involve hands and fingers continue to be the most commonly reported incidents; 32% of all reported injuries in the past 12 months have been related to hands and fingers. In March there were two serious hand and finger injuries and one of your colleagues, Gavin Sutherland, who broke one finger and was off work for 8 weeks would like to share his story with you about what happened to him. The video contained within this campaign is not a repeat of the incident you saw in March; this is Gavin's own story. We want Gavin's story to highlight that injuries occur because hands are in the wrong place at the wrong time; please don't allow that to happen. You are the key to preventing hand injuries. Always think about hand placement and if you see something that is not right, REPORT IT. The video has been created to ensure that the information is delivered in an engaging and effective way, and above all, delivers the importance of how a hand or finger injury can happen to anyone, at any time. |
Lessons Learned: Cut to head during scaffolding operations
During the construction of an underdeck/outboard scaffold, the injured party (IP) was manoeuvring in a congested area. As the IP was moving to an upright position, he caught his hard hat on a beam above. The impact caused the hard had to make a minor cut on the IP’s forehead. |
Lessons Learned - Cut to the face during scaffolding operations
During the construction of a scaffold, the injured party (IP) was tightening a scaffold fitting when the spanner slipped from the nut and struck his cheek causing a cut. |
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UK - Q1 2019 Safety Summary
Steve Hunt presents the first Safety Summary of 2019 and his first HSEQ Quarterly Review since joining Stork: "Over the past three months, I have met many passionate, enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable people around the business. Importantly this also extends to their attitudes and opinions of health and safety at Stork." |
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Lessons Learned - Eye Injury After Grit Blasting
A painter/blaster was part of two man team conducting surface preparation with an IBEX blast unit. The tasks were carried out wearing PPE as per procedure, including a 3M 6800 full-face visor and paper hood, for both the surface preparation and clean up. Dusting down of PPE was conducted throughout the day using the buddy system, until clean-up was complete. |
Safety Alert - Opening of jetting unit door
An incident recently occurred on an offshore installation where a Stork employee suffered an injury to the third finger on his left hand. |
Hazard Perception
In any environment you’re working in, being aware of your surroundings and reading a situation is vital in the role of hazard perception. Hazards should be identified no matter what mode of work you are undertaking and you should be aware of your changing environment. Always consider you own actions, behaviours and the conditions around you as well as the consequences that can come from them. |
Lessons Learned - Body positioning while undertaking task
Whilst erecting a habitat, the injured party (IP) was tightening up a cable tie to secure a vertical section of timber to the handrail. At the time, the IP’s foot was placed in the gap between the scaffold and the main structure of steel work. |
Lessons Learned - Tripped Over A Steel Kick Plate
During the erection of scaffolding, the IP maneuvered a 16ft length of scaffold tubing and stepped backwards; causing the IP to trip over a steel kick plate. |
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UK - Q4 2018 SAFETY SUMMARY
As we close the book on 2018, I would like you to take the time in 2019 to pause and think about how far we have come towards improving our HSEQ performance and culture, as well as how you can help to continue striving to REACH Beyond Zero. |
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Safety Alert - Snow/Ice Falling From Height
Following the recent snow fall and freezing conditions, there is an increased risk of snow and ice collecting at height and falling when dislodged or when the temperature increases. |
Safety Alert - ClimbTech Portable Anchor
ClimbTech has released a safety alert relating to clamps (portable anchors) BWA012N and BWA030N manufactured prior to 2016. |
Lessons Learned - Unsafe Work At Height
During a routine site visit a colleague was discovered working at height without the correct fall arrest control measures in place, whilst also standing on small bore tubing. |
Lessons Learned - Habitat Sheeting Dropped Object
Timber strips used to secure habitat sheeting were dislodged as a result of helicopter downdraft caused by the air force of the rotor blade in motion. This resulted i n one of the timber strips, weighing 2.5kilograms, falling 7 metres. |
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Lessons Learned - Eyelid Injury
The injured party (IP) was constructing a pallet using a staple gun. When deploying a staple, it hit a knot in the wood which snapped the staple. This resulted in the staple deflecting underneath the IP’s safety glasses and hitting his eyelid. |
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Safety Alert - Adverse Weather Conditions
In anticipation of adverse weather conditions over the winter period in the UKCS, we would like to remind operational teams of good working practices at Stork and Client locations. |
Safety Alert - Fire Safety at Christmas
Christmas is a special occasion for celebration and for many of us, decorating our workstations and our homes, gets us into the festive spirit. It is an exciting time of year but accidents can easily happen because of the extra hazards that are present. |
REACH Beyond Zero Annual Awards 2018
Stork employees, management, clients and industry peers came together again on 3 October across the globe to celebrate HSE Excellence at our annual REACH Beyond Zero Awards in the UK, Netherlands, Abu Dhabi, Australia, Colombia and USA. The RBZ Annual Awards shine a spotlight on our people who truly make safety a core value in everything that they do. Every day, everywhere. |
Safety Alert - Scaffold Singles
There are two designs of scaffold singles used within Stork.They are used for building scaffold structures, including holding toeboards in place. |
UK - Q3 2018 SAFETY SUMMARY
We are now going into the last months of the year and I would like you to take the time to pause and think about how far we have come towards improving our HSEQ performance and how you can help to continue striving to REACH Beyond Zero. |
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REACH Beyond Zero Awards Uitreiking 2018
Tijdens de feestelijke uitreiking op het voormalige cruiseschip 'De SS Rotterdam' zijn op woensdagavond 3 oktober de winnaars van de REACH Beyond Zero Awards 2018 bekend gemaakt. De goede veiligheidsprestaties van alle finalisten stonden centraal. We vierden dit samen met hun directe collega's en een groot aantal klanten. |
Lessons Learned - Hose Failure On Escape Set
Whilst conducting work in a tank, a Jetting Operative heard a release of air. The Jetting Operative proceeded to open his escape set and leave the tank. |
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Lessons Learned - Finger Injury Moving Aggregate
Whilst attempting to pick up a bag of aggregate, an individual stubbed his right middle finger on the top of the bag. |
Lessons Learned - Dropped Alustar Spigot
Whilst erecting out board scaffolding access for the installation of infill plates, a scaffolder went to remove a spigot from the top part of the standard. |
UK - Q2 2018 Safety Summary
We have now passed the half way mark through 2018 and I would like you to take the time to pause and think about how far we have come towards improving our HSEQ performance and how you can help to continue striving to REACH Beyond Zero. |
Lessons Learned - Crushed Finger
A work party was dismantling and removing an over side scaffold where the majority of the tube length and weight was unsupported outboard. |
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Safety Alert - Dropped Impact Wrench Battery Pack
Whilst dismantling long term underdeck scaffolding - the battery pack of a battery operated Impact Wrench dropped to sea after the release mechanism came into contact with the Scaffold Structure |
Safety Alert - Safety Harness Buckle Types
Personnel have recently noted letter box type belt buckle harnesses have been available for use at various client locations. |
Lesson Learned - Barriers
A scaffold crew were constructing a system scaffold and were about 22m above the cellar deck of the platform. The first standard was topped out and one of the crew moved on to add the second standard. |
Safety Alert - Corroded Handrail
During a task to move an antenna from a platform handrail, a scaffold fitting which secured a tube to the antenna was in the process of being released, when the handrail snapped. |
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UK & AFRICA: Q1 2018 SAFETY SUMMARY
We are now over a quarter of the way into 2018 and celebrated our success of being 1 year Lost Time Incident (LTI) free at the end of 2017. |
Safety Alert - Potential Dropped Object on Helideck
A potential dropped object was spotted on the Helideck Netting Frame by an individual whilst walking on the platform. |
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Safety Alert - Long Term Scaffold
Recently, during a review of long term scaffold, it was identified that there may be a number of structures which had been erected over two years ago which may not have been re-validated or risk assessed. |
Safety Alert - Paint on skin
So far throughout 2018, two incidents have been reported that involve paint coming into contact with an offshore personnel’s skin. |
Safety Alert - Trapped Finger
Recently, an incident occurred offshore when a Scaffolder trapped his left little finger when moving a single scaffold tube. The team were constructing a scaffold to facilitate a repair order at the galley landing area. |
UK & AFRICA: DECEMBER SAFETY SUMMARY 2017
2017 has been a great year for the UK & Africa Region in terms of health, safety, environmental and quality improvements. |
Equipment & Plant: Life-saving rules safety campaign
Stork's worldwide and diverse operations demand the use of all types of equipment and plant on a daily basis. |
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Lesson Learned - IP Struck by Hammer
During destruct of long term scaffold, a Stork personnel was using a hammer to open a scaffold fitting gate whilst another was holding the scaffold tube. |
Stork Group “Safety Soundbite” November 2017
Since August, we have been seeing a steady improvement on our global safety performance and, whilst not on target with Stork’s company-wide goal, we do look set to finish the year strong. |
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UK & Africa: November Safety Summary
With no Lost Workday Cases throughout our operations in 2017, let’s take the time to celebrate and feel proud of our achievement. This is not just luck, this was achieved through the hard work of each and every one of you and we cannot thank you enough for helping us to reach this zero milestone. |
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Safety Alert - Adverse Weather
In anticipation of adverse weather conditions over the winter period in the UKCS, we would like to remind operational teams of good working practices at Stork and Client locations. |
Slips, Trips and Falls Campaign
Our campaign focuses on the effects that an injury can have on your personal life outside of work, as well as emphasising that better hazard perception and awareness of your surroundings can prevent a slip, trip or fall. We aim to promote safe and proactive behaviours, to prevent accidents before they have the opportunity to arise. It’s important we all take time to pause and think before we act. |
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UK & Africa: October Safety Summary
A strong safety culture is a result of our collective actions and behaviour every day. From the corporate offices we do our best to support you with the tools you need to be safe. |
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Lesson Learned - Dropped Ratchet Spanner
A scaffold team were erecting a scaffold offshore when during the course of their activities a ratchet spanner dropped on to a lower deck walkway. The crew were using standard Stork tethered tools and the crew member involved indicated that his tools were tethered. |
Lesson Learned - Dropped Scaffold Tube
A scaffold crew were constructing a system scaffold and were about 22m above the cellar deck of the platform. The first standard was topped out and one of the crew moved on to add the second standard. This is connected via a spigot which is bolted on to the lower standard. |
Safety Alert - Hidden Trip Hazards
Recently, an incident occurred on an offshore platform when a Stork employee went over his ankle whilst walking through a temporary workplace habitat. On investigation, it was noted that the injured party (IP) had walked over an access hatch on the deck, which in turn had been covered up by the habitat sheeting and was hidden from view. |
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Stork Group “Safety Soundbite” September & October
Regretfully, three of our colleagues in Continental Europe were seriously injured in September. Fortunately, all 3 employees are making steady individual recoveries as the outcomes, whilst life-altering for our team colleagues, could potentially have been much worse. A global Time Out For Safety was called, led by Regional HSSEQ Leads. This is already having a positive impact - October saw a significant decrease in the number of recordable incidents sustained in comparison to the rest of this year, and was also our first month LTI free since March. |
Lesson Learned - Flame Retardant Coveralls
Our offshore personnel use Tyvek suits as part of their PPE for designated scopes. These suits are ordered by the onshore team, as per the job specific risk assessments. |
Safety Alert - Eurogrit
We have reason to believe that a batch of Eurogrit, an aluminium silicate (coal slag) blasting cleaning abrasive, commonly used for shot blasting operations, may have become contaminated with Asbestos (chrysotile) fibres. This information has been provided by Eurogrit BV (now known as Sibelco Europe) who have requested a precautionary cessation of use of this product. |
Safety Alert - Dropped objects during rope access
A rope access team were descending fixed vertical ladders with a back scratcher. They had their equipment bags tethered to their harnesses using a ‘cow tail’ secure connection, which was hanging under the climber. |
Safe Systems of Work: life-saving rules safety campaign
Experience and lessons learned have consistently shown that failure to follow Safe Systems of Work leads to loss affecting people, property of the environment. |
UK & Africa: September Safety Summary
In August, we launched two new programmes to improve our personal protection for eyes. Firstly, the eye ft programme, this ensures the frames of standard eye protection are measured to individuals. Secondly, improved services to make it easier for you to obtain the right prescription safety glasses. |
2017 REACH Beyond Zero Annual Awards…
Stork, a Fluor company, celebrated its REACH Beyond Zero Annual Awards on 27 September, with ceremonies taking place in Aberdeen, UK; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Port of Spain, Trinidad; Greenville, USA; Perth, Australia; and Rotterdam, Netherlands. |
Safety Alert - Damage to Whipend
Recent incidents have occurred where whipends (a type of hose) have worn through during blasting operations. |
Safety Alert - Bunk Bed Ladders
Recently, two Stork personnel were injured offshore when climbing in and out of bed due to the bunk bed ladders breaking. These incidents are a reminder to all personnel to remain aware of potential hazards, both on and off your worksite. Incidents can happen at any time, not just when you are carrying out work. |
Safety Alert - T-Bolt Fittings
Common practice when using an impact wrench during a scaffold dismantle would be to hold the back of the fitting to prevent it becoming a dropped object. However, when using an impact wrench to loosen a T-Bolt type fitting, there is potential for the T-Bolt to spin, thus creating a hazard and posing a risk of a finger injury. |
Lessons Learned
A Stork Scaffolder (Injured Party) hurt their finger while modifying an existing scaffold on an offshore platform. The IP removed a scaffold tube from the scaffold structure and carried it away from the job, for it to be placed in a storage rack. While passing the tube to a colleague, the IP slid the tube across the top of a hand rail. |
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Lesson Learned - Upper Arm Injury
Recently a Stork Scaffolder suffered (the injured party) a strain injury to his upper arm whilst working on an offshore platform. This occurred while the IP was working as part of a team of Scaffolders who were dismantling a long term scaffold. |
UK & Africa: August Safety Summary
Here at Stork, we have a strong, longstanding HSEQ culture and we see your commitment to safe working, every day. This is backed up by the vast amount of jobs and trips being completed safely. What’s more, we are seeing the severity of our incidents reduce over time. That’s also a testament to your continued awareness and rigorous approach to carrying out your daily tasks. |
Safety Alert - Alustar Access Hatch
A third party was working on a Stork assembled Alustar scaffold (shown above) which had been accessed via the pictured hatch. Whilst on the scaffold, a crew member called for the assistance of a Stork Scaffolder who climbed the ladder and opened the hatch to access the platform. |
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Stork Group “Safety Soundbite” - July/August
28 of our colleagues were injured at work during the months of July & August; 3 of these incidents were classified as high potential. This means that, under different circumstances, 3 colleagues could have potentially sustained life-altering injuries. We can learn from these events, share findings and collaborate to prevent further incidents from occurring. |
Hands & Fingers Campaign
We constantly use our hands when we work, whether this be in the office using a keyboard, to working offshore and dismantling a scaffold structure. Most hand injuries occur when we stop thinking about safety; when we don’t accurately assess the risk or, when we lack awareness of the position of our hands. Injuries occur because hands were in the wrong place at the wrong time; don’t allow that to happen. You control the safety of your hands. You are the key to preventing hand injuries. |
Lesson Learned - Cut to hand
A Stork worker was using shrink wrap to wrap up a pallet of materials. When tearing the shrink wrap it subsequently snarled on the roll. The Injured Party (IP) then used a metal scraper to try and unpick the shrink wrap. Whilst doing so, the scraper slipped and cut through the gloves he was wearing, cutting his finger. The cut was treated and sealed using super glue. |
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Lesson Learned - Foreign body in eye
An individual felt irritation in his eye whilst having a shower after his shift. He reported to the medic who tried to wash out debris. This method did not work so an eye loop was used to ensure the debris was removed. |
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UK & Africa: July Safety Summary
With just over a month to go until our annual REACH Beyond Zero Awards, the judging process is well underway to determine our winners. Congratulations and well done to everyone that made the shortlist. |
Lesson Learned - Gas released during live line surface preparation
A fabric maintenance team were tasked with conducting surface preparation on a vessel body, skirt and level gauge containing hydrocarbons. |
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UK & Africa: June Safety Summary
First and foremost, I would like to congratulate Kevin Butler and Steven Aitken, both of which work in our Environmental & Decontamination team, for their Gold Recognition award. This is a tremendous achievement and demonstrates both Kevin’s and Steven’s commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality – Well done to both of you. |
Working at height: life-saving rules safety campaign
Working at height means working in a place where a person could be injured either by falling - even if it is at or below ground level - or from being struck by a falling object. |
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Stork Group “Safety Soundbite” - June
In the month of June, nine colleagues sustained work-related injuries which required more than basic first aid. One of our colleagues in UK & MEA region suffered a serious injury when a 63kg metal skip lid closed unexpectedly on his hand - click here to read the incident Safety Alert and share with your teams. |
Safety Alert - Crushed Hand
On Friday 16th June 2017, one of our colleagues sustained an injury when a skip lid closed unexpectantly, trapping his hand. |
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Lesson Learned - Improvement in HSEQ Performance
Recently, the Base Facility, located in Aberdeen, has achieved a substantial improvement in HSEQ performance. |
Safety Alert - Dropped objects from scaffold
Whilst dismantling a scaffold, several items were found inserted into the open end of the scaffold tubes. |