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It’s the little things – like not using designatedaccess points – that caused some serious slips,trips and falls last year. Don’t risk a short cut –it could lead you straight to hospital.
• Accidents can and do happen on a job
• In 2009/10 we recorded 622 slips, trips and falls, many due to taking unnecessary short cuts
• Short cuts can lead to short lives382 in Infrastructure Maintenance and 240 in Investment Projects and Asset Management
Result:
Badly bruised shoulder and collarbone
Prevention:
• Make use of the safe pedestrian access points provided to avoid accidents with vehicles
• Be aware of your surroundings and any dangers at all times
Cause:
• Trying to save time by not using an Approved Access Point for staff on foot
• Lack of care and attention when in the same vicinity as vehicles
Prevention:
• Always carry a suitable load
• Use the handrails provided on all stairs
• Keep walkways clear
• Spread the load between your workmates or make further trips
Result:
Shoulder and neck sprain, and pulled trapezius muscle
Cause:
• Rushing the job and then falling
• Carrying too much heavy equipment on back and in hands when using access steps
Prevention:
• Use appropriate and/or additional lighting when necessary
• Stay alert, even in familiar surroundings
• Think about your actions and where you leave kit, and how this might affect others
Result:
Top half of fourth finger amputated, head injuries and a bruised shoulder
Cause:
• Heading out to a job without suitable site or personal lighting
• Falling on mechanical equipment left by others
• Use the Approved Access Points provided at site and not short cuts
• Take your time, as rushing causes concentration to lapse and accidents to happen
• Always use the right PPE, tools and equipment for the job