CASE #257
CASE #257 – Using the wrong tool results in injury
A contract employee at a cement plant was using a hand-held rotary saw with a worn concrete blade to cut through an iron pipe. As the victim attempted to cut the pipe from the bottom up, the saw bounced off it, striking the victim in the chest and causing a severe wound. He was transported to a local hospital and was released several days later.
This incident illustrates the need to take these preventive measures:
- Use appropriate equipment for the job.
- Train workers on machine use and allow only trained workers to operate and maintain the equipment.
- Frequently inspect equipment and guards.
- Do not use worn blades, due to the potential to cause kickbacks.
- Follow the manufacturer’s specifications and operating procedures.
- Choose the correct blade for the material being cut.
- Make sure the blade is properly secured and the blade guard is down.
- Make sure the blade has no damage (chips or cracks).
CASE #257 –
L’utilisation du mauvais outil entraîne des blessures
Un employé contractuel d’une cimenterie utilisait une scie rotative à main munie d’une lame à béton usée pour couper un tuyau en fer. Alors que la victime tentait de couper le tuyau de bas en haut, la scie a rebondi dessus, frappant la victime à la poitrine et lui causant une blessure grave. Il a été transporté dans un hôpital local et a été libéré quelques jours plus tard.
Cet incident illustre la nécessité de prendre ces mesures préventives:
- Utilisez l’équipement approprié pour le travail.
- Former les travailleurs à l’utilisation des machines et autoriser uniquement les travailleurs formés à faire fonctionner et entretenir l’équipement.
- Inspectez fréquemment l’équipement et les protections.
- N’utilisez pas de lames usées, en raison du risque de rebonds.
- Suivez les spécifications et les procédures de fonctionnement du fabricant.
- Choisissez la bonne lame pour le matériau à couper.
- Assurez-vous que la lame est correctement fixée et que le protège-lame est abaissé.
- Assurez-vous que la lame n’est pas endommagée (éclats ou fissures).
Weekly Safety Reminder – It Really Happened A weekly micro-learning email to keep safety top of mind. Every Monday morning, we send out a brief safety incident report, of one actual workplace accident, along with preventative measures that could have prevented the accident. Not all events will pertain to everyone’s industry, but the goal of keeping safety top of mind is global. This micro-learning email takes only 2-3 minutes to review and gives valuable insight into a real-life situation. And more importantly, reminds us all to stay vigilant when it comes to safety practices.
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