Wessex Safety Hour – 26th September 2017

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 54%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 73  (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 71%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

17/09/17
Mortlake
Staff Accident
A Weld Inspector trapped his left thumb in a van door.
The injury became sore and he was advised to seek medical assistance at A&E if it became any worse.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a non-lost time injury.
23/09/17
Waterloo
Possession Irregularity Item 4 (Waterloo-Queenstown Road).
Upon being authorised to do so, engineering train 6Y81 made its way from a Worksite to exit the possession.
Upon arriving at the exit protection, the train exploded the first detonator having not seen it through lighting glare.
There were no injuries.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
25/09/17
Raynes Park
Staff Accident – Nash Contractor
A Nash Contractor was carrying out vegetation management and received a rash which was believed to be connected to brushing against an Oak Processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea).
The correct PPE been worn.
The Injured Party took anti histamines and arranged to see a doctor.
The Golden Hour once the injury appeared, was carried out.
The injured party was able to resume duty.

Note:
The oak processionary is a moth whose caterpillars can be found in oak forests. They may pose a human irritant because of their poisonous setae, which may cause skin irritation and asthma.

26/09/17
Clapham Junction
Staff Accident (Electric shock)
Whilst carrying out maintenance on and a dead test on W633A points heating, an E&P member of staff received an electric shock to the arm.
He then started to sweat and his throat became dry, but after 10 minutes it subsided.
He attended hospital as a precaution.
The equipment had been isolated prior to the work taking place and investigations are ongoing to establish why the equipment was still live.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.

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Safety Advice – Seaward 750 Live Line

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