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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 568

18 May 2017

Improper Motivation

As part of our accident / PI investigation procedures, we attempt to identify the basic cause of incidents,
this being the root cause or underlying reason why the incident happened.

The attached page from our H&S Steering Meeting statistics shows that one of the biggest causes of
incidents is improper motivation, with 38% of all incidents logged having improper motivation assessed
as the underlying cause. Of the incidents relating to Xmo Strata, 24% have been assessed as improper
motivation.

Usually this cause classification is a result of a misguided attempt to save money or time for either the
company or the individual involved.

When considering cost or time saving measures, always consider the long-term consequences of those
savings - are you potentially leaving hazards on site or cutting corners that could result in increased
hazards for future maintenance workers? The savings may seem worthwhile now, but could come back
to haunt us all in the future.

If you have suggestions as to how processes can be improved to save money or time, contact your line
manager with details so that the long term consequences can be evaluated and risk assessed before
being documented and implemented.

We are all a product of learning. Every skill we have; everything we know; everything we believe and everything we do has
been learned throughout the course of our lives. Some of us learn best by studying graphs and charts, some through visual
presentations, and some by reading detailed text books. It is important that we receive information in a format that works for
us as individuals! That’s why at Xmo Strata we use a variety of communication platforms such as bulletins, newsletters,
videos etc. However, if you feel there is a better way for us to share health and safety information, please let us know.
Ultimately, your safety is in your hands – but we will do all we can to keep you well informed!