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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 571

08 June 2017

Non-Xmo Accident Statistics

As part of our accident/incident investigation reports, we attempt to identify the organisation that was
responsible for the incident. The enclosed page from our H&S meeting statistics report shows the
results of these investigations.

Although the common perception is that the biggest hazard on site is the presence of members of public,
the statics show that the most hazards are related to the site staff, this includes the site staff actually
carrying out a hazardous activity, and site staff ignoring an obviously hazardous situation.

Since 2004, we have logged 1084 hazards caused or overlooked by the site staff, this is 38% of all
incidents. Last year this was higher at 44% and currently 41% in 2017. Often these incidents are
maintenance problems on site (39.7% of site issues are caused by lack of maintenance or wear and tear).
17.5% of site staff incidents are cause by a lack of awareness on the part of the staff or site manager,
and a further 11% by improper motivation.

This shows the need to always assess the site conditions before any work is started, often there are
hazards on site not relating to our works that could increase the risk of the job you are doing. These
hazards should be documented on the LMRA and controls implemented to manage the risk of carrying
out the works. Often this can be achieved by eliminating the hazard on site, mitigating our risk and that
of future contractors and site patrons.

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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,
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Ultimately, your safety is in your hands – but we will do all we can to keep you well informed!