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Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Bulletin No 654

10 January 2019

Broken Wrist

Please see enclosed a safety alert regarding a broken wrist that was shared with us by BP.

This incident shows the need for all lifting operations to be properly planned and the lift plan to be
completely understood by all parties involved.

Part of the planning process should be the need to segregate the work area and assess the movement of
the load. Anybody not directly involved with the lift should be removed from the segregated work area.
Before any lift the lift plan should be discussed with all personnel involved to ensure they are clear on
their role, including any actions in unintended or emergency situations.

Ensure any load is secured, if you have any concerns about the load or the lift, stop and discuss your
concerns with the lift supervisor and your line manager.

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