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Problems during MID installation procedure

This group covers issues such as insuffcient daylight to see clearly during installation, chemical anchor
bolts failing during installation of adaptor plate, and MID contacting the canopy during a lift.
Problems with tools / spanners

On three occasions crews had attempted to improvise
and use an unsuitable tool to loosen / tighten the nuts
instead of getting a suitable sized spanner. In this case
it resulted in the tool cracking.

Problems during MID removal procedure

On two occasions it was found that the safe system of work that
had been written following the survey was not practicable when
the works were to start. In both cases the LMRA identified the
problem the work was stopped and an alternative system of
removal produced.

All of our MID installers attend a comprehensive 4 day NOPRS
(National Plant Operators Regestration Scheme) course before
being accredited to do this work and the number of PI/NM’s
reported indicates that we are vigilant and alert, but this still
remains a very high risk for us and adopting ongoing Last
Minute Risk Assessments is essential, given that many of the
hazards are not immediaterly evident when you complete the
clearance certificate before starting work.

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