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WHAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED THE INCIDENT / LESSONS LEARNED
Perform your Last Minute Risk Assessment to ensure:
• Use of right tools or equipment
o Always ensure that a spanner fits the
flats on a nut perfectly. A loose fit
will damage the nut and cause
slipping.
o Where a nut is very tight, ensure your hand has a clear area of movement. The sudden
release of a nut under pressure can lend to hand injuries. Use e.g. an extension to
provide for more space to rotate and for unforeseen events.
• Use of correct gloves
o Be aware that gloves exist, that combine protection against
chemical products and cuts
REMEMBER
The Last Minute Risk Assessment is a continuous process because…..
The Next Minute can be your last one….
Esso Safety Alert October 2008
http://careerfocus.bmj.com/cgi/reprint/333/7564/76.pdf
Being safe depends on the choices we make everyday. The right choices can save lives. We want to
share safety information and help to raise industry awareness. Safety is not about getting one over on
the competition. We need to talk openly, share what we know and make the right choices.
If you have any queries regarding the Safety Bulletin content or require further information please
contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.
