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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 246

M Mott – 19 May 2011

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Please see enclosed self explanatory JCI safety bulletin.

It is important to re-assess the risks when any factor changes on site, including
unexpected difficulty in carrying out the task or changes to the sequence of works. A
last minute risk assessment must be carried out and the clearance certificate updated.

Any fault finding carried out on live equipment must be assessed as a separate task -
don't let yourself get so focused on the fault that you miss the big picture - stop and plan
how you are going to carry out the fault-finding, and document the steps on the
clearance certificate.

Risk management is a big step towards accident prevention; however, it is dependent on the risk firstly
being identified, then controlled. We need safety awareness to be instinctive and form an integral part
of both our working and home lives; it is this, in turn, that may save the lives of others. Remember: if
shared, risks can be mitigated before they pose a threat.

If you have any queries regarding the Safety Bulletin content or require further information please
contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.