january safety first brief · 2019-02-27 · safety first briefing january 2019 accidents and...

Safety First BriefingJanuary 2019

A note from Brian Madden,

Head of Safety for ISS Labour Ltd


Welcome to our Safety First Brief for January.

Welcome and Happy New Year to all. I hope you had a great Christmas, and my thanks go to

everyone who gave up time at home with family and friends to work on our projects throughout

the country. We delivered on a huge scale and with no major disruption to the network.

We’ve received some feedback from the last survey on the content of your monthly Safety First

brief, and have started to incorporate some of the feedback and suggestions into this month’s brief.

The idea is to continually evolve this to give you as much meaningful information as possible, and

incorporate your thoughts and ideas – so keep in touch.

We had only 1 minor accident and 1 incident in December, so thanks for your vigilance and

attention. We anticipate 2019 will be a very busy year for us so let’s keep the focus on working and

acting safely, and take care of yourselves and each other.

Thanks for reading.

Brian Madden07377 877555


Accidents and Incidents

1. First Accident Details

Acting as MC, IP was walking in front of machine. As he approached a viaduct hewalked towards the authorised walking route rather than walk on the ballast andsleepers. While walking on the steel walkway he did not see two steps and fellforward, onto steel walkway, injuring knee and arm.

Investigation

Low light conditions, plus there was no demarcation of the stairs on the walkway(i.e. edge strips or paint). The IP simply did not see the change in walkway fromlevel to steps. Pictures of walkway taken and sent onwards.

Recommendations

Client to mark or paint the steps to prevent future falls. Lighting could be added at this location to prevent further issues.

Thinking Points: How often do we have incomplete or unsafe walking routes on site?

What could have been done to prevent this accident?

Who is at fault here?

Send any comments to: [email protected]



Accident Trends for 2018Following the overview last month of the injuries we’ve suffered over

the year, the final figures for 2018 are as follows:

RIDDOR 0Minor Injuries 22 Area Affected Face 8

Hand/ Finger 6Foot / Ankle 5Knee 2No injury 1

Type of Injury Cut 8Bruising/Impact 10Strain 2Dislocation 1

As per last month, the common theme is an injury occurring when

someone has been used equipment incorrectly, or using equipment

without task specific PPE.

Remember to raise any concerns about unsafe working to your

supervisor onsite or to ISS oncall.



1. Incident Details

ISS Nominated Person was contacted by Authorised Person from Amey to advise a train was inthe DEP location and preventing the AP from applying earths at the Isolation limits. To avoidfurther delay, the NP advised the AP to come inside the planned Isolation limits (shorten) andapply the earths at a new DEP. The AP incorrectly walked out‐with the isolation limits andattempted to apply the earths at a DEP location which was in a live section. This caused thebreakers to trip and some damage to the OLE equipment, as well as being very dangerous tothe individual involved.

Investigation

The AP walked in the wrong direction, and did not take the live line indicator (tester) with him.Therefore he could not test the line was dead or live when he reached the new location. The NPcould not tell the AP which structure to apply the earths at as this was an ad‐hoc change to theplan due to the train blocking the planned DEP. If the NP could have identified an alternativestructure this may have warned the AP he was in the "wrong" location. Finally, the NP couldhave made the decision to stick to the original plan and wait until the train had moved beforecompleting the Isolation works, but this would have delayed the works.

Recommendations

The NP had minimal involvement so as per the Client investigation will have the incidentrecorded, and will undertake a rebrief/assessment with ISS training department on proceduresetc. The AP from another supplier had a final written warning, downgraded competence, re‐assessment planned and mentoring.

Thinking Points: Have you seen someone attempt to apply earths without first using their live line tester?

Should the NP and AP have changed the plan? Why not move the train?

How could the communication been improved on this occasion?


Close Calls – December 2018

15

21

3

1

5

9

4

2

1

2

1

3

0 5 10 15 20 25

Welfare/Facilities

Infrastructure/Access

Work Practices

Equipment ‐ Fail

Staffing Issue

PPE ‐ Suitability

Error ‐ Operator

Error ‐ Track Worker

Operative competence

Weather

Parking Issue

Mess/Rubbish

Close Calls Categories ‐ Totals Dec 2018

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Welfare/Facilities

Infrastructure/Access

Work Practices

Equipment ‐ Fail

Staffing Issue

PPE ‐ Suitability

Error ‐ Operator

Error ‐ Track Worker

Operative competence

Weather

Parking Issue

Mess/Rubbish

Close Calls Categories ‐ By Division Dec 2018

Manchester Carlisle Stafford Caerphilly Glasgow Derby Labour


Close Calls – December 2018

38

27

4

00

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Care Caution Alert Good Practice

Close Calls Risks ‐ Totals Dec 2018

6

2

17

1

12

8

1

4

7

1

6

3

1

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

Derby Labour Glasgow Caerphilly Stafford Carlisle Manchester

Close Calls Risks ‐ By Division Dec 2018

Care Caution Alert Good Practice


Vehicle Accidents

FL68 BDF

Make/Model: Transit ConnectDate of Incident: 24/12/18Time: 21:30Location: Wimboldsley, MiddlewichRoad Condition: PoorWeather: DryDescription: Driver was reversing, it was dark. As there were bushes, the driver did not see the car in the mirror. Driver hit the side door and mirror. Damage: Dent above wheel archOutcome: Driver at fault

NU65 FMP

Make/Model: Peugeot BipperDate of Incident: 14/12/18Time: 07:00Location: Junction 28, M1Road Condition: GoodWeather: RainyDescription: Driver was doing 10mph in the traffic up to the exit, hit Seat Leon from the rearDamage: Front of vehicleOutcome: Driver at fault

NX17 WHS

Make/Model: Peugeot PartnerDate of Incident: 25/12/18Time: Not statedLocation: WellingboroughRoad Condition: Not statedWeather: Not statedDescription: Driver was driving along the main road, when the taxi driver came out of a side street and hit the van on the side of the door (see picture)Damage: Driver side doorOutcome: Other party at fault

YD16 WYH

Make/Model: Vauxhall VivaroDate of Incident: 14/12/18Time: 11:58Location: YardleyRoad Condition: PoorWeather: Fog, IcyDescription: Driver was driving along the main road, when driver lost control driving over ice. Lost control, the van swerved left, hit a tree and came to stopDamage: Front left wheel and wing, plus other damage surroundingOutcome: Driver at fault


Vehicle Accidents

Considerate Parking and use of Company Vehicles

During 2018 we have received a few complaints from the members of the public regarding parking of our vans, and driver behaviour while on the road. We’ve had dashcam footage sent through regarding littering, as well as pictures of poor or inconsiderate parking.

Please try to be considerate when parking your vans especially when they will be parked for longer than an overnight stay.

Considerate Parking and use of Company Vehicles

During 2018 we have received a few complaints from the members of the public regarding parking of our vans, and driver behaviour while on the road. We’ve had dashcam footage sent through regarding littering, as well as pictures of poor or inconsiderate parking.

Please try to be considerate when parking your vans especially when they will be parked for longer than an overnight stay.

Driver Tracing

We are currently starting to receive correspondence from South Yorkshire Police to say that some of the drivers of the speeding fines we receive cannot be traced at the address we have provided

Could we please ask drivers to ensure their address details are up to date?


Vehicle Accidents

You’ll be aware we have a telematics system in our Company and hired vehicles, and we are monitoring closely – not only speeding but also driving behaviour.

We have taken steps recently to remove the authority to drive from some staff because of their speeding, and also have terminated the employment of someone on probation, due to their unauthorised use of a company vehicle, and due to excessive speeding.

Please treat the Company vehicles with respect.


Positive Feedback

Programme Manager – Amey

Tim, Please pass on my Thanks to your team for their exceptional efforts over Christmas at Wellingborough. All your guys played a crucial role in ensuring we delivered the works 100% to plan with no accidents or incidents. Thanks again.

Taken from the WNJ Project above:‐


Positive Feedback

MacRail – SAC Supervisor

MAC Rail gave high praise for Callum Bowler for his shifts down south over Christmas and also for all staff that worked over the festive period. SAC Supervisor ‐ I have been reviewing the NWEP sites that were running over the Christmas period, would you please pass on my thanks to your men, who all seem to have tried their very best to do a good job; With the limited training they had, iam very pleased to be able to say they have all succeeded. (Kiran, Zubair, Josh, Tersam, and Andy Ford)

OLH Manager – Babcock

Morning Gents, Please pass on my thanks to your guys for an excellent survey at Leggatfoot at the weekend

KeolisAmey Metrolink ‐ Business Support. – Children’s Railway Ball

Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for your very generous donation of the Sergio Aguero signed photograph for the Children’s Railway Ball. KAM donated prizes raised £2500.00 on the night and the photo raised a whopping £550.00.This was greatly appreciated by the charity, the KAM Board and our Managing Director Aline Frantzen. If myself or KAM can be of any assistance to you in the future please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks once again!

Director – Jamieson Contracting

The Director complimented Callum Bowler for the works he’s done at Stratford‐Upon‐Avon on 20/12/18 & 21/12/18. It’s the second compliment Callum has had this week and the client rang to say he would like Callum back as he is one of the best workers he has ever had.


Industry Alerts


Health, Safety and Wellbeing

As we start the New Year of 2019, here is a reminder of our ISS Lifesaving Rules. Please adhere to them to keep yourselves and your colleagues safe at all times


Environmental

Prevention and Management of liquid spills

Whilst out on sites there are a number of different water sources we may come across:

• Streams

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Coastal Waters

The storage, handling and use of materials and equipment on site pose a potential pollution threat to these water bodies.

Polluting water is an offence and large fines can be imposed

Its not just oils and fuels that pollute, paint flakes, wood waste and even silty water can cause pollution.

The Risks

• Substances may fall into watercourses

• Substances may be washed into the watercourse (silt)

• Stored oils, fuels and chemicals may spill/leak

Things to consider

• Concrete mixing away from site

• Storage arrangements

• Refuelling

What can we do?

In the event of an incident you need to:

• Be familiar with the spill response plan/emergency spill arrangements

• Follow all instructions and task briefings

• Know where the pollution control equipment is so as to deal with the spill and be aware of how to use them i.e. Spills kits – absorbent materials/drain blockers ‐ If you don’t know, speak to the supervisor

• If there is an oil spill, try to stop the pollution entering the water and use a spill kit to clean it up. Inform the supervisor immediately.

Quick action can limit the spread of pollution, help restrict environmental damage and reduce clean up


FeedbackWe would like your feedback on any safety related issues that may help us improve the business and

prevent further accidents and incidents.

We endeavour to minimise all foreseeable risks to you when you are at work. However you see what

happens out there on a daily basis far more than we do, and will no doubt have some very valuable ideas

or suggestions on how to make our industry a safer place for everyone. We would like to hear from you

but appreciate you may want to remain anonymous. We value your opinion and thus confidentiality will

be guaranteed when receiving your comments. You can send us feedback in any of the following ways:

• Send an email to the SQE Team directly [email protected] use the hashtag #Feedback in the

subject heading and someone will contact you within 24 hours to acknowledge receipt of your message

• Complete the slip at the bottom of this page and take it into your nearest ISSL depot

• Call or text any of the “On Call” phone numbers listed on the rear of your Authority To Work Card

• Go to any ISSL Depot to talk to a senior member of the team, who will welcome feedback and consider

confidentiality at all times

• Speak to any of the senior teamwhen you meet them on‐site for briefings or safety related visits.

Feedback Slip: Monthly Brief

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