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Field Safety. Health & Safety in the Field. V3.1 Feb 15, 2011. Critical Behaviors for Awareness. General Line of Fire Eyes on Task Eyes on Path Pinch-Points Three-Point Contact. Corporate Occupational Health & Safety September 2012. Corporate Vice President,
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Field Safety Health & Safety in the Field V3.1 Feb 15, 2011
Critical Behaviors for Awareness • General • Line of Fire • Eyes on Task • Eyes on Path • Pinch-Points • Three-Point Contact
Corporate Occupational Health & Safety September 2012 Corporate Vice President, Occupational Health & Safety J. McDonald Corporate Safety Director –Bureau M. Castro Manager HSE – Group Ron Henderson See Next Slide Americas Divisional Safety Director China Divisional Safety Director Europe Divisional Safety Director Pacific Divisional Safety Director Americas Safety Improvement Team Europe Safety Improvement Team China Safety Improvement Team Pacific Safety Improvement Team
ABS Group of Companies, Inc. (ABS Group) Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Organizational Structure ABS Group CEOHouston, Texas, USA ABS Group HSE ManagerHouston, Texas, USA ABS Group Americas RegionalHSE Coordinator ABS Group Europe RegionalHSE Coordinator ABS Group Asia Pacific RegionalHSE Coordinator ABS Group Middle East RegionalHSE Coordinator Country Level,HSE Coordinator Country Level,HSE Coordinator Country Level,HSE Coordinator Country Level,HSE Coordinator
Combating Fatigue • Recommend good uninterrupted hours of sleep before starting a work shift • Take scheduled work breaks • Avoid substances and medicines that may affect your performance • Do not over-extend to performing additional work • If workload is high ask your supervisor for assistance
Combined Critical Behaviors • Surrounding conditions and situational awareness • Nearly every task attempted has associated risks or hazards • ABS employees in-the-field should be cognizant of unsafe staging or means of access • Identify the steps needed to complete a task • Pinpoint possible hazards for each step and take steps to mitigate risks
Patrolling & Walk Arounds • Be aware of your surroundings • Unsafe staging or means of access, including ladders • Unprotected openings • Tripping or electrical hazards • Poor housekeeping • Improper confined space entry • Other workers carrying out jobs • Be aware of falling objects
Critical Behavior #1: Line of Fire • Exposure to energy sources (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.) • Distracted driving is also a hazard related to this critical behavior
Avoiding Electrical Injuries • Verify appropriate Lock-out/Tag-out • Use fiberglass ladders instead of metal ladders • Beware of power lines when you work with ladders and scaffolding • Mark entrances to restricted locations with visible warning signs
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Must be maintained, compliant and readily accessible • Head protection – hard hats • Hearing protection – ear plugs • Face and eye protection – safety glasses • Hand protection – gloves • Foot protection – steel toe safety boots • Leg protection – knee pads and shin guards • Other Equipment and Tools • Flashlight and torch (intrinsically safe) • Multi-gas meter
Back to Behaviors Driver Safety • Reduce your speed • Maintain situational awareness • ABS personnel are not permitted to use cell phones while operating a vehicle for business • Stay alert to your surroundings at all times • Observe all rules of the road and keep attention to signs and speed limits
Critical Behavior #2: Eyes on Task • It is important to pay attention to the task at hand • When you are not looking at what you are doing, you lose the ability to react to events, as they occur, which is your best defense against injury • To reduce risk for accidents, stay focused on the task at hand, do one thing at a time and try to ignore distractions
Back to Behaviors Personnel Transfer to Vessels • Complete a risk assessment briefing prior to the transfer activity • Have lifesaving appliances ready for immediate use • Know emergency recovery methods • Have a crewmember present to assist • Clear areas for embarking and/or disembarking
Critical Behavior #3: Eyes on Path • Keep your vision unobstructed when in motion and always be on the lookout for hazards in the path below, above or to the sides of you • To avoid slips, trips and falls, look before you walk and make sure that your pathway is clear
Maintain good housekeeping Cleanup spills immediately Stow away tools or other equipment after use Discard and clear scraps and debris Coil-up any lines when not in use Report tripping hazards immediately Avoid Slips, Trips & Falls
Evacuation routes should be kept clear on worksites and at the office Emergency exits should never be blocked Lifesaving equipment should be readily accessible Equipment should not be stowed in aisles, hallways or stairwells Back to Behaviors Keep Paths Clear
Critical Behavior #4: Pinch-Points • Pinch-points can occur anywhere a part of the body can get caught between two objects • Never perform a task without proper training, by taking shortcuts, or bypassing procedures – the consequences could be serious
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Routinely maintain vehicles Lift controls need to be tested prior to starting any task Operators must be trained and qualified Work within basket – do not sit or climb on the rails Safety belt or harness must be used as a proper means of restraint Back to Behaviors Aerial Lift Precautions
Back to Behaviors Critical Behavior #5: 3-Point Contact • The three-point contact system entails keeping three-points of contact • Two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand at all times – on ladders, stairs or unstable and/or wet surfaces • Wear proper footwear with good traction
Safety Summary • Safety is paramount to our culture at work • Understand procedures and field safe practices • Be mindful of safety in all that you do whether at work or home