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- A Safety Presentation - June 1998

The rate of injuries in the workplace has been on the rise. This presentation highlights past accidents, projected fatalities, and emphasizes the importance of following safety rules to prevent avoidable incidents. Learn about workplace safety responsibilities and the role of supervisors in ensuring a safe work environment.

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- A Safety Presentation - June 1998

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  1. - A Safety Presentation - June 1998 Follow Safety Rules

  2. “The worst record for years” The rate at which people are being injured now is worse than it was five years ago. If fatalities continue at the same rate as in the first five months of this year, then 1998 will be the worst ever on record.

  3. Fatal accidents 1989-1998 Projected?

  4. You could have been in this vehicle

  5. Most accidents are caused by people not knowing the rules or simply ignoring them 65% of accidents between January and April 1998 could have been prevented if basic safety rules and procedures had been followed All accidents are preventable

  6. Vehicle hits pipe - Pipeline right of way, 2/5/98 • Excess speed for conditions • No seat belts 1 killed, 2 injured

  7. Head-on collision - Haima-Rima road, 20/1/98 • Overtaking in dust 3 killed, 2 injured

  8. Roll-over on graded road - Marmul, 4/1/98 • Excess speed • Too many people in vehicle • Insufficient seat belts Four injured

  9. Frontal collision on black top road - Rusayl, 30/6/97 • Excess speed Driver killed, 2 injured

  10. Head-on collision - Nimr, 17/6/97 • Failure to maintain safe following distance 2 killed, 2 seriously injured

  11. Forklift rolls down slope - Yibal, 16/4/98 • Forklift used with known brake defect • Driver without permit • No authorisation to enter station Worker nearly crushed

  12. Forklift rolls down slope - Fahud, 21/3/98 • Forklift parked incorrectly • Controls not checked Workers’ finger crushed

  13. Fall from derrick mast - Drilling rig, 19/3/98 • No authorisation to climb derrick • Not hooked up to fall arrestor Electrician killed

  14. You could have been in this vehicle • If you are not sure about the rules • STOP • Ask your Supervisor • Don’t let this happen to you

  15. Everybody MUST: be aware and THINK Follow the rules NOT start a job if it is unsafe NOT continue work if it is unsafe. STOP NOT ignore unsafe acts by others or unsafe conditions elsewhere Responsibilities

  16. Good supervisors: MUST protect their staff from possible injury MUST ensure that their worksite is safe MUST ensure that safety rules are followed MUST STOP work if it is unsafe MUST not take short cuts Supervisors are crucial for safety

  17. If a job is not safe, STOP and talk to your supervisor If you are not sure about the safety rules. Ask. If you see a fellow worker in danger tell him so Your safety is as simple as that Your safety is in your own hands

  18. This could be you

  19. This could be you

  20. Don’t let this happen to you and others around you • If you are not sure about the rules • STOP • Ask your Supervisor

  21. Don’t let this happen to you and others around you • If you are not sure about the rules • STOP • Ask your Supervisor

  22. Roll-over on graded road - Nimr, 13/6/98 • Rear passenger not wearing seat belt 1 killed, 2 injured

  23. Roll-over at Marmul, 5/4/98 • Excess speed 1 injured

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