24 Questions
What was one of the mistakes made during the toolbox talk?
Not assessing the full scope of the work
What is the purpose of using ABBIE?
To identify potential hazards in the work environment
What should you do if you think a job is unsafe?
Stop the job and reassess the situation
Why did the worker cut his hand on the ceiling plate?
The ceiling plate had sharp edges
What could have prevented the hand injury?
Wearing personal protective equipment
What should you do before starting a job?
Stop and think before starting the job
What is the purpose of personal protective equipment?
To protect workers from hazards
What should you do if the job changes?
Stop and reassess, if necessary, activate a management of change process
What is the primary risk when wearing gloves that can be replaced?
Permanent damage to fingers
What is the purpose of the IMCA video mentioned in the text?
To watch your hands
How many incidents related to fingers can be found in the IMCA database?
192
What was the crew member suspended by during the lifting operation?
Lifting equipment
Why was the crew member lifted off the deck?
The work restraint lanyard got entangled with the hook and wire sling
What should the crew member have done to avoid the incident?
Used a tag-line to guide the equipment
What was the consequence of the crew member being lifted off the deck?
The crew member was unharmed
What is the main reason for the incident according to the member's notes?
All of the above
What is the main purpose of IMCA Safety Flashes?
To summarize key safety matters and incidents
What type of injury is a significant theme in the incidents shared with IMCA by its members?
Hand and finger injuries
Why is it important to take the time to think things through before starting work?
To protect your hands and fingers
What was the cause of the crushed right little finger in Incident 1?
The movement of the moonpool door ram
What is the recommended action to avoid repeat incidents?
Share information on incidents
What is the purpose of anonymising or sanitising information in IMCA Safety Flashes?
To protect member identity
What is the recommended action to take before starting work?
Stop and think things through
What is the consequence of not taking the time to think things through before starting work?
You may suffer a serious hand or finger injury
Study Notes
Incident 1: Crush Injury to Right Hand Small Finger
- A toolbox talk had been conducted, including a basic risk assessment for manual handling activities, but the full scope of the work was not adequately assessed.
- The ram was placed on a flat pallet, and its potential movement was not foreseen, leading to a crush injury to the worker's right little finger.
- The injury caused a split in the skin and a fracture.
Lessons Learned
- Look at the entire situation and consider the use of ABBIE (Above, Behind, Below, Inside, and Environment).
- Ensure task-specific risk assessments are thorough.
- If the job changes, stop, re-assess, and activate a "Management of Change" process if necessary.
- Remember to stop the job if it is unsafe; don't just carry on!
Incident 2: First Aid Case - OUCH!
- A worker cut his hand on a ceiling plate with sharp edges while removing it in the main deck instrument room.
- The worker was not wearing gloves, which would have prevented the injury.
Lessons Learned
- Watch where you put your hands and stop to think before acting.
- PPE is there for a reason, so use it; gloves can be replaced, but fingers and hands cannot.
Incident 3: Crewmember Suspended Above Deck
- A crew member's work restraint lanyard became entangled in a hook and wire sling during lifting operations offshore at a wind turbine.
- The crew member was lifted off the deck but fell unharmed between 1-2 meters onto a group of lifting bags on deck.
Why it Happened
- The crew member's lanyard was worn in a loose position, making it prone to snagging.
- The crew member was too close to the lifting equipment without a tag-line or holding onto the equipment to guide it free of entanglement.
- The crane operator neither saw nor responded to the emergency stop signal.
Hand and Finger Injuries
- Hand and finger injuries continue to be a significant theme in incidents shared with IMCA by its members.
- These injuries can be prevented by taking the time to think things through before starting work and using PPE.
- Remember, hands and fingers are the best tools you have, and you only have one set of them.
This quiz covers the importance of thorough risk assessment and thinking ahead in workplace safety. Learn from a real-life scenario where a hazard was overlooked.
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