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What happened?
An individual working alone on a vessel was cutting wood to build a support frame for securing motors.
A portable electric saw was used, which became stuck for a moment before suddenly released.
The saw struck the individual's left hand, causing a deep cut and thumb fracture.
There was a 20-minute delay in receiving medical attention due to lone working.
The injury required surgery and resulted in lost time from work.
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Why did it happen?
The individual was working alone, which delayed the emergency response.
No work permits or authorisations were in place for the tasks performed.
Risk assessments were not conducted prior to the activity.
Inadequate supervision and incorrect PPE selection contributed to the incident.
The individual used a power tool without proper control measures or support.
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What did they learn?
A risk assessment must be conducted before starting any task, especially high-risk ones.
Lone working must be controlled and communicated to ensure timely response in emergencies.
Ensure proper work authorisation and permits are in place before starting tasks.
Use the correct tools and PPE for the job and ensure these are in good condition.
Supervision and training are critical for safe task execution.
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Ask yourself or your crew
How do we ensure lone working is properly managed on our site or vessel?
What controls do we have in place to prevent unauthorised work?
Are we confident that all team members know how to use power tools safely?
How can we improve our risk assessment and permit-to-work processes?
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What happened?
An individual working alone on a vessel was cutting wood to build a support frame for securing motors.
A portable electric saw was used, which became stuck for a moment before suddenly released.
The saw struck the individual's left hand, causing a deep cut and thumb fracture.
There was a 20-minute delay in receiving medical attention due to lone working.
The injury required surgery and resulted in lost time from work.
Why did it happen?
The individual was working alone, which delayed the emergency response.
No work permits or authorisations were in place for the tasks performed.
Risk assessments were not conducted prior to the activity.
Inadequate supervision and incorrect PPE selection contributed to the incident.
The individual used a power tool without proper control measures or support.
What did they learn?
A risk assessment must be conducted before starting any task, especially high-risk ones.
Lone working must be controlled and communicated to ensure timely response in emergencies.
Ensure proper work authorisation and permits are in place before starting tasks.
Use the correct tools and PPE for the job and ensure these are in good condition.
Supervision and training are critical for safe task execution.
Ask yourself or your crew
How do we ensure lone working is properly managed on our site or vessel?
What controls do we have in place to prevent unauthorised work?
Are we confident that all team members know how to use power tools safely?
How can we improve our risk assessment and permit-to-work processes?
While working alone, a portable saw released suddenly and struck a worker’s hand, causing a deep cut and thumb fracture with delayed medical response.
