Stitches required following cable repairs

What happened?

A contractor carrying out some cable repairs at an offshore substation, was removing a heat shrink cap from a cable.

The knife being used slipped and made contact with the palm of the contractors hand.

The injury required 3 stitches and was stitched on site.

While the knife being used was approved by the employer, the contractor was not wearing approved cut resistant gloves.

The Contractor was made aware of a knife injury that had happened days before when preparing for the task.

Upon investigation, the knife, while approved by the employer, was not approved by the operators own knife policy.

Review of knives used by the contractor has concluded and new knives were issued.

Are you aware of any recent injuries or issues related to the task being carried out?

Is the tool you’re using fully compliant with the sites policy?

What is the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task being done and is it being worn?

What happened?

A contractor carrying out some cable repairs at an offshore substation, was removing a heat shrink cap from a cable.
The knife being used slipped and made contact with the palm of the contractors hand.
The injury required 3 stitches and was stitched on site.
Why did it happen?

While the knife being used was approved by the employer, the contractor was not wearing approved cut resistant gloves.
What did they learn?

The Contractor was made aware of a knife injury that had happened days before when preparing for the task.
Upon investigation, the knife, while approved by the employer, was not approved by the operators own knife policy.
Review of knives used by the contractor has concluded and new knives were issued.
Ask yourself or your crew

Are you aware of any recent injuries or issues related to the task being carried out?
Is the tool you’re using fully compliant with the sites policy?
What is the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task being done and is it being worn?