Unguarded Contractor Equpiment
ACTIVITY:
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
SUB ACTIVITY:
AGGREGATE PROCESSING
TITLE
Unguarded Contractor Equpiment
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
WHAT HAPPENED
Contractor Removed From Site Following Use of Unguarded Equipment
A contractor was observed undertaking crushing and screening operations without any side guards to protect dangerous parts. Three tail drums were unguarded exposing the operator to a risk of entanglement. Also on the other side of the crusher the operator was seen leaning through guards using a shovel to clear spillage and knock material off rollers. The activity was in contravention of the contractors Method Statement, Risk Assessments and Isolation and Lock Off Procedure. This resulted in the Contractor being removed from site and the activities suspended pending investigation.
ACCIDENT / INCIDENT IMAGES
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Unguarded section of plant
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Guarded section of plant
LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS TAKEN
Unguarded machinery is dangerous, often resulting in fatal incidents. DO NOT ACCEPT POOR STANDARDS OF GUARDING ON CONTRACTOR OR HIRED PLANT.
LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS IMAGES
ACTIVITY:
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
SUB ACTIVITY:
AGGREGATE PROCESSING
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