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Safety Flash 23/23 out now! In this Safety Flash we cover firstly a non-IMCA fatality wherein it is understood that the lost crew member must have fallen through a hole in the deck because of a dislodged section of polymer grating, commonly used in the offshore industry. Secondly we see how a rope access technician slipped and dislocated their shoulder whilst working at height. Then we have two mooring incidents. In the first of them, a worker got a broken arm when hit suddenly by a rope under tension. In the second, a crew person got their hand trapped when a mooring rope moved suddenly. Finally we look at a case where a rigger got his finger trapped between a sling and one of the forks on a fork-lift truck. Read / Download Safety Flash 23/23 now > https://imca.me/5qH8zQ2 Nick Hough #IMCAint #safety #HSSE #offshore #marine

More about our rope access team (warts and all!) 🏙 🌇 🌅 📢 To kick off a series of posts on our rope access techs, we hear from our Rope Access and Compliance Manager, Calvin Bradley. Over the last few years, the amount of rope access work we do has grown due to demand; we are fortunate to have a highly skilled professional team whose expertise we can rely on to deliver safely and efficiently every time. #ropeaccess #abseiling #IRATA #workingatheight #teamwork #teamfocus #moreaboutus 1) Why/how did you become involved in rope access? I moved into the industry after leaving the military. I enjoyed working at height and had plenty of experience, but no formal industrial qualifications. I then followed a similar career path as many IRATA qualified technicians and learnt plenty along the way about working safely in London, which is obviously an extremely busy city. One major difference between working at height in the military and working at height in civvi street is taking public safety into account, as this is a major part of the job. 2) What do you love about it and why? I love the challenge of identifying the most suitable method of access when working on a building. There are many factors to consider, with health and safety being at the forefront of any decision. 3) Many people reading this might wonder whether you ever experience fear? If so, how do you deal with it? I believe that if you have the right level of training along with risk assessments, method statements and rescue plans in place that are specific for the task, then there won't be anything to fear. At Building Transformation we have a great Health and Safety culture, great people, training and equipment. 4) What is/was your favourite project? That's a hard question to answer as we have some fantastic clients who push us to deliver excellent service. We have many different projects that each bring their own unique challenge and different methods of access.

Crane operation is a complex task that requires a high level of skill and training. Many positions are involved in a crane’s safe operation, including the crane operator, signal person, crew and rigger. Read more to learn the duties of each of these positions. #ProgressiveSafety #safetyconsulting #safetytraining #CraneOperation http://ow.ly/4Nmi50NeIOL

What should employers do? (Provide the right training to its employees working on any heights) v They should make sure work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people with the skills, knowledge and experience to do the job. They must use the right type of equipment for working at height. v They should take a sensible approach when considering precautions. Low-risk, relatively straightforward tasks will require less effort when it comes to planning and there may be some low-risk situations where common sense tells them no particular precautions are necessary. Control measures Employers should first assess the risks. Factors to weigh up include the height of the task, the duration and frequency, and the condition of the surface being worked on. Before working at height they should work through these simple steps: 1.     Avoid work at height where it’s reasonably practicable to do so; 2.     Where work at height cannot be easily avoided, prevent falls using either an existing place of work that is already safe or the right type of equipment 3.     Minimize the distance and consequences of a fall, by using the right type of equipment where the risk cannot be eliminated. For each step, always consider measures that protect everyone at risk (collective protection) before measures that only protect the individual (personal protection). Collective protection is equipment that does not require the person working at height to act for it to be effective. Examples are permanent or temporary guardrails, scissor lifts and tower scaffolds. Personal protection is equipment that requires the individual to act for it to be effective. An example is putting on a safety harness correctly and connecting it, with an energy-absorbing lanyard, to a suitable anchor point. Talk to us for accreditation 3 days Fall Arrest & Rescue technician Training as per the international standard VISCAR INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY LIMITED #telocomindustry #Utilityindustry #Constructionindustry #workatheighttraining #Solarindustry #zeroharm #Poleclimbing #Towerclimbing #HSSE #EHS #OSH #Safetyatheight #Windpower #Windowcleaning #facadecleaning #Riggers #Ropeaccess #Towercostruction #Miningindustry #Oilindustry #Scaffoldtraining

Job titles can sometimes create the perception that the job is 'physically easy'. Take a crane operator, for example. A lot of people assume that you just climb into the crane and operate the controllers. Below are some bearers that we prepared today at WorkGain to simulate a crane operator lifting and carrying them. Doctor wanted to know can the person "actually" do this safely. The weights can range anywhere from 15 - 25kg+, and there could be 20, 30, 40 of those, depending on the job. Also, consider factors like mud, rain, heat, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, time pressure etc. There are lots of variables to consider before one can confidently say, 'Yeah, I can do this.' #worksimulation #biopsychosocial #rehabilitation #returntowork #injury #disability

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Gear handling in rope access doesn't have to be this hard! Here's a pic just received from a fellow rope access technician. And this is his working toolbag. Its strong, designed for purpose, got plenty of lanyard connection loops - great!! But can you imagine trying to work with this? Fishing around inside this soggy mess to find your hardware and tools without dropping anything? Unfortunately - this is fairly normal in our industry. We put massive importance on rope access gear, documented inspections, access and rescue planning, supervision etc.. And then we get into a work position to actually start the job... How much thought or effort goes into efficient and safe handling of our gear? At Wingman, we strongly feel we need more focus on this important part of the job. After all - it is the reason we set up a complex and risky access system to get there! Join us at Wingman to improve gear handling! #wingmantools #ropeaccessbag #wingmanbag #riggingbag #toolbucket #bladetechnician #IRATA #windturbinetechnician #ropeaccesstechnician #heightsafety

Job titles can sometimes create the perception that the job is 'physically easy'. Take a crane operator, for example. A lot of people assume that you just climb into the crane and operate the controllers. Below are some bearers that we prepared today to simulate a crane operator lifting and carrying them. Doctor wanted to know can the person "actually" do this safely. The weights can range anywhere from 15 - 25kg+, and there could be 20, 30, 40 of those, depending on the job. Also, consider factors like mud, rain, heat, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, time pressure etc. There are lots of variables to consider before one can confidently say, 'Yeah, I can do this.' #worksimulation #biopsychosocial #rehabilitation #returntowork #injury #disability

Understanding how to use your personal fall protection equipment correctly could save your life! Training is key to selecting the right equipment, working safely and going home at the end of the day

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