SAFETY FLASH

DATE: 31-05-2020
FLASH NO: No-1(Rig Site)
SUBJECT: BACK INJURY CAUSED BY LIFTING SLINGS

DESCRIPTION:

The task was to prepare 4” Heavy Weight Drill Pipe(HWDP) for transfer from V door to pipe deck. The Foreman
requested crew to bring 2 transit slings from the north side of the pipe deck to the bottom of the V-Door. The IP lifted
the 2 slings, bundled together onto his right shoulder (see image below) and proceeded to walk toward the bottom of
the V-Door. After walking approximately 3 –5 meters he felt a sharp pain in his back and slid the slings from his shoulder
onto the surface. The Foreman asked another member of the crew to escort the IP to the medic. After a short distance
the IP had to stop as he was in too much pain to move any further. Emergency response team (ERT) was
Summoned(Called) to take the IP to the rig doctor on a stretcher. The IP was subsequently medevac’d.

SNAPS:

INCIDENT CAUSES:

 Lack of knowledge/training e.g. Manual Handling Training.

 Inadequate leadership supervision.
 Strain from heavy lifting.
 Violation by individual/ Procedure was not understood.

RECOMMENDATIONS/SAFETY MEASURES:

 Use mechanical aids whenever possible

 Risk assessments/JSA should be carried out for each type of handling task.
 If the load is too heavy for you to lift on your own, don't lift it. Get help from other members of staff, or use a
mechanical aid.
 Sling weights to be clearly marked on slings by manufacturer.
 Ensure your employees have correct manual handling training.
 Fallow HSE Rules e.g. Manual Handling.

NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT IS ONLY FOR AWARENESS AND EXAMPLES FOR WORKPLACE MALIK KHURAM SHAHZAD