EXPRESSWAY PROGRAMME

Document No EXW-GENL-0000-HS-HPD-BL-80018

HSE Alert # 4 (2019) Dropped Object Prevention

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An incident occurred on one of the HPD Projects involving a dropped

object. A steel tie-rod plate weighing approximately 300g fell 7m from
a scaffolding platform and struck a worker below on his hard hat whilst
he was carrying out housekeeping duties. The Worker sustained minor
injuries to his head and given 2 days sick leave. This incident was
classified as a Medical Treatment Case.

Dropped Object - Root Cause

 Incompatible activity (line of fire) - Two activities carried out at the same
time in different level.
 No exclusion zone and warning sign to warn personal from entering
underneath the activity area.
 Side netting and toe-boards on scaffolds were missing.
 Improper storage / poor housekeeping on the scaffolding platforms.
 Risks were not identified and assess potential problem areas.
 Scaffolding modified after the inspection without authorization and not
followed re-inspection process.

Immediate Corrective Actions

Mass (lb)
 Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential problem areas in prior
2.2 4.4 6.6 8.8 11.0 13.2 15.4 17.6 19.8 22.0
to start any activity
15 50
14  Use Work Control Centers as a venue to discuss and identify
13 Simultaneous Operations.
12 Fatality 40  Use side netting where appropriate on scaffold platforms
11  All toe-boards on scaffolds.
10 Major
9 30  When working at height, include exclusion zones 10:1 ratio.
Height (m)

Height (ft)

8  Training and Education.

7 Minor  Any alteration / modification to a scaffold should always be re-
6 20
5 inspected.
Slight  Practice good Housekeeping; before, during and after a task.
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3 10  Use Personal Protective Equipment.
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0 0 Guideline.
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Mass (kg) Note:

A simple rule of thumb for potential dropped objects.

Approved: Date:
The heavier the object, the more severe the consequences, the further
This alert is mandatory for all contractors working on the
it falls, the more severe the consequences.
Expressway Programme.
This HSE Alert is not to be released outside of ASHGHAL For reference and guidance, please refer to dropped object and
Expressway Programme without prior authorisation by the prevention Guideline (EXW-GENL-0000-HS-HPD-GL-80018).
Expressway HPD HSE Manager.
Issued by Expressway HPD HSE Department Contact
Telephone +974 4492 6712