Line of Fire Training

SOUTH CAUCASUS PIPELINE EXPANSION PROJECT

BEJV Training Department

 Line of Fire
Many people are killed as a result of being in the
line of fire during construction work in the world.

Recent Advanced Safety Audits and Safety

Observations show that everybody needs to pay more
attention to this.
We want everybody on site to be aware about the
risks of being in the Line of Fire.

Do you know that all injures associated with Line

of Fire could be avoided by simple precautions ?
 What is the Line of Fire?
You put yourself in the Line of Fire when you place yourself, or any part of
yourself in a position where you are directly exposing yourself to a hazard.

For example:
 Line of Fire
Construction workers are exposed to a
wider variety of hazards and face a
greater risk of work-related injury or
fatality than employees in any other
industry.

In order not to be in the LINE OF FIRE

or put somebody there, you MUST be
aware of the constantly changing work
environment around you.

Azeri Project statistical trends based

on FAC, MTC, RWC and DAFWC show
that a major number of injuries relate
to eye injuries and hand and finger
injuries. These are nearly all Line of
Fire incidents.
 If you think that…
I can handle anything – I’m young
and fit.
1/3 of all occupational injuries
happen to workers between 18
and 24.

I must do any job my employer

tells me to do.
Everyone has an obligation to
stop work that is unsafe.

I am not responsible for Everybody who works for BP,

workplace safety. anywhere, is responsible for
getting HSE right.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Areas should be marked with caution signs or barricaded if
there is intensive welding or a hazardous operation going on.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Welding and grinding involves both those doing these
jobs and those who may work in the vicinity of welding
operations.
In certain cases, welding
can become even more
dangerous. One of the
examples is welding in a
confined space, when
sparks are projecting
onto the worker himself
or his colleague working
nearby.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Always wear proper eye protection and use a welding screen
to prevent welding flash or sparks getting into the eyes.

Metal shard penetrates

the eye. Safety
goggles were not
worn!

Most of eye injuries can

be prevented through
the use of proper
protective eyewear.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Wear proper gloves when necessary to prevent hand and finger
injuries. Use remote controls where available to reduce risk of
direct contact with machinery.
Putting himself in the
Line of Fire.

Slings caught the worker’s

palm and tore the skin
tissue.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Always wear proper PPE.
Workers who are assigned tasks near welding/cutting/grinding
processes must be aware of associated risks and keep out of
the Line of Fire.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
ammering is a
very common activity at
construction and
fabrication yards.

Although, it’s a simple

job, it may cause injury.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Ensure your activities will not be
When performing
manual handling hazardous to other people in the vicinity.
operations, ensure
tools and equipment
are properly
maintained.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Most injuries on scaffolds relate
either to the plank giving way, or
the employee slipping or being
struck by a falling object.

When working at heights:

 Secure tools and materials to

prevent them from falling on
people working below;
 Barricade hazardous areas and
post warning signs;
 Use toe boards, screens, or
guardrails on scaffolds to prevent
falling objects;
 Use debris nets, catch platforms,
or canopies to catch or deflect
falling objects.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Heavy vehicle operators must switch on the warning lights and
audible alarms to warn people to keep out of the line of fire.

Flash

Beep!
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Forklift operators must ensure that the load is properly secured,
particularly when transporting pipes and other rolling objects.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
 Avoid working
underneath loads being Cranes and
moved; Hoists
 Barricade hazard areas
and post warning signs;
 Ensure watchmen
coordinate the heavy-lifts
and hoisting operations to
prevent conflicts with
nearby works;
 Inspect cranes and hoists to see that all
components, such as wire rope, slings,
lifting hooks, chains, etc., are in good
condition;
 Do not exceed the lifting capacity of
cranes and hoists.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Ensure rigorous use of Permit to Work by competent
personnel who are properly trained to perform ground
disturbance activities.
To avoid serious accidents during
confined space entry and excavation
works, everybody must be aware of
emergency systems such as
harnesses, ladders, stairways, or
ramps are required. In some
circumstances, when conditions in a
trench or excavation become
hazardous, survival may even depend
on how quickly you can climb out.

These workers are not protected from

a cave-in, nor do they have any
apparent safe access or egress from
the trench.
Are you in the Line of Fire?

Ensure the proper guards and supports are installed on the

equipment and material to prevent serious accident when
working underneath those.
 Are you in the Line of Fire?
Ask yourself:

Who is responsible for looking after hazards?

Each workplace contains its own hazards, which may seriously injure
you and your work mates.

Before starting any work, ask yourself :

• What can go wrong?

• What are the consequences?
• How can I prevent it from happening?

Stop the job if you feel it is unsafe

and report to your supervisor!
 Is there a Line of Fire at your home?
Please be aware of Line of Fire
hazards not only on the job but
also when off duty.

• Identify risks and hazards

before commencing any job;
• Use PPE supplied in your Home
HSE Bag;
• Use proper tools and equipment
and make sure they are properly
maintained;
• Ensure nobody, especially
children are in the Line of Fire.
 Line of Fire
What can workers do to keep themselves and co-
workers out of the Line of Fire ?

 Be alert and learn to recognize Line of Fire hazards at work;

 Report any hazard or dangerous situation at work to the

supervisor;

 Follow the rules and use safe

work practices;

 Use proper personal protective

equipment;

 Don’t be afraid to ask questions

about anything you do not
understand.
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