StayLive actively promotes the sharing of information as soon as possible after near miss or actual safety incidents to inform members about hazards arising out of their operations.
21 October 2019
Reminders for safe working with regards to potential for asbestos exposure. Start when certain - always check the register prior to starting work, test to confirm no presence of asbestos, and always wear the appropriate PPE in dusty areas (including respiratory protection).
18 October 2019
Light vehicle reversed into 240v power pole causing one of the overhead power lines to fall over the van.
7 October 2019
Polyethylene tank had UV degradation making the lifting lugs 'brittle'and potentially releasing high levels of H2S when the lug broke away.
4 October 2019
During confined space rescue training we were winching a person up out of a Piezometer Hut using the Mighty Evac.
1 October 2019
Live feeder cable cut in disconnection error.
1 October 2019
Irritation and burns when chemical came into contact with skin.
1 October 2019
Battery drill was dropped from a work platform.
1 October 2019
Worker observed in a confined space without a helmet due to requirement to wear respiratory PPE.
24 September 2019
Whilst stripping back Raychem shrouds on transformer 11kV terminations the knife slipped and lacerated the palm of the trainee electrical fitter.
11 September 2019
The 20amp socket outlet supplying electricity to a commercial barista coffee machine was found to have a severely damaged phase terminal.
