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.
5 November 2024
Engineered solutions were easily constructed from learnings after events. We must continue to look ahead and think where solutions can be put in place to reduce incidents occurring.
5 November 2024
Asbestos found within an external cavity of a door.
5 November 2024
During the running of a PTS wireline job, a gland packer has dropped from height due to binding in the recovery tube from ice build-up.
23 September 2024
After installation of new equipment there was a overheating event in Anti-Condensation gear.
23 September 2024
Hydrogen release while drilling into hollow structure.
3 September 2024
While installing cabling for the gate encoders at Te Anau Control structure (TLC) a contractor received an electric shock from an aluminium gland plate in the comms cabinet.
31 July 2024
When re-orientating a butterfly vent valve, a release of H2S occurred that had accumulated in the plant awaiting commissioning.
31 July 2024
Sub-contractor was spotted getting into a new barge without Confined Space controls.
26 June 2024
At Hydro, we recently replaced two of our four large 3ph Transformers. We hired an independent expert to complete an EMF survey around Big Red (T4) as part of managing the potential change in risk associated with installing new plant.
26 June 2024
Work was conducted outside the approved work order and permit. Had this work been included on the permit, electrical checks on the UAT would have been included as a QA check prior to returning the unit to service. These checks would have likely identified the defect before the UAT was energised.
