Weekly HSE Lateral Learning 12/01/05

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Weekly HSE Lateral Learning 12/01/05
05/01/05 MB Pet LTI 3P
C3P WPH-7, While securing a material basket to
trailer deck with chain ratchet binder, the
legs of the mat. basket broke through (punched
through) the floor of the wooden deck trapping
the IP toes of the right foot between the basket
trailer deck. This resulted in, avulsion of
nail of right big toe and 2nd toe and four
stitches
LEARNING Although the investigation is still
ongoing several findings are apparent. The type
of basket used was not suitable for the job it
was employed for. This type of basket (with legs)
is for stacking in warehouses, not road
transport. Little thought was given to the amount
of weight loaded in the basket. There was no SWL
sign on the basket and the people loading it did
not have a clue what weight they were putting in.
The method of strapping the basket down to the
flatbed was wrong, cables/chains over the basket
do not prevent loads shifting during heavy braking

• ACTIONS
• Check all baskets that arrive at your location.
  Are they fit for purpose and in good condition.
  (Pad-eyes fitted for securing chains?)
• Is the basket marked with the SWL, if not dont
  use it
• Are you aware of the weight that is put into the
  baskets, this should be marked on the
  accompanying paperwork
• It is vital that these loads are secured to the
  flatbeds correctly. Items within the basket
  should also be secured Fatalities have occurred
  with shifting loads. If you dont know, have a
  look at SP2001 Load Safety and Restraining
• Safety Meetings, Talk about body (foot) positions
  during loading, never put a part of your body
  under suspended or heavy loads