I Am Committed
A four man crew was assigned by their supervisor to replace both the damaged lifting eyes for two of the three pumps inside the pit and to replace the corroded galvanized lifting chains.This activity was to be the last activity to complete the task.
The first victim, a Plumbers Assistant, entered the 6.00 meter (19.70 Feet) deep pump pit. He climbed down a fixed ladder inside the pump station, and was wearing personal protective clothing only (protective insulated shield and safety shoes). He started to feel the effects of the hazardous atmosphere at the bottom of the pump pit, and knocked on the pump with a wrench asking for help.
One of the plumbers standing outside the lift station threw him a rope to tie to himself, but the victim inside the pit could not hold it as he was already unconscious and laying on his back.
The second victim rushed into the pump pit in an attempt to rescue his co-worker, but he was also overcome by the same hazardous atmosphere and lost consciousness.
The plumber outside the pump station screamed for help from the fourth plumber, who was at the bathroom changing his clothes to start work.The fourth plumber rushed out to the accident location to assist his co-workers, but the two labourers were pronounced dead after being removed from the pump station.”
Direct Causes:
Indirect Causes:
Primary Lessons
We must treat each task as important (REMEMBER THE JANITOR WHO TOLD JOHN F. KENNEDY HE WAS PLAYING A PART IN HELPING TO SEND A MAN TO THE MOON BY KEEPING THE WORK AREA TIDY) and consequently we must appreciate and manage the risks associated with all jobs.
SAFETY COMMITMENT
And a bonus quote from Joan Didion:
“The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.”
Thanks for the share, TO!
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