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Toolbox puts safety in your hands. Find free to use incident lessons shared by global energy companies for you to use at work every day. Based @EnergyInstitute

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Journey management controls should be implemented to limit travelling on the road outside of daylight hours, as illustrated by the following incident. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer.
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Unnoticed deterioration of mechanical parts in critical equipment is a well-known reason for incidents. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pdf… #safety #riskmanagement #healthandsafety

Bridge collapse during rainstorm

During a rainstorm, a span of a 1182m (3877 feet) long and 45m (148 feet) high bridge broke. The bridge collapse caused 43 deaths.

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Standing below a suspended load should always be avoided, as demonstrated by the following incident. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #riskmanagement #healthandsafety #safety

Offshore hose breakaway incident

While uncoiling a 60 metre (197 feet) bunkering hose at an offshore facility, the hose parted at the breakaway coupling, causing the lower half (weighing 150-200 kg or 331–441 lbs) to fall approxim...

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The following #incident illustrates the importance of making sure that packaging complies with local packaging, handling and movement of materials specifications. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre…
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The following incident illustrates the importance of checking that all loose objects are secured prior to starting a journey. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #healthandsafety #safety #riskmanagement

Jockey wheel assembly detachment on public road

A jockey wheel assembly detached from a service trailer on a public road. The driver of a light vehicle behind had to brake heavily and swerve to avoid it. Both vehicles were traveling at nearly 100...

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It's important to regularly discuss the potential hazards and risks associated with hydraulic systems, as demonstrated by the following #incident. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #safety #riskmanagement

Hydraulic hose burst during testing

During equipment testing in a warehouse, a 379 bar (5,496 psi) hydraulic hose burst on a hydraulic power unit (HPU), failing at the ferrule. The technician, 20 metres (66 feet) away, safely shut off...

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The following #incident illustrates the importance of adequately securing tools being transported to a work site by effective means. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #riskmanagement #healthandsafety

Tool falls in near-miss incident

During a shutdown, a worker’s tool bag was placed on grid mesh, causing a 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) pinch bar to fall 20 meters (66 feet) through a pipe penetration. The bar struck structural steel before...

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The following #incident demonstrates the importance of promoting worker situational awareness, and being more aware of surroundings and potential #hazards. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre…

Worker falls into open chain locker

While disconnecting the anchor on the starboard side of a vessel, a worker stumbled into an open chain locker after pulling on a stuck wire sling. Despite initially maintaining their grip, the worker...

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The following incident demonstrates the importance of checking the integrity of flexible hoses in high pressure service. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #safety #riskmanagement #healthandsafety

Gas leak detected during LNG plant training session

During a training session at a pipeline delivery station for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, operators detected a gas leak from a flexible hose on a sample line. The area was promptly isolated...

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The following incident demonstrates the importance of effective trailer hitch inspection and maintenance regimes. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #safety #riskmanagement #healthandsafety

Tri axle tag trailer detaches from truck on highway

During heavy vehicle transit, a tri axle tag trailer carrying a padfoot road roller detached from a truck on a highway, travelling 153 metres (502 feet) into the opposite lane and striking a guard...

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This two-part video depicting a fictitious man-overboard (MOB) incident on a vessel highlights the critical difference in how we respond to emergencies. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/vid… #riskmanagement #healthandsafety #safety

How you respond matters

This two-part video showcases a fictitious man-overboard (MOB) incident on a vessel, highlighting the critical difference in how we respond to emergencies. One scenario demonstrates a poor leadership...

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The following #incident illustrates the importance of confirming that a written procedure is in place for working around overhead powerlines and required exclusion zones. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre…

Excavator hits powerline during track clearing

While clearing an access track, a 25-tonne (55,116 lbs) excavator’s boom arm hit a 12,700 V overhead powerline, causing it to fall to the ground. Fortunately, no injuries were reported despite the...

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The hazard of a suspended object is not always obvious during normal operations, as demonstrated by the following incident. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #safety #riskmanagement #healthandsafety

Quick actuating closure lid falls to platform below

A 16kg (35lbs) quick actuating closure (QAC) lid fell from a height of 2.3 meters (7 feet 7 inches) during a filter change, posing a fatal risk to an operator working nearby without barricades.

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In this incident, an explosion occurred in a storage tank during hydrotesting due to water contaminated with a flammable liquid, which injured two operators. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pdf… #riskmanagement #healthandsafety #safety

Explosion while hydrotesting a tank

During hydrotesting of a storage tank, an explosion occurred due to water contaminated with a flammable liquid, injuring two operators. This incident highlights the importance of removing personnel...

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This incident highlights the need for specific operating guidelines for moored rig wells, as well as actions for each operational state. Original material courtesy of @IOGP_News. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #healthandsafety #safety #riskmanagement

Flange rupture during plug and abandon workover results in barrier loss

During a light workover for through tubing plug and abandon (P&A) on an offshore production well, an unplanned movement of the moored rig caused a rupture in the flange bolts beneath the workover...

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The following #incident demonstrates the importance of control measures to prevent slips, trips, and falls caused by slippery floor surfaces. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #safety #riskmanagement

Worker suffers broken leg due to slippery surface

A crew member broke their leg after slipping on oily material while handling a bunker hose in an isolated, contaminated area without grating. The rescue was complicated by limited access, but the...

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Improving machine safety is crucial, as demonstrated by the following tragic incident. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #riskmanagement #healthandsafety #safety

Bending machine fatality

A worker was fatally struck by a falling plate from a conical can during a bending process, after the upper part of the can lost support from the machine and slid laterally, causing the plate to fall.

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The following incident exemplifies the importance of establishing Line of Fire exclusion zones when conducting mooring activities. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #healthandsafety #safety #riskmanagement

Parted mooring line on LPG carrier vessel

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier vessel experienced a parted aft mooring line while preparing for loading at a terminal. Tugs held the vessel in place, allowing it to be safely unmoored...

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It's important to carry out thorough vehicle pre-start inspections as part of Journey Management processes, as demonstrated by the following #incident. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre…

Detached brake line support in vehicle

While traveling to a site, a driver noticed the brakes were malfunctioning, only working at the limit of pedal travel. Upon inspection, a fractured brake line and detached support bracket were found,...

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The following incident illustrates the importance of being aware of any Lone and Remote Worker procedures that may apply to your work. Original material courtesy of Safer Together (Australia) @au_safer. Learn more: toolbox.energyinst.org/c/pre… #riskmanagement #healthandsafety

Worker struck by dislodged air pipe during investigation

While investigating an underground air leak at an oily water detention pond, a worker was struck by a dislodged air pipe, sustaining minor injuries. The incident occurred while the worker was alone...

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