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Staff working on a drill machine breaks arm
A sub-contractor plumber was tasked by his supervisor to drill a steel bar (3mm thickness) using an electric pedestal drilling machine. Whilst drilling, the bar suddenly slipped from the self fabricated jig (clamp assembly). The plumber tried to hold it. As a result, his glove was caught by the drilling bit, twisting his hand causing an open fracture of both forearm bones.
  • Ensure that Contractor/ Sub-contractor personnel are competent to carry out jobs on the machines. What systems do you have in place for this?

  • Maintain list of trained and authorised staff with respect to each machine operation.

  • Provide appropriate warning signs on hazardous areas/machines.

  • Metal bar was not properly secured on the machine (self-made clamp).

  • Excessive tool pressure was applied on the metal piece as the drill bit was not sharp.

  • Plumber was assigned drill machine job. There was no formal assessment of his skills.


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