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Slide2Maintenance Shutdown Safety
Slide3What makes shutdowns so dangerous?
Unusual work and constant changing tasks
High risk work activities rigging, crane and scaffolding
Unfamiliar equipment and tools
Unfamiliar procedures and supervisors
Large number of contractors
Long shifts and ‘working around the clock’
Tight schedules/time pressure
Crowded areas
Slide4Crushing hazards - moving parts and equipmentFalling from heights – open edges, incomplete scaffold, mesh removalSlipping and tripping – poor housekeepingConfined spaces – vessel, tanks etcFatigue – night shift, long rostersFalling objects – poor housekeeping, open platformsElectrical shock – live equipmentChemical burns – hazardous substances
What are some common hazards during a shutdown?
Slide5Some examples of serious incidents and fatalities during shutdowns
Boilermaker killed by failed gantry bridge
SIR 244
Scaffolder killed after falling at a refinery –
SIR 235
Worker injured using high pressure water jetting equipment
SIR 229
Workers escape serious injury while working inside rotary kiln
SIR 207
Serious crush injuries caused by falling ball-mill liner plate
SIR 187
Contractor lost both legs in crushing accident
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Slide6What are a few things we can do to keep safe during the shutdown?
Supervise contractors at all times
Obey permit systems and procedures
Ensure isolation procedures are in place
Complete risk assessments before a task and when task changes
Maintain safe access and good housekeeping
Control falling objects and fall hazards
Ensure adequate PPE is available
Slide7Have you?
Reviewed your procedures, SWI/SOPs?
Received training for the task you are doing?
Completed permits and isolations?
Been provide with adequate PPE?
Taken care of contractors (management and supervision)?
Completed the job specific risk assessment, for example JSA?
Reviewed the SDS for the chemicals in use?
Communicated with operations and emergency personnel?