16042015 LTI driver struck in face by chain binder lever What happened Two contractors were securing a large tyre in a cargo truck using a lever chain binder and a cheater bar when the cheater bar came off the lever The tension in the lever binder was released and the lever flew up st ID: 184481
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Date: 16/04/2015LTI: driver struck in face by chain binder leverWhat happenedTwo contractors were securing a large tyre in a cargo truck using a lever chain binder and a cheater bar, when the cheater bar came off the lever. The tension in the lever binder was released and the lever flew up striking one of the contractors in the face damaging his eye.Learnings from this incident..Wherever possible, use ratchet chain binders instead of lever chain binders. Avoid cheater bars when using lever chain binders.If you must use a lever chain binder and a cheater bar, only one person should use it, ensure you are properly trained and stay out of the line of fire.
Avoid using cheater bars with lever chain binders
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Date: 16/04/2015LTI: driver struck in face by chain binder leverAs a learning from this incident and ensure continual improvement all contractmanagers are to review their HSE HEMP against the questions asked below Confirm the following:Do your staff have the correct equipment available for the task? Have all medium and high risk tasks, even if non routine, have a JSA? Are all hazards identified in the HEMP?
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