SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Spatial Awareness
SPATIAL AWARENESS
This is an issue that is affecting our employees,
your colleagues.
Many of our incidents are directly related to
spatial awareness.
A comprehensive risk assessment and a sound
awareness of the working environment around us,
should be all that we need to ensure that these
types of injuries are preventable.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 3
A number of your work colleagues have sustained injuries due to incidents related
to spatial awareness. To put this into context, here are a just a few examples:
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 4
Spatial awareness is, very simply, our ability to create
an organised understanding of the environment around
us, while also recognising our body’s position within this
environment.
Without this awareness we would not be able to perform
even the simplest of tasks – such as climbing the stairs or
crossing the road safely without incident.
Deficiencies in spatial awareness can have a direct
impact on our safety, all it takes is a misplaced foot or
hand! taking your eye off the job for you to lose contact
or sight of the environment around you.
Spatial awareness is therefore a key component in
preserving our safety and wellbeing.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 5
WHAT CAN WE DO?
Be sense-able. Our senses ensure that we receive and process accurate
information about the environment around us.
This helps us to function safely when completing day-to-day activities.
If our senses are impaired or obscured in any
way, this can directly impact our accuracy with
regards to spatial awareness.
There are some simple steps that you can take
to maintain spatial awareness and avoid
unnecessary injury or harm.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 6
Our ears have two functions – hearing and balance.
The ear contains three canals that act like spirit levels in our brains.
When we move our heads, fluid is disturbed which tells our brains what
direction, speed and distance the head has moved.
We’ve all experienced this at some point in our
lives, whether it be dizziness after standing up
too quickly - trying to walk after getting off of a
moving treadmill or suffering from motion
sickness when travelling on rough seas.
Even subtle movements can be enough to challenge
our body’s balance system and cause errors of
judgement with regards to spatial awareness.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 7
There are a number of factors that can influence our balance:
PPE – Poorly fitted ear plugs have the potential to affect your
balance. Take time to fit these correctly and with care.
Medication – whether it’s prescribed or over-the-counter, all
medication should be reported to your site Supervisor / line Manager.
Medical conditions – Always inform your line Manager if there has
been any change to your health, even if this has occurred outside of
work the environment, as some medical conditions and medications can
affect your balance.
Drugs and alcohol – We all operate a strict no drugs or
alcohol policy in the workplace.
If you suspect that someone has breached this, you must
report this to your supervisor immediately.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 8
Touch allows us to sense movement within our environment.
It also helps us to recognise where parts of our body are without
having to look.
Receptors in our joints, muscles and ligaments
automatically sense pressure or stretch and they
pass this information on to our brain.
This helps us to move accurately and maintain
stability throughout the body.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 9
Mitigate against trip hazards - by holding handrails on stairways, and always
keep an eye on where you are placing your feet - especially when going up
and down steps and ladders.
Always maintain good housekeeping so that the risk of trip hazards are kept to
a minimum.
Always take one step at a time - when ascending and descending steps
and ladders – twisted ankles from slips and trips are common accidents
that can be avoided by staying alert and taking your time.
Where possible watch where you are placing your feet and never rush.
Uneven walkways - gratings, ladders and hidden trip hazards are common features
in many workplaces. Make sure you keep your eyes open for hazards.
Avoid distractions from colleagues whilst operating machinery and while moving
around the workplace.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 10
It’s easy to appreciate the importance of vision to our balance
we only have to close our eyes and we will feel an immediate change
in our ability to stay upright.
Our eyes tell us how our body is orientated
in its environment; they assist the touch
receptors located in the joints and muscles
which helps us to maintain our balance.
Even a familiar environment can become
challenging if our vision is impaired.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 11
Walk - through your work site prior to commencing tasks,
so that you can identify and remove any potential hazards.
Keep - your work area clear and tidy at all times. Good housekeeping
is one of your best defences against slips, trips and falls.
Take - extra care - when working in poorly lit areas or direct
sunlight. Extremes in lighting can obscure and challenge your
perception of the environment around you.
PPE - is vital for your protection, but be aware that it can, at times,
obscure your field of vision. Take time to ensure that your safety glasses
are clean, and familiarise yourself with your work environment to prevent
bumps and trips.
Don’t - take your eye off the job. Watch where you
place your hands and feet and avoid distractions.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 12
PPE plays a vital role as your last line of defence.
However, it is worth taking extra care when working in an
environment where you are wearing full PPE.
As any change to your senses may affect your ability to
accurately interpret the environment around you.
Although the benefits of PPE considerably outweigh
the potential risks that it poses to spatial awareness.
We must be aware that PPE has the potential to
influence sensory information from the environment
around us.
It is imperative that we use the correct PPE and wear
correctly.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 13
Staying alert and using the body’s senses to identify hazards is one of the most
effective risk assessments that we can adopt in order to keep ourselves safe.
Using this sense-able approach and keeping your eye on the job
is all it takes to prevent most spatial awareness incidents from occurring.
A high proportion of slips, trips and falls occur when we’re moving
around from one place to another on site, or whilst we’re relaxing.
This could be because we are at increased risk of complacency to
common hazards when we’re relaxing or moving around.
So our message is; this campaign is as relevant to your personal life as it is
to your working day.
Switch on while you’re switched off and let’s improve safety, both personal
and work-related together!
One of the biggest risks we face in the workplace is complacency.
Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 14
Thank You For your Attention
Any Questions

More Related Content

What's hot

PELIGRO Y RIESGOSSSS.ppt
PELIGRO Y RIESGOSSSS.pptPELIGRO Y RIESGOSSSS.ppt
PELIGRO Y RIESGOSSSS.ppt
YEDSONJACINTOBUSTAMA
 
PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
PRIMEROS AUXILIOS PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
DAYANNAMARIABURGOSRO
 
Plan de emergencias
Plan de emergenciasPlan de emergencias
Plan de emergencias
AIDY02
 
Bateria riesgo-psicosocial-1
Bateria riesgo-psicosocial-1Bateria riesgo-psicosocial-1
Bateria riesgo-psicosocial-1
instructorasena
 
Formato Plan de Trabajo Psicosocial.docx
Formato Plan de Trabajo Psicosocial.docxFormato Plan de Trabajo Psicosocial.docx
Formato Plan de Trabajo Psicosocial.docx
NataliaAgudelo30
 
Ud 13 gestion de la prevencion resumen power point
Ud 13 gestion de la prevencion resumen power pointUd 13 gestion de la prevencion resumen power point
Ud 13 gestion de la prevencion resumen power point
Lenny Alvarado
 
La Seguridad Industrial En La PrevencióN De Accidentes
La Seguridad Industrial En La PrevencióN De AccidentesLa Seguridad Industrial En La PrevencióN De Accidentes
La Seguridad Industrial En La PrevencióN De Accidentes
jessica vanegas
 
Salud postural
Salud posturalSalud postural
Salud postural
tomyycerr
 
Awareness about common hazards in work place
Awareness about common hazards in work placeAwareness about common hazards in work place
Awareness about common hazards in work place
Ragavendar Anandajothi
 
Curso de Protección Ocular
Curso de Protección OcularCurso de Protección Ocular
Curso de Protección Ocular
guest75db70
 
Significado y beneficios de las pausas activas en el trabajo
Significado y beneficios de las pausas activas en el trabajoSignificado y beneficios de las pausas activas en el trabajo
Significado y beneficios de las pausas activas en el trabajo
Educagratis
 
Hazards in the Workplace
Hazards in the WorkplaceHazards in the Workplace
Hazards in the Workplace
Kevin Harvey
 
Gatiso hipoacusia neurosensorial
Gatiso hipoacusia neurosensorialGatiso hipoacusia neurosensorial
Gatiso hipoacusia neurosensorial
.. ..
 

What's hot (16)

PELIGRO Y RIESGOSSSS.ppt
PELIGRO Y RIESGOSSSS.pptPELIGRO Y RIESGOSSSS.ppt
PELIGRO Y RIESGOSSSS.ppt
 
PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
PRIMEROS AUXILIOS PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
 
Riesgo en oficinas
Riesgo en oficinasRiesgo en oficinas
Riesgo en oficinas
 
Plan de emergencias
Plan de emergenciasPlan de emergencias
Plan de emergencias
 
Bateria riesgo-psicosocial-1
Bateria riesgo-psicosocial-1Bateria riesgo-psicosocial-1
Bateria riesgo-psicosocial-1
 
Formato Plan de Trabajo Psicosocial.docx
Formato Plan de Trabajo Psicosocial.docxFormato Plan de Trabajo Psicosocial.docx
Formato Plan de Trabajo Psicosocial.docx
 
Ud 13 gestion de la prevencion resumen power point
Ud 13 gestion de la prevencion resumen power pointUd 13 gestion de la prevencion resumen power point
Ud 13 gestion de la prevencion resumen power point
 
La Seguridad Industrial En La PrevencióN De Accidentes
La Seguridad Industrial En La PrevencióN De AccidentesLa Seguridad Industrial En La PrevencióN De Accidentes
La Seguridad Industrial En La PrevencióN De Accidentes
 
Ergonomia e processos de produção
Ergonomia e processos de produçãoErgonomia e processos de produção
Ergonomia e processos de produção
 
Salud postural
Salud posturalSalud postural
Salud postural
 
Awareness about common hazards in work place
Awareness about common hazards in work placeAwareness about common hazards in work place
Awareness about common hazards in work place
 
Curso de Protección Ocular
Curso de Protección OcularCurso de Protección Ocular
Curso de Protección Ocular
 
Significado y beneficios de las pausas activas en el trabajo
Significado y beneficios de las pausas activas en el trabajoSignificado y beneficios de las pausas activas en el trabajo
Significado y beneficios de las pausas activas en el trabajo
 
Hazards in the Workplace
Hazards in the WorkplaceHazards in the Workplace
Hazards in the Workplace
 
Gatiso hipoacusia neurosensorial
Gatiso hipoacusia neurosensorialGatiso hipoacusia neurosensorial
Gatiso hipoacusia neurosensorial
 
Pausas activas
Pausas activasPausas activas
Pausas activas
 

Viewers also liked

Smooth blends: How to add live online training to the e-learning mix
Smooth blends: How to add live online training to the e-learning mixSmooth blends: How to add live online training to the e-learning mix
Smooth blends: How to add live online training to the e-learning mix
Brightwave Group
 
Orhideje i-misli
Orhideje i-misliOrhideje i-misli
Orhideje i-misliverka 123
 
Database.Cache&Buffer&Lock
Database.Cache&Buffer&LockDatabase.Cache&Buffer&Lock
Database.Cache&Buffer&LockLixun Peng
 
Nhkc
NhkcNhkc
Charles Gould at Learning Live 2014: Total learning: learn faster, work smart...
Charles Gould at Learning Live 2014: Total learning: learn faster, work smart...Charles Gould at Learning Live 2014: Total learning: learn faster, work smart...
Charles Gould at Learning Live 2014: Total learning: learn faster, work smart...
Brightwave Group
 
Google docs cgiar
Google docs cgiarGoogle docs cgiar
Google docs cgiarpbrolley
 
Sharpest tool in the box: Choosing the right authoring tool for your learning...
Sharpest tool in the box: Choosing the right authoring tool for your learning...Sharpest tool in the box: Choosing the right authoring tool for your learning...
Sharpest tool in the box: Choosing the right authoring tool for your learning...
Brightwave Group
 
Kelly Ruggles
Kelly RugglesKelly Ruggles
Kelly Ruggles
Kelly Ruggles
 
The Future of Digital Banking - Übergangslos, mobile, abschlussstark!
The Future of Digital Banking - Übergangslos, mobile, abschlussstark!The Future of Digital Banking - Übergangslos, mobile, abschlussstark!
The Future of Digital Banking - Übergangslos, mobile, abschlussstark!Namics – A Merkle Company
 
Webinar slides - What makes a successful e-learning project?
Webinar slides -  What makes a successful e-learning project?Webinar slides -  What makes a successful e-learning project?
Webinar slides - What makes a successful e-learning project?
Brightwave Group
 
Total learning: Communities - Learning through Knowledge Sharing
Total learning: Communities - Learning through Knowledge SharingTotal learning: Communities - Learning through Knowledge Sharing
Total learning: Communities - Learning through Knowledge Sharing
Brightwave Group
 
Kelly C. Ruggless
Kelly C. RugglessKelly C. Ruggless
Kelly C. Ruggless
Kelly Ruggles
 
Magnolia 4.5 Migration - Storytelling
Magnolia 4.5 Migration - StorytellingMagnolia 4.5 Migration - Storytelling
Magnolia 4.5 Migration - Storytelling
Namics – A Merkle Company
 
30 07 13 legionella
30 07 13 legionella30 07 13 legionella
30 07 13 legionella
Alan Bassett
 
Sunseeker Yacht34M
Sunseeker Yacht34MSunseeker Yacht34M
Sunseeker Yacht34M
Marina Estrella
 
7&7 - 7 Years and 7 Lessons from Design Commisison
7&7 - 7 Years and 7 Lessons from Design Commisison7&7 - 7 Years and 7 Lessons from Design Commisison
7&7 - 7 Years and 7 Lessons from Design Commisison
David Conrad
 
Art tattoo.....
Art tattoo.....Art tattoo.....
Art tattoo.....verka 123
 

Viewers also liked (20)

Smooth blends: How to add live online training to the e-learning mix
Smooth blends: How to add live online training to the e-learning mixSmooth blends: How to add live online training to the e-learning mix
Smooth blends: How to add live online training to the e-learning mix
 
Orhideje i-misli
Orhideje i-misliOrhideje i-misli
Orhideje i-misli
 
Database.Cache&Buffer&Lock
Database.Cache&Buffer&LockDatabase.Cache&Buffer&Lock
Database.Cache&Buffer&Lock
 
Nhkc
NhkcNhkc
Nhkc
 
Bear is a Douche
Bear is a DoucheBear is a Douche
Bear is a Douche
 
Bio Slide
Bio SlideBio Slide
Bio Slide
 
Charles Gould at Learning Live 2014: Total learning: learn faster, work smart...
Charles Gould at Learning Live 2014: Total learning: learn faster, work smart...Charles Gould at Learning Live 2014: Total learning: learn faster, work smart...
Charles Gould at Learning Live 2014: Total learning: learn faster, work smart...
 
DUID TRANSFORMATION
DUID TRANSFORMATIONDUID TRANSFORMATION
DUID TRANSFORMATION
 
Google docs cgiar
Google docs cgiarGoogle docs cgiar
Google docs cgiar
 
Sharpest tool in the box: Choosing the right authoring tool for your learning...
Sharpest tool in the box: Choosing the right authoring tool for your learning...Sharpest tool in the box: Choosing the right authoring tool for your learning...
Sharpest tool in the box: Choosing the right authoring tool for your learning...
 
Kelly Ruggles
Kelly RugglesKelly Ruggles
Kelly Ruggles
 
The Future of Digital Banking - Übergangslos, mobile, abschlussstark!
The Future of Digital Banking - Übergangslos, mobile, abschlussstark!The Future of Digital Banking - Übergangslos, mobile, abschlussstark!
The Future of Digital Banking - Übergangslos, mobile, abschlussstark!
 
Webinar slides - What makes a successful e-learning project?
Webinar slides -  What makes a successful e-learning project?Webinar slides -  What makes a successful e-learning project?
Webinar slides - What makes a successful e-learning project?
 
Total learning: Communities - Learning through Knowledge Sharing
Total learning: Communities - Learning through Knowledge SharingTotal learning: Communities - Learning through Knowledge Sharing
Total learning: Communities - Learning through Knowledge Sharing
 
Kelly C. Ruggless
Kelly C. RugglessKelly C. Ruggless
Kelly C. Ruggless
 
Magnolia 4.5 Migration - Storytelling
Magnolia 4.5 Migration - StorytellingMagnolia 4.5 Migration - Storytelling
Magnolia 4.5 Migration - Storytelling
 
30 07 13 legionella
30 07 13 legionella30 07 13 legionella
30 07 13 legionella
 
Sunseeker Yacht34M
Sunseeker Yacht34MSunseeker Yacht34M
Sunseeker Yacht34M
 
7&7 - 7 Years and 7 Lessons from Design Commisison
7&7 - 7 Years and 7 Lessons from Design Commisison7&7 - 7 Years and 7 Lessons from Design Commisison
7&7 - 7 Years and 7 Lessons from Design Commisison
 
Art tattoo.....
Art tattoo.....Art tattoo.....
Art tattoo.....
 

Similar to Spatial awareness training

Safety is one of the most important topic in the all industry .pptx
Safety is  one of the  most important topic in the all industry .pptxSafety is  one of the  most important topic in the all industry .pptx
Safety is one of the most important topic in the all industry .pptx
MuniyappanT
 
Robotics Team Safety
Robotics Team SafetyRobotics Team Safety
Robotics Team Safety
Bernice Webb
 
COVID-19 CoronaVirus | Working From Home
COVID-19 CoronaVirus | Working From HomeCOVID-19 CoronaVirus | Working From Home
COVID-19 CoronaVirus | Working From Home
123 Internet Group
 
Movement & Recovery, Feb 2018 - a ReLiva Physiotherapy Newsletter
Movement & Recovery, Feb 2018 - a ReLiva Physiotherapy NewsletterMovement & Recovery, Feb 2018 - a ReLiva Physiotherapy Newsletter
Movement & Recovery, Feb 2018 - a ReLiva Physiotherapy Newsletter
Subodh Gupta
 
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...leonorestevenson55
 
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...leonorestevenson55
 
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...leonorestevenson55
 
Office ergonomics
Office ergonomicsOffice ergonomics
Office ergonomicsAnbr Cama
 
Ergonomics injury prevention
Ergonomics   injury preventionErgonomics   injury prevention
Ergonomics injury prevention
Sandy McLellan
 
WORK FROM HOME ERGONOMICS.pptx
WORK FROM HOME ERGONOMICS.pptxWORK FROM HOME ERGONOMICS.pptx
WORK FROM HOME ERGONOMICS.pptx
GradeFour7
 
Work ergonomic
Work ergonomicWork ergonomic
Work ergonomic
gerwinalcober
 
BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRESENTATION BY VOTE DANIEL.pptx
BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRESENTATION BY VOTE DANIEL.pptxBASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRESENTATION BY VOTE DANIEL.pptx
BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRESENTATION BY VOTE DANIEL.pptx
alutarep1
 
Paediatric Basic Life Support & First Aid
Paediatric Basic Life Support & First AidPaediatric Basic Life Support & First Aid
Paediatric Basic Life Support & First Aid
Aaron Sparshott
 
How to achieve a safe workplace-e book
How to achieve a safe workplace-e bookHow to achieve a safe workplace-e book
How to achieve a safe workplace-e book
دكتور تامر عبدالله شراكى
 
1504 The New Parent's Guide to Practical Car Seat Safety PRINT
1504 The New Parent's Guide to Practical Car Seat Safety PRINT1504 The New Parent's Guide to Practical Car Seat Safety PRINT
1504 The New Parent's Guide to Practical Car Seat Safety PRINTTom Hubbard
 
Tec offline training package 20200205 update
Tec offline training package 20200205 updateTec offline training package 20200205 update
Tec offline training package 20200205 update
GarageAIST
 
Safe working environment
Safe working environmentSafe working environment
Safe working environment
Social Development Club
 
What is safety
What is safetyWhat is safety
Reasons It's Important You Use PPE in the Workplace.pdf
Reasons It's Important You Use PPE in the Workplace.pdfReasons It's Important You Use PPE in the Workplace.pdf
Reasons It's Important You Use PPE in the Workplace.pdf
Johnson Trading
 

Similar to Spatial awareness training (20)

Safety is one of the most important topic in the all industry .pptx
Safety is  one of the  most important topic in the all industry .pptxSafety is  one of the  most important topic in the all industry .pptx
Safety is one of the most important topic in the all industry .pptx
 
Robotics Team Safety
Robotics Team SafetyRobotics Team Safety
Robotics Team Safety
 
COVID-19 CoronaVirus | Working From Home
COVID-19 CoronaVirus | Working From HomeCOVID-19 CoronaVirus | Working From Home
COVID-19 CoronaVirus | Working From Home
 
Movement & Recovery, Feb 2018 - a ReLiva Physiotherapy Newsletter
Movement & Recovery, Feb 2018 - a ReLiva Physiotherapy NewsletterMovement & Recovery, Feb 2018 - a ReLiva Physiotherapy Newsletter
Movement & Recovery, Feb 2018 - a ReLiva Physiotherapy Newsletter
 
03 display screenequiptoolbox1g
03 display screenequiptoolbox1g03 display screenequiptoolbox1g
03 display screenequiptoolbox1g
 
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...
 
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...
 
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...Back & neck care center of north county   back andneck.org - preventing and d...
Back & neck care center of north county back andneck.org - preventing and d...
 
Office ergonomics
Office ergonomicsOffice ergonomics
Office ergonomics
 
Ergonomics injury prevention
Ergonomics   injury preventionErgonomics   injury prevention
Ergonomics injury prevention
 
WORK FROM HOME ERGONOMICS.pptx
WORK FROM HOME ERGONOMICS.pptxWORK FROM HOME ERGONOMICS.pptx
WORK FROM HOME ERGONOMICS.pptx
 
Work ergonomic
Work ergonomicWork ergonomic
Work ergonomic
 
BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRESENTATION BY VOTE DANIEL.pptx
BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRESENTATION BY VOTE DANIEL.pptxBASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRESENTATION BY VOTE DANIEL.pptx
BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRESENTATION BY VOTE DANIEL.pptx
 
Paediatric Basic Life Support & First Aid
Paediatric Basic Life Support & First AidPaediatric Basic Life Support & First Aid
Paediatric Basic Life Support & First Aid
 
How to achieve a safe workplace-e book
How to achieve a safe workplace-e bookHow to achieve a safe workplace-e book
How to achieve a safe workplace-e book
 
1504 The New Parent's Guide to Practical Car Seat Safety PRINT
1504 The New Parent's Guide to Practical Car Seat Safety PRINT1504 The New Parent's Guide to Practical Car Seat Safety PRINT
1504 The New Parent's Guide to Practical Car Seat Safety PRINT
 
Tec offline training package 20200205 update
Tec offline training package 20200205 updateTec offline training package 20200205 update
Tec offline training package 20200205 update
 
Safe working environment
Safe working environmentSafe working environment
Safe working environment
 
What is safety
What is safetyWhat is safety
What is safety
 
Reasons It's Important You Use PPE in the Workplace.pdf
Reasons It's Important You Use PPE in the Workplace.pdfReasons It's Important You Use PPE in the Workplace.pdf
Reasons It's Important You Use PPE in the Workplace.pdf
 

More from Alan Bassett

TOOLBOX TALK | noise and vibration
TOOLBOX TALK | noise and vibrationTOOLBOX TALK | noise and vibration
TOOLBOX TALK | noise and vibration
Alan Bassett
 
SAFETY ALERT | crane incident
SAFETY ALERT | crane incidentSAFETY ALERT | crane incident
SAFETY ALERT | crane incident
Alan Bassett
 
SAFETY ALERT | serious event silo explosion_11 5 2018 rv2
SAFETY ALERT | serious event silo explosion_11 5 2018 rv2SAFETY ALERT | serious event silo explosion_11 5 2018 rv2
SAFETY ALERT | serious event silo explosion_11 5 2018 rv2
Alan Bassett
 
SAFETY ALERT | Ig safety bulletin 3350 178 machine controller fatalities
SAFETY ALERT | Ig safety bulletin 3350 178 machine controller fatalitiesSAFETY ALERT | Ig safety bulletin 3350 178 machine controller fatalities
SAFETY ALERT | Ig safety bulletin 3350 178 machine controller fatalities
Alan Bassett
 
TOOLBOX TALK | dust and air quality
TOOLBOX TALK | dust and air qualityTOOLBOX TALK | dust and air quality
TOOLBOX TALK | dust and air quality
Alan Bassett
 
TOOLBOX TALK | Oxygen Enrichment
TOOLBOX TALK | Oxygen EnrichmentTOOLBOX TALK | Oxygen Enrichment
TOOLBOX TALK | Oxygen Enrichment
Alan Bassett
 
Safety alert 112 first aid
Safety alert 112 first aidSafety alert 112 first aid
Safety alert 112 first aid
Alan Bassett
 
TOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operations
TOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operationsTOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operations
TOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operations
Alan Bassett
 
TOOLBOX TALK | safe use of lift trucks and telehandlers
TOOLBOX TALK | safe use of lift trucks and telehandlersTOOLBOX TALK | safe use of lift trucks and telehandlers
TOOLBOX TALK | safe use of lift trucks and telehandlers
Alan Bassett
 
TOOLBOX TALK | Working at Height
TOOLBOX TALK | Working at HeightTOOLBOX TALK | Working at Height
TOOLBOX TALK | Working at Height
Alan Bassett
 
Ju t lifting bulletin
Ju t lifting bulletinJu t lifting bulletin
Ju t lifting bulletin
Alan Bassett
 
02. point of work risk assessments
02. point of work risk assessments02. point of work risk assessments
02. point of work risk assessments
Alan Bassett
 
45. 12 tips to a safe christmas
45. 12 tips to a safe christmas45. 12 tips to a safe christmas
45. 12 tips to a safe christmas
Alan Bassett
 
Processed like-any-other-criminal
Processed like-any-other-criminalProcessed like-any-other-criminal
Processed like-any-other-criminal
Alan Bassett
 
Toolbox talk alcohol substance_driving_2016
Toolbox talk alcohol substance_driving_2016Toolbox talk alcohol substance_driving_2016
Toolbox talk alcohol substance_driving_2016
Alan Bassett
 
41. line of fire
41. line of fire41. line of fire
41. line of fire
Alan Bassett
 
Safety bulletin 031 ring finger injuries
Safety bulletin 031 ring finger injuriesSafety bulletin 031 ring finger injuries
Safety bulletin 031 ring finger injuries
Alan Bassett
 
Toolbox talk jewellery
Toolbox talk jewelleryToolbox talk jewellery
Toolbox talk jewellery
Alan Bassett
 
40. work at height scaffold
40. work at height scaffold40. work at height scaffold
40. work at height scaffold
Alan Bassett
 
Grinder injury bos 17 10 16
Grinder injury bos 17 10 16Grinder injury bos 17 10 16
Grinder injury bos 17 10 16
Alan Bassett
 

More from Alan Bassett (20)

TOOLBOX TALK | noise and vibration
TOOLBOX TALK | noise and vibrationTOOLBOX TALK | noise and vibration
TOOLBOX TALK | noise and vibration
 
SAFETY ALERT | crane incident
SAFETY ALERT | crane incidentSAFETY ALERT | crane incident
SAFETY ALERT | crane incident
 
SAFETY ALERT | serious event silo explosion_11 5 2018 rv2
SAFETY ALERT | serious event silo explosion_11 5 2018 rv2SAFETY ALERT | serious event silo explosion_11 5 2018 rv2
SAFETY ALERT | serious event silo explosion_11 5 2018 rv2
 
SAFETY ALERT | Ig safety bulletin 3350 178 machine controller fatalities
SAFETY ALERT | Ig safety bulletin 3350 178 machine controller fatalitiesSAFETY ALERT | Ig safety bulletin 3350 178 machine controller fatalities
SAFETY ALERT | Ig safety bulletin 3350 178 machine controller fatalities
 
TOOLBOX TALK | dust and air quality
TOOLBOX TALK | dust and air qualityTOOLBOX TALK | dust and air quality
TOOLBOX TALK | dust and air quality
 
TOOLBOX TALK | Oxygen Enrichment
TOOLBOX TALK | Oxygen EnrichmentTOOLBOX TALK | Oxygen Enrichment
TOOLBOX TALK | Oxygen Enrichment
 
Safety alert 112 first aid
Safety alert 112 first aidSafety alert 112 first aid
Safety alert 112 first aid
 
TOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operations
TOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operationsTOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operations
TOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operations
 
TOOLBOX TALK | safe use of lift trucks and telehandlers
TOOLBOX TALK | safe use of lift trucks and telehandlersTOOLBOX TALK | safe use of lift trucks and telehandlers
TOOLBOX TALK | safe use of lift trucks and telehandlers
 
TOOLBOX TALK | Working at Height
TOOLBOX TALK | Working at HeightTOOLBOX TALK | Working at Height
TOOLBOX TALK | Working at Height
 
Ju t lifting bulletin
Ju t lifting bulletinJu t lifting bulletin
Ju t lifting bulletin
 
02. point of work risk assessments
02. point of work risk assessments02. point of work risk assessments
02. point of work risk assessments
 
45. 12 tips to a safe christmas
45. 12 tips to a safe christmas45. 12 tips to a safe christmas
45. 12 tips to a safe christmas
 
Processed like-any-other-criminal
Processed like-any-other-criminalProcessed like-any-other-criminal
Processed like-any-other-criminal
 
Toolbox talk alcohol substance_driving_2016
Toolbox talk alcohol substance_driving_2016Toolbox talk alcohol substance_driving_2016
Toolbox talk alcohol substance_driving_2016
 
41. line of fire
41. line of fire41. line of fire
41. line of fire
 
Safety bulletin 031 ring finger injuries
Safety bulletin 031 ring finger injuriesSafety bulletin 031 ring finger injuries
Safety bulletin 031 ring finger injuries
 
Toolbox talk jewellery
Toolbox talk jewelleryToolbox talk jewellery
Toolbox talk jewellery
 
40. work at height scaffold
40. work at height scaffold40. work at height scaffold
40. work at height scaffold
 
Grinder injury bos 17 10 16
Grinder injury bos 17 10 16Grinder injury bos 17 10 16
Grinder injury bos 17 10 16
 

Recently uploaded

Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkIntroduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
TechSoup
 
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfUnit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Thiyagu K
 
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Ashokrao Mane college of Pharmacy Peth-Vadgaon
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP Module
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleHow to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP Module
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP Module
Celine George
 
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...
RitikBhardwaj56
 
Pride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School District
Pride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School DistrictPride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School District
Pride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School District
David Douglas School District
 
Group Presentation 2 Economics.Ariana Buscigliopptx
Group Presentation 2 Economics.Ariana BuscigliopptxGroup Presentation 2 Economics.Ariana Buscigliopptx
Group Presentation 2 Economics.Ariana Buscigliopptx
ArianaBusciglio
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Mohd Adib Abd Muin, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia
 
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
Sandy Millin
 
Landownership in the Philippines under the Americans-2-pptx.pptx
Landownership in the Philippines under the Americans-2-pptx.pptxLandownership in the Philippines under the Americans-2-pptx.pptx
Landownership in the Philippines under the Americans-2-pptx.pptx
JezreelCabil2
 
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodHow to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
Celine George
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
EugeneSaldivar
 
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HIP JOINT.pdf
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HIP JOINT.pdfANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HIP JOINT.pdf
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HIP JOINT.pdf
Priyankaranawat4
 
Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of Labour
Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of LabourNormal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of Labour
Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of Labour
Wasim Ak
 
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
IreneSebastianRueco1
 
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf IslamabadPIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
AyyanKhan40
 
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdfCACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
camakaiclarkmusic
 
Azure Interview Questions and Answers PDF By ScholarHat
Azure Interview Questions and Answers PDF By ScholarHatAzure Interview Questions and Answers PDF By ScholarHat
Azure Interview Questions and Answers PDF By ScholarHat
Scholarhat
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
EverAndrsGuerraGuerr
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkIntroduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
 
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfUnit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
 
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
 
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP Module
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleHow to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP Module
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP Module
 
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...
 
Pride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School District
Pride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School DistrictPride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School District
Pride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School District
 
Group Presentation 2 Economics.Ariana Buscigliopptx
Group Presentation 2 Economics.Ariana BuscigliopptxGroup Presentation 2 Economics.Ariana Buscigliopptx
Group Presentation 2 Economics.Ariana Buscigliopptx
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
 
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
 
Landownership in the Philippines under the Americans-2-pptx.pptx
Landownership in the Philippines under the Americans-2-pptx.pptxLandownership in the Philippines under the Americans-2-pptx.pptx
Landownership in the Philippines under the Americans-2-pptx.pptx
 
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodHow to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
 
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HIP JOINT.pdf
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HIP JOINT.pdfANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HIP JOINT.pdf
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF HIP JOINT.pdf
 
Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of Labour
Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of LabourNormal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of Labour
Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of Labour
 
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
 
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf IslamabadPIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
 
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdfCACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
 
Azure Interview Questions and Answers PDF By ScholarHat
Azure Interview Questions and Answers PDF By ScholarHatAzure Interview Questions and Answers PDF By ScholarHat
Azure Interview Questions and Answers PDF By ScholarHat
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
 

Spatial awareness training

  • 3. This is an issue that is affecting our employees, your colleagues. Many of our incidents are directly related to spatial awareness. A comprehensive risk assessment and a sound awareness of the working environment around us, should be all that we need to ensure that these types of injuries are preventable. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 3
  • 4. A number of your work colleagues have sustained injuries due to incidents related to spatial awareness. To put this into context, here are a just a few examples: Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 4
  • 5. Spatial awareness is, very simply, our ability to create an organised understanding of the environment around us, while also recognising our body’s position within this environment. Without this awareness we would not be able to perform even the simplest of tasks – such as climbing the stairs or crossing the road safely without incident. Deficiencies in spatial awareness can have a direct impact on our safety, all it takes is a misplaced foot or hand! taking your eye off the job for you to lose contact or sight of the environment around you. Spatial awareness is therefore a key component in preserving our safety and wellbeing. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 5
  • 6. WHAT CAN WE DO? Be sense-able. Our senses ensure that we receive and process accurate information about the environment around us. This helps us to function safely when completing day-to-day activities. If our senses are impaired or obscured in any way, this can directly impact our accuracy with regards to spatial awareness. There are some simple steps that you can take to maintain spatial awareness and avoid unnecessary injury or harm. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 6
  • 7. Our ears have two functions – hearing and balance. The ear contains three canals that act like spirit levels in our brains. When we move our heads, fluid is disturbed which tells our brains what direction, speed and distance the head has moved. We’ve all experienced this at some point in our lives, whether it be dizziness after standing up too quickly - trying to walk after getting off of a moving treadmill or suffering from motion sickness when travelling on rough seas. Even subtle movements can be enough to challenge our body’s balance system and cause errors of judgement with regards to spatial awareness. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 7
  • 8. There are a number of factors that can influence our balance: PPE – Poorly fitted ear plugs have the potential to affect your balance. Take time to fit these correctly and with care. Medication – whether it’s prescribed or over-the-counter, all medication should be reported to your site Supervisor / line Manager. Medical conditions – Always inform your line Manager if there has been any change to your health, even if this has occurred outside of work the environment, as some medical conditions and medications can affect your balance. Drugs and alcohol – We all operate a strict no drugs or alcohol policy in the workplace. If you suspect that someone has breached this, you must report this to your supervisor immediately. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 8
  • 9. Touch allows us to sense movement within our environment. It also helps us to recognise where parts of our body are without having to look. Receptors in our joints, muscles and ligaments automatically sense pressure or stretch and they pass this information on to our brain. This helps us to move accurately and maintain stability throughout the body. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 9
  • 10. Mitigate against trip hazards - by holding handrails on stairways, and always keep an eye on where you are placing your feet - especially when going up and down steps and ladders. Always maintain good housekeeping so that the risk of trip hazards are kept to a minimum. Always take one step at a time - when ascending and descending steps and ladders – twisted ankles from slips and trips are common accidents that can be avoided by staying alert and taking your time. Where possible watch where you are placing your feet and never rush. Uneven walkways - gratings, ladders and hidden trip hazards are common features in many workplaces. Make sure you keep your eyes open for hazards. Avoid distractions from colleagues whilst operating machinery and while moving around the workplace. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 10
  • 11. It’s easy to appreciate the importance of vision to our balance we only have to close our eyes and we will feel an immediate change in our ability to stay upright. Our eyes tell us how our body is orientated in its environment; they assist the touch receptors located in the joints and muscles which helps us to maintain our balance. Even a familiar environment can become challenging if our vision is impaired. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 11
  • 12. Walk - through your work site prior to commencing tasks, so that you can identify and remove any potential hazards. Keep - your work area clear and tidy at all times. Good housekeeping is one of your best defences against slips, trips and falls. Take - extra care - when working in poorly lit areas or direct sunlight. Extremes in lighting can obscure and challenge your perception of the environment around you. PPE - is vital for your protection, but be aware that it can, at times, obscure your field of vision. Take time to ensure that your safety glasses are clean, and familiarise yourself with your work environment to prevent bumps and trips. Don’t - take your eye off the job. Watch where you place your hands and feet and avoid distractions. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 12
  • 13. PPE plays a vital role as your last line of defence. However, it is worth taking extra care when working in an environment where you are wearing full PPE. As any change to your senses may affect your ability to accurately interpret the environment around you. Although the benefits of PPE considerably outweigh the potential risks that it poses to spatial awareness. We must be aware that PPE has the potential to influence sensory information from the environment around us. It is imperative that we use the correct PPE and wear correctly. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 13
  • 14. Staying alert and using the body’s senses to identify hazards is one of the most effective risk assessments that we can adopt in order to keep ourselves safe. Using this sense-able approach and keeping your eye on the job is all it takes to prevent most spatial awareness incidents from occurring. A high proportion of slips, trips and falls occur when we’re moving around from one place to another on site, or whilst we’re relaxing. This could be because we are at increased risk of complacency to common hazards when we’re relaxing or moving around. So our message is; this campaign is as relevant to your personal life as it is to your working day. Switch on while you’re switched off and let’s improve safety, both personal and work-related together! One of the biggest risks we face in the workplace is complacency. Fabricom Spatial Awareness NESHEP 14
  • 15. Thank You For your Attention Any Questions

Editor's Notes

  1. We looked at all our incidents over the last couple of years and found that most were caused by the persons “a lack of awareness of the environment around them” so we put this short session together to highlight the problem and to get people to be more aware of their surroundings in the workplace.
  2. Sub-Contractor was walking underneath the scaffold goalpost and subsequently collided with the scaffold tube. The impact of the collision caused him to fall to the ground and jarring his neck. IP was carrying out standby entry duties for on-going work inside the direct cooler vessel. Close to the manway entrance to the vessel, there is a raised scaffold board, which is an infill board around the manway branch, During work activities the IP stepped onto the edge of the board and turned his ankle. IP was nipping up a bolt with a flogging spanner and a 4lb hammer. The area was relatively congested and there was a scaffolding standard in close proximity. The IP went to strike the spanner. – resulting in the hammer deflecting off the scaffold clip which changed the direction of the hammer away from the spanner onto this left hand. IP was walking to his place of work, He walked between a scaffolding handrail and scaffolding stillage which was half full of scaffolding tubes. He turned to walk to his work area and tripped over a protruding scaffold tube and fell to the floor. This incident happened when the IP was removing this overalls and as the employee bent over he caught his head on the toilet roll holder – resulting in a small cut to the head. IP was using a 5” grinder with a flapping disc on a scaffold platform. The task involved the prepping 8” pipework that was sitting in a pipe stand. Upon finishing the task the employee took his finger of the trigger, took his hand off the handle with the intention of placing the grinder down on the scaffold platform. The grinder then came into contact with the pipe whilst the disc was still rotating from its operation; this then deflected up-over into the path of the IP’s left hand. Resulting in 2 stitches.
  3. Spatial awareness requires us to have perception and understanding of the three dimensional space around us. We achieve this by processing information that we receive from all of our senses.
  4. Firstly we can listen up.
  5. So our Listen up – Action Plan Well there are a number of factors that can influence our balance