INCIDENT: Floorman was running in drill collars when he pushed the tongs towards the drill collar

1. HSE LEARNING • INCIDENT: • Floorman was running in drill collars when he pushed the tongs towards the drill collar • without holding them by the handles. The jaw made contact with the drill collars and • bounced backwards pinching his finger. Pictures on the next slide • CAUSES: • Improper placement and handling (floorman’s hands in wrong place and not pulling down and pushing over the tongs in separate steps) • Failure to warn/intervene (no one intervened and stopped the floorman) • Inadequate job/work preparation/planning (no TBT was conducted by supervisor at rig floor) • LEARNINGS: • Always hold safe/green handles while operating manual tongs. • Tongs are meant to be operated by one person. If two then ensure proper communication • Ensure all pinch points are clearly identified by proper color coding as well as discussed during TBT. • Ensure that effective TBTs are conducted using TRIC. Key Learning: ONLY HOLD THE TONGS BY THE DESIGNATED HANDLE Finger Injuries Use this Alert: Discuss in Tool Box Talks and HSE Meetings  Distribute to contractors  Post on HSE Notice Boards  Include in site HSE Induction Contact: MSE511 for further information or visit the HSE Website Alert No 92 – LTI # 16 2012 July, 2012

2. HSE LEARNING Handle which should have been used Pinch point which crushed finger Finger Injuries Use this Alert: Discuss in Tool Box Talks and HSE Meetings  Distribute to contractors  Post on HSE Notice Boards  Include in site HSE Induction Contact: MSE511 for further information or visit the HSE Website Alert No 92 – LTI # 16 2012 July, 2012