The October 29th Accident in M

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The October 29th Accident in MC
Randy Ogle MC Research Support Group MC
Division Meeting November 20, 2003
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Preparing Specimen In Coupon

• 30 year old process, for heating and rolling
  1 cubic inch specimen
• Notching used to identify specimen throughout
  processing

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Wellsaw Used For Notching

• Wellsaw was throwing the saw belt

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Employee Moved to Cosen Saw

• Saw is set for operation in horizontal only
• Requires clamping of work

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Metals CeramicsRII and LWC Rates1998-2003 YTD
LWC Lost Workday Cases with Restricted Days
and Days Away
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Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Begin Work,
Make Mid-Course Adjustments Or Major Changes In
Your Approach and Plans

• Has this operation been reviewed, and is it
  covered in the Laboratory RSS
• Am I going to use appropriate and the best
  equipment for the job?
• Have I been trained in the proper use of this
  equipment, and have I previously operated the
  equipment?
• Is the equipment in good working order with all
  guards and safety devices in place, adjusted, and
  operating?
• Am I following the manufacturers and companys
  safety recommendations and good common sense in
  operating the equipment?

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Safety Focus

• Administrative Issues
• RSS
• Authorization of work
• Equipment Safety
• Housekeeping
• Infrastructure

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Administrative Issues
Housekeeping

• RSS
• Up to date
• Reflects all hazardous work
• Authorization of Work
• People understand what they are permitted to
  operate
• Training
• Baselines

• Aisles
• Bench tops
• Chemical storage and bar coding

Equipment
Infrastructure Issues

• Point of operation guarded
• Moving parts guarded
• SOP/SOG manufacturer instructions available and
  followed
• Control use of equipment to Authorized
• Listing of any non-HEPA vacuums, where and what
  use to Kennie Edwards by December 5, 2003

• Lighting, drains, water services, etc.
• Any work-arounds
• List issues to Ron Baldwin by December 5, 2003