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Staff working on a drill machine breaks arm
A sub-contractor plumber was tasked by his supervisor to drill a steel bar (3mm thickness) using an electric pedestal drilling machine. Whilst drilling, the bar suddenly slipped from the self fabricated jig (clamp assembly). The plumber tried to hold it. As a result, his glove was caught by the drilling bit, twisting his hand causing an open fracture of both forearm bones.
Ensure that Contractor/ Sub-contractor personnel are competent to carry out jobs on the machines. What systems do you have in place for this? Maintain list of trained and authorised staff with respect to each machine operation. Provide appropriate warning signs on hazardous areas/machines.
Metal bar was not properly secured on the machine (self-made clamp). Excessive tool pressure was applied on the metal piece as the drill bit was not sharp. Plumber was assigned drill machine job. There was no formal assessment of his skills.


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