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CCC HSE Training

Line of Fire (LOF)


Awareness Training Course
Country Location: DAS Island

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CCC HSE Instructor

HSE Instructor
Noridine Naji
M Kazim Ali

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 Administration
 Sign In
 Toilets, Breaks

 Mobile phones – Silent/Off


 Finish time

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Medical Emergency Response

Call for help


 To call emergency Phone number
6 33 33
 Name of Caller
 Location of Incident
 Details of Incident
 Wait outside to direct emergency
responders

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Emergency Call

You are located in the CCC Training Center


Muster Point
Directly In front of Fab Shop – ‘Assembly Point Sign
Stationed’
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Classroom Safety
• Tripping Hazards
– Power cords
– Cables

• Chairs
– Do not lean back in your
chairs
– Look before you sit

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What We Will Cover Today

 The importance of identifying hazards


before we start our work!
 What is meant by “In The Line of Fire”?
 The risks and consequences if you are
caught in LOF?
 Importance of recognising LOF
Hazards at the worksite, camp, home
etc..
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Purpose of Safety on the Project
 In the line of fire awareness is an important
part of our safety program
 Everyone must plan safety into the
workplace. How?
 If everyone is involved in the process, then
we can:-
 Identify hazards and risks
 Install precautionary measures
 Work safely around others and be responsible
 Thus, no one gets hurt in the workplace

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Benefits of Safety
What are the benefits?
1. A Safer Worksite
2. An Informed Workforce
3. Improved Safety Records
4. Lower Project Costs
5. Quality Work, Performance and a
Satisfied Customer
6. Minimise “Stop the Work”!

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Line of Fire
Many people are killed due to exposure to the
LOF!
– majority in construction, oil & gas, roads, etc..

Advanced Safety Audits & Safety Observations


has shown that everybody needs to pay more
attention.
Everybody should be more aware about the risks
of being in the line of fire.
Do you know that all injures associated with line
of fire could be avoided by simple precautions ?
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What is the Line of Fire?
Putting any part of your body in a position / place where you are
directly exposed to the hazard..
Can you give examples?

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Line of Fire
Construction workers are exposed to a wider variety of
hazards.
The risk of work-related
injury or fatality is greater
than any other industry.
To prevent breaching the
‘LOF’ for yourself or
others, you MUST:
Be aware of the constantly
changing work environment
 Complete concentration on
the task you are performing

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Line of Fire
Offshore Project statistics show major number of injuries
when in the LOF relate to: FAC (First Aid Case), (MTC)
Medical Treatment Case, (RWC) Restricted Work Case,
(LTI) Lost Time Incident ..
1.Eye Injuries - can lead to blindness, the loss of an eye,
diminished vision and/or limited ability to see.
2.Hand / Finger Injuries

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Do you think…..
I can handle anything – I’m
young and fit. 1/3 of all occupational injuries
happen to workers between
18 and 24.

I must do any job my employer


tells me to do. Everyone has an obligation to
stop work that is unsafe.

I am not responsible for Everybody is responsible for


workplace safety. getting HSE right.

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Are you in line of fire?
Areas should be marked with caution signs / barricaded if
intensive welding and other hazardous operation are
occurring.

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Are you in line of fire?
Welding and grinding work can involve those doing
their job in close proximity to each other.
In certain cases, welding
can become very
dangerous.
One examples is welding
in a confined space
•Sparks can be projected
on to yourself, or others
nearby.
•Precautions?

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Are you in line of fire?
Always wear eye protection and use a welding screen to
prevent welding flash or sparks causing injury to you or
others.

Metal shard
will penetrates the eyes.
Safety goggles were not
worn!

Most eye injuries can be


prevented through use of
suitable PPE
• Double Eye
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Protection
Are you in line of fire?
Wear suitable gloves when necessary to prevent hand and
finger injuries.
Use remote controls when available to reduce risk of direct
contact with machinery.

Don’t put
yourself in the
Line of Fire.

A Sling caught the


worker’s palm and
tore the skin & tissue.
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Are you in line of fire?
1. Always wear suitable PPE.
2. Workers who are assigned near:
- Welding / Cutting / Grinding activities must be
aware of associated risks and keep out of
the LOF.

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Are you in line of fire?
Hammering is a very
common activity at
construction and
fabrication yards.
Although, it’s a
simple job, it may
cause injury.

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Are you in line of fire?
When operating cold Ensure your activities will not be
tools, ensure they are hazardous to other people, in the
inspected before use vicinity.
for any damage
Colour coded – why?

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Are you in line of fire?
Most Worker Injuries on
scaffolding platforms relate to:
1.Plank Instability
2.Trips, Slips and Falls
3.Struck by a falling object
4.Danger of falling over the
edge

When Working at Height :


 Secure tools and materials
 Barricade Hazardous Areas
 Post Warning Signs
 Ensure Toe Boards, Screens,
and guardrails are
installed
 Use Debris Nets, Catch
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Are you in line of fire?
Heavy vehicle operators must switch on the warning lights
and audible alarms to warn people to keep out of the line of
fire.

Beep!

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Are you in line of fire?
Forklift operators must ensure that the load is properly
secured, particularly when transporting pipes and other
objects that could roll away.

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Are you in line of fire?

Fork Lift Safety Video

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Are you in line of fire?
Never work underneath Cranes and
loads being moved
Barricade lift area and Hoists
post warning signs
Ensure banksman
coordinate heavy-lifts and
hoisting operations to
prevent conflicts with
nearby work OR damage
to assets

Always Inspect cranes & hoists to


ensure all components; such as wire
rope, slings, lifting hooks, chains, etc.,
are in good condition
Do not exceed the lifting capacity of
cranes and hoists. SWL!
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Are you in line of fire?

Heavy Lift Safety Video

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Are you in line of fire?
Ensure rigorous use of Permit to Work by competent
personnel who are trained to perform ground excavation
activities.
To avoid serious accidents during
excavation work & confined
space entry:
•You must be aware of emergency
systems such as FBH, BA, suitable
access & egress.

Survival can depend on how quickly


you can escape – don BA / climb out..

These workers are not protected from


a cave-in, nor do they have any apparent
safe access or egress from the trench.

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Are you in line of fire?

Ensure the suitable guards and supports are installed on


the equipment and material to prevent serious accident
when working underneath.
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Are you in line of fire?
Ask yourself:
Who is responsible for looking after hazards?

Each workplace contains hazards, which may seriously injure


you and others.

Before starting any work, ask yourself :


What can go wrong? Identify Hazards
What are the consequences? Damage to You, Property, Envi.
How can I prevent it from happening? Precautions

Stop the job if you feel it is unsafe,


report to your supervisor immediately!
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Is there line of fire at home?
Please be aware!
Line of Fire hazards not only
EXIST here on DAS Island, but
also at home.
1.Identify risks and hazards
before commencing any job
2.Use PPE
3.Use suitable tools and
equipment and make sure they
are suitably maintained
4.Ensure nobody - especially
children are in the Line of Fire!

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Line of Fire
What can workers do to keep themselves and co-
workers out of the Line of Fire ?
 Be alert and learn to recognize Line of Fire hazards at
work;
 Report any hazard or dangerous situation at work to the
supervisor;

 Follow the rules and use safe


work practices;

 Use suitable personal protective


equipment;

 Don’t be afraid to ask questions


about anything you do not
understand.
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What We Have Covered Today
1. The important of identifying hazard
before we start our work.
2. What is meant by “in the line of fire”?
3. The risk and the consequence if you
are caught in the line of fire.
4. Importance of recognizing Line of Fire
hazards at worksite, camp, home or
anyplace.

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In Summary
Work Safely…..
It Is Better To Be Safe Than Sorry!

So,
Don’t put yourself in the Line of Fire!
Help us to prevent an ‘Incident and
Injury-Free Project’!

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CCC HSE Instructional Team

Thank You for Attending

Line of Fire Awareness

See You at Our Next Class

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