Look at Others for the Patterns that Increase the Risk of Injury

Use your SafeStart CERTS to avoid the

line-of-fire in real-life story

 

Description of Incident:

I was kneeling on the floor to fill fridge packs on the bottom shelf at my last stop of the day. I was working on the pallet when I twisted my back from left to right to reach for a fridge pack. Something cracked in my lower back and I felt immediate pain.

 

Which of the four states were involved in this incident?

Fatique and complacency

After I finished working on a big delivery at my prior stop, I went to my last store and started working the shelf. I was a little tired since it was the end of the day and I wasn't really paying attention (mind not on task) to how I was lifting since I do it all day long.

 

What critical Error(s) increased the risk of this incident?

Mind Not On task

from lifting boxes all day, I do it without thinking sometimes.

 

What Critical Error Reduction Technique (CERT) could have been used to prevent this incident?

Self-trigger on the state so you don't make a critical error

Work on habits

I twisted my body instead of moving/turning my entire body.  By twisting, it caused excessive strain on my lower back.

 

 

Use YOUR CERTS

 (look at others for patterns that increase the risk of injury)

to AVOID the LINE-OF-FIRE!

Safety Incentive 2015: Lehigh Valley

Safety Incentive 2015: Chester County

Real Stories

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - Merchandiser Injury

Description of Incident: While at my last stop of the day, I was working on the pallet when I twisted my back from left to right while stretching out to the shelf with product in hand.

States Involved in this Incident: Fatigue, Complacency
Why? After working all the other stores, I was tired. I started working on the bottom shelf and twisted my back without thinking.

Errors that Increased the Risk of this Incident: Mind Not On Task
I lift boxes all day long and at times, I don't think about what I'm doing.

What Critical Error Reduction techniques could have been used to prevent his incident?
Self-trigger on the state (or the amount of hazardous energy) so you don't make a critical error.
Be sure that I'm always working in a safe manner and keep your mind on task.

First Recordable Injury in Lehigh Valley for 2015: Acute Back Strain



February 11, 2015
Description of Incident: I had six crates of 20 oz soda fall off the hand cart and smash on the floor.
What were the States and Errors?
Rushing, Complacency
Eyes/Mind Not On Task, Balance/Traction/Grip

What Critical Error Reduction Technique(s) may have prevented the incident?
Work on Habits - stack the product so it is secure and ensure there's proper footing
Self-Trigger on the State - when rushing, watch out for the line-of-fire

Result: Close call!  Thankfully, I only had to clean up product and didn't get hurt!

Use your CERTS to prevent the line-of-fire!  Look at others for the patterns that increase the risk of injury!