1. Reversing truck: fatality 31/Oct/04 1 Reversing truck: fatality 31 October 2004 Fahad Sarhan Hamoud Al Siyabi 20 years old Helper on an oilfield truck Single DIED

2. Reversing truck: fatality 31/Oct/04 2 An Oilfield truck has to reverse into position to winch up a rubbish skip. Simple! What could go wrong ???

3. Reversing truck: fatality 31/Oct/04 3 Discuss in your team: What could go wrong in this operation ?What could go wrong in this operation ? Any hazards/dangers?Any hazards/dangers? What if …….?What if …….? Any controls needed?Any controls needed? How would you prepare?How would you prepare?

4. Reversing truck: fatality 31/Oct/04 4 What went wrong? Fahad stands on the wrong spot behind the truck signalling the driver.Fahad stands on the wrong spot behind the truck signalling the driver. The driver does not see himThe driver does not see him The driver reversesThe driver reverses Fahad is crushed to deathFahad is crushed to death

5. Reversing truck: fatality 31/Oct/04 5 Discuss in your team: If you were the driver: - How could you have prevented this accident? - What should you (not) have done? If you were the helper of the truck: - How could you have prevented this accident ? - What should you (not) have done? If you were the supervisor/manager of this crew: - How could you have prevented this accident ? - What should you (not) have done?

6. Reversing truck: fatality 31/Oct/04 6 Some other issues to consider: It was RamadhanIt was Ramadhan It was the end of the day, the last loadIt was the end of the day, the last load It was getting lateIt was getting late Fahad was very young and new on the job (4 weeks)Fahad was very young and new on the job (4 weeks) The crew and the truck operated under a subcontractThe crew and the truck operated under a subcontract Do these issues add to the risk of a “simple” operation? How do you control/manage that increased risk?

7. Reversing truck: fatality 31/Oct/04 7 REVERSING RULES for DRIVER: Check the surrounding and plan the manoeuvre with the helperCheck the surrounding and plan the manoeuvre with the helper Do not move unless you can see the helperDo not move unless you can see the helper Act as per agreed hand signals from the helperAct as per agreed hand signals from the helper Use your mirrorsUse your mirrors STOP the vehicle if in doubtSTOP the vehicle if in doubt Do NOT rush.Do NOT rush. REVERSING RULES for HELPER: Must get down from the vehicleMust get down from the vehicle Must stand away from the vehicleMust stand away from the vehicle Must always have eye contact with the driverMust always have eye contact with the driver Must use agreed hand signalsMust use agreed hand signals Shall NEVER stand behind the moving vehicleShall NEVER stand behind the moving vehicle STOP the vehicle if in doubtSTOP the vehicle if in doubt Fahad would still be alive if these rules had been followed

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