1. HSE LEARNING INCIDENT:
HGV driver injured his back when he was involved in a road accident at the Nizwa – Imty junction (at 23:21) while transporting pipes from Muscat to Haima. The vehicle left the road and travelled approximately 40 meters where it struck the compound wall of a building.
CAUSES:
Driver under the effect of alcohol
Failure of the Journey Management Centre
LEARNINGS:
Do not drive or work under the effects of
drugs or alcohol
Robust Journey Management should be
Implemented
Wear seat belts when in a moving vehicle
Enforcement of Consequence Management
Key Learning:
Don’t drink and drive and always wear your seat belt
RTA – Back Injuries
Use this Alert: Discuss in Tool Box Talks and HSE Meetings  Distribute to contractors  Post on HSE Notice Boards  Include in site HSE Induction
Contact: MSE511 for further information or visit the HSE Website Alert No 87 LTI # July, 2012