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Forged From the Past. Building the Future.Hand Safety Prevention0022Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLCBack-To-Basics Training

Back-to-B A S I C S ▪ The Back-to-Basics modules were designed and developed for training of Brown & Root employees. Each module provides HSE guidelines for a single topic or subject.▪ The modules provide the HSE guidelines that must be considered when planning a task or work activity safely to ensure an incident/injury free environment.▪ Our goal at Brown & Root is to equip our employees (both experienced & inexperienced) with the knowledge and ability needed to perform their daily duties without an incident or injury. ▪ We believe and endorse the Back-to-Basics modules as a means to achieve:• ZERO HARM “COURAGE TO CARE”. • ZERO HARM IS A PERSONAL CHOICE TO WORK SAFELY AND LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER. Safety Reference ManualSection2-40 Personal Protective EquipmentSection2-59 Hand Protection

Introduction…As many of us are aware, hand injuries continue to account for a large amount of serious injuries in our industry and within our company. The foundation of our Zero Harm culture is built upon everyone’s willingness to plan their work, focus on prevention, and engage in Courage to Care Conversations when at-risk behaviors are noticed. No matter the situation, we must remember how delicate our hands are and just how important they are to our present and future lives.This presentation was designed to help create focus on our most important tools, and the steps we can take to protect them...

Hand Safety Stats…Hands continue to be one of the most commonly injured body parts in our industry. As seen below, hand injuries account for more than 20% of our company recordable cases each year…Stats: YTD through 2020192429241876119437%25%38% 38%22%05101520253035402016 2017 2018 2019 2020# of Recordables # of Hand Recordables % of total

Examples of significant Hand Injury events…Incident Examples…Date DescriptionClassification3/30/2019While rolling a large section of angle iron to be cut on conveyor, finger was caught resulting in an amputation injuryMedical5/22/2019While attempting to manually adjust pipe spool on jackstand, pipe fell injuring employee’s fingerMedical 5/29/2019Finger caught between trailer coupler and ball hitch while trying to manually align trailerMedical 3/7/2020Finger caught between shifting load while attempting to remove unused riggingMedical 10/13/2020Cutting insulation with bandsaw and right thumb contacted blade causing lacerationMedical1/8/2021Hand caught by lathe while milling down handle on brass shaftRestricted Duty6/22/2021Placing flange on shaft of auger, lost grip and 5thdigit was caught between flange and inner wall of shaft resulting in fractureRestricted Duty

Changing the way we see Hand Safety…In an attempt to eliminate these unnecessary, and sometimes serious injuries, we can apply a simple “see-think-prevent” technique to eliminate hand related injuries. While this technique may not be elaborate, it does however take practice and constant attention to detail…

Applying the “see” technique…Identify…Proactive hazard and exposure recognition• Are cut hazards present?• Can the object/load shift, rotate, or move?• How will the weight be supported once not secured?• Are my hands in danger of being struck by the tool being used?• Can the tool slip, and will my hands be in the line of fire?• Are chemicals present and do I have the right protection?• Do my coworkers understand the hazards and the needed protection?

Seeing the problem…What do you see that could cause injury to hands or fingers?

Applying the “think” technique…Thinking through our actions…Consider the hazards and discuss steps to protect everyone• What will I do if the machine/object shifts?• Do I have the correct tool or have experience with the tool?• Can I release stored energy or prevent movement?• Is there a tool or object that would remove my hands from Danger Zones?• Can I eliminate the identified hazards?• What PPE is required by the SDS or work task?• Do my gloves have the right protective factors?• What can go wrong? • Are any “barriers” present (weather, rushing, complacency)?

Thinking through our actions…Think about the next move, how will hazards be controlled?• Do I know how to use the tool?• Should the equipment or tool be guarded?• What does that symbol mean on that chemical bottle?• Do we have mechanical means that can assist with lifting the object?• Can I use a tool holder to remove my hands from the Danger Zones?

Applying the “prevent” technique…Prevention…Implementing controls before starting the task• Discuss known barriers prior to starting task (weather, pressure, knowledge of task, etc.)• Use tools as they are intended• Stabilize the load before removing final bolts• Utilize hand protection that fits the hazard• Continue to analyze the task for missed or uncontrolled hazards• Stop Work if the hazards are not controlled or the situation changes• Look out for coworkers and have the Courage to speak up when at risk behaviors or conditions arise• Have a thorough discussion during the TSTI process about hand protection

Prevention through communication…▪ Part of preventing incidents is planning work and communicating the plan with the team▪ Using a TSTI – Job Safety Analysis can ensure that we don’t miss any steps, hazards or controls such as gloves or needed equipment. ▪ Hazard Assessment (TSTI process) shall identify hand hazards and the appropriate gloves to be worn for the task.• Don’t just list pinch points and cuts, identify what is causing the hazard and implement effective controlsApplying the “prevent” technique…

Prevention…Applying the “prevent” technique…

Glove Selection

Glove SelectionGeneral Duty / Material Handling• Dorsal / impact protection– Required in majority of craft activities• Minimum ANSI A4 cut, level 3 puncture protection• When applicable…– Padded palms for vibration– Hot/cold weather specific

Glove SelectionOffice Cleaning and Visitors• For office cleaning, visitors• No known impact/caught in between hazards• Minimum ANSI A4 cut, level 3 puncture protection• Chemical resistant as needed

Glove SelectionHandling Sharp Objects• For using or changing blades, picking up broken glass, carrying sheet metal, use of cutting devices/tools• Minimum ANSI A5 cut, level 3 puncture

Glove SelectionChemical protection• Butyl, Natural rubber, Polyethylene, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl)• Heavy duty, industrial grade chemically resistant gloves constructed of nitrile, neoprene, polyethylene, fluoroelastomer rubber or polyvinyl chloride

Glove SelectionChemical protection• Not all chemical gloves are equal• Review Safety Data Sheets, look for guidance on gloves in section eight• For some tasks you may need double gloves, such as handling sharp objects while using chemicals

Glove SelectionPre-use Inspection• All gloves shall be inspected prior to use• Gloves should be free of tears, punctures, or any other defect• Any glove with impaired protective ability shall be discarded/replaced

Training• Gloves shall be worn at all times when entering the work environment and during all work-related activities• Every worker shall be properly trained during orientation• Training shall be conducted annually thereafter• Training shall include, but is not limited to:– Proper selection– Proper usage– Limitations– Care Instructions– Brown & Root policy

The following slides can be used to further evaluate the use of the see-think-prevent technique…Hand Safety…

B&R Injury: Spool & Jack StandInjured person was attempting to rotate spool• What was not seen?• What was not thought out?• What controls did we miss?• Was the weight not considered?• This particular spool weighed 225 lbs. Learning from our past…

B&R Accident: Ball & HitchInjured person was attempting to pull the coupler over the ball hitch…• What was not seen?• Did we “think” before acting?• Were others involved?• What controls did we miss?• Was stored energy considered?• Trailer mounted generators can weigh 3,000 lbs. or moreLearning from our past…

B&R Accident: Falling Flange Injured person was attempting to catch the falling flange • What was not seen?• Did we “think” before acting?• Was rushing or complacency present?• Was PPE considered?• Gloves were not utilized for this task• Where mechanical means available to lift the flange into place• Flanged weighed approx. 31 lbs. Learning from our past…Reenactment photo: gasket representing flange

B&R Accident: Hammer WrenchInjured person was attempting to hold a hammer wrench in place while another employee struck a wrench on the opposite side of the flange…• What was not seen?• Did we “think” before acting?• What controls did we miss?• Was a toolholder considered or available?• A hammer strike can create hundreds to thousands of pounds of pressureLearning from our past…

Stay Aware, Stay Vigilant, Stay Safe!Remember, accidents will happen when you least expect it …Hand Safety…

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