5TK-045/2022: Isolation of Electricity to Machinery
All leaders are to immediately reinforce the requirement to ensure electricity to machinery is appropriately isolated and confirmed before any work is commenced in the vicinity.
All leaders are to immediately reinforce the requirement to ensure electricity to machinery is appropriately isolated and confirmed before any work is commenced in the vicinity.
Releasing deliveries under pressure causing serious injuries
Various brands of emergency beacons that use magnetic mounts to temporarily fix to vehicle roofs are in use throughout the country.
Action
Ensure all response personnel read this Alert. Situation
Do not handle this substance which is found in old first aid kits and is typically yellow. Ensure the building where the substance is found is isolated and evacuated. Notify New Zealand Defence Force ordnance disposal via NZ Police.
Our current stock of ImpactPro gas detectors are coming due for their 6-monthly service.
Action
All operational personnel are to:
inspect their Level 2 gloves for wear and tear
check the fit of their gloves using the PPE Inspection and maintenance guide
complete SMS Task: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Quarterly Check.
OIC/Crew Leader: Discuss this notice with all crews (Level 2).
Urgently check the circlip fasteners on the pawl arrester device on the AS aluminium trussed 10.5 & 14m (464) rescue ladders as detailed below.
An incident occurred recently that highlighted the risks associated with failure to complete a full size up and risk assessment at each and every incident before commencing any response activities.
This notice is to provide a reminder around preparing landing zones, and raising awareness around potential hazards, including fixed or unsecured objects that could become dislodged due to pressure from rotor wash.If you experience a near miss or accident from rotor wash, enter the event into Safe@Work