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    A worker was injured after being pinned by a fallen bundle of rebar during a lifting operation. The rigging failed, causing the bundle to fall on the worker who later died from his injuries. The document provides recommendations to prevent similar accidents, including establishing a lifting plan, ensuring proper rigging methods are used, instructing workers to avoid standing under suspended loads, and providing supervision of lifting operations. A separate incident described a worker who fell 3.35 meters from an unguarded work platform while draining water and suffered injuries. Recommendations to prevent falls from heights include installing guard rails, using fall prevention equipment, controlling access to hazardous areas, and implementing work-at-height training and permit-to-work systems.

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    A worker was injured after being pinned by a fallen bundle of rebar during a lifting operation. The rigging failed, causing the bundle to fall on the worker who later died from his injuries. The document provides recommendations to prevent similar accidents, including establishing a lifting plan, ensuring proper rigging methods are used, instructing workers to avoid standing under suspended loads, and providing supervision of lifting operations. A separate incident described a worker who fell 3.35 meters from an unguarded work platform while draining water and suffered injuries. Recommendations to prevent falls from heights include installing guard rails, using fall prevention equipment, controlling access to hazardous areas, and implementing work-at-height training and permit-to-work systems.

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    A worker was injured after being pinned by a fallen bundle of rebar during a lifting operation. The rigging failed, causing the bundle to fall on the worker who later died from his injuries. The document provides recommendations to prevent similar accidents, including establishing a lifting plan, ensuring proper rigging methods are used, instructing workers to avoid standing under suspended loads, and providing supervision of lifting operations. A separate incident described a worker who fell 3.35 meters from an unguarded work platform while draining water and suffered injuries. Recommendations to prevent falls from heights include installing guard rails, using fall prevention equipment, controlling access to hazardous areas, and implementing work-at-height training and permit-to-work systems.

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    A worker was injured after being pinned by a fallen bundle of rebar during a lifting operation. The rigging failed, causing the bundle to fall on the worker who later died from his injuries. The document provides recommendations to prevent similar accidents, including establishing a lifting plan, ensuring proper rigging methods are used, instructing workers to avoid standing under suspended loads, and providing supervision of lifting operations. A separate incident described a worker who fell 3.35 meters from an unguarded work platform while draining water and suffered injuries. Recommendations to prevent falls from heights include installing guard rails, using fall prevention equipment, controlling access to hazardous areas, and implementing work-at-height training and permit-to-work systems.

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    SUBSCRIBE RESOURCES EVENTS

    27 December 2021, Ref: 21220251

    Worker pinned by fallen load during lifting operations


    On 11 December 2021, a rigger cum signalman (worker) was pinned by a bundle of
    reinforcement bars (rebars) when the rigging of the rebar bundle failed and fell onto
    him. The worker had earlier completed his task of rigging the rebar bundle for unloading
    from a flatbed trailer and had signalled to the crane operator to start the lift. He was
    conveyed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

    Overview of accident scene.

    Recommendations

    A lifting plan must be established and implemented for all crane lifting operations. Lifting
    operations can be hazardous without adequate planning and proper execution. To
    prevent accidents, consider implementing the following measures:

    • Proper rigging method: Ensure that rigging methods are detailed in the lifting
    plan for the different types of loads to be lifted. The selected rigging method for
    the specific lift must be communicated to the lifting team. Use only proper lifting
    gears (e.g. chain sling, webbing sling) with a safe working load (SWL) greater
    than the weight of the load to be lifted.

    • Safe work position: Instruct workers never to stand under a suspended load.

    • Work supervision: Provide on-site supervision to ensure that the load has been
    properly rigged, workers are in safe positions, and that lifting operations are
    carried out according to the lifting plan.

    For more information, refer to WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011 and WSH
    Council’s Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplaces.
    * Information on the accident is based on preliminary investigations by the Ministry of Manpower as at
    13 December 2021. This may be subject to change as investigations are still on-going. Please also note
    that the recommendations provided here are not exhaustive and they are meant to enhance workplace
    safety and health so that a recurrence may be prevented. The information and recommendations
    provided are not to be construed as implying liability on any party nor should it be taken to encapsulate
    all the responsibilities and obligations under the law.

    Worker injured after falling from work platform


    A worker was standing on the second level of a work platform draining rainwater from a
    tarpaulin sheet, when he lost his balance and fell 3.35 metres to the ground. He was
    conveyed to the hospital for treatment and has since recovered.

    The platform was unguarded (i.e. without railings) at the time of the accident, and the
    worker did not wear travel restraints.

    Overview of accident scene.

    Recommendations
    Fall from height accidents can occur when working at locations with open sides. To
    prevent similar accidents, consider the following measures:

    • Open side elimination: Install guard rails at every work location where there is a
    fall risk.

    • Fall prevention and protection: If guard rails cannot be installed at the platform,
    equip workers with a suitable travel restraint system so that they cannot get close
    to the open side(s). In cases where a worker could fall more than 5m, he should
    wear a fall arrest system.

    • Strict access control: Prevent unauthorised access by cordoning off hazardous


    work areas using effective barricades and safety signs. Only persons aware of the
    on-site danger(s) and risk controls may be allowed to enter the hazardous work
    area (the platform in this case).

    • Permit-to-Work (PTW): Implement a PTW system for all work at height locations
    where a worker could fall a distance of more than 3 metres.

    • Training and supervision: Provide workers with safe work procedures, adequate
    training, and supervision so that the work can be carried out safely. This applies
    also to non-core work activities like tarpaulin sheet installation/removal and
    draining of rainwater.

    For more information, refer to WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations 2013 and WSH
    Council’s Code of Practice for Working Safely at Heights.

    * Please note that the recommendations provided here are not exhaustive and they are meant to
    enhance workplace safety and health so that a recurrence may be prevented. The information and
    recommendations provided are not to be construed as implying liability on any party nor should it be
    taken to encapsulate all the responsibilities and obligations under the law.
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    The WSH Council reminds all to work safely and be vigilant so that you can return home safely to your loved ones, and
    enjoy the festive season.
    ___________________________________________________________________________

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