There were two incidents last week which, whilst not LTIs, remind us of the need to stay alert in the wet and windy January weather. Last year we suffered from five significant injuries in January, three of which involved slips, trips and falls.  Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen again this January – get a grip (3 points of contact!), stick to designated footpaths and wear the correct shoes.

Here are the incidents from last week:

*  At one of our offices a car parked outside a designated space in breach of local site rules.  This caused one of our employees to have to leave the demarcated footpath onto made up ground. As a result, the employee went over on her ankle and suffered cuts and bruising to her hands and knees.  The need to follow Health and Safety rules applies equally in our office environments as to our operational sites.  We need to look after not only ourselves but also each other if we are to ensure everyone can return home uninjured.

*  On one of our Quarries a contractor tried to stop a steel door from banging shut in the wind and, in doing so, trapped and injured the end of a finger.  It is important to consider the effects of the weather and take all practical precautions to keep everyone safe.