Everyday pressures and distractions such as health concerns, relationship problems, workplace issues and financial worries, can influence our behaviours and health and safety focus. These types of distraction can leave us at increased risk of incidents and injury.

Thankfully, no one was injured in the High Potential (HiPo) incident included in the Video Safety Alert which you can watch from the download section of the UK News website:  Safety Alert Video - HiPo Pressure & Distraction (708 downloads)   In the incident a water hose, tap and connecting pipework were catapulted across a plant yard after a truck mixer driver set off without disconnecting the hose from his vehicle.

Please review the Alert with your teams, taking the opportunity to discuss the importance of being fit and alert to hazards and risks in the workplace, and the need to speak up if there are any pressures or distractions that may impact our safety, or the safety of others, so suitable support can be offered.

All operations are encouraged to share information about High Potential (HiPo) incidents, as they give us all an opportunity to review our safety behaviours and standards, maintain awareness of the risks in our operations and act if we identify any gaps.

Before starting any new task always STOP, THINK & CHECK it is safe, and always STEP IN if you see anything unsafe. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND EACH OTHER