HSE SHARING:

FALLING OBJECT
20-07-2018 Killed by falling Construction A construction i. No SOP for
bricks site, Melaka workers has lifting works ii.
died after being No SOP for
hit by falling working at
bricks height

Source: Dosh fatal accident case

 FALLING OBJECT
HAZARD
Any object that falls
from its previous
static position under
its own weight
 FALLING PARAMETERS
• Object height = 3 meters
• Object weight = 220 grams
• Speed impact = 7.67 m/s
• IMPACT FORCE = 6.594 kg

EVEN SMALL OBJECT CAN KILL

 How to prevent
• Responsible of HSE personnel, supervisor and workers to make sure they understand the
dangers they face when WAH.
• Complete fall protection plans to ensure that workers on and off the ground are safe.
• Tethering tools and equipment with connectors, connection and anchors.
• Train the workers on how to use tethered tools
• Safety net
• Toe board when working at scaffolding platform
• Using rope and tools bag/container when transferring small materials as clamp
• Barricade and signage work area to minimize unauthorized personnel from the work area
• Daily toolbox briefing
• “Patuh dan Tegur”