1、Lessons Learned Entry: 0741Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 0741a71 Lesson Date: 2000-02-23a71 Submitting Organization: JSCa71 Submitted by: Maria MurphySubject: Hazards of Metal Desks Description of Driving Event: An employee severed the tip of his finger while unloading a metal desk from a truck. On
2、e of the desks sheet metal leg covers had slid down the legs support beam and created a pinch point between the sheet metal leg cover and the desktop, catching the employees finger.refer to D descriptionD Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,
3、-,-refer to D descriptionDLesson(s) Learned: The employee was a safety-conscious professional furniture mover and was wearing heavy leather gloves. Unfortunately, this was not enough protection from the unexpected sharp edge of the leg cover. When performing any task that involves furniture moving,
4、be on the lookout for potential pinch point hazards and wear personal protective equipment.A coworker took the employee to a local hospital for emergency treatment, although no one called the emergency numbers before leaving. It is important to ensure that employees are familiar with their facility
5、emergency procedures and numbers.Recommendation(s): 1. Inspect furniture periodically. Identify possible pinch points, broken or loose parts, sharp edges, or other hazards.2. Report furniture that appears damaged or hazardous to the furniture repair department.3. Never move large furniture yourself.
6、 Call the moving and hauling department to schedule the rearrangement of furniture.4. Remember to call the appropriate emergency numbers for serious injuries.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permi
7、tted without license from IHS-,-,-N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Sciencea71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Environmenta71 Facilitiesa71 Ground Operationsa71 Ground Equipmenta71 Human Factorsa71 Logisticsa71 Occupational Healtha71 Personal Protective EquipmentAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2000-04-11a71 Approval Name: Eric Raynora71 Approval Organization: QSa71 Approval Phone Number: 202-358-4738Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
