Training Video - Knife Safety
Released: September 2010
It was identified in 2008 that 66% of Xmo Strata incidents that resulted in harm were related to blade cuts.
Since then, engineers have been involved in the glove selection process and the company has introduced a glove checklist which details glove ratings and suitability for various tasks. Subsequently all JSA/JHA/Safety Method Statements now include a minimum glove rating for every task.
In January 2010, we banned the use of fixed blade knives on all Xmo Strata sites.
Xmo Strata has now completed over 250,000 hours of work since its last blade cut incident, but is still ensuring that site staff are aware of potential hazards in this area.
This very short video clip is used to support a toolbox talk on hand protection and knife selection. The actual toolbox talk - delivered by Area Supervisors to all engineers - covers detailed instructions on the use of the knives featured in the clip.
The clip is not designed to be comprehensive, or to be used commercially; but more to make it memorable and support a physical demonstration.