Transmission Maintenance & Work Management

Transmission Maintenance & Work Management

Monday Morning - Supervisor Safety & Environmental

Update & Briefing Sheet

2/15/10

Safety & Environmental Goal Update

Review of Transmission Safety & Environmental Incidents

NOTE: 1 PMVA is being appealed (vehicle struck concrete pier in substation incurring muffler damage) to NU Safety Mgt.

Review of Transmission Group SIRS Reports from Previous Week

 SIRS 170-2010 (CL&P): Employee appears to have suffered an allergic reaction from hand sanitizer provided in company restroom. Following use, employee’s hands appeared bright red and inflamed (similar to reaction to poison ivy). Due to a lack of availability of Purell, a replacement product was used which has a different formula.

Review of NU SIRS Reports from Previous Week

 SIRS -182-2010 (PSNH): While responding to assist fire department with a report of gas leak in area, it was discovered that levels in two manholes in the West Street area in Keene, B-10 and A-12, were 100% and 70% respectively. The cover on manhole B-10 did not have a sample hole drilled in it but surfactants were used on the cover to safely access the hole for testing. The cover was drilled before replacing it on the manhole. The leak was located in a 3 inch main about 15 to 20 feet from manhole B-10. This incident reinforces the importance of always testing the atmosphere in the manhole prior to removing the cover. The Fire Department vented manhole to a safe level.

 SIRS 165-2010 (CL&P): On-call supervisor received call from CL&P SOC that the Hartford Police Dept. noticed a vehicle had hit the fence and protective guard rail at the south side of the Hartford AWC material storage yard and left the scene. SOC notified Berlin Security (who notified Facility Dept). The on-call supervisor arrived at scene and the officer presented case info (# 10-05211) and reviewed the area. It was determined that security was not breached and the fence, although damaged, was intact and no immediate action was necessary. It was noted that the recently installed guard rail (inside fence) prevented extensive spare transformer damage and oil spill.

Top 5 Opportunities For Improvement (based on safety observations)

Weekly Discussion Topic

Emergency Response

The recent gas explosion at Kleen Energy in Middletown, CT reminds us that we need to know what to do in the case of an emergency. Fortunately, no NU employees were onsite at the time. Do you know what to do in the case of a medical emergency? Do you know when to obtain medical attention beyond first aid? During the pre-job safety briefing, do you make sure everyone knows the location and how to communicate to EMS (Emergency Medical Services)?

Remember, assess the situation and the injury first

• Administer first aid to the injured worker. Follow the training you received at Medic First Aid/CPR. (On an annual basis, check your First Aid kits to ensure they are completely stocked and no items are expired)
• When in doubt, call 911 and initiate EMS. It would be impossible to list all of the instances in which one should call EMS; however, the following are instances where 911 and EMS must be called:
• Any life threatening injury
• Electrical contact
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain
• Head trauma

NOTE: under direction of the 911 operator or EMS, injured may require ground transport to an area where medical treatment and evacuation takes place (e.g., self transport from remote right-of-way location to nearest cross street).

Notification Procedures

Request EMS by calling 911, or:

• CT: contact the SOC at 860-665-6464 or CONVEX at 860-665-6690, if not already done, request they contact 911 for the applicable town location.
• MA: contact the SOC at 800-332-8697 or CONVEX at 860-665-6690, if not already done, request they contact 911 for the applicable town location.
• NH: contact the ESCC at 603-634-3576, if not already done, request they contact 911 for the applicable town location.
• Provide an address when you call, and give the nature of the emergency. Please make note of your location during your Pre-job Safety Briefing. Prior to entering right-of ways and remote work locations, note the nearest cross street and distance. Decide who will meet the emergency responders.
• Do not rely on the 911 operator to know where you are calling from if you are using a cell phone – know your location. If requested, keep an open line of communication with the 911 operator until EMS arrives.
• Remain calm, ensure your own safety, initiate EMS notification, and then respond to the accident.

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