LINE OF
Awareness Pack
FIRE
Corporate HSE,
MSE
Objectives
• Understand what is “Line of Fire”
• Guidance and examples to identify “Line of Fire” situations
• Increase awareness of the Line of Fire Life-Saving rule
• Introduce to examples line of fire incidents
• Provide guidance on how to commit to LSR and support compliance
• Enable discussions on how to prevent Line of Fire risks at work
Discussion Question -1
What do you understand by “line of fire”?
What are the signs / features of “line of fire”?
How to identify “line of fire” at workplace?
Engagement Video – Part 1 (Discussion)
How could similar hazards exist at our site?
What are the behaviors at the site can lead to position you in
“line of fire”?
Line of Fire (Definition)
A "line of fire" refers to the path or trajectory of a moving object
or hazardous substance that poses a risk of injury to individuals in
its path. It means being in harm's way, where the potential for
injury exists due to the movement or release of objects or
substances.
Line of Fire (Types)
Common types of "line of fire" incidents include:
• Caught-in or between incidents: These occur when individuals are caught
or trapped between objects, such as machinery or equipment, resulting in
crushing or squeezing injuries.
• Struck-by incidents: These involve individuals being struck by objects that
are moving or falling, causing impact injuries.
• Released energy (pressure, tension) incidents: These incidents occur
when stored energy, such as pressure from pipeline, compressed air or tension
from springs, is suddenly released, leading to injuries from the force of the
release.
These incidents can result in a range of injuries, from minor to severe, depending on
Line of Fire (Situations)
PRESSURIZED MACHINERY & TENSIONED LINES/SPRING
EQUIPMENT
Have you verified zero energy before TOOLS
Are people working near equipment LOADED DEVICES
with parts that can move suddenly?
cutting into or opening any equipment? Are you aware to stay well clear of
tensioned lines(i.e chain, cable and rope),
Could equipment rotate
Even after verification of zero energy, do strapping and coiled or spring-loaded
unexpectedly or continue to coast
you keep your body out of line of fire? devices?
when de-energized?
Are all compressed gas cylinders secured Have you considered the potential for pipe
Can hands and fingers be trapped?
and upright with caps installed? movement when cutting or unbolting?
MOVING VEHICLES/HEAVY WORKING AT HEIGHT/ OBJECTS WITH ROLL
Have adequate precautions been taken in a
EQUIPMENT
workplace where there are moving vehicles? DROPPED OBJECTS OR FALL POTENTIAL
Are any top-heavy items or objects
Has a drop zone been established that can roll secured?
Are parking brakes and wheel chocks used for under any work being performed at
Vehicles/equipment parked on an incline? height? What will you do if a load shifts?
Stay out of harm’s way?
Dose the operator have a clear view of Have all tools and equipment been
personnel in the immediate area? If not, is Are loads secured before lifting,
secured by those working above? loading, unloading or transporting?
there a banksman present?
LIFTING/HOISTING ELECTRICAL PROJECTILES
Are other workers prevented from entering EQUIPMENT
Do you avoid working on or near
Are you aware of task that generate flying
a lifting/hoisting zone? debris such as grinding, chipping,
energized electrical equipment? abrasive
Could a load swing when being lifted or blasting etc..?
lowered? When switching a breaker into
position, do you always stand Are steps taken to contain projectiles
Has rigging equipment been loaded to more aside in case of an arc flash? and / or barricade and restrict access?
that its maximum safe limit?
Line of Fire (Life-Saving
Rule)
Keep yourself and others out of the line
of fire
• I position myself to avoid:
moving objects
vehicles
pressure releases
dropped objects
• I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones
• I take action to secure loose objects and
report potential dropped objects
Discussion Question-2
?What incidents or situations you may recall involving Line of Fire
Engagement Video – Part 2 (Discussion)
Have you encountered a similar incidents?
How could they have been avoided?
FATALITY #01, 2024
Description of the incident:
At approximately 18:50 hrs on 31st of March 2024, a Rig was in
the process of moving to its next location. In order to offload the
diesel tank at the new location, a Rig Move Helper attached wire-
rope slings on the trailer lifting lugs to suspend from the crane
for uncoupling the Prime Mover. After the Helper disengaged the
lock of the fifth wheel, he gave a signal to the Prime Mover
driver to move forward. When the Prime Mover moved, the load
came off the fifth wheel, jerked and fatally struck the Helper’s
head.
Why it Happened/Finding:
• His body position reaching under the load, when pulling the
fifth wheel release arm, placed him in the ‘line of fire’.
• A crane was used to suspend the diesel tank load instead of
using the correct method of utilising the load’s hydraulic jack
supports, creating an unsecured load.
• Key personnel required to safely operate the hydraulic jack
support were not available at the time.
• There was no Supervisor at the incident location due to an
Discussion Question-3
What is your reflection on the FATALITY #01, 2024 incident?
What controls you may need to consider to avoid Line of Fire?
Commitment and the way forward
What will you do differently?
• Commit to adhere to Life saving rules and practice
relevant I – statement.
• Observe “line of fire” situation and intervene to save
lives.
• Test the effectiveness of the barriers that protect you
from “line of fire” hazards
Thank You
