This Quarter's Events
Q3: Human Factors Forum
Date: 11 September 2025
Time: 09:00 – 11:30
Location: 4th Floor, Annan House, Aberdeen
Lifting Forum
Date: 17 September 2025
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Location: 4th Floor, Annan House, Aberdeen
Lunch & Learn – Q3 Theme
Date: 23 September 2025
Time: 12:00 – 13:15
Location: 4th Floor, Annan House, Aberdeen
Featured Resources
Black Swans - an enhanced understanding of risk
This short video from Offshore Norge looks at the idea of “black swan” events – rare, unexpected incidents that can have a big impact – and how they affect the way we think about risk.
SECE Impairment Prevention Checklist
Checklist for scaffold, habitats, working at height and rope access activities.
Existing Resources
Reliable Securing: Preventing Dropped Objects
A detailed Q3 2024 Sunday Safety Session presentation from Allen Smith, sharing best practice advice on securing equipment and tools.
Harness On? Helmet On!
A safety moment that describes the requirements of safety helmets when working at height.
Standardised Lifting Gap Analysis Template
A standardised template to compare lifting practices with the SCiS Guidelines (2022).
Free to members only
2022 Lifting & Mechanical Handling Guidelines
Promoting good practice during lifting and mechanical handling operations.
Price for non-members: £50.00
Animated Safety Moment - Work at Height
An animated Safety Moment based on a real near-miss incident involving dropped objects.
Interactive Lift Plans and TBT
Interactive forms supporting SCiS Lifting Guidelines, including toolbox talks and lift plans.
Free to members only
Dropped Objects
Films, safety moments, alerts, guidance and notes on dropped object prevention.
Price for non-members: £90.00
Free to members only
Lifting Operations Video
Covers a high-risk lifting incident offshore, includes speaker notes and extra materials.
Price for non-members: £90.00
HSE: Working at Height - a brief guide
This HSE guide explains employer responsibilities and helps protect workers from falls.
TRAC Dropped Objects Campaign - 2024
Practical insights from TRAC Energy on managing dropped object risks.
Safety Moments
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Existing Lumas - Interactive Resources
Dropped Objects - Static & Dynamic
Dynamic Dropped object case study
Toppled crane - doorbell footage
Static Dropped Object case study