Jan 19 (edited) • Human Factors
Case Study 74: Exclusion Zone Gradually Ignored
Incident Overview
At the start of the shift, exclusion zones were clearly set out and enforced. As the day progressed, barriers were moved, workers stepped inside briefly, and supervision became less visible. By the afternoon, the exclusion zone existed in name only.
What Went Wrong
Standards drifted. Repeated minor breaches were tolerated until unsafe behaviour became normal.
Key Lessons Learned
Drift happens quietly
One breach invites the next
Exclusion zones need active enforcement
Safety Recommendations
Exclusion zones must be monitored continuously. Any breach should trigger immediate correction and reinforcement of boundaries.
●LOLER Reg. 8 – People must be protected during lifting.
●PUWER Reg. 11 – Prevent access to dangerous moving parts.
●BS 7121-1 – Exclusion zones must be enforced, not assumed.
●CDM 2015 – Site activities must be actively managed.
Key point
Drift is a management failure.
Wolf Lifting Dynamics – Safe Lifting UK | Case Study 74
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Case Study 74: Exclusion Zone Gradually Ignored
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