NEBOSH IGC 1 Element 8 Homework Questions: 1. Outline the initial actions that should be taken following a major injury accident at workplace. The emergency response is to make the area safe initiate an emergency plan contact emergency services administer first -aid to preserve life and preserve the scene. In initial report, note the names of witnesses, report the event internally to the company H&S advisor, to senior management, and to relatives of injured person & report the event in the accident book. In the initial assessment and investigation: report the event to the regulatory authorities if applicable. Report the event to insures, lawyers. Decide upon depth of investigation and select investigation team to gather evidence at the scene and interview witness. Gathering further information inspections documents Analysing information, drawing conclusion, implementing actions, monitoring progress and reviewing the effectiveness. y
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2. A worker is seriously injured after being struck by reversing revers ing vehicle in a loading bay. a) Identify four reasons why the accident should be investigated b) Outline the informat information ion that that should should be included included in the investigat investigation ion r eport c) Outline four immediate cause and four underlying (root) causes of the accident. y
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Identify four reasons why the accident should be investigated Purpose of the investigating an accident is to identify root causes & immediate causes in order to prevent prevent similar accidents occ urring in the future. Main reasons for investigation relate to the possible weakness in risk assessment processes & other aspect of safety management system. Facilitating compliance with legal obligations(RIDDOR 1995 & social security legislation) Collecting evidence to defend a civil claim Determining financial losses Demonstrating management commitment to occupational health & safety. Outline the information that should be included in the investigation report The personal details of the injured party, time & location of the accident Environmental conditions, the work activity at the time of accident The control measures in place The type of injury sustained Precise circumstances of the accident Drawings & photographs Details of witnes s & their statements Immediate & root causes identified Possible breaches of the law
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Recommendations of the investigation team for remedial action
Outline four immediate cause and four underlying (root) causes of the accident. Immediate cause: Human error or failure to comply with procedures Restricted view of the driver High noise level i.e. environmental conditions Underlying causes:
Lack of driver & or other employee training Lack of supervision Absence of site rules or procedures for the control of r eversing vehicle Failure to separate vehicular & pedestrian traffic Lack of maintenance of vehicle & or other workplaces
