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NEBOSH IGC 1

Element 8 Homework Questions:

1. Outline the initial actions that should be taken following a major injury accident at
workplace.
O 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.
O 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.
O 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.
O Gathering further information inspections documents
O Analysing information, drawing conclusion, implementing actions, monitoring
progress and reviewing the effectiveness.

2. A worker is seriously injured after being struck by reversing vehicle in a loading

bay.

a) Identify four reasons why the accident should be investigated

b) Outline the information that should be included in the investigation r eport
c) Outline four immediate cause and four underlying (root) causes of the
accident.
O 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 similar accidents occurring 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.

O 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

O 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