Lessons Learned from Incidents during 2012

I ncident is an event or chain of events which has caused or could have cause a fatality,
injury, or illness or damage(loss) to assets , environment , entity reputation or third parties.

Incident Occurred during 2012

are Mainly due to:

 Vehicle equipment &truck

overturn.
 Falling from height.
 Contact with moving parts.
 Unsafe scaffolds.
 Unsafe electrical connections.
 Unsafe excavations.
 Unsafe lifting operations.
 Fires.
 Hit by objects.
 Slip trip & fall.
Incident Prevention Techniques:

 Highlight high cost of incidents.

 Proactive Performance
Measurement(JSO,JSA & use checklist
always).
 Comply with HSE rules & regulations.
 Management should commit to HSE
& set the right example.
 Increase the awareness through training.
 Recognize the standards & the best
practices & implement them.
 Promote EHS incentive program.
 Study & investigate near misses.
 Always assess the risk of your activities
& implement the control measures.

Reference
Always refer back to AD EHSMS RF - Version 2.0 February 2012
Mechanism 06.0 (Performance & Incident Reporting) & Mechanism 11.0 (EHS Incident
Investigation)
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Two Lives Lost due to an Incident where
Windows Cleaning Cradle Fell from the 14th
Floor:

 No any measures implemented to

prevent this incident.
 Incompetent staff deployed to release
the stuck cradle.
 Major safety device was removed by
the team.
 Platform was not tested and certified.
 Risk assessment &hazard were not
identified and documented.
 Emergency Procedure was not
prepared and applied.
 Lack of Awareness.
 External rescue teams were not
summoned to rescue the trapped
employees. Lesson Learned & Strict Action:

 All companies involved in facade

cleaning instructed to prove their
competency & register with ADM
HSE Division.
 All equipment shall be certified with
3rd party to prove safe erection &
conditions for use.
 Companies shall ensure training &
competency of their employees
 Permit should be obtained from ADM
building permit.
 Ensure preparedness for
emergencies.

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A Foreman had been Buried Alive when the When Excavating:
Soil Settled under his Feet:
 Specific method statement &Risk
assessment shall be prepared.
 All required NOCs should be obtained
 All soil studies required should be
carried out (e.g. Geotechnical study)
 Soil grouting shall be applied when
required.
 Responsibilities & accountabilities
should be clearly defined.
 Increase awareness & competency of
the employees.
 Clear procedures for such activities
should be set & well communicated.
 Safety of the equipment & operation
on the edges of deep excavations
 Although a previous settlement of the should be monitored.
soil was reported, no action to prevent
the recurrences & saving the life of the
victim taken.
 Hazard was not evaluated and analyzed
 Control measures & plans found
documented are not implemented.
 Lack of adequate awareness on HSE
responsibilities.
 Even measures taken to protect ageist
fall in deep excavation are far from
being adequate.
 Many other hazards which have the
potential to other serious injuries are
found in the place of the incident .

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 Vehicles & Equipment Constituted the
Main Direct Causes of the 2012:

 vehicle and equipment prior to each
use.
 Determine the speed limit in the
construction site.
 Deploy Banksmen and observe blind
corners.
 Segregate pedestrians & vehicles.
 Ensure dust control measures when
necessary.
 Ensure a competent person inspects.
 Ensure activities are adequately
supervised.

Falling from Height


Almost 50% of fatal incidents in construction sites attributed to falling from height, to
avoid risk of fall all works at height should be properly planned and adequately supervised

 www.adm.gov.ae/hse

Abu Dhabi Municipality Website

‫موقع بلدية مدينة أبو ظبي‬
 hse@adm.abudhabi.ae

ADM HSE Division E-mail

‫البريد اإللكتروني الخاص بإدارة الصحة والسالمة والبيئة‬
 www.ehs.dma.abudhabi.ae

Regulatory Authority Reporting System Website

‫الموقع الخاص بالهيئة التنظيمية لقطاع البناء واإلنشاء‬
 www.adehsms.ae

Abu Dhabi Environment, Health & Safety Center Website

‫موقع مركز أبو ظبي للبيئة والصحة والسالمة‬

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