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EHS Electronic Alert 09 2013 - Lesson Learned From Incidents During 2012 PDF
EHS Electronic Alert 09 2013 - Lesson Learned From Incidents During 2012 PDF
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.
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)
HSED09-31/January/2013 Page 1 of 4
Two Lives Lost due to an Incident where
Windows Cleaning Cradle Fell from the 14th
Floor:
HSED09-31/January/2013 Page 2 of 4
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 .
HSED09-31/January/2013 Page 3 of 4
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.
www.adm.gov.ae/hse
HSED09-31/January/2013 Page 4 of 4