Question

Description of Incident

A worker was sent to collect samples from a process plant at midnight as there was a recent process upset. For a representative sample, flushing of the sampling line was carried out before taking the actual sample. The worker drained the flushing liquid into an open bucket, which would then be disposed into a waste pit. When the worker failed to locate the hatch on the pit cover for proper disposal of the liquid, he decided to open the pit cover. While moving the pit cover, the worker knocked over the bucket. Contents from the bucket splashed onto his arms, neck and lower half of his face. The worker suffered from chemical burns as result of the incident.

1- what are the possible causes and contributing factors for the accident? Considering the worker and the employee?

2- what are the recommendations and learning points from this case?

Answer 1

Ans:; 1) lausible causes and contributing factor

​​​​a) Night shift working is the main cause, since in night illinagion is very less which lead to the accident.

b) lack to safety equipment for the workers .

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c) lack of proper safety training to workers.

d) Lack of proper and simple disposable system for flush.

e) during night shift most of the people's peoples are drowsy , so lack of attention.

ANS 2- Following are recommendation and learning point:-.

i) Biochemical hazard works should be carried out in proper lighted up condition and generally during day. So that workers are fully attentive.

ii) learning point is that small carelessness in work can cause fatal and life threating injuires.

iii) Proper saffy gards should be provided to every worker.

iv) Proper safety training and workshop should be carried out between workers on regular basis.