Incident alert

Detail:

•  Site operatives were to inspect screen mats on the newly installed screen and install a rubber curtain.
• A risk assessment was obtained, and a STOP assessment completed.
• The injured person accessed the screen and slipped as he moved on the screen and resulted in damage to his leg muscle

Key Factors:

• The risk assessment obtained was not for the task being carried out.
• The STOP assessment didn’t consider all of the hazards involved with the task.
• Access to and from the screen to carry out the task was poor, and no control measures were put in place to control fall from height risks.
• The plant is fitted with effective recordable CCTV which supported the IP / site team to investigate the incident.

• When reviewing a risk assessment, all hazards must be accurately identified, and suitable control measures implemented.


• The risk assessment for a task must be suitable and accurate to the task being carried out.


• Methods of access to and from a screen must be assessed to ensure all hazards are identified and fall from height risks are controlled.