Fall from Height Incident Report

I. Incident Overview

A. Incident Details

Date and Time: May 15, 2050, 10:30 AM
Location: Construction Site, Block C
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, moderate wind
Type of Fall: Loss of Balance
Height Fallen: 5 meters
Description: Employee slipped while climbing a ladder to access the scaffold.

B. Personnel Involved

Employee: John Smith
Job Title: Construction Worker
Experience Level: 3 years
Training Records: Completed Fall Prevention Training in 2048.

II. Investigation and Analysis

A. Root Cause Analysis

Immediate Cause:

Wet surface due to recent rain

Underlying Causes:

Lack of Fall Protection Equipment
Inadequate Safety Training

B. Contributing Factors

Work Environment Factors:

Wet surface
Absence of anti-slip mats

Human Factors:

Rushing to complete tasks
Failure to use safety harness properly

C. Findings

Observations:

No anti-slip mats near the ladder
Safety harness not properly secured

Recommendations:

Install anti-slip mats in high-traffic areas
Conduct refresher training on safety harness usage

III. Corrective Actions

A. Short-Term Actions

Provide First Aid to John Smith.
Secure the ladder and scaffold to prevent further accidents.
Document the incident scene.

B. Long-Term Actions

Revise Safety Policies to mandate the use of anti-slip mats.
Conduct monthly safety training sessions.
Implement regular safety audits.

IV. Follow-Up and Monitoring

A. Follow-Up Measures

Employee Follow-Up:

John Smith received medical treatment and is under observation.
Counseling was provided for psychological support.

Safety Measures Follow-Up:

Regular safety meetings are scheduled to discuss incident prevention.

B. Monitoring Plan

Weekly safety inspections will be conducted.
Quarterly reviews to assess the effectiveness of safety measures.

V. Conclusion

Based on the findings and analysis, it is evident that the fall from height incident was primarily due to the wet surface and inadequate safety measures. Implementing the recommended corrective actions will significantly reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.

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