📂 UNIT 1: RISK ASSESSMENT & ACCIDENT ANALYSIS
Section outline
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Opened: Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 12:00 AMDue: Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 12:00 AM
Scenario: "Office Building Safety Assessment"
Background:
´ 10-story office building
´ 500 employees
´ Mixed use: offices, server room, cafeteria
Task: Conduct risk analysis for:
´ Fire safety
´ Electrical safety
´ Ergonomic hazards
´ Emergency evacuation
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Submissions opened: Friday, 21 November 2025, 2:50 PMAssessments closed: Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 2:50 PM
´ Scenario: "Maintenance worker severely injured while repairing conveyor system"
Initial Facts:
´ Worker bypassed safety interlock
´ Machine started unexpectedly
´ No lockout/tagout procedure followed
´ Inadequate supervision
Investigation Findings:
´ Multiple system failures identified
´ Organizational and cultural issues
´ Training deficiencies
´ Equipment design flaws
Group Activity - RCA Diagram
´ Task: Create a Cause and Effect Diagram for the conveyor accident
´ Categories to Consider:
´ People: Training, competence, supervision
´ Methods: Procedures, work permits, communication
´ Machines: Design, maintenance, safety features
´ Environment: Lighting, noise, workspace
´ Management: Policies, resources, safety culture
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Now that we've learned about risk families (Physical, Chemical, Biological, Ergonomic, Psychological), let's explore how they appear around us!
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´ Scenario: The Company "FabricPlus" hires you as HSE Consultants.
´ Task: Conduct a preliminary risk assessment in the packaging workshop.
´ Time: 45 minutes.
´ Format: Group work (3-4 individuals).
Group Tasks
1. Identification: Identify at least 5 hazards and classify them into the appropriate families.
2. Assessment: Use the Risk Assessment Matrix (Likelihood x Severity).
3. Prevention: Propose preventive actions using the SIRP hierarchy.
4. Presentation: Prepare a 3-minute summary.
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