QUESTION 2

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. Contentsfrom the bucketsplashed onto his arms, neck and lower half of his face. The worker suffered serious chemical burns as a result of the incident. He was immediately admitted to hospital for further treatment. The company does not provide the injured person with suitable PPE for protection against chemical splash during the sampling and disposal process. Internal investigation finding disclosesthat the work area wasinsufficiently lit for the task and made it difficult for the worker to locate the hatch on the pit cover to carry out the disposal. In addition to that, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control (HIRARC) was not performed. No safe work procedure was developed for proper disposal of flushing liquid.

Questions

1) List all the possible non-compliance of OSH legislation in this scenario.

2) As a Safety and Health Officer of the company, you are required to write a comprehensive report to your superior of all the legal consequences arising from this accident. Your justification and recommendations shall includes the sections of the laws/regulations for non-compliance together with the penalties.