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Forklift Fall Accident PEEPO Diagram - Coggle Diagram
Forklift Fall Accident PEEPO Diagram
People
James Stone (aka 'Jimmy')
Injured Employee who was cleaning solar panels
Statement received from James' Solicitor
No interview conducted as James refused to speak with investigators
Letter from hospital received as evidence of injuries
Ronald Barney
Driver of forklift that James was standing on while cleaning solar panels
Interview conducted and statement completed to collect evidence
Shaun Wilkinson
Maintenance Supervisor - on shift at time of the accident
Interview conducted and statement completed to collect evidence
Colin Carr
Owner of Carr's Motor Wreckers
Interview conducted and statement completed to collect evidence
John Blain
Workplace Health and Safety Officer
Environment
"Typical May day" - weather was clear, small number of clouds in the sky
No smoke or fog present
Shipping container being used as a tool shed with solar panels on roof is situated upon loose gravel
Loose gravel becomes boggy, muddy and slippery during and after rain
Half-filled Rum and Coke Can
Found on the scene
Breathalyzer test on all staff to check if relevant to accident
Discuss in interview with witnesses
Liquid Analysis in Lab
Noise
Witness accounts
Did a loud noise distract Jimmy causing him to fall?
Equipment
Forklift
Datsun
Same model as the Nissan - Datsun were owned by Nissan, one manual fits the Nissan and Datsun models
Expert Engineer consultation to inspect forklift
Visibility from driver seat
Pallet
Plastic pallet with wooden frame
Check purchase records for age of pallet
Expert engineer consultant to inspect pallet for pre-existing damage resulting in failure
Ladder
Interview evidence suggests John Blain asked staff to stop using the ladder to work from heights
Inspection to see if any faults with ladder
Shipping Container
Cleaning Products
Solar Panels
Maintenance Schedules
Review schedules to ensure equipment is in working order
Procedures
Safety Management System
Obtain a copy to review
Work Procedure - Cleaning Solar Panels on Tool Shed
Review for effectiveness
Risk Assessments
Review when risk assessments are to be performed and by whom
Forklift Operating Procedures
Review for weight limits, safety precautions
Pre-Start risk assessments?
Staff Inductions
Accident Reporting Procedures
Obtain a copy to review
Organisation
Fatigue of workers
Review shift times of all staff in context of work load per day
Length of Employment
Are the staff involved experienced in their role, or new to the team?
Previous Incidents
Review incident/near miss records
Review recommendations for future prevention, control measures implemented
OHS Culture
Do staff respect the OHS culture in the business?
Do staff understand the ramifications of accidents?
Does the OHS Officer lead by example? Does the OHS officer encourage safe work practices?
Training
Review staff training arrangements
Review records
Staff Qualifications
Request OHS qualifications - John Blain
Request forklift license - Ron Barney
Request work from heights ticket - James Stone