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2.3.8.1 Responsibilities.............................................................................................. 4
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2.3.8.2 Definitions ...................................................................................................... 4
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2.3.8.3 Action to Be Taken To Implement This Procedure ....................................... 5
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2.3.8.4 Appendices .................................................................................................. 12
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2.3.8.5 Reference Documents ................................................................................. 20
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2.3.8.6 Author .......................................................................................................... 20
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PROCESS MAP
Project/Site
Contract SHE Client/Regulatory Human
Manager MIT Insurers
Manager/Director Manager/Adviser/Dept Bodies Resources
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Representative
Inform all relevant
parties by
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first alert Receive First Alert Tie in with any
(within 24 hours) contractual
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reporting
1.3, 3.12 requirements Receive First Alert
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Contact Regulators Contact Regulators
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3.1, 3.2, 3.3
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If appropriate obtain a copy of the F100 and
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If appropriate,
complete and
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book form to
Regional Office
Accident
Register/Book
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Involvement of
Agree requirement for investigation and report Comapny
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Carry out investigation, prepare report action plan and distribute as required.
Provide detail,
(Interim report to be issued within 7 days of incident) Provide detail,
if required
if required
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Produce Monthly
Returns form and
send
to SHE
Receive information
Department Log into
for processing
data base
3.8
Key Activity
Guidance
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PURPOSE
1 The purpose of this procedure is to focus on the potential of incidents, NOT just the
outcome, and to assign responsibilities and establish a system for the reporting and
investigation of Safety, Health or Environmental accidents/incidents, diseases, dangerous
occurrences and learning events as required by both Qatar Legislation (RIDDOR) and
COMPANY and client requirements.
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1 This procedure covers all COMPANY Projects and locations under the control of
COMPANY. A COMPANY is defined as the organization with responsibility for management
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of safety at a construction site.
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Note: Qatar Civil Defence and the Environment Ministry have responsibilities and authority
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in relation to the reporting of fires and environmental impacts, respectively.
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2.3.8.1 Responsibilities
SHE DIRECTOR
1 Authorises this procedure and decides whether an incident review is necessary. He may
also delegate responsibility for chairing this review.
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2 Provides support in the application of this procedure, assists the Major Incidents Team (MIT)
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in the investigation process and the production of reports.
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PROJECT/SITE MANAGER
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3 Ensures that any reporting and investigation of an incident is carried out in accordance with
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this procedure (and any associated client procedures), and that appropriate contact is made
with the SHE Department and other interested parties
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4 Provides advice and support in the application of this procedure, assists the Project/Site
Manager and the Major Incidents Team (MIT) in the investigation process and the production
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of reports.
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5 To report all accidents, incidents, diseases, dangerous occurrences and learning events to
the appropriate person.
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2 For the purposes of this procedure, Project / Site Manager may also mean Depot Manager
or Office Manager.
3 A team appointed by the Regional Managing Director to investigate all major incidents in
line with the matrix in Appendix 5.
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RIDDOR
LEGAL REPRESENTATION
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6 Any report formed under request from legal representation.
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ACCIDENT / INJURY CLASSIFICATION
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7 Classification of accidents and injuries are detailed in Appendix 2.
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2.3.8.3 Action to Be Taken To Implement This Procedure
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REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING A MAJOR ACCIDENT/INCIDENT (FATAL
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1 Ensure first aid is provided and an ambulance is called and/or medical attention
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administered.
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2 Where advised by the appointed 1st Aider, do not move the person unless this is absolutely
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essential.
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3 Ensure that the scene of the accident is not interfered with. Cordon off area wherever
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4 Contact your SHE Adviser / Manager. The SHE Adviser / Manager will inform the MIT and
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prior to commencing the investigation and following consultation with the SHE Manager /
Director, will advise our legal representatives.
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5 If an COMPANY employee is involved, notify HR Department who will arrange for notification
of relatives of the person concerned as soon as possible and preferably by personal visit by
someone who knows the family etc.
6 Obtain photographs of the area. (Any digital prints may be verified by date and signature.)
7 In conjunction with SHE Adviser / Manager, complete/send First Alert form SHE-FRM-8-01
to ensure that relevant persons are informed (see distribution list on First Alert form).
8 Complete the accident book entry report. (Accident Investigation Report Part 1, AIR SHE-
FRM-8-03)
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9 If appropriate :
10 Ensure that the Qatar Labor Ministry, Workplace Inspector has been informed. Where
applicable ensure that the Police have been informed.
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11 Inform SHE Director / SHE Manager.
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12 Carry out an immediate investigation of the accident in conjunction with MIT.
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13 Ensure that a copy of the form F100 is completed and sent to the Labor Ministry within 10
days of the accident, or in the case of a non COMPANY employee, obtain a copy from their
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employee and ensure that a copy is forwarded to the COMPANY Insurer.
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Ensure copies of any relevant reports and forms are forwarded to the SHE Department.
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15 Complete an AIR Part 1 SHE-FRM-8-02 and 2 SHE-FRM-8-03 and agree distribution with
the Business SHE Manager.
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16 Ensure first aid is provided and an ambulance is called and/or medical attention
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administered.
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17 Where advised by the appointed 1st Aider, do not move the person unless this is absolutely
essential.
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18 Investigate cause of accident, record physical evidence, and take steps to prevent
recurrences.
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19 Inform the SHE Department and Contracts Manager as soon as the accident becomes a
possible over 3 day reportable.
20 In conjunction with the SHE Manager / Advisor complete Accident/Incident First Alert report
form and distribute.
22 Report the accident in the accident book and send a copy to the SHE Department and
Insurance Broker.
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23 Agree with the SHE Manager / Adviser who will produce the investigation report and the
timing of this, including any interim report if necessary.
24 Ensure first aid is provided and an ambulance is called and/or medical attention
administered.
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25 Where advised by the appointed 1st Aider, do not move the person unless this is absolutely
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26 Investigate cause of accident, record physical evidence and take steps to prevent
recurrence.
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27 Inform the SHE Department of such incidents.
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28 Record and report the accident on the accident book form and send a copy to the SHE
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REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION OF AN INCIDENT/NEAR MISS/LEARNING EVENT
PROJECT / SITE MANAGER / SHE ADVISER / MANAGER
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29 Where a near miss, learning event is observed, the process detailed in SHE-PRO-016
should be followed.
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30 If appropriate to the circumstances the Project / Site Manager / SHE Adviser / Manager will
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32 These contractors are expected to carry out their own reporting and investigation procedures
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but we must ensure that it is done. Where the contractor is obliged to report accidents, they
shall be requested for a copy of the report to COMPANY site management who will forward
to the SHE Department.
33 According to the severity or potential of the injury or the level of environmental damage the
contractor may be requested to carry out a joint investigation. This will be decided in
discussion with the Contractor.
35 Follow the procedure as Section 3.i to 3.iv above as appropriate to the category and
ascertain the type of injury and hospital details, etc.
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ACCIDENT BOOK/REGISTER
36 Site management shall control and verify entries made in the COMPANY accident book and
ensure that copies are forwarded as soon as possible after they are made to the SHE
Department.
37 All notified accidents shall be entered in the COMPANY accident book including all
employees, contractors, visitors to site and accidents to members of the public.
38 Remember, some accidents, which seem minor at the time, may be important long after the
particular contract is finished and hence full information becomes essential.
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39 Accident books must be retained for at least three years from the date of the last entry in the
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40 The accident book must be sent to archive at the end of the contract with the rest of the
contract documents.
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MONTHLY SHE RETURNS
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The Project / Site Manager is responsible for the completion of the SHE Return and this shall
be sent to the SHE Department as soon as possible after the month end but no later than the
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42 In the event of a reportable disease being advised by a Doctor, the Project / Site Manager
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(b) After consultation with the SHE Adviser / Manager carry out an immediate
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(c) After completing above, arrange with the SHE Adviser to complete and forward form
F100A to the appropriate Labor Ministry Department with a copy to the SHE
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43 If injury to person is also involved, carry out procedure under Section 3.1 to 3.4 as
appropriate.
44 For all events, consult with the SHE Manager / Adviser for the full list of specified Reportable
Dangerous Occurrences.
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47 Notify the Contract Manager and SHE Department immediately and discuss whether
reportable.
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49 Obtain written statements for witnesses where possible.
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50 Obtain photographs of the area and record physical evidence.
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51 Report accident on the form from the accident book with a copy to the Insurer.
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Reportable Dangerous occurrences shall be reported by the SHE Department will inform the
Qatar Administrative Authority. The Administrative Authority, Workplace Inspector will advise
whether and when you can resume work in the area.
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(a) The Manager, in consultation with the SHE Manager / Adviser, shall report the
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(b) The Manager, in consultation with the SHE Manager / Adviser, to complete Form F100
and send to the Qatar Administrative Authority within 10 days.
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54 To assist the reporting process, environmental incidents have been categorised and
examples of each type of category are listed in Appendix 1 (guidance document).
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55 For all environmental incidents, consult with the SHE Manager/Environmental Adviser for
advice.
(a) If it is a significant/serious incident then completes a First Alert form as per section
3.12 (note examples of types of environmental incidents requiring First Alert).
(b) In addition, less serious incidents must also be recorded and reported monthly as per
section 6.8, to enable COMPANY to monitor and measure environmental
performance.
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(c) Where deemed necessary, a formal Investigation report shall be completed as per
section 3.13 and 3.5 in cases of Learning Events
57 COMPANY operates a First Alert system to ensure that serious incidents are notified
quickly to the relevant personnel.
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All accidents and incidents, including those resulting in significant damage to the
environment, where prosecution is likely or where substantial loss has occurred or
where public attention is likely.
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59 If however, doubt exists whether or not to send a First Alert then it should be sent. It is the
responsibility of the Regional SHE Adviser / Managers to ensure the First Alert is circulated
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60 All First Alerts shall also be copied to the COMPANY SHE Director.
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61 First Alerts shall be sent as soon as possible after the accident/incident has become known
to the Company and in any case WITHIN 24 HOURS.
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62 The Project/Site Manager shall contact the SHE Manager/Adviser for their site to provide
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64 It is of the utmost importance that actions arising from an investigation are fully closed out.
This is the responsibility of the Project / Site Manager to produce a written report in
conjunction with the local SHE Manager / Advisor.
(b) where prosecution or other formal enforcement action is being taken/is considered
likely;
(c) where, although not reportable, there was potential for more serious consequences or
there are wider lessons to be learned (such as near miss/learning event incidents)
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Accident/Incident Investigation Report form. (Notes for guidance for completing the AIR are
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within 7 days from the date of the incident.
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Distribution of completed accident/incident investigation reports must include the COMPANY
SHE Director. Any distribution outside COMPANY should be agreed with the SHE Director
who will provide the necessary direction
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APPENDIX 1 GUIDANCE ON CATEGORIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS
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Report in
ENVIRONMENTAL First Alert Category for Sustainability
EXAMPLE Monthly
INCIDENT TYPE Required? Reporting (SHE Dept Use Only)
returns?
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Any Spillage of Fuel / Oil / Chemicals / Soap Oil etc. <10
YES Non-notifiable Pollution Incident
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YES YES Notifiable Pollution Incident
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Any formal investigation into complaints of nuisance YES YES Notifiable Pollution Incident
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I.E. NOISE, DUST, Any letters/correspondence received from in relation to
YES Notifiable Pollution Incident
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Any waste materials causing a nuisance YES Notifiable Pollution Incident
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Any Breaches of Discharge Consent Parameters YES YES Non-notifiable Pollution Incident
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1 Any incident, which results in a minor injury but requires none of the treatments noted in any
other of the above categories.
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(a) Cleaning, flushing or soaking wounds on the surface of the skin.
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(b) Using wound coverings such as bandages, Band-Aids, gauze pads, etc.; or using
butterfly bandages or Steri-Strips, (other wound closing devices such as sutures,
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staples, etc., are considered medical treatment);
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back belts, etc. (devices with rigid stays or other systems designed to immobilise parts
of the body are considered medical treatment)
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4 Injury that results in a person being taken to hospital or given medical treatment by a Doctor
or other Health Care Professional.
5 Medical Treatment means the management and care of a patient to combat disease or
disorder including;
(b) Immobilisation of parts of the body using rigid stays plaster casts etc.
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(a) Visits to a doctor or health care professional solely for observation or counselling;
(b) The conducting of diagnostic procedures such as x-rays and blood tests, including the
administration of prescription medications used solely for diagnostic purposes (e.g.,
eye drops to dilate pupils); or
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8 Injury not being a major injury that results in a person either missing 4 or more consecutive
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(e) A chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or penetrating injury to the eye
(f) Any injury resulting from an electric shock or electric burn, leading to unconsciousness
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(v) Acute illness or loss of consciousness resulting from the absorption of any
substance by inhalation, ingestion or through the skin
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(vi) Acute illness which requires medical treatment where there is reason to believe
that this resulted from exposure to a biological agent or its toxins or infected
material.
FATALITY
10 The death of any person, whether or not they are at work, if it results from an accident
arising out of or in connection with work.
LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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12 Any injury to person who is not at work if it results from an accident arising out of or in
connection with work and results in them being taken from the place where the accident
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happened to a hospital by whatever means.
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13 Near miss/learning events are a near miss or significant incident which could have resulted
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14 Site management should openly encourage near miss/learning event reporting which is vital
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15 SHE Learning Event cards have been introduced to improve the frequency of reporting and
providing a feedback mechanism at the operational zone.
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16 An occurrence, which arises out of or in connection with work and contained in RIDDOR,
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(a) The collapse of overturning of, or the failure of any load bearing part of any lift, hoist,
crane, derrick, MEWP, access cradle, excavator, pile-driving frame or rig (over 7m in
height) or fork lift truck.
(b) Any unintentional incident in which plant or equipment comes into contact with or
causes an electrical discharge by coming into near proximity of an overhead electrical
line exceeding 200 volts
(c) Electrical short circuit or overload attended by fire or explosion and stops the plant for
more than 24 hours or has the potential for death.
(ii) Scaffolding erected near to water, which could have resulted in a drowning
incident
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(h) The escape of any substances in sufficient quantities to death or major injury or
damage to health.
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their work involves one of the activities noted. All instances where it is suspected that it may
be necessary to report an Occupational Disease should be referred to the SHE dept.
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contact your local SHE department or Advisor
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Appendix 3 Accident/Incident Reporting Matrix
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Any Involving
Resulting in Accident
Accident Verbal or Dangerous Significant Minor
Pollution 3-Days or Requiring Learning
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Incident More First Aid Event
Member of Abuse at the or Disease Incident Incident
Absence Treatment
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Level 4 Level 3
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Initial Inform Inform Inform SM/PM Inform SM/PM Inform Inform Inform Inform Inform Inform Inform
Contact SM/PM SM/PM immediately. as soon as SM/PM SM/PM as SM/PM as SM/PM as SM/PM as SM/PM as SM/PM as
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immediately. immediately. Leave the practicable. immediately. soon as soon as soon as soon as soon as soon as
Leave the Leave the accident practicable. practicable. practicable. practicable. practicable. practicable.
accident accident scene
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Project/Site Inform SHE Inform SHE Inform SHE Inform SHE Inform SHE Inform CM, Inform CM Inform CM SM to SM to SM to
Manager and CM and CM and CM and CM and CM SHE and and SHE as and SHE as complete all complete all complete
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immediately. immediately. immediately. immediately. immediately. SHEM as soon as soon as sections of sections of First Alert
Isolate/secure Isolate/secure Isolate/secure soon as practicable. practicable. Accident Accident report form.
the scene. the scene. the scene. practicable. Register/ Register/ Limited
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SHE Inform MIT Inform MIT Inform MIT Inform RMD Inform RMD Inform SHE Inform RMD Inform RMD Inform RMD Inform RMD Inform RMD
Advisor/ immediately, immediately, immediately, and SHEM as and SHEM and SHEM as and SHEM and SHEM and SHEM and SHEM and SHEM
Manager RMD, EA and RMD, EA and RMD, EA and soon as as soon as soon as as soon as as soon as as part of as part of as part of
SHEM as SHEM as SHEM as possible by possible by possible. possible. possible. monthly monthly monthly
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soon as soon as soon as First Alert. First Alert. report. report. report.
possible. possible. possible.
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Accident CM/SM/PM to SM to SM to SM to SM to SM to SM to SM to SM to SM to SM to
Register/ complete complete all complete all complete all complete all complete all complete complete complete all complete all complete
Book First Alert as sections of sections of sections of sections of sections of Dangerous Dangerous sections of sections of Learning
soon as Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Occurrence Occurrence Accident Accident Event report
practicable. Register/ Register/ Register/ Register/ Register/ form. form. Register/ Register/ form.
Book. Book. Book. Book. Book. Book. Book.
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Any Involving
Resulting in Accident
Accident Verbal or Dangerous Significant Minor
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Pollution 3-Days or Requiring Learning
Fatal Major Injury Involving a Physical Occurrence Pollution Pollution
Incident More First Aid Event
Member of Abuse at the or Disease Incident Incident
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Absence Treatment
the Public Workplace
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Level 4 Level 3
Requirement investigation investigation investigation to complete as investigation investigation investigation investigation inform SHE. inform SHE. incident by
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by MIT, EA by MIT, EA, by MIT, EA, detailed in by SM and by SM and by SM and by SM and SM and
Inspector and and Police. and Police. Investigation SHE. SHE as SHE as SHE as SHE
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Police. Prevent Prevent Requirements. necessary. necessary. necessary.
Prevent witness witness Prevent
witness collusion. collusion. witness
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F100 Report SHE Adviser/ SHE to obtain SHE to obtain SHE to obtain SHE to SHE to obtain SHE to SHE to No No No
Form Manager to copy from copy from copy from complete and copy from obtain copy obtain copy requirement requirement. requirement.
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obtain copy contractor or contractor or contractor or forward to EA contractor or from from
from complete if complete if complete if as RIDDOR. complete if contractor or contractor or
contractor or COMPANY COMPANY COMPANY COMPANY complete if complete if
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1 EA = Enforcing Authority, SM = Site Management, CM = Contract Management, RMD = Regional Managing Director, MIT = Major Incidents Team,
SHEM = Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
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2 It is the duty of the SM to ensure that all accidents, incidents or near misses are reported as detailed above.
3 Only the Health and Safety Support Team are to complete the F100 for COMPANY employees.
4 In the event of a fatality, every assistance is to be given to the visiting authorities; however no statement should be given under caution without legal
representation.
5 Any enquiries by the media should be directed to head office.
6 The level of investigation and responsible persons noted are the minimum required in some cases for significant and minor categories a higher level of the
management structure may need to produce the required reports.
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APPENDIX 4 INCIDENT POTENTIAL MATRIX AND INVESTIGATION LEVELS
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When using this matrix consider the potential outcome of the incident not the actual outcome, and use this to help decide the appropriate investigation and
reporting levels. Guidance on the Environmental categories is given overleaf.
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Investigation Team Report Approval Incident Review
Panel
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Project
Manager or
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Adviser
AIR Pt 1 for each IP
Project
Level SHE Adviser + + N/A
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NB The Managing Director will decide whether a Level 3 Incident Review is necessary and may delegate responsibility for chairing it.
COMPANYS Head of SHE should be notified of all Incident Reviews and should be invited to attend at Level 4.
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FORMS
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4 Monthly Data Collection Form (SHE-FRM-8-05)
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5 Site Investigation Avoidance of Underground Services (SHE-FRM-8-06)
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6 Learning Event (SHE-FRM-16-01)
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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
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Qatar Regulatory Document (Construction) RD1.1.6.
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POSITION IN
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COMPANY
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SHE Manager
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POSITION IN
NAME SIGNATURE & DATE
COMPANY
Originator Date
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Improvement/Prohibition Significant Environmental
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Injury to member of the
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Date of Incident
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Occupation of injured
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Male/Female Age
Address of any injured
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DISTRIBUTION
TICK THE BOXES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE DISTRIBUTION LIST TO IDENTIFY THE
ACTUAL CIRCULATION DETAILS.
WHERE THE INCIDENT IS A FATALITY, MAJOR INJURY, DANGEROUS OCCURENCE, OVER 3 DAY
OR ENFORCEMENT NOTICE THE DISTRIBUTION MUST ALSO INCLUDE THE RELEVENT
PERSONNEL IN TABLE 2.
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GeneralLocationofAccident
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Injury nature Select ONE only Immediate Cause
Immediate Causes continued
Asphyxiation/gassing Animal/Insectbiteorsting Struckbyfallingobject
Amputation
Asphyxiation
Structuralcollapse
Burn/Scald Contactwithelectricity/lighting
Trapped/caughtinmachinery
Concussion
Contactwithheat/cold
Usingnonpoweredhandtools
Confusion/Bruising Contact/exposurebiologicalhazards
Usingpoweredhandtools
Crush/Trapinjury
(specifyinbox) Contactwith/exposuretoair/waterPressure
Dislocation Drivingatwork
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Existingconditions/naturalcauses
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Effectsofweather/exposure Explosion Injury location Select ONE only
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Foreignbodyinnose/ear/throat
Exposuretoextremeheat/cold/explosion Abdomen
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Foreignofvertebralcolumn Exposuretomentalstressfactors Ankle
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Fractures
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IllHealth Exposuretoradiation(e.g.UV/nuclear) Back
Ingestion
Internal e.g..chest/abdominal/pelvis
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Facecollapse/Caveinorrockslide
Fallwhileascending/descending
Chest
DigestiveSystem
Jolt/Jarinjury
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Lossofsight Fallsonsamelevelincl.trips/slips Face/neck
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Sprains/strains
Plant/vehiclecomponentfailure RespiratorySystem
Superficialcuts/Abrasions PPEFailure Wrist
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Source of Hazard Select ONE only
BiologicalAgent FlyingParticle LiftingEquipment Radiation Vehicle/mobileequipment
Cold/Heat HandTool Materials Scaffold WorkingSurface
Dust
HazardousSubstance Movingpartsofmachinery Stairs/Steps Workstationlayout
ElectricalEquipment Heat/HotWork Other Staticequipment/machinery
Excavation
LackofOxygen PowerTool Structure
Floor/groundcondition Ladder Proximitytowater TemporaryWorks
Actiontaken(orsuggested)topreventrecurrenceandtocommunicatelessonslearntfromtheincident
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Part 2 This form must only be used in conjunction with the accident/dangerous
occurrence/case of ill health Part 1
Project:
Name of Date:
Injured
Person:
Safety Health Environment Property
To check a box above, right click on the box, click on Properties and then click onto Default Value, Checked.
Click OK to finish.
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1. Risk Assessment 6. Site Sketch 11. Injured Persons Statement
Competency Accident/Dangerous
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2. 7. 12. Witness Statement
Checks Occurrence/Case of ill health form
Maintenance
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3. 8. Insurance Report 13. Other Specify
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Previous Experience/Training
Relevant Training Details
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Other, specify
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Immediate Causes
(see A-Z of Accident Causes)
Category Description Category Description
* Digital photographs must have the correct level of validation i.e. date, independent witness
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Root Causes
(see A-Z of Accident Causes)
Category Description Category Description
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Investigation Approval
Distribution
TICK THE BOXES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE DISTRIBUTION LIST TO IDENTIFY THE
ACTUAL CIRCULATION DETAILS.
WHERE THE INCIDENT IS A FATALITY, MAJOR INJURY, DANGEROUS OCCURENCE, OVER 3 DAY
OR ENFORCEMENT NOTICE THE DISTRIBUTION MUST ALSO INCLUDE THE RELEVENT
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Name:
3 Statement of
Witness
DOB or Age: DD/MM/YY
Address:
Post Code:
Employer:
Occupation:
Length of Employment:
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AIR 1 sent ;
No of Accident Book Entries Minor Lost Time >3Day Major
COMPANY
Sub-Contractor / Other
Hours/Employees
Direct Employees Hours Worked DAY SHIFT Av. No. Direct Employees DAY SHIFT
Contractor Employees Hours Worked DAY SHIFT Av. No. Contractor Employees DAY
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Direct Employees Hours Worked NIGHT SHIFT Av. No. Direct Employees NIGHT
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Contractor Employees Hours Worked NIGHT SHIFT Av. No. Contractor Employees NIGHT
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Employees
Proactive Indicators
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Do you hold Employee Safety Meetings Yes No No. of Employee Safety Meeting
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Environmental Indicators
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Other (please
Type of damage Electric Gas Telecom Water
state)
1.
(9)
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3. What diameter was the main or service?
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4. State type (e.g. PE, Ductile Iron, Steel, Lead, etc) :
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For electric cables / telecom / fibre optic cable (if known)
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Street Other (please
240v 415v
State voltage of electric cable (if known) (9) Lighting state)
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5.
Was the cable in a duct? Yes No
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Yes No
6. Was a cable locator used prior to excavation?
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b) Plans were issued Yes No
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State type (i.e. JCB 12 Bucket, Breaker Chisel, Shovel Grafter, Fork, etc) :
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street lights, etc)
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a major injury or condition? Give as much detail as you can: For instance
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person which prevented them doing their
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the accident to a hospital for treatment?
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4 Did the injured person (tick all the boxes that apply) the part played by any people
become unconscious? ER If it was a personal injury, give details of what the person
need resuscitation? was doing. Describe any action that has since been taken
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remain in hospital for more than 24 hours?
paper if you need to.
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Drowned or asphyxiated
Exposed to fire
Exposed to an explosion
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Injured by an animal
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About you About the affected person
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employed by someone else?
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1 Please give:
7 it is associated with; or
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the name and number of the disease
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