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Digi 2:03 AM 54% @ D. + < CASE STUDY N ASSIGNMENT SEC Case Study: Accident Investigation A Chef working in a hotel kitchen was walking past a deep fat fryer carrying a box of potato peelings when his foot slipped from under him, as he reached out to steady himself he plunged his arm into hot oil. He sustained full thickness burns to his hand and arm and further burns to his face due to the oil splashing onto him. As a result he underwent surgery and was off work for almost five months, At the time of the accident he had been wearing steel toe-capped chef boots. An investigation by the Environmental Health Officer (EHO) found that there had been problems on a daily basis with water pooling on the floor around the dishwasher, vegetable preparation area and steamers. The employer said that they were due to leaks and mis-operation of the dishwasher by staff. The company had a slip and trips risk assessment and also undertook monthly checks. These indicated that the condition of the floor and its resistance to slips was poor and mentioned the presence of water on the floor. But despite these checks and staff complaints effective solutions were not implemented. The inspector concluded that there had been a continuing problem with water on the floor both before and after the accident, it presented a serious slipping hazard and this issue had never been properly addressed, this led to the decision to The company were charged with failing to undertake a suitable risk assessment and put in place a safe system of work. The company pleaded guilty, were fined £14,000 and had to pay costs of £2,000. Since the incident the company have made several improvements; A clean as you go policy has been set up; the floor has been replaced with one that will remain slip resistant when wet (at a cost of £26,000); risk assessments are now reviewed twice a month and results reported back to management; The reporting system has been reviewed. Questions: 1. Based on the case, what are the events leading up to the 2. Explain relevant facts of what occurred immediately after 3. Assume you as Safety and Health Officer, how you will accident? the accident. investigate the accident?

Answer 1

1. The following are the events leading up to the accident:

a) The floor was slippery.

b) A deep fat fryer was on.

2. Relevant facts after the case:-

a) Full thickness burns to hands and arms and also to the face were sustained be the Chef.

b) The chef underwent surgery.

c) The chef was out of work for 5 months.

d) An investigation was conducted by an Environmental Health Officer.

e) The company had a slips and trips assessment.

f) The company was fined.

g) A "Clean as you go" policy was implemented by the company.

h) Slip resistant floors were put in place.

3. My investigation:-

a) I would talk to all the stakeholders.

b) Would try to fix the responsibility.

c) I would try to find the reasons for the accident.