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BOX HILL CRANE ACCIDENT

ASSESSMENT 2: CASE STUDY

Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary……………… …………………………… ………………….. 4 2.0 Introduction…………… …………………………… …………………………… ... 4 3.0 Case Description…………… ……………………………

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………………………... 4-5 4.0 Literature Review………………… …………………………… …………………. 5 4.1 Assessing the risks…………………… …………………………… ……….6 4.2 Strategies for accident preventions……………

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……………………......... ... 75.0 Analysis of Case…………………… …………………………… ………………...8 6.0 Recommendations… …………………………… …………………………… …… 8-9 7.0 Conclusions……………

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…………………………… …………………………… .. 9 8.0 References…………… …………………………… …………………………… …9 1. Executive Summary The following case study report investigates the significant workplace tragic malfunction episode that arise from Melbourne , Victoria at the Box Hill crane corporation that prompted fatality and injuries amongst manual workers . The case emerging in the early hours of Friday the 6th of September 2018. The industrial accident incorporates 5-tonne tub of concrete dropped from a crane on the work site of Box Hill pit. Resulting in two employees of young men completely submerged in concrete and one middle age suddenly put to death. Evidence uncovered the crane function was preliminary put into practice as it was an brand-new equipment on site , first job in operation. Thus, deeply examines the safety issues and failure of safety protocols amongst the construction crane firm that lead to the catastrophic . Various recommendation were suggested in order for future reoccurrence mishap to be avoided

and ensure all employees are safe within functionality of the workplace. The purpose of this vital inquiry was to show an immense level of health and safety at work.This report highlights the Melbourne Box Hill building incident which had one fatality as well as two other critically injured employees hospitalised. The literature was created to demonstrate the

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major issues that were extremely accountable, such as routine security meetings and human error. The literature review allows a citizen to properly consider the best method to insure that all equipment is tested and preserved, and that all persons are prepared to do so. The review of the event showed there was a lack of planning and oversight through which the cause for the mishap was profoundly blamed. It is recommended to further train member, to avoid these wounds and mishaps from occurring as This will therefore enable more people to recognise potential dangers and function in a safe realm

It delineates a strong examination for the occasions that unfurled in which, this examination features the fiasco of the exhibition reacted to peril recognisable pieces of proof, chance appraisals and the failure to exhibit systems for mishap counteractions by both the development organisation, Clark Cranes and work labourers on location that was somewhat completely engaged with the casualty of one male casualty and wounds supported to two different casualties trapped in the mishap. Accordingly, the proposed conspires and strengthened updates were examined for this situation study, to further strengthen the shirking for such a reoccurring mishap to never happen again, suggestions were educated. These examined the execution for recognising the dangers also, forestalling risks to turn into a rule structure for all PCBU that attempt crane use. An assessment of writing was incorporated to encourage the validness of the contextual investigation, also affirming a broad examination to the casualty, mishap and the outline for the subject of cranes. Writings that were joined into examine was 'SafeWork NSW' and 'Safe Work Australia’.

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Contents

1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Case Description 4. Literature Review 5. Case Analysis 6. Conclusion and Recommendations 7. References 8. Appendix

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2. Introduction

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The primary duty of care in of a person conducting a business under the WHS legalisation is to promote health and safety among all members of the workforces ensuring a safe work environment (Johnstone , 2011).The light engineering company manager /WHS advisor is responsible of the duty of care of all their 80 employees by planning and training all workers to work safely , implementing health and safety procedures to ensure workers a not at risk of injury while working . Moreover, consulting all workers regarding the matter of health and safety displaying hazard reports and ensuring workers are able to respond to incident , hazards and risk that may arise including knowledge to limit risks (Johnstone , 2011).

3. Case Description

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3.1 Case Identification WorkSafe has charged a North Melbourne construction company and a Thomastown crane hire company following the death of a worker crushed by a concrete kibble at a building site in Box Hill.

3.2 Case Description It is alleged the company’s failure to provide a system of work that ensured employees did not work under suspended loads was a breach of section 21 (1) and 21(2) (a). It is further alleged Alliance CG’s failure to provide documented information, instruction or supervision to ensure workers followed a safe system of work was a breach of section 26. Clark Cranes has been charged with three offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. It is alleged the company failed to ensure a split pin was safely inserted in the hoist rope in breach of section 23. Clark Cranes is also accused of failing to ensure the crane was supplied and installed in a manner where its use would be safe and without risks, in breach of section 30(1)(a) and 31(1).

3.3 Case Consequences Paul Fowler, WorkSafe Acting Executive Director of Health and Safety stressed that “all construction companies on sites with cranes need to consider how loads could be moved without putting workers at risk”....