Reference no: EM132874839
TITLE: Worker critically injured after slipping off a roof and falling through guardrails
SCENARIO:
A young worker has been critically injured from a fall that occurred while performing metal roof installation on a double-story house under construction. The worker slipped, then slid down the metal roof sheeting off the roof, through the guard rails on the perimeter scaffold, and fell approximately 6 meters to the ground.
SOURCE: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/worker-critically-injured-after-slipping-roof-and-falling-through-guardrails
QUESTIONS:
As you are a member of the Health and Safety Committee (HSC),
1) What are the suitable measures for this incident?
2) What are the plans to implement the measures?
3) What are the legal ramifications of this incident?
4) What are the recommendations detailing the Workplace Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) improvements? (policy/procedure changes)