SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,

UNIVERSITY TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM)

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (MEM 603)

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT - ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

OBJECTIVES:

COURSE OUTCOME (CO) PROGRAM OUTCOME (PO)

Identify ethical principles and commit to PO8 Ethics - Apply ethical principles
professional ethics and responsibilities and commit to professional ethics and
and norms of engineering practice. [PO8 responsibilities and norms of
LO6];{A4}. engineering practice (WK7);

ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

1. Select a particular Case Study as listed in Appendix 1.

2. Imagine you are safety officer; you received the information regarding the
accident as listed in Appendix 1.
3. Part A- You are required to explain each step-in order to carry out the
accident investigation with professionally ethics, fill the suitable form and
prepare the accident report.
4. Part B- Provide suggestions for preventive action, especially in term of
engineering control in order to avoid similar accidents happen in the
company. (supported with relevant photo/technical diagrams/drawings/ form)
5. Part C- Identify the ethical principles and professional ethics exist/ potential to
happen to the case study that you have chosen. Example: construction
industry – ethical issues: corruption, materials used are out of specification
etc.

REPORT
1. Prepare your report with the details of all the tasks.
2. The report should include part A, B and C.
3. The explanation of accident investigation and preventive action should be
supported with relevant photo/technical diagrams/drawings/ form.
4. Provide suggestions for preventive action, especially in term of engineering
control in order to avoid similar accidents happen in the company.
5. Identify the ethical principles and professional ethics exist/ potential to
happen to the case study that you have chosen. Example: construction
industry – ethical issues: corruption, materials used are out of specification
etc.

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Appendix 1

DOWNLOAD: Fatal Accident Case

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LECTURER NAME DUE DATE SUBMISSION REMARKS

DATE
Assoc. Prof Ir Ts Dr Azli -on time/- late
Abd Razak

GROUP NO

No Name Student ID
1

GENERAL LEVEL POOR MARGIN ACCEPTAB GOOD EXCELLENT

GUIDELINES: AL LE
Scale 1-2 3-4 5,6 7,8 9,10

Assessment Criteria (Report) Weight (w) Scale (y) Total= w * y

Content/ Diagrams/Figures/ Discussion and Conclusion
Introduction 5
Part A- Accident Investigation 40
Part B- Preventative Action 20
Part C – Identification 20
Report Format, Language and Organization 10
References, and citation 5
TOTAL 100%

REMARKS:

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RUBRIC ASSESSMENT-REPORT

GENERAL LEVEL POOR MARGIN ACCEPTAB GOOD EXCELLENT

GUIDELINES: AL LE
Scale 1-2 3-4 5,6 7,8 9,10

Scale 1-2 3,4 5,6 7,8 9-10

Criteria Poor Margin Acceptable Good Excellent Factor
al

Topic is poorly Topic is fairly introduced.

Introduction introduced. Lack of Moderately understand on Topic is well
understanding on the the topic. introduced.Clearly
topic. explain on the topics.
Fairly general research Well and thorough
Contents Research Topic is poorly on the concept and its research in the concept
Part A-C Result discussed. Lack/ applications. Some and its applications.
absent of supporting supporting evidence is Effective supporting
evidence. provided. evidence is provided.

Able to make use of

all relevant and
Inadequate use of Adequate use of available
resources resources resources effectively
Not receptive to Receptive to some Receptive to new
new ideas and unable new ideas and partially ideas, critics,
Utilization of to utilize them able to act autonomously suggestions and able to
resources Lack of interest Show interest and act accordingly
and curiosity in curiosity in acquiring new Show strong interest
acquiring new knowledge and and curiosity in
knowledge expanding it through new acquiring new
Not many resources utilization knowledge and
resources explored expanding it to new
horizon through
resource utilization.
Many resources
explored

Conclusion Unclear conclusion of Topic is fairly concluded. Topic is well concluded.

the topic.

W r i t i n g is Writing is found to be in Writing is well

disorganized, accordance with course organized and covered
unfocused to the requirements and have relevant to the course
Organizati Format main theme and some focus on requirements and topics
on disconnected. discernible theme and for discussions.
N o t following the supporting details. Each sub-topic is
required format of clear and well
presentation. structured.

Writing lacks clear Excellent writing skills

sentences and W r i t i n g skills are in the use of words and
paragraphs. somehow clear and prefect grammar.
Language Writing D e f i c i e n c i e s in paragraphs are well Sources of reference
good grammatically structured. Less grammar are well cited with
skill witting. mistakes complete explanation of
tables and figures
References Inadequate or no Adequately cite all Sources of reference
and citation citation of resources references are well cited with
complete
explanation of tables
and figures

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Fatal Accident Case (Examples)

Date Title Case Location Summary Case Observation

1 01-07- Worker dies Quarry, Perak An excavator driver was killed after being Failed to establish HIRARC and SOP for monitoring
2019 after hit by hit by falling stone while loading the of work for stone clearing, breaking and loading.
falling stone stone into a lorry.
2 27-06- Dead collided Public road, A sub-contractor worker was killed after i. No supervision were made on the traffic control
2019 with a public Pahang he was hit by a 4x4 vehicle while he was system of the main employer and contractor.
vehicle breaking the road surface to install fiber- ii. Review of SOP for work done by traffic area.
optic cable. iii. The work performed is not supervised and is not
within the time stipulated by the work permit.

3 27-06- Worker dies Factory, Johor A construction worker was killed after hit i. Employers and employees fail to comply with SOP
2019 after strucked by a wooden block fell from 4-meter-high and HIRARC work.
by falling when he was resting at undesignated ii. No supervion while work is in progress.
wooden block location. iii. The victim is resting in an inappropriate place.

4 26-06- Contractor dies Factory, Pulau A sub-contractor was killed after falling at i. Employers fail to keep their workplace safe and
2019 after falling from Pinang a height of 4.5 meters while installing an cause harm to their employee.
height Industrial cable trunking. ii. Employer failed to provide HIRARC for trunking
cable installation work.

5 25-06- Death by wall Hotel, Pulau Four (4) hotel employees were killed i. Employers failed to keep their workplace safe and
2019 collapse Pinang after a wall collapsed while repairing the cause harm to all victims.
retaining wall. ii. The owner of the hotel took his own initiative to
repair the retaining wall.

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Observation
Date Title Case Location Summary Case

6 25-06- Excavator driver Paddy field, An excavator driver was killed after the i. Victims of self-employed excavator driver with
2019 dies after Perak his head was strucked by the excavation jobbing clean the field.
strucked by boom. ii. The victim worked alone without supervision
excavator boom during the incident.

7 19-06- Worker is killed Airport, Pulau An Aviation Security employee was killed i. No speed limit warning signboards on work routes.
2019 after hitting an Pinang after his motorcycle hit an object (dolly ii. Employer failed to ensure so far as is practicable
object on a tire) on the service route. to maintain a good and safe working environment.
pathway
8 17-06- Contractor dies Factory, Pulau A contractor worker died after falling from Employer failed to provide SOPs for chimney repair
2019 after falling from Pinang 4-meter broken roof while doing a survey and changes works at high place.
height and measurement for chimney repair and
changes work.
9 13-06- Operator is Factory, Pulau A machine operator died after being Die cast machine has been modified from auto to
2019 killed after Pinang caught by die casting machine while semi-auto by the employer due to damage to some
caught by die trying to remove a mold that fell inside equipment on the machine.
casting machine the machine.
10 08-05- Operator is Factory, Pulau A plant operator was suspected to have Employer failed to provide safe operating
2019 killed when Pinang been struck to his death by a chain bar procedures for operating Cooling Conveyor Line.
struck by chain support from a conveyor machine.
bar
11 05-05- Operators are Factory, Pulau Two operators were killed after being i. Failure to provide SOPs for lifting pallets in the
2019 killed when Pinang crushed by a date pallet while cool coom.
crushed by date transporting items in the Cool Room. ii. The housekeeping SOPs at the accident area
palette needs to be provided due to bent pallet structure.

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Observation
Date Title Case Location Summary Case

12 15-02- Died, crushed Construction Three construction workers were killed "i) Failure to investigate the Site Safety Supervisor
2019 by steel ,Penang after crush by steel truss that collapsed (SSS) ii. The site has yet to be registered with JKKP
structure due to a crushing of the mobile aerial
platform
12 08-02- Died falling from Road, Pahang The victim of a sub-contractor worker *no information
2019 lorry died after falling off the truck c during a
water-pouring work on the surface of the
road before the premix tar pavement.
13 02-02- Died crushed by Waste The victim of a sub-contractor worker *no information
2019 machinery Collection died after heavy machinery was being
factory, WPKL struck while he was working on cutting
parts on the machine to be disposed of.
14 02-02- Died, crushed Construction , The victim of a sub-contractor worker "i. There is no SOP for the opening of the 'diagonal
2019 by concrete Selangor was killed after a concrete panel prop'. ii. No PIC for supervision and review of WPC
panel collapsed during a pre-dumping work on works. iii. No PE calculation for recommendation
the diagonal prop wall precast concrete support for 'weight and design' for 'WPC base' "
(WPC).
15 02-02- Dies, explosion Palm Oil Mill, The victim of a general worker, worked . SOP of the relevant work should be done by the
2019 traktor tyre Sabah as a tractor driver died after the tube tire worker only.
was being pumped off explode and
caused the victim to grasp serious
injuries in the head
16 25-01- Died, crushed Factory, kedah The victim of a general worker was died "i Failed to perform inspection and maintenance to
2019 by brick wall on a concrete wall that fell while the ensure concrete wall construction in a safe and
victim was pushing the iron door in the sound state. Ii. Failure to provide SOP and HIRARC
factory area. for opening and closing iron gates. "

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Observation
Date Title Case Location Summary Case

17 22-01- Died crushed by Construction, The victim of a construction worker died "i Failed to place vehicle control measures out into
2019 lorry Johor after the motorcycle that he was riding the premises. ii. Failure to appoint Site Safety
crush a lorry ghost who was stopped by Supervisor (SSS) "
the nearby road within the construction
site
18 21-01- Died ,stuck at Palm Oil Mill, The victim of a subcontractor was killed i. Failure to provide PTW for related work. ii. Failure
2019 conveyor Sabah in a fiberglass incline conveyor while to hold a barrier to cover all loads of conveyors
welding works on the airlock.
19 20-01- Died falling from Construction, The victim of a general worker died after i. Failure to perform employee control measures to
2019 height johor falling from 28th floor while doing work enter the premises ii. Failure to hold adequate
on refining the inner wall part supervision of work performed iii. Failure to ensure
the machinery (gendola) is supervised in its use
safely.

20 18-01- Died, electric Farming, Sabah The victim of a general worker was strike "i. Failure to establish a Safety Committee at the
2019 shock by electric shock during the work of workplace ii. Failure to hold a safety training related
cable-grade charging equipment to SOPs related to "

21 13-01- Died falling from Construction, The victim of a sub-contractor worker i Failed to provide SOP for work platform installation
2019 height Melaka died after falling from the 19th floor while work ii. Failure to provide 'lifeline' for transport to
installing the cantilever to be the platform avoid falling. "
'
22 08-01- Died falling from Construction, he victim of a project manager died after " no related SOPs. ii. No system; permit to work 'to
2019 height Pahang falling from a beam structure slipping at a work in high places. iii. PPE usage; safety harness is
height of 10 meters. unsafe, not clinging to any safe place.

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Observation
Date Title Case Location Summary Case

23 07-01- Died, crushed Construction, The victim of a worker died after being Inspection and investigation at the scene found that
2019 by brick wall penang crushed and stuck beneath the collapsed the demolished structure measuring 2.5 x 2.3 x 0.15
concrete wall of a demolished home. m with a weight estimated 1500 kg.

24 02-01- Died crushed by Palm oil Mill The victim of a kubota tractor driver died i. High slope surface exceeds 10 degrees. ii. SOP
2019 kubota tractor Kelantan after being hit by a tractor crush into for tractor driving after rain / slippery road is not
steep depth over 30 feet explained.

25 29-12- Died, electric Palm Oil Mill, A farm worker died after being strike by *no information
2018 shock sarawak electric shock by high tension lines
during the harvesting of palm o
26 28-12- Died falling from Construction Victims of a sub-contractor worker to *no information
2018 height Sarawak work on plastering wall plaster after
falling from level 11.
27 27-12- Died in confine Factory, Johor 2 workers died after drowning in a water i. Failure to practice safe code (ICOP) works in
2018 space treatment plant tank during cleaning confined space. ii. Failure to hold HIRARC for water
work. treatment plant tank cleaning work. iii. Failure to set
procedures to enter confined space

28 24-12- Died falling from Construction, Victims of a construction worker died i. The barrier used is not proper and easy to open. ii.
2018 height Perak after falling from level 35 while working in There is no SOP for wall plug installation and wall
the 'elevator shaft' bracket iii. There was no supervision and oversight
by the main contractor because there was no
supervisor. iv. Failure to maintain the scaffolding
used.

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Observation
Date Title Case Location Summary Case

29 21-12- Dies ,stuck at Factory, perak A general worker died after being caught Employer fails to document a SOP for entry or
2018 conveyor in a conveyer machine. The victims are maintenance work in the 'conveyer'
suspected of climbing the wall of the
conveyer and slip into the conveyer '
30 21-12- Died falling from Factory, Perak sub-contractor worker died after falling at i. Employer fails to provide secure work system for
2018 height a height of 7 meters during the work of related work ii. No SOP working in height iii. No
roof replacement. supervision and supervision of the employer iv.
There is no training for working at height

31 20-12- Died falling from Construction, A construction worker died after 17 days Employer fails to report accident to DOSH
2018 height Johor of receiving treatment at the Sultan
Ismail Hospital. Victims are suspected of
falling from 1st floor at construction site.
32 16-12- Died, electric Factory, sub-contractor were killed when washing i. The OM Material (SB) has disturbed the scene by
2018 shock Sarawak shoes at Washing Bay using 'water jet removing the fuse boxes and all existing electrical
wires.

33 11-12- 6 dead workers Stor, Perak 6 workers were killed in a fire at items The workplace was found to store items for events
2018 in a fire storage on the ground floor and store explosives and
fireworks for the purpose of the upstart event

34 10-12- Died falling from Factory,Penang sub-contracted worker died after falling Forklif used several times on the day of the event to
2018 height with a forklift engine from a height of 40 easily unload the goods using the platform as a
feet lifting equipment.

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Date Title Case Location Summary Case

35 21-11- Died falling from construction, A helper at construction site falling from i. Failure to observe SOP. ii. Existing HIRARC
2018 height selangor a height of 15 meters high when it bore failures for truck operator risk for load-lifting activities
iron rebates to a crane sling

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