INC-2026-0092
MEDIUMClosedReported by Sarah Williams — HSE Coordinator
Incident Description
EWP (elevated work platform) operator raised basket beyond maximum rated height. Stability alarm sounded. Operator lowered immediately. Operator stated the height limiter appeared to be malfunctioning.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1EWP taken out of service for inspection
- 2Height limiter recalibrated
- 3Operator competency verified
Likelihood x Consequence Matrix
| Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Certain | |||||
| Likely | |||||
| Possible | |||||
| Unlikely | |||||
| Rare |
Likelihood
3 / 5 — Possible
Consequence
3 / 5 — Moderate
Risk Score
9/25
Failed / Breached Controls
Procedural Compliance
Standard procedure not fully followed
Controls That Held
PPE Usage
All personnel wearing correct PPE
Supervision
Supervisor was present in the area
Priority Questions
- Was a working at heights permit issued and current at time of incident?
- Who verified the harness was correctly attached before work commenced?
- What was the scaffold inspection frequency and who last inspected?
Follow-Up Questions
- Was a toolbox talk conducted before the task commenced?
- Are there alternative methods to eliminate the heights risk?
- Was the worker trained and competent for this specific task?
Systemic Questions
- What is the trend for working at heights incidents in the past 12 months?
- Are scaffold inspection procedures adequate for multi-day tasks?
- Should a buddy-check system be mandatory for harness attachment?
Pre-start meeting completed
Incident occurred
Incident reported to supervisor
Area secured and barricaded
HSE team notified and on-scene
Initial investigation commenced
Report filed in SafetyScribe AI
Incident Details
14 December 2025 at 06:00 am
Processing Plant — Level 3
Near Miss
Working at Heights
Day Shift
Sarah Williams — HSE Coordinator
- EWP Operator — External Contractor