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INC-2026-0099

LOWClosed

Reported by Camp Manager — External Contractor

28 December 2025 at 01:00 pmCamp / Accommodation VillageHazard Report — Wildlife EncounterNight Shift

Incident Description

Large brown snake observed on walkway between accommodation blocks. Area cordoned off. Snake handler contacted. Snake safely relocated to bushland perimeter.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Area cordoned
  • 2Snake handler attended
  • 3Snake relocated
  • 4Awareness notice distributed to camp residents

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

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Almost Certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare

Likelihood

2 / 5 — Unlikely

Consequence

2 / 5 — Minor

Risk Score

4/25

Failed / Breached Controls

Housekeeping Standards

Area not maintained to standard

LOW
Effectiveness
40%

Controls That Held

Site Inspections

Issue identified during routine inspection

Effectiveness
90%

Priority Questions

  • What were the direct and contributing causes of this incident?
  • Were all relevant procedures followed by personnel involved?
  • Was there adequate supervision at the time of the incident?

Follow-Up Questions

  • Were there any similar incidents in the past that could have predicted this?
  • Were all personnel adequately trained for the task being performed?
  • Were environmental conditions a contributing factor?

Systemic Questions

  • Does this incident indicate a gap in the current risk management framework?
  • Are there systemic issues with procedure adherence in this area?
  • Would additional engineering controls reduce the likelihood of recurrence?
12:45 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

01:00 pm

Incident occurred

01:05 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

01:10 pm

Area secured and barricaded

01:20 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

01:45 pm

Initial investigation commenced

02:00 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

28 December 2025 at 01:00 pm

Location

Camp / Accommodation Village

Type & Category

Hazard Report

Wildlife Encounter

Severity
Low
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Camp Manager — External Contractor

  • Camp Manager — External Contractor
NightWarm conditions (32°C)

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