WorkSafeBC Incident Report Flashcards
1
Q
(From Assignment)
Summarize in point form the underlying factors that contributed to collapse of form and death of worker?
A
- Lack of site-specific design drawings: Wall form design that was inspected and approved by engineer on foundation level was used on other levels/locations without engineering approval
- Ineffective Nailing: Wall form was stabilized with braces taht were not nailed properly
- Unsafe Work Procedure: Worker was climbing on wall form whaler which wasn’t allowed
- Essential information missing from drawings
- Wall form not monitored as to straightness so it was constructed with instability
