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Report Title: Construction Site Incident Report: Scaffold Collapse
Date: February 25, 2025
Location: Downtown Construction Project, Site B
Prepared By: Sarah Nguyen, Safety Officer
Executive Summary
This report provides a detailed analysis of the scaffold collapse incident that occurred at Site B of the Downtown Construction Project. It examines the sequence of events leading to the collapse, the immediate response, and proposes recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Introduction
The objective of this safety report is to thoroughly investigate the scaffold collapse incident on February 25, 2025, at the Downtown Construction Project, to identify the causes, assess the safety protocols in place, and enhance future construction site safety measures.
Incident Details
- Date and Time: February 25, 2025, at 2:30 PM
- Location: Site B, Downtown Construction Project
- Involved Parties: Construction workers and site safety personnel
Incident Description
At approximately 2:30 PM on the date in question, a section of scaffolding on the east side of the construction site unexpectedly collapsed. At the time, four workers were on the scaffold performing bricklaying activities; all suffered injuries of varying severity.
Cause Analysis
Preliminary investigations suggest the collapse was due to several factors:
- Overloading of the scaffold beyond its weight capacity
- Inadequate inspection and maintenance of scaffolding components
- Environmental conditions, including recent heavy rains which may have weakened structural integrity
Impact Assessment
The collapse resulted in injuries to four workers, two of whom required hospitalization. The incident also caused a temporary shutdown of the construction site, leading to delays in project timelines and financial losses.
Recommendations
- Implement stricter load capacity regulations and monitoring on all scaffolding.
- Increase the frequency and thoroughness of scaffold inspections, especially following adverse weather conditions.
- Conduct regular safety training sessions for all site workers, focusing on the proper use and inspection of scaffolding.
Appendices
Appendix A: Witness statements
Appendix B: Photos of the incident scene
Appendix C: Daily safety inspection logs
Approval
Signature:
Name: Tom Bradley, Project Manager
Date: February 28, 2025
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