EHS ALERT

Date: 16-11-2022
Snake Bite Incident Document No :2022-23/ EHS alert/ 128/ Snake bite
incident

WHAT HAPPENED ? PHOTO/SKETCH:

 On the day of incident, Dressing of the

string cable was planned.

 One worker was engaged for the activity.

 A lot of bushes were available in the work Snake Bite location

area.

 Worker started dressing of the string cable,

which was below the module.

 After working for sometime, I/P noticed that

snake was crossed over his left leg.

 He was shifted to the near by hospital

Immediately for treatment.

WHAT WENT WRONG?

 Bushes were not removed from the work area before starting the activity.

 Snake alert stick was not used by the worker.

 Worker was not aware of the biological hazards.

 Effective supervision of the work was not ensured.

LEARNING FROM INCIDENT: POST INCIDENT CONTROL

MEASURES IMPLEMENTED:
 Awareness training on biological hazards
must be given to all the workmen.  Awareness training on biological
hazards provided to all the
 Usage of snake alert stick must be made workmen.
mandatory.
 Bushes are being removed from
 Drive on bush cutting must be scheduled the work area before planning
regularly. work.

 Effective supervision of work must be  All workmen are carrying snake

ensured. alert stick and verifying before work

 Effective supervision is ensured.

Prepared by - EHS Department, PT&D IC Reference: DOM/RE

DISCLAIMER
The EHS alert is prepared based on the reports from various sources such as WhatsApp Messages, News Paper articles, Media reports, Group discussions and as highlighted by Industries/ Organization