Worker Pulled into Ground by Quicksand Condition

Titel Englisch

Worker Pulled into Ground by Quicksand Condition

Filmlänge

6:59 Minuten

Inhalt

This video describes an incident where a worker was pulled into the ground when a quicksand condition developed at a construction site. Actual photos from the incident investigation along with animation are used re-enact and explain the cause of the incident.

Ziel und Zweck

Underground water sources such as aquifers can create instability in the ground at the surface. Before excavating for a construction project it's important to pre-determine subsurface conditions and control sources of  groundwater if found to be present.

As the regulator for occupational health and safety in British Columbia, WorkSafeBC is mandated by legislation to investigate workplace incidents. This video - a documentary slide show narrated by the investigating officer - describes the findings of an incident investigation where a worker was pulled into the ground at a construction site when a quicksand condition developed. Our investigations team determined that this incident could educate workers and employers about this hazard so that similar incidents can be prevented in the future.

Zielgruppe

Employers and workers in the construction industry, health and safety industries

Kontaktdaten des Herausgebers / der Produktionsfirma

WorkSafeBC
6951 Westminster Hwy, Canada-V7C 1C6 Richmond
+1-604-214-6778 janice.twiss@worksafebc.com https://www.worksafebc.com