INC-2026-0089
LOWClosedReported by Sarah Kim — Water Treatment Operator
Incident Description
pH sensor on discharge line giving erratic readings. Manual testing confirmed normal pH levels. Sensor malfunction could have masked an actual exceedance if not caught.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1Sensor replaced
- 2Manual monitoring implemented until replacement verified
- 3Sensor calibration schedule reviewed
Likelihood x Consequence Matrix
| Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Controls That Held
Site Inspections
Issue identified during routine inspection
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?
Pre-start meeting completed
Incident occurred
Incident reported to supervisor
Area secured and barricaded
HSE team notified and on-scene
Initial investigation commenced
Report filed in SafetyScribe AI
Incident Details
08 December 2025 at 11:30 am
Water Treatment Plant
Hazard Report
Chemical Exposure
Night Shift
Sarah Kim — Water Treatment Operator
- Water Treatment Operator — Sarah Kim