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INC-2026-0099

LOWClosed

Reported by Camp Manager — External Contractor

28 December 2025 at 01:00 pmCamp / Accommodation VillageHazard ReportWildlife EncounterNight Shift

Incident Description

Large brown snake observed on walkway between accommodation blocks. Area cordoned off. Snake handler contacted. Snake safely relocated to bushland perimeter.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Area cordoned
  • 2Snake handler attended
  • 3Snake relocated
  • 4Awareness notice distributed to camp residents

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

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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

LOW
Effectiveness
40%

Controls That Held

Site Inspections

Issue identified during routine inspection

Effectiveness
90%

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?
12:45 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

01:00 pm

Incident occurred

01:05 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

01:10 pm

Area secured and barricaded

01:20 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

01:45 pm

Initial investigation commenced

02:00 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

28 December 2025 at 01:00 pm

Location

Camp / Accommodation Village

Type & Category

Hazard Report

Wildlife Encounter

Severity
Low
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Camp Manager — External Contractor

  • Camp Manager — External Contractor
NightWarm conditions (32°C)

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