Task 3: Emergency arrangements
3 Comment on the negative aspects of emergency arrangements at KitchenCraft. (8)
Note: Your answer must be based on the scenario only.
My comments on the negative aspects of emergency arrangements at KitchenCraft are
given below as it is evident in the scenario.
No First-Aider: There was no first-aider available when the accident happened.
Worker C was injured, but there was no one on-site to provide immediate medical
attention.
Lack of Immediate Support:When the accident occurred, the owner didn’t act swiftly
to ensure Worker C received medical care. Instead, they blamed the workers and
ignored the seriousness of the situation.
Failure to Provide Immediate Help: After the fall, Worker C was visibly distressed
and injured yet the owner did not offer any assistance or suggest calling for an
ambulance.
Lack of Clear Emergency Procedures: The scenario doesn't mention any established
emergency procedures like who to contact or what steps to take in case of an
accident. This shows poor planning for emergencies.
Unsafe Work Environment: The equipment was in poor condition and there were no
safety measures like harnesses for the scissor lift. This suggests that
KitchenCraft didn’t have proper safety protocols or checks in place to prevent
accidents.
Delayed Response: The response to the accident was slow, with Worker B having to
act quickly to help Worker C. The lack of clear leadership or action from the owner
delayed the response time.
Delays in Addressing the Situation: After the accident, the work continued as if
nothing happened. Another worker was sent out to continue the task, which could
have exposed them to further risks without addressing the underlying issues.
Poor Post-Incident Care: After the incident, the owner failed to ensure that Worker
C received any post-accident care or support, which shows a lack of concern for
workers’ health and safety beyond the immediate accident.
Failure to Send Worker C to Hospital: Despite Worker B’s recommendation to send
Worker C to the hospital, the owner refused, dismissing the injury and delaying
necessary medical attention.
No Emergency Equipment: There was no mention of any first-aid kits or other
emergency equipment readily available for use. This reflects poorly on the
workplace’s ability to handle injuries.
According to the scenario my comments on the negative aspects of emergency
arrangements at KitchenCraft are given below.
No First-Aider on Shift: There was no first-aider available when the accident
occurred. This lack of emergency medical support puts workers at greater risk in
case of injury.
Failure to Provide Immediate Medical Attention: After Worker C’s fall, the owner
did not ensure that Worker C received medical attention. Instead, the owner
insisted that they go back to work, neglecting the need for proper care after an
accident.
No clear emergency plan: The owner’s response to the situation was reactive rather
than proactive it is indicating a lack of clear emergency plans or procedures for
dealing with accidents.
No Emergency Procedures: There were no clear instructions or plans for what to do
in case of an accident. The workers didn’t know what to do during the emergency,
which could have made things worse.
Ignoring the injury: The owner did not take Worker C's injury seriously and didn’t
provide immediate medical care.
Focus on task completion: The owner's priority was to have the task completed,
rather than addressing the urgent need for medical care after the accident.
Poor Communication During the Emergency: When the accident occurred, the owner
didn’t communicate clearly. Worker B had to leave without permission to take Worker
C to the hospital, showing a lack of leadership.
Failure to Address Unsafe Conditions: The owner didn’t fix the unsafe conditions,
such as the old scissor lift and lack of safety gear. This made the accident more
likely to happen.
Failure to follow safety protocols: The situation showed a general failure to
follow proper safety and emergency response protocols, which could have helped
mitigate the injury.
