1. HSE LEARNINGS INCIDENT: Root Causes: LEARNING:
Twenty four Galfar employees out of 144 residents in TAC, Nimr reported to Galfar clinic with symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The were treated with diarrhoea tablets and ORS powder. The symptoms subsided within nine hours.
Root Causes:
Biological infection from food resulting in mild poisoning
Inadequate frequency of internal inspections and audits of HACCP. Quarterly and annual inspections and audits are not effective
Hygiene maintenance of camp facilities is not supervised for quality and effectiveness
LEARNING:
Establish an assurance mechanism for compliance to HACCP (Codex) and Hygiene standards
Key Learning:
Check the expiry dates on foodstuff purchase and consumption.
Store food as per instructions
All Medical Incidents must be reported to PDO clinic Immediately
OHI – Food Poisoning
Use this Alert: Discuss in Tool Box Talks and HSE Meetings  Distribute to contractors  Post on HSE Notice Boards  Include in site HSE Induction
Contact: MSE511 for further information or visit the HSE Website Alert No July, 2011