1. Evolving a Safety Culture in the Water Industry
Neil Lenehan
HSQE Manager, Irish Water
Evolving a Safety Culture in the Water Industry

2. Collectively we have achieved a lot (2014 – 2017)
Together identifying our asset safety issues
6,065 inspections completed
33,901 Actions Raised - 29,633 Actions Closed
87% of all actions closed
92% of PIRs received to date in 2017
Water Industry Health and Safety Committee established.
Huge investment in Asset Safety

3. A Real Story 38 year old man, married with 3 young children
Went to work on the 23rd January
Returned home 6 months later
Broke multiple bones, punctured lung
Severe crush injuries
Intensive care
Intensive rehab & physio

4. So how are we doing? 1 (0) 49(68) 17 (9) 8 (29) 42 (59) 68 (189)
Serious Injury, Fatality
1 (0)
IR1 – Reportable Accident
49(68)
IR3 – Dangerous Occurrence
17 (9)
Lost Time Incident
8 (29)
Injury No Absence
42 (59)
Near Miss
68 (189)
Hazard Reports
234 (369)
77 Reportable incidents in 2016
66 Reportable incidents in 2017 (measured end of July)
2016 incidents in brackets

5. Key questions to ask yourselves as Leaders and Influencers
Do you believe all accidents are preventable?
Do you think that this could happen in your area?
How confident are you that you have the full picture?
Are the root causes identified and are you happy that you are learning from these incidents ?
Are you happy that you are doing enough?