Maurice Mason Limited

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First report 1 Apr 2016•Latest report 1 Apr 2016

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Reports: 1
Published responses: 100%
Concerns addressed: 6
Stated actions: 14

Concerns and recipient responses

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1 Apr2016
Norfolk
Concerns raised6
1. Failure to apply Health & Safety Executive risk-assessment guidance
2. Failure to ensure a risk assessment is in place for the new cleaning procedure
3. Failure to identify risks in farm task risk assessments
1. Lack of training for staff carrying out risk assessments
2. Absence of an emergency plan or procedure for employees
3. Cleaning-out-grain-bins procedure failing to identify risks and hazards
Actions described in response 7
1. Action
  Complete the booked IOSH Directing Safely, IOSH Managing Safely and first-aid training for designated managers.
2. Action
  Provide further focused safety training for staff with CSML’s advice and input.
3. Action
  Provide access to CSML’s updated health-and-safety documentation, legislation updates and telephone support.
1. Action
  Commission CSML to review and amend health-and-safety policies, risk assessments, safe systems, emergency plans and the employee handbook.
2. Action
  Prohibit personnel from entering grain bins for cleaning or any other purpose.
3. Action
  Complete and update the grain-store risk assessment and method statement for the revised cleaning method.
4. Action
  Have CSML review emergency plans and prepare appropriate plans addressing the Coroner’s concerns.
Respondent positions 1
1. Position
  The company states that prohibiting personnel from entering grain bins has eradicated the confined-space risks identified in the concern.
  Disputes the concern
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ARTHUR CAXTON MASON · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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Report summary

On 9 July 2014, Arthur Caxton Mason, aged 21, died after being buried beneath moving grain while cleaning inside a grain bin at Hall Farm. The principal concerns were inadequate staff training in risk assessment, failure to recognise hazards in grain-bin cleaning procedures, and the absence of an emergency plan for hazardous areas on the farm.

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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Maurice Mason Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Failure to apply Health & Safety Executive risk-assessment guidance
Wider context from the report
“(1) As at July 2014 no member of staff had undergone training in respect of assessing risks and carrying out Risk Assessments. Following Mr Mason's death, one member of staff involved in risk assessments has undergone training. This member of staff is involved in the administration side of documents. Other, senior, members of staff involved in carrying out risk assessments have not undergone any such training and from the evidence did not appear to fully accept risks as set out in Health & Safety Executive documentation, preferring to rely on their own “experience and common sense”. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Maurice Mason Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Failure to ensure a risk assessment is in place for the new cleaning procedure
Wider context from the report
“(2) It was unclear from the evidence that staff involved in carrying out Risk Assessments recognised the risks of carrying out various tasks on the farm. The current document "Procedure for Cleaning out Grain Bins" does not recognise any risks or hazards in carrying out the tasks and it was not clear from the evidence a Risk Assessment is in place for this new procedure, introduced following and as a result of Mr Mason’s death. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Maurice Mason Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Failure to identify risks in farm task risk assessments
Wider context from the report
“(2) It was unclear from the evidence that staff involved in carrying out Risk Assessments recognised the risks of carrying out various tasks on the farm. The current document "Procedure for Cleaning out Grain Bins" does not recognise any risks or hazards in carrying out the tasks and it was not clear from the evidence a Risk Assessment is in place for this new procedure, introduced following and as a result of Mr Mason’s death. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Maurice Mason Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Lack of training for staff carrying out risk assessments
Wider context from the report
“(1) As at July 2014 no member of staff had undergone training in respect of assessing risks and carrying out Risk Assessments. Following Mr Mason's death, one member of staff involved in risk assessments has undergone training. This member of staff is involved in the administration side of documents. Other, senior, members of staff involved in carrying out risk assessments have not undergone any such training and from the evidence did not appear to fully accept risks as set out in Health & Safety Executive documentation, preferring to rely on their own “experience and common sense”. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Maurice Mason Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
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Absence of an emergency plan or procedure for employees
Wider context from the report
“(3) The “what to do in an emergency” Sheet in place as at July 2014 contained a list of persons to contact and telephone numbers and coordinates to pass to emergency services. There was no Emergency Plan in place. This has not changed following Mr Mason's death. Although the grain bins are not to be entered by any personnel on cleaning, it was clear from the evidence, there are other hazardous areas on the farm. These “Emergency Sheets” are currently in use and there is no plan or procedure in place for employees to follow should another emergency occur. ”
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How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Maurice Mason Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Cleaning-out-grain-bins procedure failing to identify risks and hazards
Wider context from the report
“(2) It was unclear from the evidence that staff involved in carrying out Risk Assessments recognised the risks of carrying out various tasks on the farm. The current document "Procedure for Cleaning out Grain Bins" does not recognise any risks or hazards in carrying out the tasks and it was not clear from the evidence a Risk Assessment is in place for this new procedure, introduced following and as a result of Mr Mason’s death. ”
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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation
Complete the booked IOSH Directing Safely, IOSH Managing Safely and first-aid training for designated managers.

Verbatim wording from the response
“To broaden MML’s understanding of Health and Safety and to strengthen our ability to ensure that staff who are responsible for health and safety understand the issues and risks involved, further formal training has been booked as set out below. In particular:-”

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation
Provide further focused safety training for staff with CSML’s advice and input.

Verbatim wording from the response
“There will be further training for staff members in more focused areas to strengthen staff involvement and understanding. It is not possible at this time to give details but it will be on the advice and with input from CSML.”

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How this respondent action was interpreted

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Provide access to CSML’s updated health-and-safety documentation, legislation updates and telephone support.

Verbatim wording from the response
“g) Internet access to CSML updated H+S documentation, to keep MML updated with current legislation along with telephone contact/support.”

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation
Commission CSML to review and amend health-and-safety policies, risk assessments, safe systems, emergency plans and the employee handbook.

Verbatim wording from the response
“In order to address the Coroner’s concerns and to address safety issues across MML, the Company has instructed Cope Safety Management Ltd (CSML) (qualifications attached) to review and amend:-”

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2016-0128-Response-by-Maurice-Mason-Ltd
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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation
Prohibit personnel from entering grain bins for cleaning or any other purpose.

Verbatim wording from the response
“MML has taken the actions set out below in order to comply with the Coroner’s Report and in order to further review health and safety across its business, not just in respect of the areas highlighted by the Coroner’s Report. In relation to practices on the farm concerning the cleaning of grain bins it is now the case that no personnel whatsoever are to enter the grain bins at any time for cleaning, or indeed any other purposes. This practice no longer forms part of any work at MML. Therefore the potential risks in relation to working inside the grain bins have been eradicated. As a result there is no remaining risk on site of working in a confined space – such that was the subject of evidence at the inquest.”

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2016-0128-Response-by-Maurice-Mason-Ltd
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Published 1 April 2016
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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation
Complete and update the grain-store risk assessment and method statement for the revised cleaning method.

Verbatim wording from the response
“With regards to the specific grain store building, a new risk assessment has been done along with a method statement. It is now more detailed and addresses the risks of the new method of work. A copy is attached. This now addresses the risks that are present in the new cleaning method and the appropriate method of work for cleaning the bins. This document was updated as a result of a visit from the HSE, after the Inquest. A version of this updated document will also be sent independently to the HSE and it will also be subject to further review by Cope Safety Management Ltd (see below).”

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2016-0128-Response-by-Maurice-Mason-Ltd
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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation
Have CSML review emergency plans and prepare appropriate plans addressing the Coroner’s concerns.

Verbatim wording from the response
“As referred to above emergency plans will be specifically reviewed by CSML and prepared as and where appropriate on the advice of CSML and to address the concerns of the Coroner in relation to Emergency plans. At the time of the accident there were two fully trained and current, first aiders on site. These were ████████. There has been a fully maintained defibrillator on farm since 30th Jan ’15, with open access. All MML staff have been fully trained in its use along with first-aid training.”

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2016-0128-Response-by-Maurice-Mason-Ltd
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Published 1 April 2016
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How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation
The company states that prohibiting personnel from entering grain bins has eradicated the confined-space risks identified in the concern.

Verbatim wording from the response
“MML has taken the actions set out below in order to comply with the Coroner’s Report and in order to further review health and safety across its business, not just in respect of the areas highlighted by the Coroner’s Report. In relation to practices on the farm concerning the cleaning of grain bins it is now the case that no personnel whatsoever are to enter the grain bins at any time for cleaning, or indeed any other purposes. This practice no longer forms part of any work at MML. Therefore the potential risks in relation to working inside the grain bins have been eradicated. As a result there is no remaining risk on site of working in a confined space – such that was the subject of evidence at the inquest.”

Source location
2016-0128-Response-by-Maurice-Mason-Ltd
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Published 1 April 2016
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