Case Study 1: Pesticide Poisoning Incident, Punjab

Date & Location: 2021, Multan, Pakistan
Organization: Local Cotton Farms
Incident Details: Farmers were exposed to toxic pesticides during spraying without PPE.
Losses: 5 deaths, 20+ hospitalized
Failures:

• No PPE (gloves, masks)
• Lack of training
• Improper chemical handling

Learnings:

• Mandatory PPE use
• Chemical safety training
• MSDS awareness

Source: Local news reports (Dawn, Express Tribune)
Discussion Questions:

1. What PPE is essential during pesticide spraying?
2. How can exposure monitoring be implemented?

Case Study 2: Tractor Overturn Fatality

Date & Location: 2020, Faisalabad
Incident Details: Tractor overturned due to uneven terrain and overloading.
Losses: 2 deaths
Failures:

• No rollover protection (ROPS)
• Overloading
• Untrained operator

Learnings:

• Install ROPS
• Operator training
• Load limits enforcement

Questions:

1. What engineering controls prevent rollovers?
2. How can terrain risks be assessed?

Case Study 3: Tube Well Electrocution

Date & Location: 2019, Sahiwal
Incident Details: Farmer electrocuted due to exposed wiring near irrigation system.
Losses: 1 fatality
Failures:

• Poor insulation
• No grounding
• Wet environment hazard

Learnings:

• Proper earthing
• Regular inspection
• Electrical isolation

Questions:

1. What are key electrical safety controls in farms?
2. Why is water-electricity combination dangerous?

Case Study 4: Grain Silo Suffocation

Date & Location: 2022, Sindh
Incident Details: Worker entered silo and suffocated due to low oxygen.
Losses: 1 death
Failures:

• No confined space procedure
• No gas testing
• No rescue plan

Learnings:

• Confined space permit system
• Gas monitoring
• Standby rescue

Questions:

1. What gases are dangerous in silos?
2. What permit controls are required?

Case Study 5: Harvester Machine Injury

Date & Location: 2023, Bahawalnagar
Incident Details: Worker’s hand trapped in harvesting machine.
Losses: Amputation
Failures:

• No guarding
• No lockout/tagout
• Unsafe maintenance

Learnings:

• Machine guarding
• LOTO procedures
• Safety training

Questions:

1. What guarding is required?
2. How does LOTO prevent such incidents?