CAUSES OF ACCIDENT & PREVENTION

SAFETY THOUGHT

Preventable accidents, if not prevented due to our negligence, is nothing short of a murder . Dr.S. Radhakrishnan

ACCIDENTUnplanned and unexpected event giving rise to injury, ill health, death and damage to property, damage to environment or any combination of these.Reportable accidentNon reportable accident

Safety: Safety: Freedom from Unacceptable risk of Harm is safetyHazard: Source, Situation or Act having potential to cause an injuryRisk: Probability of an event (P) x Consequences (C)

ACCIDENTS STATISTICS

ACCIDENTS STATISTICS

HEINRICH THEORYAnalysis of 75000 accidents98% were preventable10 % were due to unsafe physical and mechanical conditions88% were due to unsafe acts

(c) 1999 Eqms India (P) Limited, Delhi

(c) 1999 Eqms India (P) Limited, Delhi

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMSEngineer / Supervisorenforce safety rules, safety work permit system, exercise close supervision on workmen, ensure competence and disciplinetake immediate corrective action on any unsafe acts and/or unsafe conditions are noticed/reportedexplain in detail the specific hazard and safety measures in case of jobs being assigned to workmen and ensure safetyensure availability and use of appropriate PPE by the workmencreate a safety work culture among all the workmen under his controlimpart proper and specific safety knowledge and awareness and rules and regulations among employees

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMS

ensure that all hazards are eliminated, all passages, stairways, entrances and exits are clear and safe in all respects set himself, as an example of excellence in safety observance for others to emulateensure prompt reporting and a thorough investigation of all accidents and near misses in the prescribed form and suggest remedial measures to avoid recurrenceensure regular contact with persons working in isolated places and ensure their safety and prompt attendance in case of any mishapinspect regularly and ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery are in sound and safe conditiontake immediate corrective measure on any lapse on the observance of safety measures

WHY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS?Legal responsibilityMoral responsibilityLoss of productionAvoid bad publicityEconomic losses

YOUR SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITYUSE YOUR PPE

YOUR HANDS ARE GODS GIFTDO NOT LOSE THEM

DONT LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU

DIRECT COSTMedical costCompensation cost

COST OF ACCIDENTThe monetary losses associated with an accident or incident. Direct costIndirect costs.

INDIRECT COSTBuilding Damage Tool and equipment damage Product and material damage Production delays and interruptions Legal expenses Expenditure on Emergency supplies Interim equipment rental

INDIRECT COSTInvestigation time Wages paid for lost time Cost of hiring and/or training replacements Overtime Extra supervisory time Decreased output of injured worker Loss of business and goodwill

ACCIDENT PREVENTION PREREQUISITESStrong commitment from top management.Good safety program.Established safety culture.Safety accountability in place

ACCIDENT PREVENTION BENEFITSReduced injury claimsImproved employee job satisfactionLower insurance premiumsImproved quality

ACCIDENT PREVENTION THREE BASIC STEPSHazard identificationElimination of unsafe actElimination of unsafe condition

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION ChecklistEmployee observationSafety audit

UNSAFE ACTThe actions of a person in a manner which vary from the accepted or legislated safe practice and create a hazard to either themselves, another person, or equipment.

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE CONDITIONA condition in which something exists that varies from a normal accepted safe condition and, if not corrected, could cause injury, death, or property damage.

UNSAFE CONDITION

UNSAFE CONDITION

ELIMINATE UNSAFE ACTPersonal adjustmentsEducation and TrainingSupervisionDiscipline

ELIMINATE UNSAFE CONDITIONDesign Guarding / FencingControl measures or isolationMaintaining safe working condition of plant / tool / machine / work environment

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY All injuries are preventable.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY Management has the responsibility for preventing personal injuries.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY It is possible to safeguard all operating exposures that may result in injuries.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY It is necessary to train all to work safely.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY It is good business to prevent personal injuries on the job and off the job.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY Safety is a condition of employment.

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