My responsibility - BG RCIMy responsibility 12 LIFESAVERS for managers In the member companies of the BG RCI over the last 12 years, more than 300 individuals suffered a fatal accident

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My responsibility12 LIFESAVERS for managers

In the member companies of the BG RCI over the last 12 years, more than 300 individuals suffered a fatal accident during work. A detailed cause analysis shows when the risk is the highest. The result are 12 LIFESAVERS for employees and 12 LIFESAVERS for managers.

In the vast majority of cases, accidents have more than one cause. When employees and managers know the facts, are aware of their joint responsibility and consistently observe and implement the 12 LIFESAVERS together, lives can be saved in the future.

Fatal work accidents in the BG RCI from 2004 to 2015 (absolute figures)Total: 303 insured individuals were killed

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LIFESAVER 4: Routine. Experience. Can be fatal!

I especially observe the work behavior of the experienced employees. I encourage all employees to always give safety the highest priority and in case of doubt to say STOP.

The facts:“Old hands“ carry the greatest risk of suffering a fatal accident. More than every third person suffering an accident belongs to the age-set of the 45 to 54 year-olds with particularly long experience.

It is my responsibility to make my employees particularly aware of accident hazards posing a high risk potential. I ensure that company specifications are followed and work is accomplished safely.

The facts:90 percent of all fatal work accidents were caused through only five accident types (see figure).

In twelve years, these five accident types alone have cost 270 human lives.

I am responsible that hazards are systematically determined for all activities, the necessary protective measures are specified and that the risks are managed.

The facts:With every third fatal work accident there was either no or only an insufficient risk assessment.

I am aware of my function as a role model. My actions are consistent and predictable and I immediately intervene with unsafe methods.

The facts:Carelessness was involved with two out of three fatal work accidents. The hazard was so apparent that the managers and the person suffering the accident should have known it.

LIFESAVER 7: Vehicles. Earthmoving machines. Forklift trucks. Danger to life!

LIFESAVER 1: Know the facts – avoid danger to life!

LIFESAVER 2: Risks: Identify. Manage. Preserve life!

LIFESAVER 3: Act as a role model! Look! Act!

Fatal work accidents in the BG RCI from 2004 to 2015 (according to age)

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It is my responsibility to minimize the risks with the use of our vehicles through suitable measures. This includes a traffic concept, secure traffic routes, deficiency-free vehicles and a considerate behavior of all traffic participants.

The facts:In one out of three fatal work accidents, vehicles (e.g. wheel loaders, trucks, dump trucks, forklift trucks, cars) were involved. Hereby 100 individuals, including nearly 30 pedestrians were killed.

For all activities, I specify how work has to be performed safely. I ensure that the instructions are given comprehensively and understandably. I personally make sure that my employees have understood and follow the specifications.

The facts:In one out of three fatal work accidents, the safe mode of work was either not or only insufficiently specified, or the instruction was deficient. Therefore, those suffering the accident did not have the necessary understanding for working safely.


LIFESAVER 5: Safe work: Specify! Instruct! Check!

LIFESAVER 6: Safety devices. PPE. Essential for life!

I ensure that the necessary company safety devices and the personal protective equipment (PPE) are available and always used. I am a good role model and immediately address incorrect behavior.

The facts:Although the necessary safety devices or the personal protective equipment (e.g. safety belt in vehicle, fall protection, locking device) were in place and functional, they were not used with every fifth fatal work accident.

I am responsible for the planning and monitoring of safe working procedures with fault clearance, repair and cleaning work on machines and plants. I make sure that the specifications are observed.

The facts:In this area, 60 people were killed due to lacking or ignored working instructions.

LIFESAVER 8: Malfunctions. Cleaning. Maintenance. Greatest danger!

LIFESAVER 10: Falls kill! Prevent it from happening!

LIFESAVER 12: Explosion hazards! Take measures!

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I ensure that the effectiveness of all safety devices is regularly verified and that deficiencies are resolved. In addition, I make sure that the safety devices are used as intended.

The facts:20 individuals were killed during work on machines and plants because the safety devices (e.g. safety light barriers, safety switches, locking devices) had been dismounted or had been manipulated. The managers had either not noticed this or had even tolerated it.

LIFESAVER 9: Functioning safety devices? Save lives!

I make sure that working at heights is performed safely through technical measures and that the necessary personal protective equipment is consistently used. As far as possible, we avoid performing works on ladders.

The facts:47 individuals were killed through falling from high working levels. The lowest fall height was less than one meter. Working on ladders and flat roofs (breaking through) can have a fatal outcome.

I instruct my employees to stay out of areas wherever possible where a hazard through tipping parts or falling objects cannot be completely excluded. I ensure that the storage and transport is performed in ways that nothing can fall or tip over.

The facts:45 individuals were struck dead by tipping parts or falling objects. Often the steadfastness was not given or loads were not secured against falling.

I carefully assess whether there are explosion or fire hazards in my area of responsibility and take the necessary measures. I make sure that the employees only perform works in hazardous areas after approval and exclusively with suitable tools.

The facts:32 individuals were killed through explosions and their consequences.


LIFESAVER 11: Falling. Tipping. Collapsing. Danger to life!


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The prevention strategy VISION ZERO aspires for a working environment in which nobody is injured, killed or so severely injured or falls ill that he suffers lifelong harm. Occupational safety is teamwork!

The 12 LIFESAVERS also apply for employees.

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You can obtain this publication through the media shop under medienshop.bgrci.de.Do you have any questions, suggestions or criticisms regarding this publication? Then please contact us. > In writing: German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the raw materials and chemical industry Prevention, Competence Centre Prevention Products and Marketing, Department MediaP/O Box 10 14 80, 69004 Heidelberg, Germany> E-mail: [email protected]> Contact form: www.bgrci.de/kontakt-schriften




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Meine Verantwortung12 LEBENSRETTER für Führungskrä� eIn den Mitgliedsunternehmen der BG RCI sind in den letzten zwölf Jahren mehr als 300 Menschen bei der Arbeit tödlich verunglückt. Eine detaillierte Ursachenanalyse zeigt, wann das Risiko am höchsten ist. Das Ergebnis sind 12 LEBENSRETTER für Beschäftigte und 12 LEBENSRETTER für Führungskräfte. So gut wie immer ist aber nicht nur eine Ursache dafür verantwortlich, dass es zum Unfallereignis kommt, sondern Unfälle haben oft mehrere Ursachen. Wenn Beschäftigte und Führungskräfte die Fakten kennen, sich ihrer gemeinsamen Verantwortung bewusst sind und gemeinsam die 12 LEBENSRETTER konsequent beachten und umsetzen, können künftig Leben gerettet werden.Tödliche Arbeitsunfälle in der BG RCI von 2004 bis 2015 (absolute Zahlen)Gesamt: 303 getötete Versicherte

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LIFESAVER 2: Think first. Then work. But safely!

LIFESAVER 3: Carelessness kills!

LIFESAVER 4: Routine can be fatal!

LIFESAVER 5: Observe safety rules – stay alive!

LIFESAVER 6: Safety devices. PPE. Protect your life!


LIFESAVER 8: Malfunctions. Cleaning. Maintenance. Highest danger!

LIFESAVER 9: Manipulated safety devices kill!

LIFESAVER 10: Falls kill. Never work without fall protection!


LIFESAVER 12: Explosion hazards? Special diligence required!


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My responsibility - BG RCIMy responsibility 12 LIFESAVERS for managers In the member companies of the BG RCI over the last 12 years, more than 300 individuals suffered a fatal accident