Accidents happen - Why??

The main cause of Accidents are :- PEOPLE

and Management is responsible.

We must Control or Eliminate

Risk
by

Prevention Recognizing Adequate Supervision

(training) (risk) &
protection
Procedures
PPE

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 (Hazards) - (that which has the potential to cause harm)
remains constant

(Risk) - (the assessed chance of the potential occurring)

changes constantly

Assess the risk = Hazard X Likelihood of occurrence

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 We must report all near-misses, as accidents are always repeats of near-misses
& other accidents.

The difference between a near-miss & death = (maybe only 1/2”)

All accidents are preventable

An accident is an unplanned event which has resulted in bodily/property damage.

S - Source
E - Event
R - Result

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 Punishment and Disciplinary action should be taken when,

a. Blatant disregard for safety rules and procedures

b. Un-professional conduct on the behalf of the supervisor.

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 HSE Quotes
If you think Safety is expensive, try having an accident

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 Watch out for Murphy’s law,
If it can go wrong,
it will go wrong,
at the worst possible moment,
when you least expect it !!.

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 The only change occurring, is the face of the victim, as the
accidents remain the same, but, different place - different time.

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 (80%) of all accidents can be attributed to lack of
supervision/management

A good supervisor should;

- reward good safety behavior
- decrease disadvantages of safe behavior
- explain potential of unsafe acts
- close down unsafe acts

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 Accident Investigation
Not How and accident happened, but, Why an accident happened.

An accident investigation is only the Means to an end.

Causes of an Accident

1. Direct cause
2. Root/contributory cause, (had an effect)

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 Accident Investigation is LINE responsibility NOT Safety Dept.

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 Accident Investigation Process
1. Preserve the scene
2. Interview witness individually
3. Don’t allow witness to talk to each other (if poss.)
4. Take pictures and notes (write everything down)

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 Investigation & Reporting
All conclusions must have a recommendation following
Never end with conclusions, always end with recommendations

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