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Accident prevention

Accident prevention. Why do accidents happen?. Accidents happen for one or both of the following: Unsafe acts Unsafe conditions. Unsafe Acts. Unsafe acts are action by people that directly cause or contribute to an accident. Examples are: Horseplay, running. Drug or alcohol use.

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Accident prevention

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  1. Accident prevention

  2. Why do accidents happen? • Accidents happen for one or both of the following: • Unsafe acts • Unsafe conditions

  3. Unsafe Acts • Unsafe acts are action by people that directly cause or contribute to an accident. Examples are: • Horseplay, running. • Drug or alcohol use. • Not following procedures –taking shortcuts. • Unauthorized use of equipment or tools. • Using damaged equipment. • Not using personal protective equipment.

  4. Unsafe Conditions • Examples of unsafe conditions are: • Damaged equipment. • Poor lighting. • Missing machine guards. • Unsafe atmosphere. • Slippery work surfaces. • Lack of proper equipment.

  5. Controls prevent accidents • There are 3 basic types of controls we use to prevent accidents: • Engineering Controls • Administrative Controls • Training Controls

  6. Engineering Controls • Engineering controls include: • Building & equipment design. • Location & types of machinery controls. • Machine guards. • Equipment location & access.

  7. Administrative Controls • Administrative controls include: • Hazard Identification & Analysis. • Identification of personal protective equipment. • Specific safety procedures. • Proper storage of material & equipment. • Controlled access to hazardous areas. • Authorization requirements for hazardous operations.

  8. Training Controls • Training is necessary so you know • How to recognize, report, avoid and control hazards. • How to safely use equipment, tools & chemicals. • How to select, use and store personal protective equipment.

  9. If it looks unsafe • It probably IS! • Tell your supervisor.

  10. What you can do • Never do anything: • That you have not been trained & authorized to do. • That is unsafe. • That violates company procedures. • That puts others at risk.

  11. Report! • Any unsafe acts. • Any Unsafe Conditions. • Any accidents or injuries. • Any near misses.

  12. Encourage! • Let others know that you want to work safely and expect them to follow the rules too! Don’t let other endanger you or others.

  13. Inspect! • Do a daily safety check of • Your work area. • Your equipment. • Your tools. • Yourself

  14. Inform! • Let your supervisor know if you are taking medication that makes you sleepy or affects your vision.

  15. Be Alert! • Think about your actions. • Watch out for others. • Know the hazards of your surroundings. • Watch where you walk.

  16. Be accountable! • Don’t create unsafe conditions. • Clean up spills immediately. • Put things back when you’re done. • Keep your work area safe for others.

  17. Be Safe! • Being safe is an active choice you have every day. • Know the hazards & controls. • Follow the safety procedures – they protect you and others.

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