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An accident is

An accident . It may not be YOUwho is injuredIt may not be YOUR PROPERTY that is damaged. The true cost of an accident. To the victim:pain and sufferingextra cost, less incomecontinued disabilityincapacity ? for job and other activitiesthe effects on others. . The true cost of an acciden

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An accident is

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    1. An accident is “an unplanned, unwanted, unscheduled event or occurrence” which may result in injury to a person or damage to property, or both

    2. An accident It may not be YOU who is injured It may not be YOUR PROPERTY that is damaged

    3. The true cost of an accident To the victim: pain and suffering extra cost, less income continued disability incapacity – for job and other activities the effects on others

    4. The true cost of an accident To the firm: lost working time a) the victim b) others damaged equipment insurance costs prosecution or civil action

    5. The true cost of an accident To those responsible: worry and stress recrimination and guilt extra work a) reports b) staff replacement loss of credibility

    6. The true cost of an accident To the working group: shock and personal grief low morale affected production

    8. Some common causes of accidents Not knowing or not using safe work methods Lack of testing, inspection and maintenance Unsafe manual handling Working too fast or cutting corners Overloading equipment

    9. Some common causes of accidents Not using: guards, scaffolds, platforms, etc. Ignoring or disregarding: warning signs statutory notices Untidiness or carelessness Horseplay

    10. Safety in the workplace requires Safe systems of work and good organisation Good defect reporting and maintenance arrangements Careful, safety-based work planning The correct tools and equipment for the job in hand

    11. Safety in the workplace requires Knowledge of, and compliance with, safety law Adequate information, training, instruction and supervision Common sense and a mature attitude

    12. Reporting accidents An accident book should be available in all work situations The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 reportable injuries three days or more off work certain listed injuries No report: no proof no future safeguard

    13. Reporting accidents Dangerous occurrences: collapsed or overturned items of plant explosion or bursting of closed vessels Reportable diseases: certain diseases associated with specified work activities

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