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Career Management. Safety. Causes of Accidents. Knowledge/skill level Environmental hazards Poor safety attitude. Unsafe behavior Recklessness Bad Temper Lack of consideration for others Carelessness Laziness Fatigue Impatience Emotional state Intoxication. Preventing Accidents.
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Career Management Safety
Causes of Accidents • Knowledge/skill level • Environmental hazards • Poor safety attitude
Unsafe behavior • Recklessness • Bad Temper • Lack of consideration for others • Carelessness • Laziness • Fatigue • Impatience • Emotional state • Intoxication
Preventing Accidents • Maintain good health • Use equipment/machinery properly • Wear and use protective equipment • Follow safety rules
Costs of Accidents • Employee costs • Employer/business costs • Economic costs
Government’s Role • OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) • Workmen’s Compensation