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Accident Analysis. Objectives. Written program Causal factors Steps of accident analysis Proactive utilization of data Convincing others in your workplace Training analysts. Action Plan. What is an Accident?. Why do we do Accident Analysis?. Establishing a Written Accident
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Objectives • Written program • Causal factors • Steps of accident analysis • Proactive utilization of data • Convincing others in your workplace • Training analysts
Why do we do Accident Analysis?
Establishing a Written Accident Analysis Program
Establishing Written Accident Analysis Program • Purpose • Definitions • Responsibilities • Program Activities
Program Activities • General • Safety Committee • Training • Recordkeeping
Causal Factors (1) Task (2) Material (3) Environment (4) Human Factor ( Personal) (5) Management/Process Failure
MATERIAL ENVIRONMENT TASK PERSONAL MANAGEMENT
(1) Task • Ergonomics • Safety work procedures • Condition changes • Process • Materials • Workers • Appropriate tools/materials • Safety devices (including lockout)
(2) Material • Equipment failure • Machinery design/guarding • Hazardous substances • Substandard material
(3) Environment • Weather conditions • Housekeeping • Temperature • Lighting • Air contaminants • Personal Protective Equipment
(4) Human Factor (Personal) • Level of experience • Level of Training • Physical capability • Health • Fatigue • Stress
(5) Management/Process Failure • Visible Active senior management support for safety • Safety policies • Enforcement of safety policies • Adequate supervision • Knowledge of hazards • Hazard corrective action • Preventive maintenance • Regular audits
Steps of Accident Analysis
Steps of Accident Analysis (1) Information gathering (2) Analysis & Conclusions (3) Recommendations (4) Written Report
(1) Information Gathering • Analysis Kit • Physical Evidence • Interview Questions • Background Information
(2) Analysis & Conclusions • Accident Tree • BWC Accident Investigation Form BWC
(3) Recommendations • Feedback • Employees • Safety committee • Supervisors/Managers • Modify recommendations • Final decision
Proactive Utilization of Data • Gather information • Evaluate data for trends • Draw conclusions • Make recommendations • Take action
Gather information • Paper documentation • OSHA 200 log • First aid logs • Accident Reports • Process documents • Maintenance • Safety audit documents • Work-force Suggestion • Safety Committee minutes
Gather information (cont...) • Technology tools • Interviews • Employees • Supervisors/Managers • Vendors • Outside consultants • Trade associations • Other companies in your industry • Workplace audits
Evaluate data for Trends • Repeat injuries • Accident types • Nature of injury • Department ( location ) • Operation task • Employee task • Human factors
Draw conclusion • Make recommendations • Take action
Convincing others in your workplace of the importance of Accident Analysis
Training Analysts (1) Knowledge & skills needed (2) Analysis Protocol (3) Pre-training stage (4) During the Training (5) Transfer of Information