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Safety Orientation On Alert

Safety Orientation On Alert. Accident Investigation Presented by Jacqueline L. Adkins, ACSR Loss Control Consultant BIA/BIAI. Why Investigate Accidents?. To prevent recurrences To protect employees health To protect company interests Find the Root Cause.

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Safety Orientation On Alert

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  1. Safety OrientationOn Alert Accident Investigation Presented by Jacqueline L. Adkins, ACSR Loss Control Consultant BIA/BIAI

  2. Why Investigate Accidents? To prevent recurrences To protect employees health To protect company interests Find the Root Cause

  3. Too many accidents occurInsert Statistics…..

  4. Why do Accidents Happen? Accidents happen for one of the following reasons: * Unsafe Acts * Unsafe Conditions

  5. Unsafe Acts Unsafe Acts are the actions by people that directly cause or contribute to an accident. • Taking shortcuts-not following procedures • Using damaged or defective equipment • Not using proper PPE • Use of drugs or alcohol • Horsesplay or running on a jobsite

  6. Unsafe Conditions Unsafe Conditions are non-actions by people. Not recognizing hazards or conditions that directly cause or contribute to an accident. • Damaged or Improper Equipment • Lack of proper PPE • Missing Machine/Equipment Guards • Slippery Floors or Surfaces • Poor Housekeeping/Debris

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

  8. Engineering Controls • Controlled access to building • Machinery/Equipment controls • Equipment location and access

  9. Administrative Controls • Hazard identification and analysis • Identifying PPE needs • Specific safety procedure • Proper storage of materials & equipment • Controlled access to hazardous areas • Regular & competent supervision

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