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Understanding Accidents: Causes, Contributing Factors, and Prevention

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This presentation discusses the nature of accidents as unplanned events that can result in injury. It highlights that 80% of accidents stem from unsafe acts, largely due to human error, while 20% arise from unsafe conditions in the environment. Personal factors, such as background, stress, habits, and knowledge deficits, contribute significantly to accidents. The domino effect illustrates how personal defects lead to unsafe acts and conditions, ultimately causing accidents. Proper use of personal protective equipment is emphasized as a critical measure to reduce injuries.

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Understanding Accidents: Causes, Contributing Factors, and Prevention

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  1. ACCIDENT An unplanned event that may or may not result in an injury Original Power Point Created by Bobby Joslin Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office June 2002

  2. CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS • 80% of accidents are caused by unsafe acts. • 20% of accidents are caused by unsafe conditions

  3. UNSAFE ACTS • Human error

  4. UNSAFE CONDITIONS • The surroundings that can cause an accident

  5. PERSONAL FACTORS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT • Background of Persons • Defects or Impairment of Persons

  6. BACKGROUND OF PERSONS • Home or Personal Conditions - stress • Personal Habits • Inexperience

  7. PERSONAL DEFECTS OR IMPAIRMENTS • Lack of Knowledge • Improper Job Attitude • Physical Impairment

  8. DOMINO EFFECT OF ACCIDENTS • Background can lead to work defect • Defects of person can cause unsafe acts and conditions • Unsafe acts and conditions cause accidents • An accident is an unplanned event • An injury may be result of an accident

  9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT • Does not eliminate accidents • Can prevent or lessen injury if accident does occur • Should ALWAYS be used

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