PHILOSOPHY OF ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Mukesh Dak

SAFETY THOUGHTSAFETY THOUGHT

Preventable accidents, if not prevented due to our negligence, is nothing short of a murder ”.

“Dr.S. Radhakrishnan

ACCIDENT

Unplanned and unexpected event giving rise to injury, ill health, death and damage to property, damage to environment or any combination of these.•Reportable accident

•Non reportable accident

Safety:

Safety: Freedom from Unacceptable risk of Harm is safety

Hazard:

Source, Situation or Act having potential to cause an injury

Risk:

Probability of an event (P) x Consequences (C)

ACCIDENTS STATISTICS

ACCIDENTS STATISTICS

HEINRICH THEORY

Analysis of 75000 accidents

98% were preventable

10 % were due to unsafe physical and mechanical conditions

88% were due to unsafe acts

(c) 1999 Eqms India (P) Limited, Delhi

FUNDAMENTALS OF SAFETYFUNDAMENTALS OF SAFETY

• Positive framework of mind for safety responsibilities.

• Hazard is an inherent part of human existence; however they are preventable at the first place.

• Ensuring integration of OHS requirements at planning stage

• Accidents do not just happen; they are caused. This is what an organization and an individual must believe

• OHS Management is principally prevention of unsafe conditions and prevention / control of unsafe acts (Prevention makes strong business sense)

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ROLEROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMSAND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMS

Engineer / Supervisor enforce safety rules, safety work permit system, exercise close

supervision on workmen, ensure competence and discipline take immediate corrective action on any unsafe acts and/or

unsafe conditions are noticed/reported explain in detail the specific hazard and safety measures in

case of jobs being assigned to workmen and ensure safety ensure availability and use of appropriate PPE by the workmen create a safety work culture among all the workmen under his

control impart proper and specific safety knowledge and awareness

and rules and regulations among employees

ROLEROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMSAND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMS

ensure that all hazards are eliminated, all passages, stairways, entrances and exits are clear and safe in all respects

set himself, as an example of excellence in safety observance for others to emulate

ensure prompt reporting and a thorough investigation of all accidents and near misses in the prescribed form and suggest remedial measures to avoid recurrence

ensure regular contact with persons working in isolated places and ensure their safety and prompt attendance in case of any mishap

inspect regularly and ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery are in sound and safe condition

take immediate corrective measure on any lapse on the observance of safety measures

WHY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS?

Legal responsibility Moral responsibility Loss of production Avoid bad publicity Economic losses

YOUR SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITYYOUR SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

USE YOUR PPE

YOUR HANDS ARE GODS GIFT

DO NOT LOSE THEM

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DON’T LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU

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DIRECT COST

Medical cost Compensation

cost

COST OF ACCIDENT

The monetary losses associated with an accident or incident. 

• Direct cost

• Indirect costs.

INDIRECT COST

Building Damage Tool and equipment damage Product and material damage Production delays and interruptions Legal expenses Expenditure on Emergency supplies Interim equipment rental

INDIRECT COST

Investigation time Wages paid for lost time Cost of hiring and/or training replacements Overtime Extra supervisory time Decreased output of injured worker Loss of business and goodwill

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

PREREQUISITES• Strong commitment from top management.

• Good safety program.

• Established safety culture.

• Safety accountability in place

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

BENEFITS• Reduced injury claims

• Improved employee job satisfaction

• Lower insurance premiums

• Improved quality

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

THREE BASIC STEPS

• Hazard identification

• Elimination of unsafe act

• Elimination of unsafe condition

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Checklist Employee observation Safety audit

UNSAFE ACT The actions of a person in a manner

which vary from the accepted or legislated safe practice and create a hazard to either themselves, another person, or equipment.

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE CONDITION

A condition in which something exists that varies from a normal accepted safe condition and, if not corrected, could cause injury, death, or property damage.

UNSAFE CONDITION

UNSAFE CONDITION

ELIMINATE UNSAFE ACT

Personal adjustments Education and Training Supervision Discipline

ELIMINATE UNSAFE CONDITION

Design Guarding / Fencing Control measures or isolation Maintaining safe working condition of

plant / tool / machine / work environment

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY

All injuries are

preventable.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY

Management has the responsibility for preventing personal injuries.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY

It is possible to safeguard all operating exposures that may result in injuries.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY

It is necessary to train all to work safely.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY

It is good business to prevent personal injuries on the job and off the job.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY

Safety is a condition of employment.

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