Match the man to the jobProvide the right tool to work
Encourage to practice right postures
Ergonomic Hazards
An accident, mishap (misfortune), or, more archaically, misadventure, is an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance, often with lack of intention or necessity.
Industrial Accidents
An accident is a result of a series of predisposed events which leads to unsafe acts or persons and/or unsafe environment
• Dr. H.W Henrich
Accidents
Accidents
Unsafe Acts
Improper Training
Stress
Unsafe Procedure
Unsafe Work Environment
Unsafe Machines
Unsafe Physical
Environment
Causation of Accidents
Improper training Unsafe procedures Stress
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Acts
Unsafe Machinery Unsafe Physical Environment
Unsafe Work Environment
Dangerous components of the machines
Improper Training
Types of the materials used in the production process & possible hazards
Improper Training
Safety guards to cover dangerous parts
Improper Training
Use of Personal Protective Equipments (PPF)
Improper Training
Operational Procedure
Improper Training
Although, a proper training is given, the organization may be using wrong
1. Procedures2. Practices
Unsafe Work Procedures
Stress
Psychological Stress
Physical Stress
Stress
Stress
Unsafe machines Unsafe physical environment Unsafe chemicals Unsafe personal acts
Check for and remove any unsafe conditions
Use a check list If the hazard can not be totally removed,
take precautions
How to reduce Accidents
Try to screen out employees who might be more prone to accidents
How to reduce Accidents
Establish a safety policy ( focused on avoiding accidents)
How to reduce Accidents
Set specific safety goals to be achieved
How to reduce Accidents
Encourage and train employees to be safety conscious
How to reduce Accidents
Encourage to follow safety rules and take precautions
How to reduce Accidents
Conduct health and safety inspections regularly
Investigate all accidents and “near misses”
Commutating employees about them
How to reduce Accidents
Conduct health and safety inspections regularly
How to reduce Accidents
Thorough genuine top management contribute
1. Being personally involved in safety activities
2. Giving high priority to safety measures3. Appointing a safety officer
How to reduce Accidents
How to treat an employee who has met with an accident with the work place
His salary Benefits
Workmen Compensation Ordinance (No 19 of 1934)
How to maintain a factory environment
Factories Ordinance (No 45 of 1942)
Proper ventilation and illumination
Factories Ordinance (No 45 of 1942)
Walk ways and safety measures
Factories Ordinance (No 45 of 1942)
Preventive measures
Factories Ordinance (No 45 of 1942)
Welfare of the employees
Factories Ordinance (No 45 of 1942)
Legal recognition to health and safety
Factories Ordinance (No 45 of 1942)
Factories should be maintained clean Accumulated dirt and dust should be
removed from floor, benches, work rooms, staircases and passages
General Provisions-Health
Floor should be clean (Washing and Sweeping)
Factory environment should not be over crowded
General Provisions-Health
Reasonable temperature with adequate ventilation and illumination
Sufficient and suitable sanitary conveniences/separately to each sex
General Provisions-Health
Any machinery should be securely fenced and fixed
General Provisions-Safety
Any vessel containing dangerous substances should be covered
General Provisions-Safety
Every hoist or lift should be of good mechanical constructions (should be examined by a qualified person periodically)
General Provisions-Safety
Fire evacuation plans/fire fighting appliances should be installed
General Provisions-Safety
Floor, steps, stairs, passage ways should be of sound construction.
General Provisions-Safety
Specific safety requirements should be provided for operation and maintenance of steam boilers
General Provisions-Safety
General Provisions-Safety
General Provisions-Safety
General Provisions-Safety
Adequate supply of suitable drinking water
General Provisions-Welfare
Adequate & suitable washing facilities should be provided
General Provisions-Welfare
Adequate and suitable accommodation facilities
General Provisions-Welfare
A first Aid box should be provided to each department
General Provisions-Welfare
Adequate and suitable facilities for resting and dining (Male and female separately)
General Provisions-Welfare
Notification of accidents and records of accidents
General Requirements
Officers have been appointed by the department of labour (power to inspect any factory any time)
General Requirements
Commissioner of labour is empowered to drive the ordinance