How To Control Accident

                                  How To Control Accident

Why do accidents happen?

Accidents happen because of one or both of the following :-

–  Unsafe acts

–  Unsafe conditions

Unsafe acts are actions by people that directly cause or contribute to an accident. 

Examples are :-

– Horseplay, running

–  Drug or alcohol use

–  Not following procedures – taking shortcuts

–  Unauthorized use of equipment or tools

–  Using damaged equipment

–  Not using personal protective equipment

Examples of unsafe conditions are :-

–  Damaged equipment

–  Poor lighting

–  Missing machine guards

–  Unsafe atmosphere

–  Slippery floors

–  Lack of proper equipment

Control and Prevent Accidents :-

There are 3 basic types of controls we use to prevent accidents:

–  Engineering Controls

–  Administrative Controls

–  Training Controls

Engineering controls include :-

–  Building and equipment design

–  Location and types of machinery controls

–  Machine guards

–  Equipment location and access

Administrative controls include :-

–  Hazard identification and analysis

–  Identification of personal protective equipment

–  Specific safety procedures

–  Proper storage of material and equipment

–  Controlled access to hazardous areas

–  Authorization requirements for hazardous operations

Training is necessary so you know :-

–  How to recognize, report, avoid and control hazards

–  How to safely use equipment, tools and chemicals

–  How to select, use and store personal protective equipment

Never do anything :-

–  that you have not been trained and authorized to do

–  that is unsafe

–  that violates company procedures

–  that puts others at risk

Report :-

–  Any unsafe acts

–  Any unsafe conditions

–  Any accidents or injuries

–  Any near-misses

Encourage :-

Let others know that you want to work safely and expect them to follow the rules too.  Don’t let others endanger you or others.

Inspect :-

–  Do a daily safety check of

–  your work area

–  your equipment

–  your tools

–  yourself

Be Alert :-

–  Think about your actions

–  Watch out for others

–  Know the hazards of your surroundings

–  Watch where you walk

Be Accountable :-

–  Don’t create unsafe conditions

–  Clean up spills immediately

–  Put things back when you are done

–  Keep your work area safe for others

Be Safe :-

–  Being safe is an active choice you have every day

–  Know the hazards and controls

–  Follow the safety procedures – They protect you and others