Accident Prevention

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Accident Prevention

Accidents are caused

Steps must be taken to prevent them and to achieve the objectives shown on the next slide

Accidents will continue to happen if these steps are not taken

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Accident Prevention - Objectives

Moral

To ensure that others are not harmed.Derives from the concept that a duty of care is owed to others To comply with the law, failure to do so will bring the threat of enforcement action To ensure the continuing financial health of the enterprise
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Legal

Economic

Accident comprise Unsafe Acts and/or Unsafe Conditions

Unsafe acts

Unsafe Conditions

Using equipment in the wrong way or for the wrong task Failure to wear protective equipment Horseplay Failure to warn others of danger

Fire hazards, excessive amounts of flammable materials Defective tools or equipment Inadequate housekeeping, walkways blocked, materials incorrectly stored

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Accident Prevention What can you do?

Do not cut corners, always use the correct equipment for the task Think of others, be observant Make sure you fully understand any instructions, if in doubt ASK NEVER ignore safety instructions
REMEMBER ACCIDENTS ARE PREVENTABLE

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