CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS

7 Most Common Causes of Workplace Accidents

1. Shortcuts
2. Overconfidence
3. Poor, or Lack Of Housekeeping
4. Starting a Task Before Getting All Necessary
Information 
5. Neglecting Safety Procedures 
6. Mental Distractions 
7. Lack of Preparation
 Strategies to reduce workplace Accidents

1. Identify any potential risks in your workplace

environment.
2. Clearly mark all potentially dangerous areas with
signage.
3. Formulate plans to help employees avoid injury
for each risk set. Break apart the risks that your
4. Train all employees on safety management once
you have your protocols set up for avoiding.
5. Monitor the workplace for potential dangers.
You might have to hire a safety manager, if your
 Benefits of preventing accidents
According to the Health and Safety Executive, employers
who implement suitable measures to prevent accidents in
the workplace could reap a number of benefits. As well as
reducing the number of injuries at work, managers could
also:
• Be less likely to suffer legal action
• Acquire a better reputation amongst partners, investors,
customers and suppliers
• Have employees who feel more motivated,
demonstrating greater productivity
• Reduce costs
• Have reduced employee turnover and absence rates.