Human Factor Failure of Accident causation

 

 

Human Factor Failure (either by the injured or another co-worker or supervisor) In Accident causation.

 

1 Unsafe Acts / Practices

2. Failure to use required PPEs.

3. Lack of Safety Awareness

4. Lack of proper job safety Training

5. Poor Judgment

6. Not following Work Instruction/ Procedure

7. Operating without authority/ work permit

8. Lack of attention / Supervision

9. Horseplay (e.g. distracting, teasing, abusing, etc.)

10. Acceptance of Unsafe Condition / Procedure/ Practice and taking Risk

11. Wearing Loose Clothing

12. Lack of Initiative

13. Use of Inadequate/ Damaged PPEs

14. Hurrying the Job

15. Using damaged / improper tools/ equipments.

16. Working under abnormal physical/mental condition

17. Making safety devices inoperative (Removing safety the device, Misadjusting, Disconnecting, etc.)

18. Taking short cuts

19. Taking unsafe position/posture (e.g. standing on the pipe for work, standing or working under a suspended load, lifting with back bent)

20. Working on unguarded moving or dangerous equipment (for cleaning, adjusting, oiling, etc.)

 21. Others to be specified

22. Failure to secure or warn

23. Lack of knowledge or skill (Fail to understand, Unskilled/ illiterate)

24. Others not specified

 

 Personal Factors.

 

1.        Improper attitude (disregard for instruction, Failure to understand the instruction, Nervousness, Excitement, etc.)

2.        Bodily Defects (defective eyesight or deafness, Fatigue, Intoxication weak Heart, etc.)

3.        Family problem/ Worries (Money matter, illness in the family, etc.)

4.        Attitude / Behavior (Anger, Quick Temper Negative Thinking, etc.)