Incident / Accident - Need to Know

 


CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS:

 

1. People not thinking about what they are doing.

2. People not following instructions

3. People, not the following training they've been given

4. Unsafe manual handling, loading, stacking, and storing.

 5. Overloading of working places, scaffolding, hoists, etc.

 6. Incorrect use of plant and machinery

7. Use of faulty equipment with improvised repairs.

 8. Illegal removal of guards and barriers.

9. Failure to use protective safety equipment.

10. Ignoring safety signals, signs, and warning devices.

 

THE COST OF ACCIDENTS TO YOU:

 

1. Pain, suffering, and continuing disability.

2. Loss of earnings and extra expense due to disability

3. Incapacity for the job and your leisure activities.

4. Unable to support the family and possible family break-up.

 

TO AVOID ACCIDENTS:

 

 1. Don't remove guards from machines.

 2. Don't handle substances without knowing the hazards

 3. Don't use machines if not trained and follow instructions.

 4. Always comply with safe working practices.

5. Wear and use PPE correctly, don't abuse it.

6. Don't direct compressed air at yourself or others, it kills.

7. Never mess around while working.

8. Never use defective equipment or machinery.

 9. Help to keep the workplace clean and tidy.

10. Wash and dry hands to remove substances from the skin.

11. Report unsafe conditions to your Supervisor.

 12. Use the correct tools and equipment for the job.

13. Obey all safety rules and signs.

14. Don't leave tools lying about where they can fall.