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preventing accidents (Accident Domino Theory (direct cause, accident,…
preventing accidents
Accident Domino Theory
direct cause
accident
underlying causes
LACK OF CONTROL
loss
bird theory
minor injuries
property damage accidents
serious injury
non- injury/ damage accidents
why prevent accidents
legal
financial
moral
Cost of Accidents: Iceberg Theory
direct
Employer’s liability Public liability Damage to buildings Damage to vehicles
Sick pay Repairs Product lost / damaged
indirect
Business interruption Product liability
Investigation costs Loss of goodwill Loss of reputation Replacement staff
Root cause analysis basis
Immediate (Direct) Causes
Unsafe acts, e.g. removing a safety guard, using equipment/tools for tasks not designed to do, not wearing PPE that was provided.
Unsafe conditions, e.g. wet floors or a trailing cable in office, defective equipment e.g. brakes, improper dress or clothing for task, improper ventilation, inadequate lighting etc.
accident, incident, near miss