1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

5 basic causes of an accident

physical or mental defect

inadequate work standards

improper attitude

unsafe conditions

lack of knowledge

examples of unsafe conditions when loading and unloading

uneven or slippery floors

unsafe construction

no guards (protective covers)

working at unsafe speeds (eg.forklift)

working without authority ( no license)

how poor house keeping can contribute to accidents

uncontrolled stacking of materials

lack of planning

haphazard planning

lack of protective covers for machinery

uneven or slippery floors

poorly lit up areas