- 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