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PHILOSOPHY OF

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Mukesh Dak

SAFETY THOUGHT
Preventable
accidents, if not
prevented due to
our negligence, is
nothing short of
a murder .
Dr.S.
Radhakrishnan

ACCIDENT
Unplanned

and unexpected event


giving rise to injury, ill health, death
and damage to property, damage
to environment or any combination
of these.

Reportable accident
Non reportable accident

Safety:

Safety: Freedom

from
Unacceptable risk of Harm is
safety

Hazard:

Source, Situation or Act having


potential to cause an injury

Risk:

Probability of an event (P) x


Consequences (C)

ACCIDENTS STATISTICS

ACCIDENTS STATISTICS

HEINRICH THEORY

Analysis of 75000
accidents
98%
were
preventable
10 % were due to
unsafe physical and
mechanical
conditions
88% were due to
unsafe acts

FUNDAMENTALS OF SAFETY
Positive framework of mind for safety responsibilities.
Hazard is an inherent part of human existence; however they
are preventable at the first place.
Ensuring integration of OHS requirements at planning stage
Accidents do not just happen; they are caused. This is what an
organization and an individual must believe
OHS Management is principally prevention of unsafe
conditions and prevention / control of unsafe acts (Prevention
makes strong business sense)
(

(c) 1999 Eqms India (P) Limited,


Delhi

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMS

Engineer / Supervisor

enforce safety rules, safety work permit system, exercise close


supervision on workmen, ensure competence and discipline
take immediate corrective action on any unsafe acts and/or
unsafe conditions are noticed/reported
explain in detail the specific hazard and safety measures in
case of jobs being assigned to workmen and ensure safety
ensure availability and use of appropriate PPE by the workmen
create a safety work culture among all the workmen under his
control
impart proper and specific safety knowledge and awareness
and rules and regulations among employees

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMS

ensure that all hazards are eliminated, all passages, stairways,


entrances and exits are clear and safe in all respects
set himself, as an example of excellence in safety observance for
others to emulate
ensure prompt reporting and a thorough investigation of all accidents
and near misses in the prescribed form and suggest remedial
measures to avoid recurrence
ensure regular contact with persons working in isolated places and
ensure their safety and prompt attendance in case of any mishap
inspect regularly and ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery
are in sound and safe condition
take immediate corrective measure on any lapse on the observance of
safety measures

WHY TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTS?
Legal

responsibility
Moral responsibility
Loss of production
Avoid bad publicity
Economic losses

YOUR SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

USE YOUR PPE

YOUR HANDS ARE GODS GIFT


DO NOT LOSE THEM

2002 Eqms

EQMS India (P) Limited, Delhi.

DONT LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU


2002 Eqms

EQMS India (P) Limited, Delhi.

DIRECT COST
Medical

cost
Compensation
cost

COST OF ACCIDENT
The

monetary
losses associated
with an accident
or incident.

Direct cost
Indirect costs.

INDIRECT COST
Building

Damage
Tool and equipment damage
Product and material damage
Production delays and interruptions
Legal expenses
Expenditure on Emergency supplies
Interim equipment rental

INDIRECT COST
Investigation

time
Wages paid for lost time
Cost of hiring and/or training replacements
Overtime
Extra supervisory time
Decreased output of injured worker
Loss of business and goodwill

ACCIDENT PREVENTION
PREREQUISITES

Strong commitment from top management.


Good safety program.
Established safety culture.
Safety accountability in place

ACCIDENT PREVENTION
BENEFITS

Reduced injury claims


Improved employee job satisfaction
Lower insurance premiums
Improved quality

ACCIDENT PREVENTION
THREE

BASIC STEPS
Hazard identification
Elimination of unsafe act
Elimination of unsafe condition

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Checklist
Employee

observation
Safety audit

UNSAFE ACT
The

actions of a person in a manner


which vary from the accepted or
legislated safe practice and create a
hazard to either themselves, another
person, or equipment.

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE ACT

UNSAFE CONDITION
A

condition in which something exists


that varies from a normal accepted safe
condition and, if not corrected, could
cause injury, death, or property damage.

UNSAFE CONDITION

UNSAFE CONDITION

ELIMINATE UNSAFE ACT


Personal

adjustments
Education and Training
Supervision
Discipline

ELIMINATE UNSAFE
CONDITION
Design
Guarding

/ Fencing
Control measures or isolation
Maintaining safe working condition of
plant / tool / machine / work environment

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
All

injuries are
preventable.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
Management

has
the
responsibility
for preventing
personal
injuries.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
It

is possible to
safeguard
all
operating
exposures that
may result in
injuries.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
It

is necessary
to train all to
work safely.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
It

is
good
business
to
prevent personal
injuries on the job
and off the job.

SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
Safety

is

condition
employment.

a
of

THANK
YOU

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