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
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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:
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Safety: Freedom from Unacceptable risk of
Harm is safety
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Hazard:
Source, Situation or Act having potential to
cause an injury
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Risk:
Probability of an event (P) x Consequences (C)
ACCIDENTS STATISTICS
ACCIDENTS STATISTICS
HEINRICH THEORY
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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
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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
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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?
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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.
DON’T LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU
© 2002 Eqms
EQMS India (P) Limited, Delhi.
DIRECT COST
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Medical cost
Compensation
cost
COST OF ACCIDENT
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The
monetary
losses associated
with an accident
or incident.
• Direct cost
• Indirect costs.
INDIRECT COST
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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
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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
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PREREQUISITES
• Strong commitment from top management.
• Good safety program.
• Established safety culture.
• Safety accountability in place
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
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BENEFITS
• Reduced injury claims
• Improved employee job satisfaction
• Lower insurance premiums
• Improved quality
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
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THREE BASIC STEPS
• Hazard identification
• Elimination of unsafe act
• Elimination of unsafe condition
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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Checklist
Employee observation
Safety audit
UNSAFE ACT
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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
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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
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Personal adjustments
Education and Training
Supervision
Discipline
ELIMINATE UNSAFE CONDITION
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Design
Guarding / Fencing
Control measures or isolation
Maintaining safe working condition of
plant /
tool / machine / work
environment
SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
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All injuries are
preventable.
SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
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Management
has
the
responsibility
for preventing
personal
injuries.
SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
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It is possible to
safeguard
all
operating
exposures that
may result in
injuries.
SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
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It is necessary
to train all to
work safely.
SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
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It
is
good
business
to
prevent personal
injuries on the job
and off the job.
SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
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Safety is a
condition
of
employment.
THANK
YOU