Safety and Accident Prevention Dr. Badaruddin Ibrahim © Dr. B 2013
Supervisor’s Responsibility Listen attentively to employee complaints and suggestions related to safety Should strive to develop a good working relationship with the safety engineer or safety officer Clear safety instruction Accident investigation Maintenance of proper safety records © Dr. B 2013
Cost of Accidents Workers compensation Health insurance Disability insurance © Dr. B 2013
Causes of Accidents Personal acts Physical environment Accident proneness © Dr. B 2013
How to Measure Safety Frequency rate Severity rate Disabling injuries Lost-time injuries © Dr. B 2013
Promoting Safety Make the work interesting Incorporate ergonomics Establish a safety committee Feature employee safety contests Publicize safety statistics Periodically hold safety training sessions Use bulletin boards Reward employee participation © Dr. B 2013
Supervisor’s Role in Accident Prevention Be familiar with organizational safety policies Be familiar with the proper procedures for safely accomplishing the work Know what safety devices and personal protective equipment should be used for each job Know what safety-related reports and records Get to know the employees Know when and where to make safety inspections Learn to take advice of the safety director and the safety committee Know what to do in case of an accident Know the proper procedures for investigating an accident and determining how it could have been prevented Always set a good example with regard to safety © Dr. B 2013
Conclusion © Dr. B 2013