What Is An Unpreventable Accident? Bob Pierce: Safety & Health Manager ESD 113 – WCT Richard Kelm: Program Administrator ESD 113 – WCT

The Myth There is nothing that could have prevented the accident. There was no unsafe condition. There was no unsafe action. It was bound to happen and it did. I can’t be responsible for what someone else does. The list of excuses goes on and on.

Unpreventable Accidents The only unpreventable accident is the accident that never occurred.

Mechanics of an Accident Unsafe action What a person has done or failed to do Horseplay on the job Working without training Disregarding safety training procedures Unsafe condition Inclement weather No personal protective equipment (PPE) Cluttered work area Inappropriate tools

You Make The Call Unsafe Act Unsafe Condition Unpreventable

Unsafe Acts or Conditions Not Walking on Designated Walkways Not using PPE Horseplay CONDITIONS Stairway With No Railings Working With Improper Office Set Operating Broken Down Equipment

Tools For Prevention Safety Committees Building Assessment Checklists Investigation Process/Procedures Ergonomic Assessments – Pre Injury Onsite Specific – Safety Trainings Incident Reports

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