Accident Analysis

Objectives  Written program  Causal factors  Steps of accident analysis  Proactive utilization of data  Convincing others in your workplace  Training analysts

Action Plan

What is an Accident?

Why do we do Accident Analysis?

Establishing a Written Accident Analysis Program

Establishing Written Accident Analysis Program  Purpose  Definitions  Responsibilities  Program Activities

Program Activities  General  Safety Committee  Training  Recordkeeping

Causal Factors

(1) Task (2) Material (3) Environment (4) Human Factor ( Personal) (5) Management/Process Failure

MATERIAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT TASK PERSONAL

(1) Task  Ergonomics  Safety work procedures  Condition changes  Process  Materials  Workers  Appropriate tools/materials  Safety devices (including lockout)

(2) Material  Equipment failure  Machinery design/guarding  Hazardous substances  Substandard material

(3) Environment  Weather conditions  Housekeeping  Temperature  Lighting  Air contaminants  Personal Protective Equipment

(4) Human Factor (Personal)  Level of experience  Level of Training  Physical capability  Health  Fatigue  Stress

(5) Management/Process Failure  Visible Active senior management support for safety  Safety policies  Enforcement of safety policies  Adequate supervision  Knowledge of hazards  Hazard corrective action  Preventive maintenance  Regular audits

Steps of Accident Analysis

Steps of Accident Analysis (1) Information gathering (2) Analysis & Conclusions (3) Recommendations (4) Written Report

(1) Information Gathering  Analysis Kit  Physical Evidence  Interview Questions  Background Information

(2) Analysis & Conclusions  Accident Tree  BWC Accident Investigation Form BWC

(3) Recommendations  Feedback  Employees  Safety committee  Supervisors/Managers  Modify recommendations  Final decision

(4) Written Report

Proactive Utilization of Data

 Gather information  Evaluate data for trends  Draw conclusions  Make recommendations  Take action

Gather information  Paper documentation  OSHA 200 log  First aid logs  Accident Reports  Process documents  Maintenance  Safety audit documents  Work-force Suggestion  Safety Committee minutes

Gather information (cont...)  Technology tools  Interviews  Employees  Supervisors/Managers  Vendors  Outside consultants  Trade associations  Other companies in your industry  Workplace audits

Evaluate data for Trends  Repeat injuries  Accident types  Nature of injury  Department ( location )  Operation task  Employee task  Human factors

 Draw conclusion  Make recommendations  Take action

Convincing others in your workplace of the importance of Accident Analysis

Training Analysts

(1) Knowledge & skills needed (2) Analysis Protocol (3) Pre-training stage (4) During the Training (5) Transfer of Information