1. Safety and Accident Prevention
Dr. Badaruddin Ibrahim
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2. 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
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3. Cost of Accidents Workers compensation Health insurance
Disability insurance
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4. Causes of Accidents Personal acts Physical environment
Accident proneness
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5. How to Measure Safety Frequency rate Severity rate Disabling injuries
Lost-time injuries
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. Conclusion
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