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

2. 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.

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

4. 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

5. You Make The Call Unsafe Act Unsafe Condition Unpreventable

6. 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

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

8. Any Questions?