1. PHILOSOPHY OF ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Mukesh Dak

2. SAFETY THOUGHT
Preventable accidents, if not prevented due to our negligence, is nothing short of a murder ”.
“Dr.S. Radhakrishnan

3. ACCIDENT
Unplanned and unexpected event giving rise to injury, ill health, death and damage to property, damage to environment or any combination of these.
Reportable accident
Non reportable accident

4. Safety: Source, Situation or Act having potential to cause an injury
Safety: Freedom from Unacceptable risk of Harm is safety
Hazard:
Source, Situation or Act having potential to cause an injury
Risk:
Probability of an event (P) x Consequences (C)

5. ACCIDENTS STATISTICS

6. ACCIDENTS STATISTICS

7. HEINRICH THEORY Analysis of 75000 accidents 98% were preventable
10 % were due to unsafe physical and mechanical conditions
88% were due to unsafe acts

8. FUNDAMENTALS OF SAFETY
Positive framework of mind for safety responsibilities.
Hazard is an inherent part of human existence; however they are preventable at the first place.
Ensuring integration of OHS requirements at planning stage
Accidents do not just happen; they are caused. This is what an organization and an individual must believe
OHS Management is principally prevention of unsafe conditions and prevention / control of unsafe acts (Prevention makes strong business sense) (
(c) 1999 Eqms India (P) Limited, Delhi

9. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMS
Engineer / Supervisor
enforce safety rules, safety work permit system, exercise close supervision on workmen, ensure competence and discipline
take immediate corrective action on any unsafe acts and/or unsafe conditions are noticed/reported
explain in detail the specific hazard and safety measures in case of jobs being assigned to workmen and ensure safety
ensure availability and use of appropriate PPE by the workmen
create a safety work culture among all the workmen under his control
impart proper and specific safety knowledge and awareness and rules and regulations among employees

10. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SYSTEMS
ensure that all hazards are eliminated, all passages, stairways, entrances and exits are clear and safe in all respects
set himself, as an example of excellence in safety observance for others to emulate
ensure prompt reporting and a thorough investigation of all accidents and near misses in the prescribed form and suggest remedial measures to avoid recurrence
ensure regular contact with persons working in isolated places and ensure their safety and prompt attendance in case of any mishap
inspect regularly and ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery are in sound and safe condition
take immediate corrective measure on any lapse on the observance of safety measures

11. WHY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS?
Legal responsibility
Moral responsibility
Loss of production
Avoid bad publicity
Economic losses

13. YOUR SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
USE YOUR PPE

16. YOUR HANDS ARE GODS GIFT
DO NOT LOSE THEM
EQMS India (P) Limited, Delhi.
Eqms
© 2002

17. DON’T LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU
EQMS India (P) Limited, Delhi.
Eqms
© 2002

18. DIRECT COST
Medical cost
Compensation cost

19. The monetary losses associated with an accident or incident.
COST OF ACCIDENT
The monetary losses associated with an accident or incident. 
Direct cost
Indirect costs.

20. INDIRECT COST Building Damage Tool and equipment damage
Product and material damage
Production delays and interruptions
Legal expenses
Expenditure on Emergency supplies
Interim equipment rental

21. INDIRECT COST Investigation time Wages paid for lost time
Cost of hiring and/or training replacements
Overtime
Extra supervisory time
Decreased output of injured worker
Loss of business and goodwill

22. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PREREQUISITES
Strong commitment from top management.
Good safety program.
Established safety culture.
Safety accountability in place

23. ACCIDENT PREVENTION BENEFITS Reduced injury claims
Improved employee job satisfaction
Lower insurance premiums
Improved quality

24. ACCIDENT PREVENTION THREE BASIC STEPS Hazard identification
Elimination of unsafe act
Elimination of unsafe condition

25. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Checklist
Employee observation
Safety audit

26. UNSAFE ACT
The actions of a person in a manner which vary from the accepted or legislated safe practice and create a hazard to either themselves, another person, or equipment.

27. UNSAFE ACT

28. UNSAFE ACT

29. UNSAFE ACT

30. UNSAFE ACT

31. UNSAFE ACT

32. UNSAFE ACT

33. UNSAFE ACT

34. UNSAFE CONDITION
A condition in which something exists that varies from a normal accepted safe condition and, if not corrected, could cause injury, death, or property damage.

35. UNSAFE CONDITION

36. UNSAFE CONDITION

38. ELIMINATE UNSAFE ACT Personal adjustments Education and Training
Supervision
Discipline

39. ELIMINATE UNSAFE CONDITION
Design
Guarding / Fencing
Control measures or isolation
Maintaining safe working condition of plant / tool / machine / work environment

40. SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
All injuries are
preventable.

41. Management has the responsibility for preventing personal injuries.
SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
Management has the responsibility for preventing personal injuries.

42. SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
It is possible to safeguard all operating exposures that may result in injuries.

43. It is necessary to train all to work safely.
SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
It is necessary to train all to work safely.

44. SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
It is good business to prevent personal injuries on the job and off the job.

45. Safety is a condition of employment.
SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
Safety is a condition of employment.

46. THANK YOU