1. Accident Analysis

2. Accident Analysis ACCIDENT:
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ACCIDENT:
An unplanned event that interrupts the completion of an activity and that may include injury, illness, or property damage.
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3. Accident Analysis NEAR MISS:
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NEAR MISS:
An unplanned event that interrupts the completion of an activity that directly involves the workers and may include product damage but no personal injury.
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4. Accident Analysis RECORDING ACCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES
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RECORDING ACCIDENTS AND
NEAR MISSES
Keep them simple (near misses can be reported orally)
Clear Communication
Review for trends (like injuries, locations)
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Goal should always be the prevention of further incidents

5. Accident Analysis TRACKING ACCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES Shift Logs
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TRACKING ACCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES
Shift Logs
FROI Form
Incident Reports
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First Aid Logs
Accident Investigation Reports

6. MATERIAL
ENVIRONMENT
TASK
PERSONAL
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7. Accident Analysis FIVE CAUSAL FACTORS (1) Task:
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FIVE CAUSAL FACTORS
(1) Task:
Was a safe work procedure used?
Had conditions changed to make normal procedures unsafe?
Were appropriate tools & materials available & working properly?
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Were safety devices working properly?

8. Accident Analysis (2) Material: Was there equipment failure?
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(2) Material:
Was there equipment failure?
What caused it to fail?
Was machinery poorly designed?
Were hazardous substances involved?
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Were they identified?
Should Personal Protective Equipment have been used?

9. Accident Analysis (3) Environment: What were the weather conditions?
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(3) Environment:
What were the weather conditions?
Was poor housekeeping a problem?
Was noise a problem?
Was there adequate light?
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Were toxic gases, dusts, fumes present?

10. Accident Analysis (4) Human Factor (Personal)
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(4) Human Factor (Personal)
Were workers experienced in the work being done?
Were they adequately trained?
Were they physically capable of doing the work?
Were they tired?
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Were they under stress (Work or personal)?

11. Accident Analysis (5) Management/Process Failure:
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(5) Management/Process Failure:
Were safety rules in effect and enforced?
Was adequate supervision and training given?
Were regular safety inspections carried out?
Had hazards previously been identified?
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Were unsafe conditions corrected?
Was regular maintenance of equipment carried out?

12. Why Accident Analysis In Writing?
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Why Accident Analysis In Writing?
Prevention
Consistency
Data Analysis
Legal Issues
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13. Accident Analysis (1) Protocol/Procedure (2) Information gathering
(3) Analysis & Conclusions
What is our protocol/ procedure for accidents?
How do we accomplish the information gathering task?
What do we do with the information and how do we process it for recommendations?

14. (1) Protocol/Procedure
Accident Analysis
(1) Protocol/Procedure
Our Company’s:
Emergency Plan
First Aid Procedures
Accident Plan
Accident Report

15. Accident Analysis (2) Information Gathering Analysis Kit
Physical Evidence
Interview Questions
Background Information

16. Accident Analysis Gather information: Paper documentation OSHA 300 log
First aid logs
Accident Reports
Maintenance records
Safety audit documents
Safety Committee minutes

17. Accident Analysis Gather information (cont...) Interviews Employees
Supervisors/Managers
Vendors
Outside consultants
Trade associations
Other companies in your industry

18. Accident Analysis (3) Analysis & Conclusions Accident Tree
BWC Accident Investigation Form
BWC
Practice with the Tree
Practice with the form
Why do we do this?
Build a record that shows critical behaviors
Compare trends
Identify needs
Develop improvements

19. Accident Analysis The Written Program should be specific as to:
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The Written Program should be specific as to:
Who will conduct the analysis: Supervisor, safety committee member, employees familiar with the affected area,
What forms are available and where to obtain them,
When the incidents should be reported by employees,
When accidents will be investigated.
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20. Accident Analysis OBJECTIVES: Prevent recurrences Evaluate Data
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OBJECTIVES:
Prevent recurrences
Evaluate Data
Make Specific Recommendations
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21. Accident Analysis OBJECTIVES:
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OBJECTIVES:
Build a record that shows critical behaviors,
Compare trends,
Identify needs,
Develop improvements
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22. Division of Safety & Hygiene
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Accident Analysis should always be to gather facts and never to lay blame. Your main objective is prevention!
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23. Accident Analysis SHARE YOUR SUCCESSES! NOTES:
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SHARE YOUR SUCCESSES!
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24. Case Study: What happened to Herbie?