03/07/2023
CAUSES OF WORKPLACE ACCIDENT
Whatever that happened to a man either good or bad is as a result of his action.
There are two types of actions in a workplace, it is either safe actions or unsafe actions.
SAFE ACTION
A safe action is the compliance to safety rules to avoid accident in workplace.
Example of safe actions are not limited to:
1. Obtaining a safe work permit before starting your job
2. Conducting a peptalk with your team before starting the job
3. Using the right tools for every job
4. Using the right PPE at the right time
5. Telling your workers the hazard in the job they are about to start
6. Working in an ergonomic environment
7. Covering of the rotating parts of the machines.
8. Applying a LOTO on your faulty equipment
9. Proper housekeeping during and after your work
10. Not forcing your worker to do the job when it is not safe.
UNSAFE ACTIONS
Unsafe acts are the major cause of incidents or accidents on site.
Unsafe action is any activity that is liable to cause threat, affect the well being of workers, or company asset.
Examples of unsafe actions are not limited to:
1. Use of improper tools
2. Failing to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) or when it is wrongly used
3. Working without proper authorization (safe work permit)
4. Getting distracted while working
5. Engaging unskilled labor for skill job
6. Struggling with work while on ladder
7. Doing the job you were not trained on
8. Performing hot work in a combustible area
9. Working alone
10. Working with unguarded rotating machine part
11. Performing hot work in the rain
12. Working on unsecured platform
13. Poor illumination
14. Working in a messy environment
15. Working under alcohol influence
16. I too know (Over confidence)
17. Use of defective tools
18. Standing under a suspended load
19. Working at heights without fall protections
20. Disliking your site safety officer