Name and Surname ____Vladislav Bedenko________________

Variant number_______3________
Date ____17.01.2024____________
Practical task №4
Investigation and registration of occupational accidents

Task 1.
The investigation of accidents is an occupational safety analytical tool aimed at
discovering the causes of an accident. Conducting these investigations properly is essential
to obtain useful information that helps avoid these accidents in the future.
Accidents that occur shall be investigated and recorded:
 in the performance of work duties, including during a business trip, during
the elimination of the consequences of emergency situations;
 on the organisation's territory during working hours, including the time
necessary to tidy up the workplace;
 during commuting to or from work in an employer vehicle as well as in a
private vehicle for work purposes;
 during journeys by public transport or on foot at the employer's request;
 during rest periods between shifts, when working on a rotational schedule;
 participation in emergency response activities.

Do you think this example is an occupational injury? Explain why.

1. Example №1. The company's accountant, on instructions from her employer,
went to deliver the documents to the tax office at the end of the working day. Then, without
going to the office, she went home. She slipped when getting off the bus and sprained her
leg.
Answer:
This example can hardly be considered a work-related injury. The accountant's
injury occurred outside of normal work place and working hours. Although she was
performing an official task (delivering documents to the tax office), she slipped and
sprained her leg after completing the task and driving home. Generally, injuries sustained
while commuting or outside the normal course of work are not classified as work-related
injuries.

2. Example №2. The ship's mechanic slipped on the deck between shifts and broke
his leg.
Answer:
This example can more likely be considered a work injury. A ship engineer slipped
on deck, which was directly related to the work environment (ship) and occurred between
shifts. Since this happened in the workplace and during working hours, it will most likely
be classified as a work injury.

3. Example №3. At the company's 10th anniversary celebrations, two employees

suffered burns during the launching of firecrackers.
Answer:
This example would most likely be considered a work injury. Employees suffered
burns during the company's anniversary celebration, which is considered a professional
event. Although the incident involved firecrackers being set off during a holiday, the
injuries occurred in the context of a company-sponsored event, qualifying it as a work-
related injury.
 Task 2. Use a statistical method to determine the main indicators (coefficients) of
occupational injuries.
The development of measures to improve working conditions is preceded by an
investigation and analysis of the causes of injuries. Several methods are used to analyse the
status of occupational injuries. One of them is the statistical method, which allows
quantifying the frequency of accidents by a number of relative coefficients. Comparing the
rates obtained in the reporting period with the previous period can assess the effectiveness
of prevention measures. Usually, accidents are grouped according to homogeneous
characteristics: occupation, type of work, age, and cause of injury.
The main reasons for accidents are: occupation, age, length of service and the
reasons that caused the injury. The simplicity and clarity are an undeniable advantage of
this method. However, it also has the disadvantage that it does not identify occupational
hazards.
1) Injury frequency coefficient (K1) - the number of people injured in accidents
during the reporting period per 1000 workers is determined according to the formula:
N 1 ∙ 1000
K 1=
P

K1 - injury frequency coefficient;

N1 - number of accidents during the reporting period;
P - the average number of employees in the reporting period.

2) The injury severity coefficient (K2) is the number of person-days of incapacity

for work that occur per accident and is determined according to the formula:
D
K 2=
N1

K2 - injury severity coefficient;

D - total number of days of incapacity for work in the reporting period for all injured
persons;
N1 - number of accidents during the reporting period;
.

3) The fatal accident frequency coefficient (K3) is defined as the number of fatal
accidents suffered in the reporting period per 10 000 workers using the following formula:
N 2 ∙10000
K 3=
P

K3 - fatal accident frequency coefficient;

N2 - the number of fatal accidents during the reporting period;
P - the average number of employees in the reporting period.

4) The average frequency coefficient (K4) indicates the number of person-days per
accident, calculated according to the following formula:
22, 5 ∙12 ∙ P
K4=
N1

K4 - average frequency coefficient;

N1 - number of accidents during the reporting period;
22,15 – working days/month;
P - the average number of employees in the reporting period.
 5) The work hazard coefficient (K5) describes the severity and frequency of
accidents and is determined according to the formula:
K 1 ∙ N 1 ∙100
K 5=
P∙ M ∙ 22 , 5
K5 - work hazard coefficient;
K1 - injury frequency coefficient;
N1 - number of accidents during the reporting period;
P - the average number of employees in the reporting period;
22,5 – working days/month
M - number of months in the reporting period.

6) Disability coefficient (the rate of loss of working time) (K 6) during the reporting
period per 1000 workers is determined according to the formula:
K6 = K1∙K2

K6 - disability coefficient;
K1 - injury frequency coefficient;
K2 - injury severity coefficient.

Task 2.1 Using Table 2 (by variant) calculate the coefficients for the last 5 years.
Enter the results of the calculations in table 1.

Table 1
Period Injury Injury Fatal Average Work Disability
frequency severity accident frequency hazard coefficient
coefficient coefficient frequency coefficient coefficient (K6)
(K1) (K2) coefficient (K4) (K5)
(K3)
2016 20,00 35,00 50,00 13500,00 0,20 700,00
2017 17,50 37,14 - 15428,57 0,15 650,00
2018 20,00 32,50 - 13500,00 0,20 650,00
2019 17,50 45,71 25,00 15428,57 0,15 800,00
2020 17,50 31,43 - 15428,57 0,15 550,00

Task 2.2. Plot the work hazard coefficient (K 5) as a function of the year (as on
example).
 K5

disability coefficient
0.25

0.20

0.15
К5
0.10

0.05

0.00
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Years

Task 2.3 Make a conclusion about the change in the company's situation from 2016
to 2020. What do you think might have influenced the dynamics of the work hazard
coefficient (К5)?
Answer:
The labor hazard coefficient (K5) shows a fluctuation from 0.20 in 2016 to 0.15 in
2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. This suggests potential improvements in the plant's security
situation over time. Factors such as increased safety measures, training, policy changes,
and technological advances could influence the reduction of workplace hazards.

Task 3. Find the answers to the following questions:

1. One of the sanitary conditions in the workplace is a proper work and rest regime.
Write about the rules for such a regime in your country. Give reference to the relevant
regulation in the legislation.
Answer: In Russia, the Labor Code regulates the regime of work and rest in the
workplace. According to Article 91 of the Labor Code, the length of the working day should
not exceed 8 hours. The working week should not exceed 40 hours. The employee has the
right to a break during the working day, which should not be less than 30 minutes. The
employee is also entitled to a weekly day off, which usually falls on Sunday. [sourse:
"Трудовой кодекс Россий ской Федерации" (ТК РФ) от 30.12.2001 N 197-ФЗ
(последняя редакция) \ КонсультантПлюс (consultant.ru)].

2. Ergonomic principles are used to improve the “fit” between the worker and the
workplace. List the main rules for the correct organization of the workplace:
A) For people working at the office.
Answer:
 Provide adjustable chairs and tables to accommodate people of different heights.
 Position computer monitors at eye level to reduce strain on your neck.
 Provide ergonomic keyboards and mice to prevent repetitive strain injuries.
 Encourage regular breaks and good posture.
 Design workstations to minimize glare and eye strain.
 B) For people working at height.
Answer:
 Provide adequate training for working at height.
 Be sure to use fall protection such as seat belts and guardrails.
 Regularly inspect and maintain equipment such as ladders and scaffolding.
 Take safety precautions to prevent objects from falling.
 Develop and maintain strict protocols for working at height.

3. What important information would you include in a safety instruction?

Answer:
 Emergency procedures and exit routes.
 Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
 Rules for handling and storage of hazardous materials.
 Equipment operating instructions and safety precautions.
 Procedures for reporting accidents, injuries or unsafe conditions.
 Fire safety protocols, including fire extinguisher locations and evacuation plans.
 The procedure for providing first aid and the location of first aid supplies.
 Contact information for emergency services and designated security personnel.
 Any specific workplace hazards and work-related safety precautions.

VARIANTS
Table 2

№ Period M N1 N2 D P
Variant
1 2016 3 4 1 180 400
2017 5 - 180
2018 5 1 200
2019 7 1 280
2020 10 4 280
2 2016 6 6 1 200 340
2017 4 - 180
2018 4 - 180
2019 3 1 160
2020 2 - 120
3 2016 9 8 2 280 400
2017 7 - 260
2018 8 - 260
2019 7 1 320
2020 7 - 220
4 2016 12 10 4 320 510
2017 2 - 160
2018 5 - 260
2019 6 - 280
2020 7 1 300
5 2016 3 5 - 200 600
2017 10 2 380
2018 5 - 240
2019 4 - 250
2020 4 - 260
6 2016 6 7 2 350 420
2017 5 - 250
2018 6 - 240
 2019 2 - 120
2020 1 - 100
7 2016 9 9 1 270 650
2017 10 2 380
2018 4 - 260
2019 3 - 220
2020 1 - 60
8 2016 12 8 - 320 500
2017 18 2 500
2018 2 1 120
2019 1 - 100
2020 1 - 100
9 2016 3 4 - 160 730
2017 15 1 320
2018 5 - 280
2019 2 - 120
2020 3 - 120
10 2016 6 3 - 200 500
2017 11 - 380
2018 12 1 320
2019 3 - 240
2020 4 - 120
11 2016 9 12 5 300 600
2017 8 - 300
2018 7 - 320
2019 7 - 280
2020 8 - 280
12 2016 12 5 1 180 350
2017 5 - 250
2018 6 - 240
2019 2 - 120
2020 1 - 100
13 2016 3 9 2 260 400
2017 5 - 180
2018 5 1 200
2019 7 1 280
2020 10 4 380
14 2016 6 11 2 300 610
2017 4 - 180
2018 4 - 180
2019 3 1 160
2020 2 - 120
15 2016 9 8 2 280 700
2017 5 - 180
2018 5 1 200
2019 7 1 380
2020 10 4 480
16 2016 12 6 1 200 300
2017 3 - 200
2018 11 - 380
2019 12 1 320
2020 3 - 240
17 2016 3 4 1 170 550
2017 1 - 100
2018 9 2 260
2019 5 - 180
2020 5 1 200
18 2016 6 2 - 100 450
2017 7 - 220
 2018 10 4 320
2019 2 - 160
2020 5 - 260
19 2016 9 6 2 240 300
2017 18 2 500
2018 2 1 120
2019 1 - 100
2020 1 - 100
20 2016 12 14 5 325 570
2017 7 - 220
2018 10 4 320
2019 2 - 160
2020 5 - 260
21 2016 3 11 1 300 430
2017 4 - 180
2018 4 - 180
2019 3 1 160
2020 2 - 120
22 2016 6 4 2 180 300
2017 8 - 280
2018 5 1 180
2019 5 - 250
2020 6 - 240
23 2016 9 5 3 220 500
2017 10 4 480
2018 6 1 200
2019 3 - 200
2020 11 - 380
24 2016 12 12 5 315 610
2017 10 4 480
2018 6 1 200
2019 3 - 200
2020 11 - 380
25 2016 3 7 3 250 280
2017 4 1 180
2018 5 - 180
2019 5 1 200
2020 7 1 280
26 2016 6 8 3 270 330
2017 3 - 200
2018 11 - 380
2019 7 3 250
2020 4 1 180
27 2016 9 3 1 165 410
2017 3 - 200
2018 11 - 380
2019 12 1 320
2020 3 - 240
28 2016 12 9 6 225 540
2017 18 2 500
2018 2 1 120
2019 1 - 100
2020 1 - 100
29 2016 3 6 2 200 350
2017 4 1 180
2018 5 - 180
2019 5 1 200
2020 7 1 280
30 2016 6 8 3 250 200
 2017 4 - 180
2018 4 - 180
2019 3 1 160
2020 2 - 120
31 2016 9 3 1 165 400
2017 3 - 200
2018 4 - 180
2019 3 1 160
2020 2 - 120