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Work Accident Causation Theories
Work Accident Causation Theories
Work Accident Causation Theories
Negligence
Anger/Temper
Hasty Decisions
Indifference
Distractions
Curiosity
Inadequate Instructions
Poor Work Habits
Over-Confidence
Lack of Planning
Unsafe Conditions
Inadequate guards/barriers
Presence of defective
tools/equipment/materials
Congestion or restricted body movement
Inadequate warning systems
Presence of Fire/explosion hazards
Poor housekeeping/disorder
With Noise/radiation exposure
Exposure to extremes of temperature /
ventilation
Accidents – are the result of a
combination of causes, as:
PEOPLE
(MAN) EQUIPMENT
(MACHINE) MATERIAL
ENVIRONMENT
“Any property damage incident that
involves personal injury and all other
damage incidents that require repair or
replacement, other than those resulting
from normal wear and tear, shall be
considered as accident and must be
included in the reporting program”
Identify potential accidents
Struck-by. A person is forcefully struck by an object. The
force of contact is provided by the object.
Struck-against. A person forcefully strikes an object.
The person provides the force or energy.
Contact-by. Contact by a substance or material that, by
its very nature, is harmful and causes injury.
Contact-with. A person comes in contact with a harmful
substance or material. The person initiates the contact.
Caught-on. A person or part of his/her clothing or
equipment is caught on an object that is either moving or
stationary.
Caught-in. A person or part of him/her is trapped, or
otherwise caught in an opening or enclosure.
Caught-between. A person is crushed, pinched or
otherwise caught between a moving and a stationary
object, or between two moving objects.
Fall-To-surface. A person slips or trips and falls to the
surface he/she is standing or walking on.
Fall-To-below. A person slips or trips and falls to a
level below the one he/she was walking or standing on.
Over-exertion. A person over-extends or strains
himself/herself while performing work.
Bodily reaction. Caused solely from stress imposed by
free movement of the body or assumption of a strained
or unnatural body position. A leading source of injury.
Over-exposure. Over a period of time, a person is
exposed to harmful energy (noise, heat), lack of energy
(cold), or substances (toxic chemicals/atmospheres).
• Medical
Direct Costs • Compensation
Indirect Costs = 5 to 8 of
Direct Costs
Get the average Direct Costs of Accidents
(Compensation Payments & Medical Expenses)
from the historical accident records of at least 5
years.
10
Non-LTI
30 Property
Damage
600 Near-Misses
SAFETY – freedom from HAZARDS.
HAZARD – anything that may likely cause
personal injury or damage to property, or
their combination.
Sources of
Accidents
or Losses
Material Equipment
(P) Person – worker’s qualification, health
condition, relationship with co- workers.
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PROGRAM PERSONAL
FAULT OF CONTACT
FACTORS PEOPLE
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STANDARDS ENERGY PROPERTY
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This theory explains that every one of
any given set of workers has an equal
chance of being involved in an accident.
path
source receiver
The path of energy transfer
can be modified through :
SOURCE RECEIVER
THANK YOU VERY
MUCH!
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