It will very helpful for safety officer to identify hazards and its risk to stop before converting into accident. Because any accident has 3 reasons. 88% accident happen due to unsafe action and 10% accident happen due to unsafe condition and only 2% accident happen due to beyond human control. So we can see 98% accident can control.
2. Why do accidents happen?
Accidents happen because of
one or both of the following:
Unsafe acts
Unsafe conditions
3. UNSAFE ACTS vs. UNSAFE CONDITIONS
UNSAFE ACTS = 88 %
UNSAFE SITUATIONS = 10 %
BEYOUND HUMAN CONTROL = 2 %
ACCIDENTS = 100 %
4. UNSAFE ACTS
Unsafe act is any activity or task that is
conducted in a manner which increase the
probabilities of an accident.
UNSAFE CONDITIONS
A condition in the work place that is likely
to cause property damage or injury.
5. Unsafe Acts
Unsafe acts are actions by people that directly cause
or contribute to an accident. Examples are:
Horseplay, running
Influence of drugs or alcohol
Not following procedures – taking shortcuts
Operating equipment or tools without authority
Using damaged and defective equipment
Not using personal protective equipment
Operating equipment at improper speeds
Taking and improper working position
Servicing equipment in motion
6. Removing safety device
Performing unauthorized procedure
Dressing improperly
Welding with no shield
Portable cord across in a walkway
Standing on a top rung of step ladder
Working at height without protection
Poor house keeping
Throwing of materials after finished work
Taking Short cuts
Improper lifting
Unsafe Acts
7. Unsafe Conditions
Examples of unsafe conditions are:
Damaged or Defective tools or equipment
Poor lighting
Poor or improper ventilation
Missing machine guards
Inadequate machine guards
Unsafe atmosphere
Slippery floors
Lack of proper equipment
Congestion of working area
8. Poor housekeeping
Wet floor
Noise exposure / Excessive noise
Inadequate warning system
Heat, dust, fumes, chemicals & vibration
Unsafe piling, stacking & storing
Sharp edges
Inadequate work clothes
Inadequate / broken personal protective equipments
Broken ladders for height work
Breach of permit to work
Loose electrical wirings
Unsafe Conditions
9. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to
determine if a workplace is safe or not. Sometimes, the
answer is very obvious, Of course, we should all know
by the help of common sense can identify easily. Take a
look at the pictures NEXT.
Conclusion
10. Unsafe Act or Unsafe Condition?
10
Condition – Exit
access
blocked/obstructed.
Act – Individual set
up scaffolding
unsafely, no PPE, no
fall protection.
PPT-001-02
11. 11
Act – Individual
standing on ladders he
set up unsafely.
PPT-001-02
Unsafe Act or Unsafe Condition?
Condition – Open access
hatch (fall hazard).
12. If it looks unsafe
It probably is!
Tell your supervisor
13. What you can do
Never do anything…
◦ That you have not been trained
and authorized to do
◦ That violates company
procedures
◦ That puts others at risk
14. Report!
Any unsafe acts
Any unsafe conditions
Any accidents or injuries
Any near-misses
Encourage!
Let others know that you want to work safely and
expect them to follow the rules too. Don’t let others
endanger you or others.
15. Inspect!
Do a daily safety check of
Your work area
Your equipment
Your tools
Yourself
Inform!
Let your supervisor know if you are taking
medication that makes you sleepy or affects your
vision
16. Be Alert!
Think about your actions
Watch out for others
Know the hazards of your surroundings
Watch where you walk
Be Accountable!
Don’t create unsafe conditions
Clean up spills immediately
Put things back when you are done
Keep your work area safe for others
17. Be Safe!
Being safe is an active choice
you have every day
Know the hazards and controls
Follow the safety procedures –
they protect you and others