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Human Factors in Industrial Accident Prevention: Anatomy of an Accident and Its Causes, Study notes of Engineering

Northern Illinois University (NIU)Engineering

An overview of the anatomy of an industrial accident, including the four distinct parts: contributing causes, immediate causes, the accident itself, and the results. Various contributing causes such as safety instruction inadequacy, mental and physical conditions of persons, and immediate causes like unsafe acts and conditions. It also covers different types of accidents and their results.

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TECH 434, Human Factors in Industrial Accident Prevention

Health and Safety for Beginners

The Anatomy of an Accident/Hazardous Incident.

By John Johnston AIIRSM

www.healthandsafetytips.co.uk

Introduction

There is a consensus amongst safety engineers that there are four distinct parts in the

anatomy of an accident.

Contributing causes

Immediate causes

The accident

The results of the accident

Main Distinctions of an Accident

The Four Main Areas

Contributing Causes

Immediate Causes

The Accident

The Results of the Accident

Contributing Causes

Supervisory Safety Performance:

Safety instruction inadequate

Safety rules not enforced

Safety not planned as part of the job

Infrequent employee safety contacts

Hazards not corrected

Safety devices not provided

Mental Condition of Person:

Lack of safety awareness

Lack of coordination

Improper attitude

Slow mental reaction

Inattention

Lack of emotional stability

Nervous

Temperamental

Physical Condition of Person:



Extreme fatigue



Deaf



Poor eyesight

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Health and Safety for Beginners The Anatomy of an Accident/Hazardous Incident. By John Johnston AIIRSM www.healthandsafetytips.co.uk Introduction There is a consensus amongst safety engineers that there are four distinct parts in the anatomy of an accident.  Contributing causes  Immediate causes  The accident  The results of the accident Main Distinctions of an Accident The Four Main Areas  Contributing Causes  Immediate Causes  The Accident  The Results of the Accident Contributing Causes Supervisory Safety Performance:  Safety instruction inadequate  Safety rules not enforced  Safety not planned as part of the job  Infrequent employee safety contacts  Hazards not corrected  Safety devices not provided Mental Condition of Person:  Lack of safety awareness  Lack of coordination  Improper attitude  Slow mental reaction  Inattention  Lack of emotional stability  Nervous  Temperamental Physical Condition of Person:

  Extreme fatigue

  Deaf

  Poor eyesight

  Physically unsuitable for the job

  Heart condition

  Physically unqualified for the job

Immediate Causes of Accidents Unsafe Acts:

  Protective equipment or guard provided but not used

  Hazardous method of handling (failure to allow for sharp or slippery

objects and pinch points, wrong lifting, loose grip, etc.)

  Improper tools or equipment used although correct tools available

  Hazardous movement (running, jumping, stepping on or climbing over,

throwing, etc.)

  horseplay

Unsafe Conditions:  Ineffective safety device  No safety device although one is needed  Hazardous housekeeping (material on floor, poor piling, congested aisles)  Equipment, tools or machines defective  Improper dress or apparel for the job  Improper illumination or ventilation The Accident  Fall  Slip  Slide  Strike against  Caught in or between  Erupt or explode  Burn  CENTIPEDE: Contact, Entanglement, Nips & Traps, Impact & Projections, Ejections, Discharge & Environmental.