MODULE 6: EFFECTIVE INCIDENT / ACCIDENT ANALYSIS

Going reactive!

Accidents just happen...don't they?

Do they? Are they really unexpected or unplanned? If a company has 20 disabling injuries one year, and sets an objective to reduce the accident rate by 50% by the end of the next year, aren't they planning 10 accidents for that year? If they reach that goal, will they be happy about it, content? Is that really acceptable? (Just some food for thought)

What is an "accident"?

An accident is an unexpected (or unplanned, unwanted) workplace event that causes injury or illness to an employee. An accident will disrupt the orderly flow of the work process. It involves the transfer of an excessive amount of energy due usually to the motion of people, objects, or substances.