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Iceberg AnalogyAccident Cost •Medical Payments
•Compensation
Direct Costs
Breaking in substitute
Poor efficiency due tobreak-up of crew
Supervisor time to investigate
Overtime by employees
Change in WC rating Lost time by fellow workersAdministrative costs
Loss of good will
Temporary workers
Indirect or HiddenCosts Damaged equipment
Causal Factors
(1) Task
(2) Material
(3) Environment
(4) Human Factor ( Personal)
(5) Management/Process Failure
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(1) Task
Ergonomics Safety work procedures Condition changes Process Materials Workers Appropriate tools/materials Safety devices (including lockout)
(3) Environment
Weather conditions
Housekeeping
Temperature
Lighting
Air contaminants
Personal Protective Equipment
(4) Human Factor (Personal)
Level of experience
Level of Training
Physical capability
Health
Fatigue
Stress
(5) Management/Process Failure
Visible Active senior management support for safety
Safety policies
Enforcement of safety policies
Adequate supervision
Knowledge of hazards
Hazard corrective action
Preventive maintenance
Regular audits
Investigation Priorities
1st - Medical attention2nd – Investigation3rd – Analyze & Conclude
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Investigation
PhotographsPreserve AreaCollect StatementsTake MeasurementsGather SamplesComplete Accident
Report
Accident Investigation Kit
Camera, extra film, flash attachment Clipboard, paper, pencils Graph paper (for diagram) Ruler and tape measure Identification tags (for parts) Interview comment sheet (blank paper) Personal protective clothing or equipment Containers (for material samples) Barrier tape or cord (to rope off areas)
Accident Investigation Kit (cont)
Diagram of a person and list of all body parts involved in the accident. To be completed by injured employee and person conducting the investigation.
JSA Safety Rules Phone numbers: injured employee home
(current) , EMS, police, sheriff, county disaster services, OSHA, BWC.
Witnesses
Keep Witnesses Apart
Interview in a non-threatening location
Put witness at ease (not to point blame)
Ask open ended questions
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