Accident Analysis
Jan 13, 2016
Accident Analysis
Objectives
Written programCausal factorsSteps of accident analysisProactive utilization of dataConvincing others in your workplaceTraining analysts
Action Plan
What is an Accident?
Why do we do
Accident Analysis?
Establishing a
Written Accident
Analysis Program
Establishing Written
Accident Analysis Program
Purpose
Definitions
Responsibilities
Program Activities
Program Activities
General
Safety Committee
Training
Recordkeeping
Causal Factors
Causal Factors
(1) Task
(2) Material
(3) Environment
(4) Human Factor ( Personal)
(5) Management/Process Failure
MATERIAL
ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT
TASK
PERSONAL
(1) Task
Ergonomics Safety work procedures Condition changes Process Materials Workers Appropriate tools/materials Safety devices (including lockout)
(2) Material
Equipment failure
Machinery design/guarding
Hazardous substances
Substandard material
(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
Steps of Accident
Analysis
Steps of Accident
Analysis
(1) Information gathering
(2) Analysis & Conclusions
(3) Recommendations
(4) Written Report
(1) Information Gathering
Analysis Kit
Physical Evidence
Interview Questions
Background Information
(2) Analysis & Conclusions
Accident Tree
BWC Accident Investigation Form
BWC
(3) Recommendations
Feedback
Employees
Safety committee
Supervisors/Managers
Modify recommendations
Final decision
(4) Written Report
Proactive Utilization of Data
Proactive Utilization of Data
Gather information
Evaluate data for trends
Draw conclusions
Make recommendations
Take action
Gather information
Paper documentation OSHA 200 log First aid logs Accident Reports Process documents Maintenance Safety audit documents Work-force Suggestion Safety Committee minutes
Gather information (cont...)
Technology tools Interviews
Employees Supervisors/Managers Vendors Outside consultants Trade associations Other companies in your industry
Workplace audits
Evaluate data for Trends
Repeat injuries
Accident types
Nature of injury
Department ( location )
Operation task
Employee task
Human factors
Draw conclusion
Make recommendations
Take action
Convincing others in your
workplace of the importance
of Accident Analysis
Training Analysts
Training Analysts
(1) Knowledge & skills needed
(2) Analysis Protocol
(3) Pre-training stage
(4) During the Training
(5) Transfer of Information