Accident Investigation - ia Tech Occupational …：事故调查-佐治亚理工职业….ppt

Objectives ? Explain the meaning and impact of accidents ? Identify different types of accident causes ? Know the purpose of accident investigation ? Explain how to conduct an accident investigation ? Know how to document accident investigations. What is an Accident? ? Unplanned event results in mishap (personal injury or property damage). ? Accidents are the result of the failure of people, equipment, materials, or environment to react as expected. ? All accidents have consequences or es. Purpose of Accident Investigation ? Determine the sequences of events leading to failure. ? Identify the cause of the accident. ? Find methods to prevent accident from recurring. Consequences of Accidents Direct Consequences 1. Personal injury 2. Property loss Indirect Consequences 1. Lost e 2. Medical expenses 3. Time to retrain another person 4. Decreased employee moral Types of Causes Basic Causes Poor Management Safety Policy & Decisions Personal Factors/Environmental Factors Unsafe Act Performance Conditions Unplanned release of energy (Direct Cause) Indirect Causes ACCIDENT ACCIDENT Personal Injury Property Damage Examples of Accident Causes Direct Causes Indirect Causes Basic Causes Struck by/against Failure to secure No oversight Falls Guarding Poor maintenance. Caught in/between Improper use Training Exertion Unsafe position Policies Contact with …. Environmental Stress Impact (vehicle) Defect Engineering Be Prepared ? Develop a policy for accident investigation ? Routinely audit your policy to: - ensure personnel understand their role - system is driving corrective actions Assign responsibilities to personnel: - employee must be trained to investigate - investigator should know process Conducting the Investigation ? Interview witnesses. ? Document the accident scene before any changes are made. ? Review all information (procedures, equipment manuals). Conducting the Investigation ? Make documented observations on: ? Pre-accident conditions ?