Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
tABle 7.4
Basic causes of Accidents
management safety Policies and decisions
Physical.factors:
Health.and.safety.policy.is.not:
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Size
.
In.writing
.
Strength
.
Signed.by.top.management
.
Stamina
.
Distributed.to.each.employee
Mental.factors:
.
Reviewed.periodically
.
Emotional.instability
Health.and.safety.procedures.do.not.provide.for:
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Alcoholism
.
A.written.manual
.
Depression
.
Safety.meetings
.
Drug.use
.
Adequate.housekeeping
Motivational.factors:
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Preventive.maintenance
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Needs
.
Safety.inspections
.
Capabilities
.
Accident.investigations
Attitude.factors:
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Job.safety.analysis
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People
.
Medical.surveillance
.
Company
.
Reports
.
Job
Health.and.safety.is.not.considered.in.the.
procurement.of:
environmental Factors
.
Supplies
Unsafe.facility.designs:
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Equipment
.
Mechanical.layout
.
Services
.
Electrical.systems
Inadequate.personnel.practices.regarding:
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Hydraulic.systems
.
Employee.selection
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Air.conditioning
.
Communications
.
Access.ways
.
Training
.
Material.handling
.
Assigned.responsibility
.
Illumination
.
Assignment
.
Noise
.
Job.observation
Unsafe.operating.procedures
.
Accountability
.
Normal
. Emergency
Unsafe.projections:
. Physical.plant
. Equipment
. Supplies
. Procedures
Unsafe.location.factors:
.
Physical Factors
Behavior.factors:
. Accident.repeater
. Risk.taking
. Lack.of.hazard.awareness
Experience.factors:
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Insuficient.knowledge
Geographical.area
.
Accident.record
.
Terrain
.
Inadequate.skills
.
Surroundings
.
Unsafe.practices
.
Access.roads
.
Weather
