Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
events..Analysis.of.events.and.hazards.using.such.tools.as.root.cause.analysis.helps.
provide.the.solution.part.of.the.process..From.these.efforts,.standard.or.safe.operat-
ing.procedures.as.well.as.safe.performance.standards.can.be.developed.to.standard-
ize.safe.production.
Constant.evaluation.and.measurement.are.utilized.to.oversee.progress.regarding.
prevention.so.that.improvement.and.updating.of.the.process.can.occur.
Communication. is. critical. in. providing. feedback. to. all. involved. on. areas. that.
have.improved.and.those.that.need.further.attention..Reinforcement.should.be.used.
to.convey.what.has.been.working.effectively.to.prevent.incidents.and.implement.any.
corrective. action. while. continuing. to. evaluate.. Update. and. improve. the. accident/
incident.prevention.process.
comPrehensIve AccIdent PreventIon
Accident. prevention. is. very. complex. due. to. interactions. that. transpire. within. the.
workplace.(see.Figure 1.2)..These.interactions.are.between
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1.. Workers
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2.. Management
.
3.. Equipment.and.machines
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4.. Environment
Equipment/
Machines
Workers
Management
Environment
Workplace
Accident/Incident
(Worker Injury/Illness)
(Equipment Damage)
Mishap
Work to be
Completed
FIgure 1.2
Interactive.factors.in.accident.prevention.
