Every accident has a cause and most can be prevented. Profit from your experience and investigate every accident, regardless of whether injury results, and correct the conditions responsible before they cause other accidents. An accident is any occurrence from which bodily injury or damage to property may result, regardless of whether any injury or damage does result. All accident causes are subject to control. The following are some of the basic causes of accidents:
Employee Characteristics
· Haste, short cuts, and taking chances
· Guards provided but not used
· Personal safety devices furnished, but not used
· Improper or unsafe tool or equipment used
· Horseplay […]
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