Nature Of Accident

Accident Major
Fatal Disability Temporary Permanent

Minor

Total

Partial

Total

Partial

Causes Of Accidents
1. a) b) c) d) e) f) Unsafe Conditions Nature of job Nature of machinery and Equipments Poor Physical Conditions Hazardous layout of plant and machinery Defective work procedure Defective machinery and equipments Unsafe storage, congestion and overloading Inadequate and faulty safety devices Improper ventilation

 Psychological climate of the work place Work schedules 2. Unsafe Acts a) Operating without authority b) Failure in using safety devices c) Failure to listen to warning d) Throwing material on the floor carelessly e) Operating machines at unsafe speed. f) Cleaning, adjusting, oiling, repairing etc on moving equipments.

 Personal characteristics a) Inattention b) Misperception c) Forgetfulness d) Wrong procedure e) Unusual risk f) Undesirable attitudes and habits g) Lack of specific abilities h) Untrained and unskilled persons i) Emotionally unstable j) Alcoholic and drug addict