Being an employer, employee, contractor, or any business holder, we are all aware of the fact that there must be a root cause for a minor or major near miss, incident, or accident to occur. To make our community, employee, and the environment safe from any damage or catastrophic happening. we must eradicate the cause. Always remember that every cause is an outcome of an unsafe act or unsafe condition. By observing and reporting any unsafe act or condition, we can minimize and remove the exposure to them successfully.
Guide for Discussion
Unsafe Acts
A. Unauthorized use or operation of equipment.
B. Failure to secure or tie down materials to prevent unexpected movement.
C. Working or operating equipment too fast.
D. Failure to issue warnings or signals as required.
E. Using defective tools or equipment.
F. Removing guards.
G. Improperly using tools or equipment.
H. Standing in an unsafe place or assuming an improper posture (as in lifting).
I. Servicing moving equipment.
J. Riding equipment is not designed for passengers.
K. Horseplay.
L. Failure to wear the proper personal protective equipment.
Unsafe Conditions
A. Lack of proper guards.
B. Lack of a proper warning system.
C. Fire and explosion hazards.
D. Poor housekeeping.
E. Unexpected movements.
F. Protruding objects such as nails, wire, or other metals.
G. Improper clearance or congestion at aisles or passageways.
H. Poor placement, storage, or arrangement of materials.
I. Hazardous tools, equipment, or materials.
J. Poor lighting, and high noise levels.
K. Hazardous atmospheric conditions.
L. Improper personal attire.
Additional Discussion Notes:
Key Points to Remember:
- Always be observant of your work area surroundings
- Make a close observation between the usual to unusual/normal to abnormal.
- If you find any unsafe acts by your co-workers, report them o your safety concerned personnel without any delay or hesitation, because most incidents could be stopped to occur by such good practices.
- Any unsafe conditions must be avoided and reported immediately without any latency., because your timely reporting may minimize and stop any person’s injury on site.
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