07 Sep Near Miss Reporting – The Accident That Almost Happened
Near Miss Reporting – The Accident That Almost Happened Near miss reporting is an important part of accident prevention. A near miss is an unplanned event that does not result in...
30 Jun Accident Investigation – Reporting and Investigating an Accident
Accident Investigation - Reporting and Investigating an Accident Accident investigation helps determine why an incident occurred and what can be done to prevent it from happening again. A successful investigation focuses...
10 Jun What Does An Accident Cost?
What Does an Accident Cost? Every workplace accident has a cost. Some costs are obvious, such as medical expenses and damaged equipment, while others are less visible. An accident can affect...
18 Apr Was It An Accident Or Was It An Error?
Was It an Accident or Was It an Error? Accident prevention begins with recognizing that many workplace incidents are not truly unpredictable. Warning signs, equipment defects, unsafe conditions, near misses, and...
22 Mar Job Site Hazards – OSHA Focus Four
Job Site Hazards – OSHA Focus Four Job site hazards known as OSHA’s Focus Four are falls, struck-by hazards, caught-in/between hazards, and electrocution—the leading construction hazards workers must recognize and control. Understanding...