Near misses and other less serious incidents might not seem like important events to track, but they have a surprisingly big impact. To understand why non-accident incidents matter, considered two models that represent their broader implications. For every dollar spent dealing with an injury or illness, there are anywhere from six to 53 dollars spent in related expenses.
Now consider this pyramid, which provides a graphic representation of how incidents and accidents related to each other in terms of both frequency and severity. The relationship depicted in the pyramid reveals that severe accidents and injuries are often the culmination of several less serious incidents. By taking steps to reduce the number of risky behaviors and near misses, we are also preventing serious injuries.
Tracking these incidents comes at a cost, if only in the form of an administration fee for managing all the data. But does this apply to the estimated , at-risk behaviors that form the base of the pyramid? Yes, to the best of your ability and budget, you need to keep track of these. Your safety management system SMS should have some type of formal behavior observation process.
Reporting only on accidents and their costs provides your senior management team only a partial picture of where your workplace stands when it comes to worker safety. Your reports should include the full picture, including all incidents, and make the case for taking these events seriously.
And that means, doing everything you can to reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring. Ultimately, you can never take workplace health and safety too seriously. For over a decade, Conserve has helped organisations overcome contractor management challenges. We can help you develop a contractor management service that will be not only effective but will make your organisation safer, while minimising your overall risk.
Request a demo now or visit the Conserve page for more great content. Subscribe to our newsletter Your email enter your email address Submit. I had injuries at work to my hand that require surgery to amputate finger. Would that be a Accident or Incident? Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Submit Comment. Defining Accidents and Incidents On the surface, they can seem to be describing the same thing, but they are, in fact, quite different.
Accidents are always unintentional, and they usually result in some damage or injury. A car crash is one example of an accident. If some equipment malfunctions in a factory and injures the workers, that is also an accident. Differences between hazards and risks. About Mango. Mango is a popular Compliance Management solution developed by Mango Limited.
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