Unsafe Act Unsafe Condition Near Miss And Incident

Introduction

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Understanding Unsafe Acts, Unsafe Conditions, Near Misses, and Accidents

The speaker explains the differences between unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses, and accidents using an example of a lifting activity at a site.

Unsafe Conditions

• Any condition that has the potential to cause an accident is considered an unsafe condition.

• Examples include loads not buckled tightly or excavations without barricades.

Unsafe Acts

• Any behavior or act of a person that puts them and possibly others at risk is considered an unsafe act.

• Examples include entering a barricaded area or failure to wear PPE.

Near Misses

• An unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage but has the potential to do so is considered a near miss.

• Examples include loads loosening up that fall near workers or spanners falling near people from considerable heights.

Accidents

• An event where consequences occurred such as personal injury, environmental damage, or equipment damage is considered an accident.

• Example includes loads hitting people and causing serious injuries.

Summary

• Report hazards before anyone gets hurt.