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IntroductionPreventing accidents and incidents is an important objective of occupational safety and health (OSH) management. However, the concept of an accident is defined differently depending on the context in which it is used. Despite these different…
IntroductionHuman error is often cited as the cause of accidents, when all other factors have been eliminated. However, this does not mean that human error should be considered a final or vague explanation. It can be studied and understood using…
IntroductionFor some workers, driving is part of the job, whether they drive a truck, a bus, a delivery van, a car, a motorcycle or a bike. Road accidents involving drivers at work are a serious problem and it is estimated that up to 40% of road deaths…
IntroductionA near miss is an unplanned event that had the potential to result in injury, illness or damage – but fortunately it did not. In workplaces, near miss situations are common occurrences, though they are often ignored. However, near misses can…
IntroductionThere are many different definitions for what constitutes an incident or an accident, however the focus is always on unintended and often unforeseen events that cause unintended consequences. This article is focused on the process of learning…
IntroductionMany organisations and companies take extensive proactive measures to identify, evaluate and reduce occupational risks. However, despite these efforts things still go wrong and unintended events occur. After a major incident or…
IntroductionZero Accident Vision is a philosophy which states that nobody should be injured due to an accident. Rather than a purely numerical target, it stands for a mindset focused on accident prevention. In terms of accident prevention strategies,…
IntroductionThe current EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027[1] builds on previous strategies that have seen substantial improvements in occupational safety and health (now referred to as; OSH). Between 1994 and 2020 there has…
IntroductionOccupational risks assessment and taking action to protect workers’ safety and health is an obligation of each employer. There are numerous measures considered as relevant for accident prevention, e.g. design and use of more safe equipment…
IntroductionThe models used in accident investigation can typically be grouped into three types: sequential, epidemiological, and systemic models. Although the sequential and epidemiological models have contributed to the understanding of accidents, they…