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ACCIDENT

ACCIDENT. An unplanned event that may or may not result in an injury. Original Power Point Created by Bobby Joslin Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office June 2002. CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS. 80% of accidents are caused by unsafe acts.

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ACCIDENT

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  1. ACCIDENT An unplanned event that may or may not result in an injury Original Power Point Created by Bobby Joslin Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office June 2002

  2. CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS • 80% of accidents are caused by unsafe acts. • 20% of accidents are caused by unsafe conditions

  3. UNSAFE ACTS • Human error

  4. UNSAFE CONDITIONS • The surroundings that can cause an accident

  5. PERSONAL FACTORS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT • Background of Persons • Defects or Impairment of Persons

  6. BACKGROUND OF PERSONS • Home or Personal Conditions - stress • Personal Habits • Inexperience

  7. PERSONAL DEFECTS OR IMPAIRMENTS • Lack of Knowledge • Improper Job Attitude • Physical Impairment

  8. DOMINO EFFECT OF ACCIDENTS • Background can lead to work defect • Defects of person can cause unsafe acts and conditions • Unsafe acts and conditions cause accidents • An accident is an unplanned event • An injury may be result of an accident

  9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT • Does not eliminate accidents • Can prevent or lessen injury if accident does occur • Should ALWAYS be used

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