Main causes of accidents

An accident is defined as an unplanned event that may or may not result in an injury or property damage. Some of the main causes of accidents include:

• failure to communicate
• poor work habits/complacency
• alcohol or drug abuse
• lack of skill/training
• intentional acts
• unsafe acts
• rationalizing risks
• unsafe conditions

Personal injury may be classed as either permanent or temporary. Either way, it is costly in terms of pain and lost time, wages, and production. It is much more beneficial to all concerned if injury is avoided from the outset. To ensure this, everything possible should be done to identify all potential hazards.