Unsafe Act and Unsafe condition

It will very helpful for safety officer to identify hazards and its risk to stop before converting into accident. Because any accident has 3 reasons. 88% accident happen due to unsafe action and 10% accident happen due to unsafe condition and only 2% accident happen due to beyond human control. So we can see 98% accident can control.

1. UnSafeActs &
UnSafeCondition
UnSafeAct
UnSafeCondition

2. Why do accidents happen?
Accidents happen because of
one or both of the following:
Unsafe acts
Unsafe conditions

3. UNSAFE ACTS vs. UNSAFE CONDITIONS
UNSAFE ACTS = 88 %
UNSAFE SITUATIONS = 10 %
BEYOUND HUMAN CONTROL = 2 %
ACCIDENTS = 100 %

4. UNSAFE ACTS
Unsafe act is any activity or task that is
conducted in a manner which increase the
probabilities of an accident.
UNSAFE CONDITIONS
A condition in the work place that is likely
to cause property damage or injury.

5. Unsafe Acts
Unsafe acts are actions by people that directly cause
or contribute to an accident. Examples are:
Horseplay, running
Influence of drugs or alcohol
Not following procedures –taking shortcuts
Operating equipment or tools without authority
Using damaged and defectiveequipment
Not using personal protective equipment
Operating equipment at improper speeds
Taking and improper working position
Servicing equipment in motion

6. Removing safety device
Performing unauthorized procedure
Dressing improperly
Welding with no shield
Portable cord across in a walkway
Standing on a top rung of step ladder
Working at height without protection
Poor house keeping
Throwing of materials after finished work
Taking Short cuts
Improper lifting
Unsafe Acts

7. Unsafe Conditions
Examples of unsafe conditions are:
Damaged or Defective tools or equipment
Poor lighting
Poor or improper ventilation
Missing machine guards
Inadequate machine guards
Unsafe atmosphere
Slippery floors
Lack of proper equipment
Congestion of working area

8. Poor housekeeping
Wet floor
Noise exposure / Excessive noise
Inadequate warning system
Heat, dust, fumes, chemicals & vibration
Unsafe piling, stacking & storing
Sharp edges
Inadequate work clothes
Inadequate / broken personal protective equipments
Broken ladders for height work
Breach of permit to work
Loose electrical wirings
Unsafe Conditions

9. Youdonothavetobearocketscientistto
determineifaworkplaceissafeornot.Sometimes,the
answerisveryobvious,Ofcourse,weshouldallknow
bythehelpofcommonsensecanidentifyeasily.Takea
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Conclusion

10. Unsafe Act or Unsafe Condition?
10
Condition –Exit
access
blocked/obstructed.
Act –Individual set
up scaffolding
unsafely, no PPE, no
fall protection.
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11. 11
Act –Individual
standing on ladders he
set up unsafely.
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Unsafe Act or Unsafe Condition?
Condition –Open access
hatch (fall hazard).

12. If it looks unsafe
It probably is!
Tell your supervisor

13. What you can do
Never do anything…
◦That you have not been trained
and authorized to do
◦That violates company
procedures
◦That puts others at risk

14. Report!
Any unsafe acts
Any unsafe conditions
Any accidents or injuries
Any near-misses
Encourage!
Let others know that you want to work safely and
expect them to follow the rules too. Don’t let others
endanger you or others.

15. Inspect!
Do a daily safety check of
Your work area
Your equipment
Your tools
Yourself
Inform!
Let your supervisor know if you are taking
medication that makes you sleepy or affects your
vision

16. Be Alert!
Think about your actions
Watch out for others
Know the hazards of your surroundings
Watch where you walk
Be Accountable!
Don’t create unsafe conditions
Clean up spills immediately
Put things back when you are done
Keep your work area safe for others

17. Be Safe!
Being safe is an active choice
you have every day
Know the hazards and controls
Follow the safety procedures –
they protect you and others

18. Date:____________
Report No.____________
Plant Area: _____________
Responsible Person: _______________________________
Brief Description of unsafe act_______________________
Observed During: _________________________________
Remarks: _______________________________________
OBSERVER RECEIVER
Unsafe Act / Condition Submission form