3-Incidents Prevention

What is the definition of an incident according to MS1722:2005?

• An event that happens at workplace

• Any accident or near miss during work

• An event that involves workers

• A planned safety procedure

Which of the following best describes an accident?

• A near miss without amage to property or loss to process

• A safety training session to prevent damage to property or loss to process

• An undesired event resulting in harm to people, damage to property or loss to process

• A planned event with no harm

What is a near miss?

• An event that causes injury

• An unsafe occurrence with no health or property damage

• A planned safety drill to prevent health or property damage

• An accident that results in health or property damage

What is the purpose of incident prevention?

• To increase production

• To avoid injuries and financial loss

• To reduce employee morale

• To enhance equipment efficiency

Which theory represents a sequence of events leading to an accident?

• Multi-causation Model

• Behavioral Safety Theory

• Bird’s Loss Causation Model

• Heinrich’s Domino Theory

What does the Multi-causation Accident Model focus on?

• Legal compliance only

• Behavioral training only

• Sub-causes leading to incidents

• Single causes of accidents

What is a direct cost associated with incidents?

• Time off wages

• Loss of production

• Increased insurance premiums

• Damage to equipment

Which of the following is an indirect cost of incidents?

• Increased training costs

• Damage to machinery

• Time off wages

• Medical expenses

According to Bird’s Loss Causation Model, incidents occur due to:

• • a) Human error only

• • b) Management and control failures

• • c) External factors beyond control

• • d) Luck or chance

What does the term 'Design Cost' refer to?

• Costs incurred during an incident

• High initial expenditures for safety measures

• Costs related to employee training

• Legal fees for compliance