1. Accidents and Ill Health
Module 2

2. An accident is an ‘unplanned event’
Accidents
An accident is an ‘unplanned event’
Major 1
Minor 7
Near miss
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3. What are the most common causes of accidents and ill health?
Slips and trips
Handling, lifting and carrying
Struck by a vehicle
Fall from a height
Hit by a falling object
Harmful substances
Machinery
Sharp objects
Horseplay
Noise
Stress
Not following instructions.

4. Factors that cause accidents
Environmental factors
The building or area we work in
Floors
Entry and exit routes
Noise
Space
Lighting
Temperature
Dust
Ventilation.

5. Factors that cause accidents
Human factors
The behaviour and ability of the individual
Lack of knowledge
Lack of concentration
Horseplay
Lack of capability.

6. Factors that cause accidents
Occupational factors
The job or task that we carry out
Manual handling
Use of hazardous substances
Use of equipment

7. Accident reporting and recording
Employees MUST report to the employer any accidents, injuries and even near misses
Accident book
Employer must investigate accident

8. Accident reporting and recording
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations RIDDOR
Notification of accidents to the Incident Contact Centre or enforcing authority
Immediately – deaths, major injuries and dangerous occurrences
Within 15 days – over-7-day absences
Within 10 days - diseases

9. Accident reporting and recording
Major Injuries
Amputations
Fractures (but not fingers and toes)
Loss of sight
Person losing consciousness
Customers or general public taken
from the scene of an accident to
hospital