Safety is every body s business. We do not desire accidents. Many research studies show that majority of the accidents can be prevented by the implementation of existing safety standards and rules. In order to prevent accidents we must know how they are caused and what the causes are. The needs of safety are follows. To protect the lives, To protect machines and materials, To increase production and productivity. To reduce production cost, To obey the rules and regulations, To increase morale of the employees. To get the good will of the public.

Accident and Near Miss Definition and Study

Accident is an unexpected event which causes death or injury. Near miss is an incident which does not result any injury or death. If the near misses are studied and the corrective action is taken accidents can be avoided. Accidents must be prevented because it may cause financial loss to the company. The expenditure for accident prevention will bring profit financially and morally. Accident prevention is satisfying a legal obligation.

Methods of Accident Prevention

Engineering



Every activity in a construction project is connected with an engineering discipline. Unsafe condition is one of the main causes of accident. Most of these can be eliminated by suitable planning and design. Details of machines and materials, transportation and location of first aid room, storage of hazardous chemicals are planned.

Education

Education about health and safety should be given to the workers. About 98% of the accidents are due to human failures. Safety rules must be obeyed by all. If these rules do not obey there is no use of formulating it. The black horses are identified and corrected. That is certain persons are frequently make mistakes.

Enthusiasm



Always think about safety, Which must be given the first preference. Top management to ordinary workers should be shown enthusiasm. Accident prevention can be fully achieved by this.

Enforcement

Workers should be trained for observing safety rules. Safety rules must be framed by experts and enforce it. If anybody disobey the rules the management must take proper action.
There must be a safety officer and a department for the organization. The expense for it is profit unknowingly added.