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What is a critical component in achieving progress in safety records?
What is a critical component in achieving progress in safety records?
What is the primary difference between direct and indirect costs associated with incidents?
What is the primary difference between direct and indirect costs associated with incidents?
What type of costs include medical expenses and compensation paid to an injured employee?
What type of costs include medical expenses and compensation paid to an injured employee?
What is the relationship between indirect costs and direct costs?
What is the relationship between indirect costs and direct costs?
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What is a potential consequence of not enforcing safety rules?
What is a potential consequence of not enforcing safety rules?
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What type of cost is associated with repair or replacement of damaged items?
What type of cost is associated with repair or replacement of damaged items?
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What is an example of a hidden cost associated with incidents?
What is an example of a hidden cost associated with incidents?
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What is the primary focus of integrating the three Es?
What is the primary focus of integrating the three Es?
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Study Notes
Calculating Incident Rate
- The company experienced 10 recordable injuries and illnesses among employees, but the total hours worked are required to calculate the incident rate.
Types of Accident Causes
- There are two fundamental types of accident causes: unsafe actions and unsafe conditions.
Incident vs. Accident
- Some organizations use the term "incident" instead of "accident" to avoid the connotation of chance.
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
- The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) oversees workplace safety.
Incident Rate Example
- XYZ Machine Company had 192 employees who worked a total of 385,728 hours in a calendar year.
Importance of the Three Es
- The three Es (enforcement, engineering, and education) must be systematically integrated to make progress in improving safety records.
Direct and Indirect Costs
- Direct costs include medical expenses, compensation for time away from work, and costs for repair or replacement of damaged items.
- Indirect costs are 4 times higher than direct costs and include hidden costs associated with incidents.
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