ABSTRACT
This chapter covers the key concepts and principles of hazard control and accident prevention. Topics addressed include understanding accidents, investigation procedures, and personal protective equipment, and detailed respirator information is provided. This chapter also presents information on hazard identification, analysis, and controls. The major components of any hazard control process include:
• Engineering and the science of safety • Management and leadership • Psychosocial issues and human behaviors
Managers should use a proactive approach to preventing accidents. Safety should be a part of doing business and a part of the company strategic plan. Doing so could be considered an integrated or systems approach. Management must identify management-related deficiencies that contribute to accidents. The major objective of the program should be to prevent injuries, reduce costs, and make efficient use of resources. The following considerations should be kept in mind when designing an effective safety program:
• The focus should be on gathering the information necessary for management to make decisions.
