Individual or Team Action
Supervisory error or violation - This refers to errors or violations made by a supervisor or manager, such as failing to properly train employees or failing to enforce safety procedures.
Example: A supervisor fails to provide proper training to an employee on how to operate a piece of machinery, leading to an accident.
Operating authority error or violation - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals operate equipment or machinery outside of their authorized limits or without proper training.
Example: An employee operates a forklift without proper certification or authorization, leading to an accident.
Operating speed - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals operate equipment or vehicles at excessive speeds, increasing the risk of accidents.
Example: A delivery driver speeds through a residential area to make a delivery on time, leading to a collision with a pedestrian.
Equipment use error or violation - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals improperly use or maintain equipment or machinery.
Example: An employee uses a power tool without wearing proper safety gear, resulting in an injury.
PPE use error or violation - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals fail to wear or use the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) required for a specific task.
Example: An employee fails to wear a hard hat while working on a construction site, resulting in a head injury.
Procedural compliance - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals fail to follow established safety procedures or protocols.
Example: An employee fails to follow lockout/tagout procedures before performing maintenance on a machine, resulting in an injury.
Change management error - This refers to errors or violations made when changes are made to equipment, processes, or procedures without proper communication, review, or authorization.
Example: A new machine is installed without proper safety guards or training for employees, resulting in an accident.
Equipment/materials handling error or violation - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals mishandle equipment or materials, such as dropping, spilling, or improperly storing them.
Example: An employee drops a heavy box on their foot while attempting to move it, resulting in an injury.
Horseplay/thrill seeking error or violation - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals engage in risky or unsafe behaviors, such as horseplay or thrill-seeking.
Example: An employee rides a forklift like a skateboard for fun, resulting in an injury.
Hazard recognition/perception - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals fail to recognize or properly assess hazards in the workplace.
Example: An employee fails to recognize a slippery surface, resulting in a slip and fall.
Hazard management error or violation - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals fail to properly control or mitigate hazards in the workplace.
Example: An employee fails to properly secure a load on a truck, leading to items falling off and causing a hazard for other drivers.
Work method error or violation - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals use incorrect or unsafe methods to perform tasks.
Example: An employee uses a ladder that is too short for the task they are performing, resulting in a fall.
Occupational hygiene practices - This refers to errors or violations made when individuals fail to properly manage and control occupational hazards, such as exposure to chemicals or noise.
Example: Failing to properly maintain and clean equipment, resulting in the accumulation of hazardous substances or particles.
Other - This category includes any contributing factors that are not listed above.
Example: A workplace culture that does not prioritize safety, resulting in employees taking shortcuts or ignoring safety procedures.