20/11/2017
USE OF CCTV CAMERAS TO PROMOTE SAFETY AT THE PLACE OF WORK (www.aimaxtechnologies.com)
It has been found that unsafe actions, more so than unsafe conditions are the root cause of the vast majority of occupational injuries and accidents.
November 20, 2017
Let's define these two terms;
Unsafe Act
Performance of a task or other activity that is conducted in a manner that may threaten the health and/or safety of workers.
Unsafe Condition
A condition in the work place that is likely to cause property damage or injury.
Unsafe conditions exist all around us:
Simply driving a car puts each one of us in a condition where we are vulnerable to accidents. We are surrounded by hazards that could cause harm, but most of the time we safely negotiate these hazards and arrive at our destination safely.
Unsafe acts:
More difficult to recognize and correct because they involve human factors. For example, rain creates an unsafe condition to drive in, but that hazard is magnified by driving in the rain without slowing down or by not maintaining safe distances. The act of driving too fast and not leaving safe stopping distances makes an unsafe condition even worse.
Unsafe acts are linked to our behavior:
How we behave (our actions) may not be related to our skill level. In other words, some of our most skilled employees might actually display some of the most dangerous behaviors. In fact, some studies have shown that the more skilled a worker becomes, the more likely they are to develop unsafe behavior patterns.
Questions to Generate Discussion:
What is the difference between an unsafe act and an unsafe condition?
Are there any unsafe conditions in your establishment that could be made worse by unsafe acts?
Unsafe Acts
Operating equipment without qualification or authorization
Lack of/or improper use of PPE
Operation equipment at unsafe speeds
Failure to warn
Bypass or removal of safety devices
Using defective equipment
Unsafe Conditions
Defective tools, equipment or supplies
Inadequate supports or guards
Congestion in the workplace
Inadequate warning systems
Fire and explosion hazards
Poor housekeeping
Hazardous atmospheric conditions
Make sure to perform safe acts in all workplaces, especially when unsafe conditions are present.
In most cases employers do not even realise that workers are not following the safety procedures put in place, as this can only be done by embracing CCTV surveillance. Aimax Technologies Limited does not only install electronic security systems, we also sensitise clients on how to make the best use of these systems. for more details, visit our website on www.aimaxtechnologies.com
