Ohio Workers’ Compensation

What are some casual factors employers can use when reviewing their accident investigation reports?

When an occupational injury occurs, there are a lot of casual factors that employer’s can use to prevent the next accident from reccurring.

1. Tasks - Ergonomics, safe work procedures, safety devices.
   Example:  Employee’s are not following the proper work procedure and
   are finding ways to hurry to get their job done.
2. Material - Equipment  Failure, Machinery Guarding, any Hazard Substances
   Example:  No notification to management of any minor problems with the machines or tools
3. Environment - Weather Conditions, Noise Levels, Personal Protective Equipment
   Example: Winter weather such as ice and sleet causing slips and falls
4. Human Factor - This could be personal such as Level of Experience, Internal Training, and Stress
   Example:  Management not taking the time to give proper training 
5. Management - Management Support and Safety Policies
   Example: Not enough upper management support to enforce safety policies

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