This program is designed to facilitate the organization of efficient Operations and
Safety programs for employees involved in performing their daily tasks. The Standards
and Procedures outlined are intended to establish a clear and consistent guide for safe
work habits.
The goal of all safety practices is to identify and eliminate or minimize occupational
safety and health risks. Investigations over the years suggest that all accidents are the
result of two major factors: Unsafe Conditions and Unsafe Acts. Both unsafe factors
can be corrected through constant vigilance and attention to proper conduct and the
way the work is performed. We must accept the principle that all accidents, injuries,
and occupational illnesses are preventable. We must also accept "Safety" as being
fundamental to the conduct of business.
Some time ago, the chain of events concept was presented. This concept suggests all
accidents are the result of a series or chain of events which cause the accident to
happen. This can be as simple as someone spilling a slippery substance on the ����oor, to
a more serious happening such as the "Shu����le Challenger" disaster a few decades ago.
In any accident or injury, a series of things will happen to bring about the accident.
Where you are in the chain will decide if you are a contributor or a statistic. A
contributor does not correct a potentially dangerous situation; a statistic is the one
who was injured as a result of the preceding acts or actions.
