WHY DO accidents happen?

Abstract

Why do accidents happen? • The vast majority of accidents can be avoided. • One of the best ways to avoid them is to always be safety conscious. • These are some of the reasons why accidents occur: – carelessness – lack of training – not paying attention to what you’re doing – having a “know-it-all” attitude – taking shortcuts – being overtired – being in too much of a hurry – letting stress or other emotions interfere with your job • Most accidents can be prevented if you treat safety as an important responsibility.