Difference between UNSAFE ACTS, UNSAFE CONDITIONS, NEAR MISS and ACCIDENT

1. UNSAFE ACTS

Unsafe Act can be defined as any activity by workers which are not prescribed safety standard or practice and which can cause or likely to cause accidents or risk for self or others at workplace, damage equipment's and bring losses in terms of reputations and revenue to employer.

# Examples of UNSAFE ACTS :-

• Using unsafe equipment

• Start machine without warning

• Operate at unsafe speed

• Safety devices are inoperative

• Cleaning belt conveyor during running time

• Working under unsupported roof

• Crossing a fence

• Travelling along haulage roadway

• Personal protecting equipment's are non operating

• Done Blasting without having safe cover

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2. UNSAFE CONDITIONS

Any condition or situation (electrical, chemical, biological, physical, mechanical and environmental) which increases the risks and dangers of accidents can be called as unsafe conditions.

# Examples of UNSAFE CONDITIONS :-

• Fault in machine design

• Weak, Defective, Damaged equipment

• Unsafe method of work

• Protective devices are not available

• Unguarded moving parts of belt, machine

• Absence of support

• Unsafe natural conditions (dark working place, weak roof, steep roadway)

• Inadequate ventilation

• Inadequate lighting

• Poor housekeeping (slippery floor)

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3. NEAR MISS

It is defined as an unplanned event that does not result in personal injury but may result in property damage.

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4. ACCIDENT

It is defined as an unplanned event that results in personal injury or property damage.

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## By figure we can easily differentiate between UNSAFE ACTS, UNSAFE CONDITIONS, NEAR MISS and ACCIDENT :-

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