Remember These Must-Do Actions
Remember, as a supervisor you must determine the surface causes - namely, the hazardous conditions and behaviors - in all incidents and accidents.
It's also important to determine the related root causes, which include any missing or inadequate principles, policies, programs, plans, processes, and procedures that have contributed to the hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors.
Adequate supervision is defined by the proactive identification and correction of both surface and root causes before they result in injuries.
Successfully carrying out these actions communicates a strong message of commitment and demonstrates tough-caring leadership to your employees.
See if you can determine the surface and root cause below.
- What are the surface causes?
- What are possible root causes?
- What corrective actions can be taken to prevent this injury in the future?
Real-life Scenario
Trent, a new employee in the maintenance department, was told to remove a jammed conveyor belt.
At the conveyor belt, he discovered that a wad of plastic had become tangled in a belt.
As soon as he removed the plastic, the conveyor started up.
Unfortunately, Trent's hand got caught in an incoming nip point and was severely injured.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-9. Adequate supervision is defined by the proactive identification and correction of both surface and root causes _____.
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