Management and Organizational Studies 3344A/B Study Guide - Swiss Cheese Model

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3344A/B
• Professor: Julie Schermer

Document Summary

Rac program: a hazard recognition, assessment and control program; a key element in most h&s programs. Identifies contributing causes: determines direct cause, prevents similar incidents, creates a permanent record, determines cost, promotes safety awareness among employees. Timing: delays on investigation may lead to partial or complete memory loss by witnesses, changes at the incident site and removal of important evidence. Severity: companies usually examine incidences that have the most serious consequences, yet incidents that result in minor injuries often signal a hazard that may one day have more serious consequences. Injury that requires medical aid or results in lost time must be reported to workers" compensation. Human factors did the worker do it. Situational factors equipment and tools must be examines. Environmental factors light and noise sun blinding delivery driver. The supervisor detailed knowledge of the work and working conditions. Technical advisers and specialists when incidents are serious and involve highly technical process.