š Key Concepts
ā¢ Common root causes of occupational accidents in maritime and industrial settings
ā¢ The role of procedures, training, and behavior versus equipment failure
ā¢ Hierarchy of controls in safety management (eliminate, engineer, administrate, PPE)
š Think About
ā¢ Think about whether accidents more often come from broken machinery, bad weather, or how people plan, act, and follow procedures.
ā¢ Consider what safety statistics usually show as the leading contributor to incidents on board ships and in engine rooms.
ā¢ Ask yourself: which category can include things like poor communication, fatigue, rushing, or not following procedures?
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Before You Answer
ā¢ Identify which option best captures behavior, decisions, and use (or misuse) of procedures.
ā¢ Check which factor safety investigations most frequently cite as the primary contributing cause of accidents.
ā¢ Verify which option can include things like training level, attention, communication, and supervision.