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Studies show that approximately 60% to 80% of all accidents happen due to human error. Any accident or incident that is due to human error is one that can be prevented. One way to prevent accidents is to analyze the risks involved before performing a task.
For the most important operations onboard, there are procedures to follow. These procedures have been developed through risk assessment and risk management. You should always follow the outlined procedures for all the tasks you perform onboard, but a formal risk assessment must be carried out before performing any task onboard that is not already covered by an existing risk assessment.
Making mistakes and learning from them is a cornerstone of safety. It’s one of the best ways to continually improve a company's safety management system because it involves real problems. When incorporated into the daily work onboard, lessons learned from real situations can prevent accidents from happening again in the same way.
Whenever an accident occurs...
In a strong safety culture, accidents — and more importantly, near-accidents — are reported without fear of embarrassment or negative reactions. Once reported, accidents are analyzed, and improvements are made.
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