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Any time an employee is physically or mentally injured while performing their job duties, that's an accident. Incidents are when something occurs but injury or illness is avoided. Check in here for the latest content on incidents and accidents.

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Workplace Safety Management

Using the 5 Whys method can help you identify the root causes of an accident and prevent future incidents from occurring.

By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist

How Machine Learning Will Reduce Workplace Accidents
Workplace Safety Management
How Machine Learning Will Reduce Workplace Accidents
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By: Brad Hestbak
Managing Employee Burnout to Reduce Deadly Accidents
Mental Health in the Workplace
Managing Employee Burnout to Reduce Deadly Accidents
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By: Charlotte DiBartolomeo | CEO and Founder of Red Kite Project
The Difference Between Incidents and Accidents and What It Means for Your Safety Program
Workplace Safety Management
The Difference Between Incidents and Accidents and What It Means for Your Safety Program
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By: Henry Skjerven
4 Common Forklift Accidents – And How to Prevent Them
Equipment & Process Safety
4 Common Forklift Accidents – And How to Prevent Them
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By: Jessica Barrett
Measuring the Hidden Costs of Accidents
Workplace Safety Management
Measuring the Hidden Costs of Accidents
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By: Zac Brough | President
Accidents Can Happen to the Best Companies: Are You Ready?
Workplace Safety Management
Accidents Can Happen to the Best Companies: Are You Ready?
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By: Brian Fielkow | CEO, Jetco
Accident Investigation 101
Workplace Safety Management
Accident Investigation 101
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By: Bryan McWhorter | Lead Safety Advisor, Author, Writer, Speaker
W5 Accident Reporting
Workplace Safety Management
W5 Accident Reporting
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By: Rob Chernish

Incidents and Accidents Terms

Incidents and Accidents Q&As

What is the difference between an incident and an accident?

“What is the difference between an incident and an accident?”

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Answered by: Safeopedia Staff
What is the difference between a near miss and an incident?

“What is the difference between a near miss and an incident?”

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Answered by: Rick Molson
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