The "A" Word
The "A" Word
(OP)
Hi All.
Some OHS professionals and commentators discourage the use of the "A" word. They say it perpetuates the notion that "accidents happen", nothing we can do about it, in the lap of the gods, and so on.
Does anyone know of any research to determine exactly what sections of the population infer from the word "accident"?
Some OHS professionals and commentators discourage the use of the "A" word. They say it perpetuates the notion that "accidents happen", nothing we can do about it, in the lap of the gods, and so on.
Does anyone know of any research to determine exactly what sections of the population infer from the word "accident"?
Cheers,
John.





RE: The "A" Word
An accident is simply an unplanned event. We can try to minimize the chances of accidents having undesired consequences, but some will continue to occur until all motion stops at 0oK.
RE: The "A" Word
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