CAUSES OF ACCIDENT IN WORKPLACE
Accidents in the workplace are daily occurrence worldwide and it can happen anytime
and anywhere. Accidents do not just happen. They are caused by the actions or inaction of one
or more people. There are various reasons or ways for which an accident can occur. While the
most underlying causes of accidents can be avoided others cannot as the accident can be
categorized as unforeseen or unexpected events that give rise to the injury, ill health, and loss
property, damage to the environment or any combination thereof. Safety in the workplace is of
the paramount importance of both employers and employees. It is the responsibility for
employer to put in place some safety measures to ensure working environments are accident-
free from workers and customers to boost the morale of the team members working in any
