Loss Causation Model

Loss Causation Model AREAS FOR CORRECTION Inadequate system, standards or  compliance

BASIC CAUSES

Personal factors Job/system factors

IMMEDIATE CAUSES

Substandard acts or  practices Substandard conditions

INCIDENT

Event

LOSS

Unintended harm or  damage

Loss Causation Model AREAS FOR CORRECTION Inadequate system, standards or  compliance

BASIC CAUSES

Personal factors Job/system factors

IMMEDIATE CAUSES

Substandard acts or  practices

LOSS

INCIDENT

Event

Unintended harm or  damage

Substandard conditions

Contact with Energy or Substance: Struck against Struck by Fall Abnormal operation Equipment failure

Caught in Caught between Contact with: Spill/release

Loss Causation Model AREAS FOR CORRECTION Inadequate system, standards or  compliance

BASIC CAUSES

Personal factors Job/system factors

IMMEDIATE CAUSES

Substandard acts or  practices

INCIDENT

Event

Substandard conditions

People: Injury/illness Environment: Damage Property: Damage to equipment/assets Process: Business interruption Reputation: Potential negative business impact

LOSS

Unintended harm or  damage

Loss Causation Model AREAS FOR CORRECTION Inadequate system, standards or  compliance

BASIC CAUSES

Personal factors Job/system factors

Substandard Acts/Practices: Operating Equip. without Authority Making Safety Devices Inoperable Failure to use PPE Improper Position for Task Horseplay Using Equipment Improperly Failure to Identify Hazard Failure to React/Correct

IMMEDIATE CAUSES

Substandard acts or  practices

INCIDENT

Event

LOSS

Unintended harm or  damage

Substandard conditions

Failure to Warn Operating at Improper Speed Using Defective Equipment Improper Lifting Under Influence Drugs/Alcohol Failure to Follow Procedures Failure to Monitor   Failure to Communicate/Coordinate

Loss Causation Model AREAS FOR CORRECTION Inadequate system, standards or  compliance

BASIC CAUSES

Personal factors Job/system factors

Personal Factors: Inadequate Physical Capability Inadequate Mental Capability Physical/Mental Stress Lack of Knowledge Lack of Skill Improper Motivation Abuse or Misuse

IMMEDIATE CAUSES

Substandard acts or  practices

INCIDENT

Event

LOSS

Unintended harm or  damage

Substandard conditions

Job Factors: Inadequate Leadership/Supervision Inadequate Engineering Inadequate Purchasing Inadequate Maintenance Inadequate Work Standards Excessive Wear and Tear   Inadequate Communication

Loss Causation Model AREAS FOR CORRECTION Inadequate system, standards or  compliance

BASIC CAUSES

Personal factors Job/system factors

IMMEDIATE CAUSES

Substandard acts or  practices Substandard conditions

Inadequate:  System  Standards  Compliance

INCIDENT

Event

LOSS

Unintended harm or  damage