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FEATURED · PREVENTION · 6 MIN

Why the same accidents keep happening in Pakistani workplaces

Most workplaces in Pakistan investigate an accident, fix what they see and move on. Months later the same accident happens again. Here is why, and what actually stops it.

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Factory floor after an incident, cordoned off
PREVENTION · 6 MINWhy the same accidents keep happening in Pakistani workplacesMost workplaces in Pakistan investigate an accident, fix what they see and move on. Months later the same accident happens again. Here is why, and what actually stops it.
Supervisor and worker talking calmly on a shop floor
CULTURE · 5 MINFact-finding, not fault-finding: why blame makes the next accident more likelyWhen an investigation looks for someone to blame, people stop telling the truth. The facts disappear, and so does the chance to prevent the next accident.
Incident scene being secured with tape and cones
RESPONSE · 5 MINThe first 60 minutes after a serious incident: what to do, and what not to doWhat happens in the first hour decides what any investigation can find. A practical checklist for supervisors and managers in Pakistan and beyond.
Dropped object next to a hard hat on a site
PREVENTION · 5 MINHiPO near misses: the accidents that almost happenedA near miss with fatal potential is the cheapest lesson an organisation will ever get. Most treat it as good luck.
Control panel with similar-looking switches side by side
METHODS · 5 MINHuman error is not a root causeIf your investigation report ends with human error, it has stopped one question too early.
Idle production line during a stoppage
BUSINESS · 5 MINThe hidden cost of a workplace accidentThe insurance claim is the visible part. Lost production, overtime, damaged equipment, management time and lost customers are usually far larger.
Burnt warehouse racking after a fire
INDUSTRY · 6 MINFactory fires: what investigations keep findingAcross Pakistan and South Asia, factory and warehouse fires follow the same patterns. The same conditions appear in investigation after investigation.
Goods truck on a highway at dusk
INDUSTRY · 5 MINCompany fleets and road incidents: the duty that does not end at the gateFor many Pakistani companies, the most dangerous thing their people do is drive. Few investigate road incidents with the same care as a factory accident.
Action plan on a whiteboard with owners and dates
METHODS · 5 MINHow to write corrective actions that actually workMost investigation reports end with a long list of actions. Few of them prevent anything. Fewer, stronger actions do.
Leadership team meeting an external investigator
BUYING GUIDE · 5 MINChoosing an incident investigator: eight questions to askBefore you appoint an investigator after a serious incident, ask these eight questions. The answers will tell you whether the investigation will find the facts.

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