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    Heinrich's domino theory of accidents proposes that accidents are the result of a chain of sequential factors falling like dominoes. The theory states that an accident requires multiple factors in a sequence, and removing any one of the factors would prevent the accident from occurring. The factors include social environment and ancestry, fault of the person, unsafe acts or conditions, the accident itself, and resulting injury. A key weakness of the theory is that it places too much blame on individuals without considering organizational or management faults.

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    Heinrich's domino theory of accidents proposes that accidents are the result of a chain of sequential factors falling like dominoes. The theory states that an accident requires multiple factors in a sequence, and removing any one of the factors would prevent the accident from occurring. The factors include social environment and ancestry, fault of the person, unsafe acts or conditions, the accident itself, and resulting injury. A key weakness of the theory is that it places too much blame on individuals without considering organizational or management faults.

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    Heinrich's domino theory of accidents proposes that accidents are the result of a chain of sequential factors falling like dominoes. The theory states that an accident requires multiple factors in a sequence, and removing any one of the factors would prevent the accident from occurring. The factors include social environment and ancestry, fault of the person, unsafe acts or conditions, the accident itself, and resulting injury. A key weakness of the theory is that it places too much blame on individuals without considering organizational or management faults.

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    Heinrich's domino theory of accidents proposes that accidents are the result of a chain of sequential factors falling like dominoes. The theory states that an accident requires multiple factors in a sequence, and removing any one of the factors would prevent the accident from occurring. The factors include social environment and ancestry, fault of the person, unsafe acts or conditions, the accident itself, and resulting injury. A key weakness of the theory is that it places too much blame on individuals without considering organizational or management faults.

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    HEINRICHS

    DOMINO THEORY
    OF ACCIDENT

    WHAT IS HENRICHS DOMINO


    THEORY?
    According to Heinrich, an "accident" is one factor in a sequence
    that may lead to an injury.
    The factors can be visualized as a series of dominoes standing
    on edge; when one falls, the linkage required
    for a chain reaction is completed.
    Each of the factors is dependent on the preceding factor.

    if the series is
    interrupted by
    the elimination of
    even one of the
    several factors
    that compromise
    it, the injury
    cannot possibly
    occur, (Heinrich
    and Granniss,
    1959, 16)

    Social Environment and Ancestry:


    Some characteristics such as recklessness, greed, and bad temper are originated
    from either inheritance or social environment. In other words, such traits can be
    raised nature and nurture contributing to fault of person.
    Fault of Person:
    Some unpleasant manners or traits such as ignorance, recklessness, and bad
    temper can be innate. Also, such traits can appear due to life environments
    contributing to unsafe Acts or unsafe conditions.
    Unsafe Acts or Unsafe Conditions:
    Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions are labelled on the domino at the centre of
    sequences contributing to an accident. They are the most significant factor to
    cause an accident. Lifting up this domino is the easiest and the most efficient
    option in order to prevent an accident.
    Accident:
    The accidents are the undesirable and the unwanted events that happen and
    cause injury. The events can be such as a persons fall from height and striking
    a person due to collapse of objects.
    Injury:
    Injuries are the consequences suffering damage to someones body[5].

    WEAKNESS OF HENRICHS
    DOMINO THEORY

    emphasizing blame on individuals very much, not considering the


    fault from management and organization, and the belief about a
    single cause where there may be more than one.

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