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The hardware and software team was working hard too, to develop the mechanism of working from home.
            Later, mechanism was developed to work from their respective home without any fear.

            As a result, government, company, employees and public were highly relieved. Because of proper safety
            measures  everyone remained safe.  lso  work e ciency increased and grievances of public were given proper
            compliances.

               ACCIDENT
             ccident can be defined as an unfortunate  unexpected and unforeseen incident that may cause in ury or
            damage. It is unintentional event with undesirable conse uences that can be mild  severe or devastating.

             ccidents lead to in uries that may vary from minor ache to death or severe emergency.  n accident can also
            result in loss of property, damage to environment, etc.


















            Types of Accidents
            It doesn’t matter what is the size of work area, accidents can take place anywhere.

             epending on the nature of operation  accidents can take place while working or using the resources such
            as chemicals, electrical appliances, heavy machinery, handling logistics, driving, playing, doing adventurous
            expeditions  etc. Some common reasons of accident are:
              Fire
              Sparks or faulty electronic circuit system
              Slip   rip and Fall
              Crash and Collision
              Natural  alamity
               ash driving or tra c on the road

              Inade uate  ersonal  rotective   uipment
               epetitive strain in uries
              Mishandling of heavy machinery in production houses
              Clinical or chemical reactions
              Sports activities


            Precautions and Safety Measures
             ccidents are always uncertain and so are the conse uences that are never in our control but it can be avoided
            and the intensity of loss can be also reduced to an extent  if certain precautionary measures can be adapted:
               roper training should be given to handle machineries and other devices.
               orkers should be counseled with the saying that   revention is better than cure .




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