Data Table
This is the underlying data table that feeds into the trend analysis charts. It compiles key data points from all reported incidents.
| Year |
Month |
Incident Type |
Location |
Number of Incidents |
Type of Injury |
Days Lost |
Immediate Actions Taken |
Long-Term Actions Taken |
| 2024 |
January |
Fall |
Site A |
3 |
Broken limbs |
45 |
Safety briefing |
Safety rail installation |
| 2024 |
February |
Electrical |
Site B |
2 |
Burns |
10 |
Equipment checks |
Electrical safety training |
| 2024 |
March |
Machinery |
Site C |
1 |
Lacerations |
15 |
Machine guard installation |
Review machine safety protocols |
| ... |
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Visual Charts
To make the data actionable, you can utilize various types of charts that best display the trends you want to analyze:
- Bar Chart - Incidents by Type
- Description: Shows the frequency of each type of incident across a given time frame.
- Use: Helps identify the most common types of incidents to prioritize preventive measures.
- Line Graph - Days Lost Due to Incidents
- Description: Tracks the total days lost due to injuries over months or years.
- Use: Indicates the impact of incidents on productivity and helps assess the severity over time.
- Pie Chart - Incidents by Location
- Description: Displays the proportion of incidents that occur at each site or location.
- Use: Identifies areas with higher risks, possibly requiring additional focus.
- Heat Map - Incident Frequency by Month and Type
- Description: A table where months are on one axis and incident types on the other, color-coded by frequency.
- Use: Shows seasonal trends or patterns in incident types, useful for planning safety training or audits.
- Scatter Plot - Relationship Between Incident Types and Days Lost
- Description: Plots each incident type against days lost, showing how different types of incidents affect time off work.
- Use: Helps prioritize types of incidents that have the greatest impact on worker health and project timelines.
Setup and Integration
- Data Collection: Ensure all incident data is collected systematically using the Incident Report Forms and logged accurately in the data table.
- Software Tools: Utilize software tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or more advanced data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI for creating dynamic charts and tables.
- Regular Updates: Update the tracker regularly (e.g., monthly) to reflect new data and ensure timely analysis.
- Review Meetings: Schedule regular safety meetings to review the trends and effectiveness of corrective actions.
By maintaining this tracker, construction firms and other organizations can significantly enhance their ability to preemptively address areas of concern, reduce the number of future incidents, and continuously improve their safety protocols.