Posted By Neal Robertson Peter, I use the definition "an accident is any unplanned event, caused by any act or omission, that leads to actual or potential injury or daqmage to persons or property" I don`t recall where I found this definition, but it seems to fit the purpose

Posted By Philip McAleenan Might I suggest that an accident is the outcome of a poorly managed operation. By this definition, even when the outcome is a desirable one and the objectives of the operation were achieved with no damage or harm caused, it is still an accident. Poorly managed operations can achieve what is intended, but is is more by luck than design. By focusing purely on accidents that involve injury, we would be acting reactively. By focusing on how work operations are managed, the control of the process, we are acting pro-actvely and thus well on the way to avoiding accidents, including accidental success. Philip

Posted By Graham Baldwin Peter Over the years I've seen numerous accident definitions some stretching to half a page! Bearing in mind the KISS principle the one I prefer is: "An unplanned event with undesired consequences" Regards Graham