1) Accidents in the workplace can be caused by unsafe actions of employees or unsafe situations. Common causes of unsafe actions include inattention, carelessness, lack of experience, or inadequate training. 2) To prevent accidents, employers must ensure safe working methods, proper supervision, clear instructions, safe machinery and equipment, and a workplace free of hazards like noise, temperature extremes, or poor lighting. Employees should also immediately address any unsafe situations or actions. 3) An accident prevention policy outlines a company's commitment to prevention at all levels through management responsibility, training, inspections, reporting of incidents, and investigations to identify causes and prevent future accidents. Any workplace accident must be reported, investigated, analyzed, and used