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safety culture example
In a safety-conscious workplace, employees prioritize reporting hazards promptly, and there’s a shared commitment to addressing safety concerns, fostering a culture where everyone plays a role in maintaining a safe environment.
Team example
a soccer team has the goal of winning the game
Group examples
this class is a group of people registered in this course; each of you is working toward your own goal of getting the best grade
Groupthink example
In the Challenger space shuttle disaster, groupthink played a role as engineers hesitated to voice concerns about the O-rings due to the prevailing desire for consensus. This led to a flawed decision, overlooking critical safety considerations and tragically resulting in the shuttle’s destruction.
normalization of deviance example
In the use of chainsaws, the normalization of deviance might occur when operators gradually become lax in following safety procedures, like bypassing protective gear or neglecting maintenance checks, leading to increased risk and potential accidents over time.
Total System Design example
Crew Resource Management (CRM) exemplifies total system design by comprehensively addressing human factors, communication protocols, and decision-making processes to optimize team performance and safety, particularly in high-risk environments like aviation.
Hazard example
exposed electrical wire in a workplace, posing the risk of electric shock to individuals who come into contact with it.
risk example
slipping and falling on a wet floor in a workplace. The wet floor (hazard) increases the likelihood of someone falling and getting injured (risk).
Risk analysis example
calculated through risk = p (error) × consequences (error) and this can calculate risks like loss of life
The Premortem Strategy example
used when organization has made an important decision, but has not yet committed to implementing it and its used as a form or prelaunch risk analysis
mental contrasting example
WOOP: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan
cognitive reframing example
“Mauritius is a small, insignificant island in the Indian Ocean.” vs. “Mauritius is the largest ocean state in the world.”
prospective hindsight example
Premortem Strategy
Peltzman effect example
When seat belts were introduced for safety in cars, the expectation was a reduction in injuries and fatalities. However, the Peltzman effect suggests that people might drive more aggressively, offsetting the intended safety benefits, and the overall risk may not decrease as much as expected.
risk homeostasis theory example
as evidence for this theories existence: laws banning cell phone use while driving have not reduced crashes
target risk level extra info Determined by 4 categories of motivating
- benefits of risky behavior
- Costs of risky behavior
- Benefits of safe behavior
- Costs of safe behavior
Target risk level Greater risk as
1 and 4 increase and/or as 2 and 3 decrease
Shared Space example
distinction between pedestrian and vehicular zones is minimized, with no curbs or traffic lights. Instead, the design relies on shared surfaces, visual cues, and the natural interactions between pedestrians and drivers to regulate traffic.
anthropometry example
Anthropometry is applied in designing office chairs like Aeron Chair by considering measurements of the human body. This ensures that chairs accommodate diverse body sizes and shapes, promoting comfort and optimal posture in the workplace
carpal tunnel syndrome example
Improperly designed computer setups, not aligned with an individual’s anthropometric measurements, can lead to awkward wrist postures and increased pressure on the median nerve, causing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
Universal design example
curb cuts at street intersections. Originally designed to facilitate wheelchair access, curb cuts benefit a wide range of people, including those with strollers, cyclists, and individuals with mobility challenges.
equitable use example
diaper changing station in men’s room
flexibility in use example
Ambidextrous scissors
simple and intuitive use example
Single leaver faucet
