Driving
Distractions
Driving Distractions is defined as driving while doing
another activity that takes your attention away from driving. The facts show
that distracted driving can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash.
Distracted driving activities include things like using a
cell phone, texting and eating. Using in-vehicle technologies such as
navigation systems, audio systems, and the in-dash touch screens found in many
new cars and trucks also distract drivers. While any of these distractions can
endanger the driver and others, texting while driving is especially dangerous
because it combines all three types of distractions.
Workplace
Distractions
Workplace distractions are not monitored like driving
distractions, but can be just as dangerous. Talking on the phone while
performing a work-related task or walking around distracts a worker’s attention
from the task and could result in a damage. I realize that today workers feel
that it is their right to stay connected but use it wisely to avoid dangerous
situation.
Personal
Distractions
Personal distractions can sometimes prevent workers from
fully focusing on the job. Employees should be encouraged to bring very
stressful problems to management’s attention, stressing that all discussions
will be strictly confidential. Personal distractions are the most difficult
types of distractions to recognize and control, because many workers will not
talk about their problems, so there is no way to know the mental state of the
employee.
Other
Distraction
One of the major distraction to both managers and employee
is the rush to get a job done. Productivity is important but pushing managers
and employee to rush through the work causes pressure and a mental distraction
that can cause an employee to lose focus of the dangers surrounding them or
take a chance to save time. This kind of distraction is an unfortunate
situation waiting to happen. Always allow for adequate time to complete the
work on time.
Finally I would like to conclude by saying that take time to
identify potential distractions and take action to eliminate or control them
before the distraction leads to a damage.