Complacency is perhaps one of the biggest problems we face in completing our day-to-day tasks. We are “used” to things being a certain way each time and unless the obvious comes right out and hits us . . . we can be oblivious to it all. This is state of mind can affect many things such as productivity, quality and safety.
There is much danger in going into “autopilot” when working on the job. All too often we don’t realize how complacent we are until we have a near miss or close call. Those events tend to jump start our hearts and focus our attention . . . at least for a little while, on the task at hand.
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One technique found
to be effective in battling complacency in your own actions is to watch the
actions of other while they work. This has a dual-fold effect in that it raises
your awareness as you examine the actions of a coworker as they are working and
it may raise your coworker’s awareness if you share with them some of the
observations you made that would allow them to do their job in a safer manner.
It can be a win-win.
Try
this technique today as you are working and feel yourself going into the
complacent state of auto-pilot. You'll find it truly can work well . . . for
everyone. Fight complacency, work on your habits so you’re safe 24/7!
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