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Work load, Time pressure and Safety – A Different Perspective

The text argues that the conventional belief that pressure to produce within a limited time frame leads to more unintentional injuries and incidents is supported by statistics. However, it fails to consider that nobody intentionally wants to get hurt and doesn’t address the underlying reasons for rushing.

Rushing increases mistakes and critical errors, thereby raising the risk of accidents. While rushing is considered the most problematic state in North America and Western Europe, complacency is seen as the main issue in Latin America. Three main reasons for rushing are identified: personal actions, actions by others, and external factors.

Content details of “Work load, Time pressure and Safety – A Different Perspective”
Author: Larry Wilson
Format: PDF file
Length: 4 pages
File size: 525 Kb.