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CAKE Q2 Total Awareness

Explore how being totally aware can prevent incidents caused by human errors in the workplace. Learn to enhance focus and reduce unaware human mistakes for a safe work environment. Discussion on operations requiring special attention, staying alert, supporting others, and incorporating safety topics daily.

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CAKE Q2 Total Awareness

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  1. CAKE Q2 Total Awareness

  2. Introduction • Small marigins may be the difference between a minor and a serious incident. • There can be many reasons for being unaware (thoughts being elsewhere, being tired or stressed, etc.) and this can affect how we react. • Unawareness and human errors may result in incidents or accidents – hence we need to be TOTAL AWARE. • ‘Remove the bag’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5hF9Vy5T1Y

  3. Two main types of human errors: Judgement -Thought it was safe -Thought I had enough time Memory - Did not remember procedure - Remembered the wrong procdure Perception -Did not hear alarm -Did not see signal -Did not perceive danger Action -Opened wrong valve -Pressed wrong button Deliberate human errors: Human errors by intent; for example shortcuts, silent deviations etc. Not focus in this CAKE module Unaware human errors: Human errors because of distracted choices: It is human to make mistakes However, it is also human to learn from own and others’ mistakes in order to achieve an injury-free workday Focus in this CAKE module is on errors because of personnel not being TOTALLY AWARE.

  4. How to reduce the number of unaware human errors? • How can you reduce unaware human errors? • Be totally aware of the work you are to perform • Be aware of safe job performance • Use your own expertise to select safety measures • Be aware of the surroundings you are working in • How can leaders reduce unaware human errors? • Be in the field looking for potential hazards • Point out specific conditions observed in the field and agree on how you follow up • Observe and talk with executing personnel and give constructive feedback Judgement -Evaluate hazards and control them -Add safety margin Memory Use of checklists and procedures Perception -Be in control of your surroundings -Think of how to reduce the probability of failure Action -You follow what’s agreed -You stop if you are uncertain

  5. Discussion: • Which operations require special attention from you – on this hitch? • What helps you to be present and attentive while working? • What can cause you to be less attentive while working? • What can you do in order to support others so that they remain attentive and avoid unaware human errors?

  6. Suggestion: • Include the CAKE topic in the daily safety focus. Examples of a daily focus that could be used would be: • Possible distractions • Routine work • Risk Assessment • Barriers • Change in operation • Pressurized equipment • Enough rest • Job safety

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