76) Outline the various measures
that may be taken to reduce human error in the work place.
The use of skilled, trained and competent staff (including prescreening issues).
Motivations of the work force.
Task variety to prevent
monotony.
Provision of frequent breaks to
avoid over load.
Addressing work place,
environmental issues such as noise, light, heat.
Mechanization and atomization.
Ensuring that controls on
machinery are clearly marked.
Implementation of drug and
alcohol policy.
Providing competent supervision
of employees.
77) Explain the meaning of the term ‘ergonomics’.
‘The study of the interaction between workers and the work environment’ or ‘making the job or task fit to the person’.
78) Outline the main factors to be considered in an ergonomic assessment.
Process Design.
Individual characteristics.
Machine controls.
Display marking. Environmental-
factor
Environmental -factor
Work organization e.g. shift
work, breaks and supervision.
79) outline how health and safety training needs can be identified.
Legislative requirement.
Risk assessment.
Accident analysis/investigation.
Job / equipment / organizational
changes.
Audit recommendations.
80) Explain the meaning of term ‘Motivation’.
‘Desire to achieve a particular goal’. The driving force behind the way a person acts.