Avoiding_Distraction_Full-PPTtodownload.pptx

Health Safety Moments

1. Safety Moment: Avoiding Distraction at Work Focus = Safety + Productivity

2. Why It Matters • Safety Risk: Loss of awareness can cause unsafe actions. • Productivity Loss: Employees lose ~2.5 hrs/day to interruptions. • Quality Impact: Mistakes increase when focus is broken. • Team Effect: One person’s distraction can slow down the whole group. [Insert visual: Clock, Shield]

3. Common Workplace Distractions • Digital: Emails, messages, phone alerts. • Environmental: Noise, conversations, people moving around. • Mental: Fatigue, stress, personal worries, multitasking. • Task-related: Switching between different complex jobs. [Insert visual: Phone, Teamwork, Eye]

4. Consequences of Distraction • Missed critical safety steps or checks. • Slower reaction times in emergencies. • Miscommunication between team members. • Near-misses or actual incidents. • Increased stress and lower job satisfaction. [Insert visual: Shield, Warning Icon]

5. How to Stay Focused 1. Pause Before Tasks – Take a few seconds to reset. 2. Limit Interruptions – Silence non-urgent notifications. 3. Practice Single-Tasking – Focus on one job at a time. 4. Use Breaks Wisely – Recharge to stay alert. 5. Look Out for Each Other – Remind coworkers if distracted. 6. Create a Focus Zone – Quiet area or use noise-canceling aids. [Insert visual: Eye, Coffee Cup, No Multitasking]

6. Safety Message “Distraction is invisible until it causes a visible mistake.” Staying focused keeps us safe, productive, and error-free. [Insert visual: Shield + Eye combo]

7. Closing Thought “What’s one distraction you can eliminate today to make your work safer?” Remember: Safety starts with focus, and focus starts with you. [Insert visual: Teamwork Icon]