Third Generation Safety: The Missing Piece

Download or read book Third Generation Safety: The Missing Piece written by Carlos Cristian Sylvestre and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organisations have traditionally approached personal safety in two specific ways, what we have termed first-generation and second-generation safety.First-generation safety focuses on the physical environment of the workplace or the person¿s knowledge and understanding of hazards, risks and controls. It is concerned with compliance.Second-generation safety focuses on the conscious decisions people make, or how well they keep safety front-of-mind. It is concerned with deliberate choices.Approaching safety in these two ways has merit; but is not enough to prevent many injuries and safety incidents, even serious ones.So, what is missing?Third-generation safety targets our subconscious processes and looks at how the human brain functions. The latest neuroscience reveals that more than 95% of what we do is subconscious. Although that is not how it feels to most of us, understanding the research opens doors that enable us to help others be much safer.Third-generation safety is concerned with skills and habits.This book connects ideas and insights from neuroscience, behavioural economics, technology and evolutionary biology to explain the major role played by inattention in personal safety incidents and injuries.