Workplace awareness begins with paying attention to the environment and the activity taking place within it. Training can help learners move beyond a quick glance and develop a more thoughtful approach to observing their surroundings.
Useful questions include what has changed, who is involved, and what information is missing. Considering these questions together can help a team understand an activity more clearly and identify topics that need review through its established safety processes.
Observation is also a skill that develops through experience. Discussing realistic examples with an instructor or colleague helps learners understand different perspectives and relate general safety principles to their own workplace.
POINTS TO REFLECT ON
Keep the conversation going.
- Look at the activity as well as its surroundings.
- Ask what has changed and what remains unclear.
- Use training discussions to develop observation skills.
