Safety Article:- Situational Awareness

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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

Situational awareness, it can keep you from being rear-ended by incident and or injury.

Situational awareness is important to everyone – it is important that everyone is aware of their surroundings and the potential hazards they face. It is important that each individual is looking out for his or her own safety as well as looking out for their family members and workmates.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all this, don’t worry because the good news is that situational awareness can be learned. And improved – constantly. It’s a skill that can literally save lives, maybe even your own.

1. Assess risks from all angles

Learn to look at things with 360degree focus – not just your own! Also, look at what others might be seeing. How is that different from what you’re seeing?

2. Consider the subconscious

We have some cognitive biases. The implications of which need to be factored into our awareness of situations.

In order to effectively engage in situational awareness, make logical decisions, and look to the future with a strategic focus, the subconscious must be engaged and assessed.

3. Communicate with others

Being able to communicate the perception of risk is another vital part of the overall awareness strategy.

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