Distraction Is Costing You Big Time

Between handheld tech devices and social media, it’s no wonder employers have begun taking active measures to reduce distractions in the workplace. A recent study indicates that most employers consider mobile phone usage to be the number one reason for interruptions in the workplace. In particular, distractions in a manufacturing work environment setting are not only extremely dangerous, but detrimental to productivity and the organization’s bottom line. According to Safety & Health Magazine, there are many types of distractions polluting the workplace. Below are a few of the less obvious distractions and the negative impact they can have on your organization:

Surprisingly, one of the most common distractions in the workplace is complacency, or the mindset of being overly confident in one’s abilities. Often manufacturing workers become so laid back in their workplace they become less focused and detail oriented on their tasks at hand. This type of distraction can easily lead to serious accidents, as well as underperformance. When your workplace culture becomes too mundane or stale, workers may start to feel as though they can “relax” and pay less attention to their responsibilities and safety. You can prevent complacency at your organization by regularly engaging employees in training and development, and reinforcing the importance of alertness on the job. You can also amp up walk-through observations to monitor distraction levels and keep employees on their toes.

Lack of regular breaks for employees can also create a form of distraction. While this may not seem obvious at first, employees who aren’t given ample breaks throughout the day are at greater risk for making hazardous mistakes with machinery and other equipment. Any increase in on-site work-related injuries can dramatically impact your bottom line. To reduce workplace injuries, require all your employees to take regular 15-minute breaks away from their workstations during their shifts.

Both types of distractions discussed above can be reduced with changes to organizational practices and protocols. The faster distractions can be minimized, the safer and more productive your workplace will become.

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