AS IF I needed more conviction about the devastating impact of workplace distractions , I came across this claim from Safety Services Company research : “ Statistics show that distractions are a major culprit in many workplace injuries and fatalities .” Yes , fatalities . I ’ ve spent many years teaching office workers , so I know how today ’ s “ Interruption Culture ” destroys productivity , workplace interpersonal relationships , job performance , and job satisfaction in office situations . So in workplaces like construction sites where the work is more physical , of course interruptions and their first cousin , distractions , would be more devastating .
“ Injuries and fatalities .” The pain and sorrow behind that stat no doubt have a costly corollary in terms of insurance premiums , payouts , and penalties .
So clearly , it behoves physical work places , like construction sites , to be meticulously attentive to preventing distractions . Obviously it is an inconvenient truth but the question is how ? When interruptions are woven into the fabric of today ’ s workplace culture , how do you make that happen ? Not surprisingly , the best method
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