•Forgetfulness -
Sometimes we forget things when we are not concentrating. Example: A person forgets to set his/her alarm
clock at night. Safeguard:Establish
a routine which includes checking before going to bed. •Errors
due to misunderstanding - Sometimes we
make mistakes when we jump to the wrong
conclusion before we’re familiar with the situation. Example: A person used to a stick shift pushes the
brake petal in an automatic
thinking it is the clutch. Safeguards: Training, checking in advance, standardizing work procedures. •Errors
in identification - Sometimes we
misjudge a situation because we view it too
quickly or are too far away to se it clearly. For example, a $1 bill is mistaken for a $10 bill. Safeguards: Training, attentiveness, vigilance.