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ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH

Focus on ways to change the physical working environment in
which individuals and teams perform their activities. When
considering ways of modifying the physical working environment,
ask yourself:
● How could the number of distractions in the environment
be reduced to allow the operator to focus attention more
fully on the task?
● How could workspace arrangements or dimensions be
modified to improve task performance?
● How could the workspace be made suitable for the range
of individuals who will use the facility?
● How could lighting be changed to reduce shadows, glare
or sudden lighting changes (e.g., going from light to dark
settings)?
● How could the noise level be modified or reduced to
reduce fatigue, improve concentration or enhance
communication?
● How could the temperature conditions be modified or
improved to improve concentration, mood or
performance?
● How could physical/technological barriers to performance
or communication be modified or rearranged?
● How could the physical arrangement of
workspaces/rooms be standardized to reduce confusion,
delays or errors?
● How could floor surfaces be modified or improved to
allow for better movement or rearrangement of equipment
when needed?
● How could clutter be reduced or housekeeping improved
to make the working environment more conducive to safe
and productive work?

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