Perception defined

Techniques that allow each individual to assess specific perceived risk and hazard identification with a practical method to prioritize issues. Refer to Chapter 9, Risk Perception— Defining How to Identify Personal Responsibility . 

For hazard and associated risk issues and problems, the regular chain of command may not respond fast enough to respond to the critical nature of the issue. Historical examples of these issues are the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters. An open door policy and procedures that allow unresolved high hazard and risk information to move rapidly to senior leadership should be in place. Essentially, a way to short circuit and bypass normal communication channels is needed. Refer to Chapter 9, Risk Perception—Defining How to Identify Personal Responsibility . 

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As discussed in Chapter 9, Risk Perception—Defining How to Identify Personal Responsibility , if no agreement is reached, the next level of management is contacted and a second discussion begins. The intent of having these discussions is to reduce the potential and probability that employees will continue to operate machinery or equipment that is not functioning as intended and believe they have no alternative but to use the machinery or equipment in an unsafe condition. 

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