When it comes to workplace safety, human errors are defined as mistakes or lapses in judgment made by people that may result in mishaps, injuries, or other unfavorable consequences. Addressing human error is essential to workplace safety because it can result in accidents that endanger lives and cause significant financial losses for the business. 

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Preventing accidents that might cause expensive damages and interruptions is crucial to ensuring not just the safety and well-being of workers but also the organization's financial stability and continuity. This is achieved by taking proactive steps to reduce human mistakes.

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Types of Human Errors

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Skill-Based Errors

When people make mistakes during normal activities because of gaps in focus, coordination, or motor skills, it is referred to as a skill-based error in workplace safety.

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Decision Errors

Decision errors occur when people make poor decisions that jeopardize overall workplace safety due to stress or incomplete information.

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Perception Errors

Perception errors in the workplace involve misinterpreting cues or hazards, impacting risk assessment and potentially leading to accidents in an industrial or workplace setting.

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Communication Errors

Misunderstandings or misinterpretations brought about by poor communication compromise industrial and workplace safety by impeding the efficient exchange of vital information.

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