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SELF-CHECKING

What?

Self-checking is a practice that helps you focus attention on what you are about to do, concentrate on your intended action, and understand the expected outcome before taking action. Self-checking boosts your attention to what you will do before doing it.

When?

When your actions could have adverse consequences if not performed accurately

Why?

Evidence shows that slowing down and performing a mental check on what you are about to do can help reduce and prevent errors.

How?

1 Minute 4 Safety

1. Stop

  • Pause and focus your attention on the task’s immediate objective
  • Eliminate distractions you can control and manage distractions you cannot

2. Think

  • Think through what you expect to happen
  • Verify the action is appropriate, given the task you are about to perform

3. Act

  • Perform the correct action

4. Review

  • Verify the result