Abstract:

Workplace safety remains a paramount concern across industries, where human error and individual impairment frequently lead to accidents. Research reveals that 95% of workplace incidents stem from critical errors and cognitive impairments, often driven by factors such as sleep deprivation, substance use, and stress. The impact is profound, with U.S. companies facing over $171 billion in costs and 105 million lost workdays in 2019 alone. Beyond the financial repercussions, these incidents also result in significant human costs, affecting the lives and well-being of employees and their families.

To address these challenges, organizations must prioritize mental acuity as a key component of workplace safety. Cognitive performance, which includes attention, decision-making, and reaction times, is crucial for safe task execution, particularly in high-risk environments like construction, manufacturing, and transit. Traditional safety measures have focused on physical safeguards and regulatory compliance, but these approaches often overlook the cognitive and psychological factors that contribute to workplace accidents.

Attrea, a safety product underpinned by 30 years of neuroscience research, offers an innovative solution to this challenge. By providing rapid, 3 to 5-minute cognitive screening, Attrea ensures that workers maintain optimal mental acuity while on the job. Join world renowned neuroscientist, Prof. Adrian Owen, PhD, OBE as he delves into the connection between cognition and worker health and shares how Attrea can accurately assesses critical cognitive functions, including attention span, response times, and decision-making abilities to keep the workplace safer.

Attendees will come away with a better understanding of:

The Link Between Cognitive Impairment and Workplace Safety: Gain insights into how cognitive impairments, such as those caused by lack of sleep or substance use, contribute to workplace accidents.
The Impact of Cognitive Performance on Task Execution: Learn about the critical cognitive functions—attention, decision-making, and reaction times—that are essential for safely performing tasks, especially in high-risk environments.
How Easily Cognitive Screening Can be Integrated into Workplace Safety Protocols: Discover how Attrea’s rapid, on-the-job screening can be seamlessly incorporated into existing safety protocols without disrupting productivity.
The Financial and Human Benefits of Cognitive Screening: Explore how real-time insights into the cognitive health of workers can foster a proactive safety culture within organizations, help prevent accidents before they occur and enable potential cost savings.

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Prof. Adrian Owen

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