Double Checking for Safety's Sake
Double Checking for Safety's Sake
Holiday decorating can turn dangerous, but local ER doctors say you can prevent serious ladder falls by always having a spotter nearby.
Dr. Hill compared the act of double checking to the same procedures they use at the hospital. He says they implement HRO or High Reliability Organizing.
Extra hands and eyes are beneficial in reducing errors at the hospital and at your home when attempting tasks that could result in injury should something go wrong
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