Human error can cost more than money. If a person makes a simple mistake while at work, they could be putting their coworker’s life at risk. Depending on the industry and the workplace hazards, a minor mistake could cause a major consequence in the workplace – in fact, the leading cause of accidental death in the United States is from medical errors or unintentional injuries. Human error will happen from time to time, but it is the employer’s responsibility to make sure it does not occur in the workplace. 

When a worker is experiencing an emergency, they need someone who they can reliably contact to get immediate help. One strategy being employed to address this issue is by creating internal call centers to monitor vulnerable and lone workers. What are a high-functioning and collaborative team, the call center is funded by the company budget or employed by company staff.