18 COMMUNICATING FOR SAFETY • 2023
Spotlight
"It Can Wait"
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earable smart devices such as smart watches, fitness trackers,
and smart glasses are amazing pieces of technology. They keep
us closely connected with the latest information, in constant
communication with others, and provide unique tools to augment our
environment and monitor our health. These gadgets are a way of life for
the modern population but can become a very dangerous distraction if
used in the wrong places - including the operational environment.
Here at CFS this week, we continue our awareness campaign to draw
attention to the ongoing importance of eliminating all electronic distractions
from the operation, with an emphasis on wearable smart devices.
"Disconnecting" for duty is what's expected of us and what we expect of
each other. It can wait.
Turn Off Tune In is a collaborative, proactive initiative launched at CFS in
2013 by NATCA and the FAA to eliminate distractions in the operational
workplace. The goal of the collaborative workgroup tasked with the Turn
Off Tune In communications campaign is to educate and increase awareness
of the safety impact of distractions, focusing on electronic distractions.
Lanyards, created in the style of current messaging, are available at
the Professional Standards/Respect/Turn Off Tune In exhibit booth.
Communicate your commitment to a distraction free operational
environment by stopping by and selecting your favorite version to take back
and wear at your facility. Be a reminder to your peers that "It Can Wait".
