ABSTRACT
The work environment can present a number of dangers, or hazards, to workers-a hazard being defined as ‘the potential to cause harm’ (Pheasant, 1997:117). In extreme situations, these hazards could seriously affect the health of the workers and, in some circumstances, they might even be life threatening. An important goal of Human Factors psychology is to protect the worker by attempting to design work environments that remove health hazards and thus prevent accidents and incidents in the workplace. In this context, British psychologists work closely with the Health and Safety Executive.
