Problem
Substance abuse during control of complex equipment
Other Names:
Operating machinery under the influence of alcohol Nature:
Substance abuse is especially hazardous in the case of many workers involved with providing services to the public, such as pilots, truck drivers, public transportation operators, air traffic controllers, nuclear power-plant operators, and other occupations directly affecting public safety.
Incidence:
Although alcohol has been traced to very few commercial aviation accidents, there is evidence that drinking among pilots is more widespread than the accident statistics indicate.
Broader Problems:
Substance abuse at work Narrower Problems:
Drunk driving Related Problems:
Nutritionally-induced mental illness Aggravates:
Human fatigue during control of complex equipmentInformation overload during control of complex equipment Subject(s):
Amenities → EquipmentCommunication → Influencing
Cybernetics → Control
Industry → Beverages
Societal Problems → Addiction, drug abuse
Transportation, Telecommunications → Aviation
Transportation, Telecommunications → Pilots
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST