Time Pressure
Time pressure is a type of psychological stress that occurs when a person has less time available (real or perceived) than is necessary to complete a task or obtain a result. When consumers feel time pressure, they narrow their focus [AtData].
Time pressure can arise during work when a large or too complex job has to be done within a specific time frame. For example, a person might feel under pressure if the demands of their job (such as hours or responsibilities) are more significant than they can comfortably manage. Time pressure is a part (or cause) of work-related stress. This often results in accidents, absenteeism, or quality problems.
Time pressure is often the cause of accidents in the workplace. Some common examples of how time pressure can lead to accidents are:
The production must be finished in time to achieve the quality objectives and to keep top management satisfied.
Wrong materials not intended for this purpose are used to complete a job on time.
Signals about unsafe working are not picked up with the associated risks [Qooling Blog].
Workshop: Time Pressure and the Effect on Quality & Safety. Qooling Blog. Retrieved from: https://blog.qooling.com/workshop-time-pressure-and-the-effect-on-quality-safety/
What is Time Pressure and Why Does it Matter? AtData. Retrieved from: https://www.atdata.com/blog/what-is-time-pressure