Mistakeproofing the Design of Health Care Processes. Figures 6.19 and 6.20

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Figure 6.19. This defibrillator requires two-handed operation

Photograph of defibrillator with two hands holding 'paddles'. This defibrillator requires two-handed operation to reduce risk.

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Figure 6.20. Punch press made for two-handed operation, but in some locales six-handed operation will be seen as more efficient

Photograph of a punch press designed for two-handed operation to maximize operator safety. In some countries, operation by more than one person will be considered more efficient.

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