Learning launch

Challenge:

The manufacturing firm I am working in is facing a challenge of making the process safer than ever  before. In current scenario, a work permit is given along with the common risk assessment regarding  that particular set of work, which is an extensive one rather than job specific. So, the worker who is  going to do the job does not read that because more often that risk assessment doesn’t go in line  with the actual job. Sometimes because of this, there has been observations that the person working  on a particular job is using potentially harmful method of work. In order to lessen the frequency of  this and make the workplace safer, the safety team has to come up with an idea.

Selection:

The safety team went through various brainstorming sessions in order to come up with a pilot  project that can be effective in this issue. They came up with a learning launch tool in which they will  roll out this new idea in only one plant of the manufacturing unit and see how it goes for a couple of  months.

Application:

The safety team came up with a new framework for risk assessment document. This new framework  consists of only required field and it is editable before every job. The person giving the work permit  has to make sure that the new framework is used and also the details has been changed according  to the nature of work and job type. By doing this, the old risk assessment which was several pages  long and full of general information has become a page or two long with only the required  information which can be read in a few minutes, get clear guidance regarding the hazards and  proper work procedure, and start working.

For all these, the safety team organized field rounds and helped the people involved in work  regarding this new process. Training was given to the person who issued the work permit, as he is  the one who gives out the new framework. The survey was carried out by safety team every  fortnight in order to have an idea about the application of the new method and if new changes are  required or not.

Insight:

The safety team has used this learning launch tool with a clear goal in mind and the application has  been carried out on the small level. The survey data has provided a positive output, which aligns  with the expected result by the safety team. There is a change in the overall time taken to finish a  job but that is minimal, and when it comes to human safety than it is accepted. After seeing the  positive output, the safety team and the manufacturing site manager are considering to apply this  method to the manufacturing unit level.

Approach:

Although this was a success, next time the safety team is looking forward to including other domain  people to give their inputs regarding this and come up with a better solution if there is any. The tool  used will be the same, maybe they will include storytelling along with the learning launch tool in  order to increase its reach and impact.


Learning launch Challenge : The manufacturing firm I am working in is facing a challenge of making the process safer than ever before . In current scenario , a work permit is given along with the common risk assessment regarding that particular set of work , which is an extensive one rather than job specific . So , the worker who is going to do the job does not read that because more often that risk assessment does n’t go in line with the actual job . Sometimes because of this , there has been observations that the person working on a particular job is using potentially harmful method of work . In order to lessen the frequency of this and make the workplace safer , the safety team has to come up with an idea . Selection : The safety team went through various brainstorming sessions in order to come up with a pilot project that can be effective in this issue . They came up with a learning launch tool in which they will roll out this new idea in only one plant of the manufacturing unit and see how it goes for a couple of months . Application : The safety team came up with a new framework for risk assessment document . This new framework consists of only required field and it is editable before every job . The person giving the work permit has to make sure that the new framework is used and also the details has been changed according to the nature of work and job type . By doing this , the old risk assessment which was several pages long and full of general information has become a page or two long with only the required information which can be read in a few minutes , get clear guidance regarding the hazards and proper work procedure , and start working . For all these , the safety team organized field rounds and helped the people involved in work regarding this new process . Training was given to the person who issued the work permit , as he is the one who gives out the new framework . The survey was carried out by safety team every fortnight in order to have an idea about the application of the new method and if new changes are required or not . Insight : The safety team has used this learning launch tool with a clear goal in mind and the application has been carried out on the small level . The survey data has provided a positive output , which aligns with the expected result by the safety team . There is a change in the overall time taken to finish a job but that is minimal , and when it comes to human safety than it is accepted . After seeing the positive output , the safety team and the manufacturing site manager are considering to apply this method to the manufacturing unit level . Approach : Although this was a success , next time the safety team is looking forward to including other domain people to give their inputs regarding this and come up with a better solution if there is any . The tool used will be the same , maybe they will include storytelling along with the learning launch tool in order to increase its reach and impact .