Posts Tagged ‘purpose of safety system’
Date: 08 Sep, 2010
Posted by: David Adams in: Coaching Stories | Health Care | Lean | Operational Excellence
Safety System: the KCOE System’s Version I’ve had a client ask a great question about the relationship between the KCOE System’s Safety System (or, sub-System, if you will). First, I will make a gross assumption that most of you reading this article know what an OSHA Safety Compliance Audit is and how it serves the organization. These audits may be done through self assessment or by outside consultants or by any combination of the two. In our Operational Excellence language, these audits tell you the current state of OSHA compliance in your facility. The report will...
What is the purpose of the safety system? If you notice any of our clients where the operational excellence system is being implemented, you’ll see the main artifact: a balanced scorecard. If you come to a daily or monthly meeting here are some things you’ll see, which are also visible on the balanced scorecard: 1. Safety is the first priority listed on the balanced scorecard 2. All daily meetings start with safety report out and problem solving sheets 3. All monthly BSC meetings start with reporting on the top 3 safety problems 4. Safety suggestions (solutions) are worth more points...
