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How to Develop an End of Shift Work Restoration Checklist Purpose of the End of Shift Work Restoration Checklist: The purpose of this end of shift workplace restoration checklist / to-do list is to restore the working area back to safe working conditions. Culturally, enforcing a behavior (daily restorations), changes attitudes (safety first versus production first), which resonates with an existing value (people’s safety is important). End of shift work restoration checklist example 10 Steps to Create Restoration Checklist: 1. Have a developed balanced scorecard where you can report on...
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...
phoenix sintered metals safety Phoenix Sintered Metals Celebrates “2 Years” Without a Lost Time Accident! Phoenix Sintered Metals, Inc. recently held a celebration of Safety in recognition of two (2) years without a lost time accident. The 2 year mark dates back to July 31, 2008. The celebration, which took place at their Brockway, PA facility, included a lunch cooked by the Varischetti Family (owners) and served by the Varischetti’s, the Management Team and the Safety Committee. Additionally, commemorative shirts were distributed to the employees by the Safety Committee. General...
Safety Basics | How to Use a Green Cross (daily) The following is a quick instructional on how to use a green cross in the OE safety system. Materials needed before you learn how to use a green cross: 1. Green cross 2. Red, yellow, and green markers Prerequisites of the OE System before you learn how to use a green cross: 1. Steering Committee 2. Daily Meeting 3. Balanced Scorecard (i.e. a place to hang the green cross and both short and long term safety target) 5 Simple Steps on How to Use a Green Cross: Step 1: Incorporate the green cross into the safety portion of your daily and monthly meetings. ...
Safety Roles and Responsibilities safety roles and responsibilities So, your organization / hospital is ready for the OE Safety System. One component of implementing the safety system is training and implementation of the safety roles and responsibilities of group leaders, team leaders, and team members to the steering committee and those responsible for safety system implementation. In the OE system, safety isn’t just a priority of the safety committee, it’s a priority for everyone! Safety Roles and Responsibilities:Group Leader 1. Be a role model for safety 2. Monitor safety checks 3....
safety system Safety System After the steering committee is well into the cultural change phase of the Operational Excellence System implementation, it’s time to connect the top level team with a pilot hall utilizing the safety system. Well into the cultural change phase for the steering committee (top level team at the organization / hospital) you will see a few distinct things: 1. daily meeting is meeting of exceeding expectations. 2. Physical balanced scorecard is up and functional 3. Team is using problem solving sheets and board to select top problems Prerequisites for Safety System Here’s...
