Background
The project involved painting tasks on Jurong Island Highway in Singapore. To ensure safety and efficiency, the team utilized FAT FINGER to customize their own Daily Work Plan (DWP) template to suit the specific needs of the project.
This case study details the project planning, execution, and outcomes facilitated by FAT FINGER.
Project Details
Location: Jurong Island Highway, Singapore
Type of Work: Painting
Risk Category: Low Risk
Number of Supervisors/Foreman: 1
Number of Workers: 11
How the Team Used FAT FINGER
The team already had a template in place, which they’d print out and use to track their work manually.
But the tracking was inefficient because:
- The team only used the tracking sheets at the end of the day, by which time they’d forgotten a lot of important details. More so, the foreman had to prompt them to do it most of the time.
- A lot of times, workers simply signed the sheets without providing any project-related information, leaving the foreman and the management team with no data.
- It was cumbersome to carry around a clipboard at a worksite.
The foreman decided to digitize work planning to solve this problem.
FAT FINGER allows you to upload any documents you already use, so the foreman uploaded and customized the Daily Work Plan (DWP) template that his team used daily. This way, the team used a reporting format they were already familiar with.
Since workers had their phones on them the entire time, they could report about any incidents as they worked. More so, they could also take photos, saving them the trouble of having to give detailed explanations of issues encountered on the work site.
This digitization allowed for better planning, coordination, and execution of tasks.
Key Features Utilized:
- Customized DWP Template:The foreman designed a DWP template that included all necessary details for the project’s scope, ensuring clear communication and comprehensive planning.
- Real-time Task Management: FAT FINGER enabled the team to manage tasks in real-time, ensuring that everyone was aware of their responsibilities and deadlines.
- Risk Assessment: The customized template included a thorough risk assessment, which classified the project as low risk, ensuring that appropriate safety measures were in place.
- Documentation and Tracking: All project details, including work plans and risk assessments, were documented and tracked within FAT FINGER, providing a clear audit trail and accountability.
Key Findings
Using a digital workflow resulted in several key benefits:
- Improved Planning: The detailed DWP template allowed for thorough planning of the painting tasks, ensuring that all aspects of the project were considered.
- Effective Communication: Real-time updates and task assignments facilitated effective communication among team members, reducing misunderstandings and delays.
- Enhanced Safety: The risk assessment component of the DWP template ensured that the project maintained a low-risk profile, with all necessary safety measures in place.
- Accountability: The documentation and tracking features of FAT FINGER ensured that all actions were recorded, providing a clear trail of accountability and facilitating audits.
Actions Taken
Customized DWP Implementation: The team implemented the customized DWP template, ensuring all project details were accurately documented and communicated.
Real-time Monitoring: The foreman and workers used FAT FINGER to monitor progress in real-time, making adjustments as needed to stay on schedule and maintain safety standards.
Risk Mitigation: The low-risk classification was maintained by following the safety measures outlined in the DWP, with supervisors ensuring compliance throughout the project.
Outcome
The use of a customized DWP template, facilitated by FAT FINGER, significantly improved the planning, execution, and safety of the project. The team was able to complete the painting tasks efficiently, with no incidents, maintaining a high standard of safety and accountability.
Conclusion
This case study highlights the benefits of using customizable digital solutions like FAT FINGER to enhance project safety and efficiency.
- The tailored DWP template allowed the BPO Singapore Site Projects team to address the specific needs of the project, ensuring thorough planning, effective communication, and rigorous safety standards.
- The real-time task management and documentation features of FAT FINGER facilitated smooth project execution and clear accountability, demonstrating the value of digital solutions in industrial project management.
About FAT FINGER
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