Quality control and workplace safety intersect in the manufacturing ecosystem, forming a foundation of operational excellence — where the pursuit of product perfection converges with the commitment to safeguarding human lives. But did you know that in 2021 there were 137,000 work-related injuries in the manufacturing industry alone? And that 383 people lost their lives […]
Risk assessment is fundamental to ensuring workplace safety in the industrial sector. Safety engineers and frontline workers rely on robust methodologies to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential hazards. This article will explore various risk assessment methodologies commonly employed in the industrial sector. This article will explore various risk assessment methodologies commonly employed in the industrial […]
Preventive maintenance can save your manufacturing facility from collapsing. Take The Deepwater Horizon story for example. In 2010, they experienced a major disaster. The drilling rig exploded and caused a massive oil spill that lasted for 87 days. Following investigations, the U.S. government revealed that the accident was a result of a surge of natural […]
In a manufacturing facility, shift handovers dictate how a business can operate non-stop. Any difference in their workflow will deter the facility from operational excellence. A comprehensive shift handover checklist is an essential tool to facilitate effective communication and risk management between shifts. Fortunately, FAT FINGER offers a no-code platform to create the shift handover […]
Are your paper-based inspection reports becoming a burden for your organization? Filling out a paper everytime you want to start operations can be tedious. Especially if you are doing it to check issues that were not present the previous day. Frontline workers tasked with these daily inspections end up not giving the paper-based inspection checklists […]
Union Pacific Railroad, the largest railroad company in the USA, adopted big data for maintenance optimization. Thermostats and visual sensors are placed on the underside of each of its rail carriages to detect and analyze imminent problems with tracks and wheels. Additionally, they have deployed a fiber optic communications network throughout its rail system to […]
How many of your frontline workers are using smartphones? Now imagine subjecting these people, who are used to using a smart device for tasks as simple as noting down a memory, to paper based procedures. They will be slower and less motivated. This is why you need a digital transformation of your operations from paper-based […]
Construction sites are dynamic and complex environments requiring careful safety attention. Safety engineers, civil engineers, and frontline workers rely on effective tools and strategies to mitigate risks and prevent accidents. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is essential in the construction industry. This systematic approach helps to identify potential hazards and implement […]
Ensuring a safe and secure working environment is paramount for organizations across industries. Safety engineers and frontline workers rely on effective tools and strategies to mitigate risks and prevent accidents. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), or Job Safety Analysis (JSA), is a systematic approach that helps identify potential workplace hazards and provides a framework for their […]
Do your frontline workers do their jobs correctly and safely every time? If you can’t confirm this objectively, then you don’t have a streamlined production process and are at risk of costly manufacturing failures, including defective products and wasted resources. As such, a robust quality control system is necessary to ensure quality at each stage […]