Risk management involves identifying potential risks and creating a plan of action to minimize the dangers and negative impact those risks could have on employees and the entire manufacturing facility. Many risks in production come from the use of machinery and other equipment. Many machines have moving parts that can cause injury or worse and must be part of the risk management plan. If you want to improve or implement a new program to enhance safety in your automotive plant, continue reading as we discuss risk management tips for automotive manufacturing plants.
Assessments are the best way to note what aspects of the current risk management plan are working and understand the risks associated with each piece of machinery. Follow the steps below to perform a risk assessment.
Assessments must happen at least once a year.
Technology causes everything to advance, including automotive manufacturing machinery. It’s essential to update or replace equipment that is no longer performing efficiently or cannot handle new safety measures. A facility’s machines may have been state-of-the-art during installation; however, several years later, they may no longer be safe or efficient.
Focusing on injury prevention is one of the best risk management tips for automotive manufacturing plants. Preventative measures and the time they take to implement are well worth it. Focus on prevention with the following methods:
Being proactive with prevention is better for employees, making them feel loyal to the company; better for consumers, as the effort in prevention builds trust and respect; and better for the company.
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