Pre-launch Equipment Safety Assessments |
Pre-launch Safety Reviews & Documentation Enable Safe Equipment Use |
Client: OEM Vehicle Manufacturer
Objective:
- Conduct tooling reviews in accordance with client’s Safety & Ergonomic standards for manually operated stations within Body, Paint and Final Assembly.
- Conduct material rack reviews in accordance with client’s Safety & Ergonomic standards for manually operated stations within Body Paint and Final Assembly operated stations.
- Document and address risks with client personnel to mitigate employee risks.
Project Description:
Client’s drive to improve equipment and material rack safety and ergonomics requires pre-launch equipment assessments and buyoffs. Sandalwood was commissioned to conduct tooling reviews, safety checklists, rack designs and risk assessments for both Safety and Ergonomics for the launch of a new product.
Results:
- Completed tooling reviews and checklists for all major Body Shop tooling.
- Completed rack reviews and physical verification for all new material handling end item racks.
- Identified all safety hazards and developed methods to eliminate the hazards.
- Devised plans to safe guard hazards that could not be totally eliminated .
- Ensured that safety circuits were installed and properly functioning.
- Ensured safety placards and warning labels were attached to the equipment and visible to facility personnel.
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Why Sandalwood?
We are a one-stop-shop for launching job rotation for any employer from conception to implementation. Our experts tailor our services to meet the needs of our customers by collaborating with them throughout the entire process. We do not offer cookie cutter solutions for job rotation because the needs of employers vary significantly.
Why Sandalwood?
Sandalwood is pleased to offer solutions above and beyond the traditional ergonomic assessments. With an in-depth knowledge of various digital human modelling software suites, integration and adoption to your health and safety programs has never been easier. Sandalwood is experienced in ergonomic program design as well as industry leaders in digital human modelling services. We have a diverse team that is able the leverage the results from the digital human model to provide in depth risk assessments of future designs and current state. Sandalwood is also able to pair these assessments with expertise and provide guidance on the best solution for you. Sandalwood is also on the forefront of emerging technologies and able to integrate Motion capture, Wearables, and extended or virtual reality into your ergonomic program.
