There has always been a goal to eliminate accidents in manufacturing and in business workplace in general.  Numerous initiatives and strategies have been implemented, but the fact is accidents continue to occur.  We recently read an interesting article about General Electric’s new approach to workplace safety and found it very interesting.  I invite you to read more about it.

http://ehstoday.com/safety/vpppa-2014-general-electric-future-safety-spelled-h-o-p?eid=forward

It is interesting to note that they used a form of observation and data tracking to determine the critical points in their facility that needed attention.  Observation has long been used to attempt to change individual behaviors, but is now being used as a method of organization / procedural change.  GE identified the risks through the use of observations and inspections, used root cause analysis to solve the problem, then made changes to help solve the issue.  The ability to solve or reduce the problem area could have been a physical, mechanical, or training issue, but regardless of how the problem is solved the important fact is they found a way to make difference.

One of our products, inspectiTRAC, assists organizations with observations, inspections and audits.  The results of the observations are available immediately for easy data access and response.  If trending data is important, data can also be monitored over a period of time to track and monitor concern areas.   Quicker response time means corrective actions can be implemented sooner, which is better for you, your employees, and your customers.