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KAIZEN REPORT
Category: [ ] Quality improvement [X] Health & Safety [] Environment [ ] Productivity [ ] Office processes [ X ] Product design improvement [ X] Service improvement
Before Situation Root Cause Analysis Improvement Measures After Situation
As per EMAL EHS Provided permanent
In CLP technical laboratory, Lab Technicians are using policies this clamping Handle
Anode Core Cutting Machine to cut different size of sample. operation is arrangement.
The machine design is very unsafe to use (as shown in completely non- Provided a handle to
picture 1). standard, so we think push the sample
During Operation operator is at high risk to get injured to modify the Provided a guard.
because of the lack of safety measures (as shown in picture machine and to Provided a safety
2) incorporate all interlock so that
possible safety machine stops if the Clamps
measures guard is lifted
Operator has to hold Provided a start +
the carbon sample emergency stop GUARD WITH SAFETY
INTERLOCK
with his hands switch functionality
operator needs to for easier and safer
push the sample by operation.
hand for cutting.
Exposure to carbon
dust
Possibility of
operator using
shortcut and going
Complete manual operation
back to original
operation method.
Benefits: Participation