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discovered a location that has significant usage of hoses for equipment repairs. Leveraging knowledge from other facilities, the team replicated a similar approach to the minimized potential for trips.
Conclusion
This publication outlines an agile framework to mitigate the occupational hazard. Following the roadmap supports quick, robust solutions to concerns. Both approaches reactive and proactive are necessary to ensure safety in the workforce. Organizations need to increase resources to focus on proactive methodologies to minimized reactive activities. Occupational hazards require continuous assessment and evaluation to ensure the sustainment of zero hazard occurrences.
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of equipment. The team discovered this was a one-off condition and the process is used throughout their facility. During problem-solving, the team uncovered the hose blended with the flooring and it wasn’t easy to see. Seeking a low cost-effective solution, the team decided to modify the hose used in the hydraulic truck to a florescent color to increase visibility. After reviewing the solution, the strategy safety profession assessment facility
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