Guidelines for the use of quality engineering tools to improve occupational safety. The Case of Polish construction companies
[ 1 ] Instytut Inżynierii Bezpieczeństwa i Jakości, Wydział Inżynierii Zarządzania, Politechnika Poznańska | [ P ] employee
2020
chapter in monograph
english
- quality engineering tools
- safety
- Polish construction companies
EN The successful assurance of safe working conditions is predicated on successfully identifying the root causes of non-conformities and the extent of their impact. This is helpful in defining the aims of improvement measures. Measures should be targeted particularly at areas where accident rates soar. One such area in Poland is the construction business. For added efficiency of improvement efforts, the use of quality engineering tools is highly recommended. A broad range of such instruments are available. The article emphasizes that the prime consideration in this context is for companies to secure the ability to process the information at hand and deploy adequate improvement measures and solutions with a view to achieving effective outcomes and continuous adjustment to changing environments. Quality engineering tools help recognize the complexities of the challenges faced, develop an improvement strategy and select the most appropriate measures. To make certain that the right tools for the job are selected, it is crucial to rely on accident reports and statistics and examine risks and hazards. Proper account should also be taken of any features of the concerned industry. The use of quality engineering tools is a recommended way for gain benefits including assurance of working environment improvements. Getting of benefits depends on use of proper tools to collect information and identify improvement area.
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