scholarly journals The use of the TWI Method to Improve Safety at the Work Station

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-68
Author(s):  
Joanna Furman
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Work Safety ◽  
Management Culture ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
Job Safety ◽  
Technical Solutions

Abstract Ensuring work safety in manufacturing enterprises is one of the employer’s basic obligations under legal provisions. Actions taken in this area translate into a reduction in the number of registered accidents at work, occupational diseases or potentially accidental events. Limiting these types of events is possible by implementing preventive solutions to reduce the risk, employers ‘and employees’ cooperation in the field of occupational health and safety. These activities may take the form of technical solutions, but above all organizational. Enterprises use various management concepts that have an impact on improving work safety. One of the solutions eliminating or reducing hazards occurring at workplaces is the TWI (Training Within Industry) program. The TWI program is the foundation of a management culture based on continuous improvement and a continuous learning process. It is considered the starting point to implement the Lean Manufacturing concept. One of the TWI modules is aimed to creating a safe workplace, i.e. TWI-Job Safety (TWI-JS). The publication presents the results of the analysis of operations performed at a selected workstation in the production enterprise in the aspect of identifying and eliminating or limiting possible direct and indirect causes of hazards that may lead to accidents at work. For this purpose, a four-step TWI-JS method was used.

scholarly journals Green Logistics: The Way to Environmental Sustainability of Logistics. Empirical Evidence from Polish SMEs

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 231
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Zowada
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
World Literature ◽  
Environment Protection ◽  
Green Logistics ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
Environmentally Responsible ◽  
Research Gap

The needs related to natural environment protection, which are accentuated both in world literature and practice, became the main prerequisite to find new management concepts enabling the development of solutions which are environmentally responsible and economically effective at the same time. One of the concepts which can be an answer for the requirements related to environment protection is the ‘green logistics’ concept. The literature review shows that publications referring to the development of ‘green logistics’ have  so far focused primarily on the processes of implementation and development of ‘green logistics’ in large enterprises. In other words, the reviewed research studies didn’t take into account the specific nature of the SME sector, which is a very important factor considering its diversity and, most of all, its high significance and size in the economy. As a consequence, a research gap related to the development of ‘green logistics’ among small and medium-sized enterprises was identified. To explore the identified research gap, a survey among 200 SMEs running their businesses in Poland was conducted. On the basis of the conducted research, it was revealed that SMEs’ activities related to environment protection when running logistics processes are mostly determined by actual legal provisions. However, this amounts to enterprises reaching a certain minimum related to the state's environmental policy. On the other hand, it’s worth emphasising the role of the supply chain leader, which becomes a strong driving force for implementing ‘green’ solutions in the area of logistics for enterprises with higher levels of ‘green logistics’ development. The research results can be a starting point for creating a model illustrating the development of ‘green logistics’ in the SME sector. Keywords: green logistics, environmental sustainability, SME

scholarly journals Selected management concepts in supply chains

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-44
Author(s):  
Magdalena Alicja Łada ◽  
Adam Wieczorek ◽  
Katarzyna Łukiewska
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Agile Manufacturing ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Domestic Literature ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
Challenging Situation

Supply chain management is considered a complex process that can lead to errors, conflicts, or a breakdown of cooperation. In chain creation, it is important to organize and rationalize the network of interconnections to which the assumptions of concepts, such as lean manufacturing, agile manufacturing, and resilient supply chains, can be applied. For this reason, the aim of the research presented in the study was to attempt to identify how selected management systems in supply chains can influence the improved functioning of enterprises in a vulnerable condition and in the contemporary challenging situation. The starting point for consideration was to define the concept of a supply chain, lean manufacturing, agile manufacturing, and resilient supply chains, and to indicate the benefits of using the selected concepts. For this purpose, foreign and domestic literature was used. The result is a description, analysis, and criticism of the different systems in relation to the supply chain.  

scholarly journals The Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Religious Exercise: Preliminary Remarks

Laws ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Adelaide Madera
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Legal Contexts

Since 2020, the spread of COVID-19 has had an overwhelming impact not only on our personal lives, but also on domestic regulatory frameworks. Influential academics have strongly underlined that, in times of deep crisis, such as the current global health crisis, the long-term workability of legal systems is put to a severe test. In this period, in fact, the protection of health has been given priority, as a precondition that is orientating many current legal choices. Such an unprecedented health emergency has also raised a serious challenge in terms of fundamental rights and liberties. Several basic rights that normally enjoy robust protection under constitutional, supranational, and international guarantees, have experienced a devastating “suspension” for the sake of public health and safety, thus giving rise to a vigorous debate concerning whether and to what extent the pandemic emergency justifies limitations on fundamental rights. The present paper introduces the Special Issue on “The crisis of the religious freedom during the age of COVID-19 pandemic”. Taking as a starting point the valuable contributions of the participants in the Special Issue, it explores analogous and distinctive implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in different legal contexts and underlines the relevance of cooperation between religious and public actors to face a global health crisis.

scholarly journals DISIPLIN KERJA, KESEHATAN DAN KESELAMATAN KERJA BERPENGARUH TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA KARYAWAN SARIASIH GARMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 2107
Author(s):  
Briyan Artha Ginting ◽  
I Wayan Suana
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Work Safety ◽  
Safe Work ◽  
Work Health ◽  
Saturated Sample ◽  
Maximum Work ◽  
Sample Method

Productivity is the ability to achieve certain tasks in accordance with predetermined standards. Companies must create safe work environment to motivate employees so that they can increase overall company productivity. Purpose of the study is to explain the effect of work discipline, occupational health and safety on the work productivity of Sariasih Garment employees with 51 people as samples, using saturated sample method. Data collected through observation, interviews and questionnaires and analyzed by multiple linear regression. Based on the results, work discipline, occupational health and work safety have  positive and significant effect on employee work productivity. It is expected that company pays attention to employees' compliance with regulations in doing their jobs and the company is able to create a safe, comfortable and clean work environment. Employees have enthusiasm and protection while working so that employees are able to increase work productivity in order to create maximum work results. Keywords: work productivity, work discipline, work health and safety

scholarly journals Information security - its essence and threats

2018 ◽  
Vol 188 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Estera Pietras
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Data Protection ◽  
Security Systems ◽  
Exchange Of Information ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Effective System ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Technical Solutions

Due to the exchange of information, organizations are encouraged to create an effective system of information flow that should be monitored on a regular basis in order to minimize the risk of emergence of threats. Due to modern technical solutions of security systems, it is much more possible and accessible than a few years ago. For this purpose, proper identification and classification of threats is necessary. This constitutes the starting point for considering the role and the essence of risk. The article highlights the aspects related to ensuring information security as a whole and data protection- the most important assets of business entities.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Job Safety Analysis untuk Workshop Praktik Plumbing di Pendidikan Vokasional Konstruksi Bangunan Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Jurnal PenSil ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Amanda Lia Saraswati ◽  
Tuti Iriani ◽  
Santoso Sri Handoyo
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Safety Analysis ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
State University ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Engineering State ◽  
Job Safety

Abstract   This study aims to develop Job Safety Analysis for plumbing practice workshop in Vocational Education of Building Construction as an effort to improve Health and Safety Management System. This research was conducted in Vocational Education Study Program of Building Construction of Faculty of Engineering, State University of Jakarta Building L Campus A UNJ, Jalan Rawamangun Muka, Jakarta 13220. The research time was conducted for 5 months ie in March 2018 s / d July 2018 consisting of three stages: preparation stage, implementation phase and data processing stage. The type of research used in this study using Research & Development methodology.The results showed that: Job Safety Analysis Development for plumbing practice workshop Vocational Education of Building Construction can already be implemented, based on validation results conducted by experts of Job Safety Analysis.   Keywords: Development, Job Safety Analysis, Plumbing.

scholarly journals Energy Analysis via Value Stream Mapping: A case study of an Automotive Weld Plant

ORiON ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keshav Ramsunder ◽  
Oludolapo Olanrewaju
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Empirical Observation ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Starting Point

Over the past few decades, Lean Manufacturing (LM) has been the pinnacle of strategies applied for cost and waste reduction. However as the search for competitive advantage and production growth continues, there is a growing consciousness towards environmental preservation. With this consideration in mind this research investigates and applies Value Stream Mapping (VSM) techniques to aid in reducing environmental impacts of manufacturing companies. The research is based on empirical observation within the Chassis weld plant of Company X. The observation focuses on the weld operations and utilizes the cross member line of Auxiliary Cross as a point of study. Using various measuring instruments to capture the emissions emitted by the weld and service equipment, data is collected. The data is thereafter visualised via an Environmental Value Stream Map (EVSM) using a 7-step method. It was found that the total lead-time to build an Auxiliary Cross equates to 16.70 minutes and during this process is emitted. It was additionally found that the UPR x LWR stage of the process indicated both the highest cycle time and carbon emissions emitted and provides a starting point for investigation on emission reduction activity. The EVSM aids in the development of a method that allows quick and comprehensive analysis of energy and material flows. The results of this research are important to practitioners and academics as it provides an extension and further capability of Lean Manufacturing tools. Additionally, the EVSM provides a gateway into realising environmental benefits and sustainable manufacturing through Lean Manufacturing.

scholarly journals Parking Policy as a Tool of Sustainable Mobility-Parking Standards in Poland vs. European Experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11330
Author(s):  
Anna Lower ◽  
Agnieszka Szumilas
Keyword(s):  
Residential Areas ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Parking Function ◽  
European Cities ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Operative Planning ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Legislative Changes ◽  
Housing Estates

Contemporary cities generally lack the balance between the development of the spatial structure and the communication possibilities of the inhabitants. The high motorisation rate in Poland, as well as in other European countries, and the preferred choice of individual means of transportation have both contributed to a significant increase in congestion over the last 10 years. The aim of this research was to try to establish to what extent a consciously conducted parking policy can help control the mobility of inhabitants of selected Polish cities. The starting point for the analysis was the availability of parking spaces in residential areas, introduced as an imposed indicator in the operative planning documents. As part of the research, the authors of this paper analyzed the legal provisions of the operative Local Spatial Development Plans (MPZP) concerning the parking function for housing estates five of the biggest cities in Poland. The results were confronted with data on selected European cities. Nearly 550 planning documents from the years 2000–2019 and parking standards operating in individual countries were cataloged and analyzed. The research results show that for 20 years Polish cities have mainly been using the possibility of determining the minimum rate of parking spaces. Regulations attempting to limit the number of cars are incidental. However, this is a necessary direction of legislative changes.

Analysis of the Human Health and Safety Requirements to Vibration Generated Risks

2015 ◽  
Vol 801 ◽  
pp. 236-241
Author(s):  
Ovidiu Vasile
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Safety Requirements ◽  
Daily Exposure ◽  
Matlab Program ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Frequency Weighting

Having as starting point the fundamental requirements outlined in Directive 2002/44/CE in which the minimum health and safety requirements for the workers’ exposure to the risks generated by physical agents (vibrations) are established, the paper presents a concrete evaluation, based on experimental determinations, of the vibrations transmitted to the entire body of a human operator. The evaluation of the level of exposure to vibrations is based on the computation of the daily exposure, expressed over a period of eight hours. The weighted mean square acceleration will be determined function of the frequency weighting curves Wc, Wd and Wk , using a MATLAB program developed by the author. Based on the indications from SR ISO 2361-1 the evaluation of the vibrations for health, comfort, and perception are presented as experimental results. In this context, the necessity of compliance with the minimum health and safety requirements imposed by the current legislation are highlighted.

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