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"This was definitely
time well spent. Having
representatives from
different companies share
how they do things and
their ideas was great.
Looking forward to seeing
the end results."
—Lloyd Meusy, Maintenance Team
Leader, Musashi Auto Parts Canada
Primary Root Cause:
Inadequate Training
Inadequate training emerged as the top primary
root cause of inadequate control of hazardous
energy during regular operations. Lack of hazard
identification/risk assessment and lack of a
documented program were ranked second and third,
making the top three primary root causes all related
to process.
According to Seth, these results align with his
experiences at work. "At Toyota, while we emphasize
safety and training, the fast-paced, ongoing, evolving
nature of automobile manufacturing requires ongoing
updates and reinforcement. Turnover, new equipment
and process changes can create gaps," said Seth.
"I think a lot of training is given, but not necessarily
absorbed," said Tracy Diamond, Linamar North
America Worker Representative. "When a new
employee comes on board, they are often put in a
room for an entire day to complete training. I cannot
imagine that they remember everything. We also
have to remember that everyone learns in different
ways." Tracy also pointed out that there are many
small automotive businesses in Ontario, and they may
not have the resources or in-house knowledge to
complete risk assessments and document a program.
Kristin Onorato, Specialized Consultant with WSPS,
highlighted the importance of machine-specific
training, in addition to theory when it comes to
controlling hazardous energy. "In this industry,
there are often many machines to train on, often
with unique intricacies. As a result, there is a lot of
information for workers to retain, so training can take
a lot of time, which can make it challenging," she said.
