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"I was surprised by
everyone's candidness
during discussions.
Everyone contributed,
which was great to see."
—Seth Burt, Safety Manager–
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Conclusion
The risk assessment and root cause analysis
workshops for the automobile manufacturing
industry provide clear direction for reducing injuries
among workers in this sector: manage hazardous
energy during regular operations. Energy sources
such as electricity, hydraulic pressure, and stored
mechanical energy are necessary components of the
process; however, they can present serious risks if not
managed properly.
According to the workshop results, improving training,
ensuring proper risk assessments are completed, and
developing documentation that includes machine-
specific and workplace-specific procedures will
reduce the risk of injury for workers in this sector.
By drawing on the insights gained from those who are
directly involved with this work, WSPS will develop
tools and resources that are tailored to the specific
challenges faced by workers and managers in this
industry. However, in the meantime, organizations can
use this information to determine where to dedicate
internal resources.
"A big part of risk mitigation is understanding the risk
and root causes before solutions are developed. That
is how to really affect change," said Rishma Brenner,
Senior Health and Safety Consultant with WSPS.
WSPS will use the information gained from these
workshops to drive solution development. The
solutions and controls recommended by the group are
meant to be scalable and accessible to workplaces of
all sizes. "We will aim to get the information into the
hands of as many organizations as possible,"
said Rishma.
