Olympic Steel – Minneapolis, MN (Plate): Tao Lee
When a long bumper rack is not secured during the loading/unloading process, it has the potential to roll. A customer was concerned about this potential hazard, so the customer’s driver and Tao Lee, CNC Programming Supervisor, brainstormed ways to stabilize the long bumper rack during loading and unloading. Through their discussions, they determined the best …
When a long bumper rack is not secured during the loading/unloading process, it has the potential to roll. A customer was concerned about this potential hazard, so the customer’s driver and Tao Lee, CNC Programming Supervisor, brainstormed ways to stabilize the long bumper rack during loading and unloading. Through their discussions, they determined the best course of action was to create a custom wheel chock that would be transported with the rack and used at both locations while the rack is loaded/unloaded. Tao programmed and machined the part using machinery available in-house. Using chocks to secure rolling equipment is something all divisions can implement locally, if needed.
Lesson Learned:
The jobs we do give us each a perspective unique to our own experiences on the job. In this instance, a driver explained a Safety concern that others may have never noticed. Listening to the concern and acknowledging that there could be a better way is the first step in making improvements. Take it one step further by including all parties in the resolution process to help resolve the issue from all perspectives.
