A manufacturing facility that makes steel materials handling devices such as han

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A manufacturing facility that makes steel materials handling devices such as hand carts and an assortment of roller carts for moving heavy materials around in manufacturing facilities has decided to start making cantilever storage racking systems. This will require the purchase and installation of a 12-foot hydraulic press brake and a 12-foot shear in the fabrication department along with the necessary tools and dies to bend and punch holes in the rack components that will largely be manufactured from formed sheet metal. Employees have experience working smaller versions of this type of equipment, but room will need to be made and larger pieces of sheet metal will need to be cut and handled. The department will also need to continue to produce existing orders while the new equipment is installed. How can a management of change program be used to reduce risks in such a scenario?   

Thanks to anyone willing to help!

Explanation / Answer

To reduce the risks, following instructions need to be followed.

(a) Training of the personnel involved in the commissioning, installation and handling of new equipments after identification of potential risks involved in the process to the human resources.

(b) Change the layout in a way that the work in the new division does not affect the ongoing work in the existing facility and cause hinderance or injury to the workmen.

(c) Assessment of the statutory obligations, legal, environment and workplace safety related requirements for the new type of work. Taking necessary approvals and putting in place the systems and procedure for compliance.

(d) Making way for movement of heavy and large sized equipments and installing safety related precautionary measures at the facility.

(e) Procurement of new safety gear for the workers that might be needed for handling bigger equipments.

(f) Exploring additional insurance that might be needed for the new facility.

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