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Mistake Proofing (aka Poka Yoke)

Pam Vecellio • April 22, 2021
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Creating a high-performing work environment where human errors and defects are not accepted. Instead errors and defects are identified, and work processes redesigned to control and minimize the occurrence and effects of human error. This course will help develop knowledge and skills to effectively and efficiently facilitate the systematic Mistake Proofing approach to prevent defects associated with “human error” and avoid the costs resulting from those defects. 

Goal of Mistake Proofing:

To learn and apply Mistake Proofing process, methods, and skills to prevent mistakes from occurring.

Benefits:

  • Team engagement in seeing problems and knowing how to 'mistake proof' them away.
  • One problem eliminated and the process, methods, and skills to continue Mistake Proofing!
  • Immediate return on your learning investment.
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Agenda: 

Training: 16 hours of education. Participants bring a scenario to class on which to focus and practice.

  1. Types of errors vs. defects and conditions that allow.                               
  2. Mistakes to occur.
  3. The Mistake Proofing approach.
  4. Leading a team through the Mistake Proofing improvement process.
  5. Understand human factors and their impact.
  6. Poka Yoke devices and strategies.

Application: Complete all phases of a FMEA project to confirm their knowledge and skills and creates immediate benefit.

Coaching: 1 day on-site personal coaching & help provided by Continual Impact during training and application.

Certification: Participation in this course and completion of 1 project = Continuous Improvement Mistake Proofing Black Belt CERTIFICATION.


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