Human error on the shop floor

In production, many factors have to align for company goals to be achieved. One of these factors is the interplay between humans and machines.

In the long run, this interplay is the key to surviving in today's highly globalised market. The fact is: errors occur whenever people are involved in a process chain.

Human errors can lead to significant losses in productivity, quality and safety. Especially in the manufacturing industry, the following avoidable errors occur again and again:

• Non-standardised processes give the employee too much room for interpretation
• The work instruction is not followed
• A process is carried out incorrectly
• Disregard of safety regulations or quality requirements
• Uncertain employees
• Dangerous half-knowledge and incorrect self-assessment

Industrial companies must standardise their processes and support their employees. This will help improve workplace safety and increase productivity.