Quality planning, quality control, and quality improvement are essential to the success of a quality program. Organizations that are serious about quality have robust quality management systems to ...
The heart of any quality system is documentation. Documents tell you how and when to perform tasks, and they also serve as a permanent record that the tasks were completed. In this course, you will...
Corrective and preventive actions are designed to eliminate the causes of nonconformities. They are a requirement of ISO 9000 and many other quality systems.Estimated completion time (hours): 0.8By...
Statistical Process Control, or SPC, is a quality control methodology that uses statistics to predict variation in processes. Developed in the 1920s, SPC is widely used by manufacturing companies ...
Probability and variations are the foundation of SPC. The mathematical rules of probability can help to accurately predict the variation in any process.Estimated completion time (hours): 1.8By the ...
The control chart is a tool used in Statistical Process Control to determine if a manufacturing process is in a state of statistical control. Control charts achieve this by comparing real-time ...
Analyzing the data on your control chart will help you keep your processes in a state of statistical control. This course provides a few rules and guidelines that will help you identify potential ...
Process capability is a measure of the ability of a process to produce products that meet or exceed the engineering requirements. It is the standard for evaluating the statistical capability of a ...
Problem solving tools are used to identify the root causes of problems in a process. They are designed to create a methodical path towards problem resolution.Estimated completion time (hours): 1....
Problem solving is one of the most difficult things you will ever do. It requires a strong mind, willpower, and knowledge of problem solving processes to get to the root cause of difficult problems...
Robotics is the study of the design, construction, and operation of robots. Robots have become an integral part in the automation of many industries.Estimated completion time (hours): 1.1By the end...
Robots are used in many industrial applications. Every application presents both unique and common safety concerns. Understanding these safety concerns helps reduce the chance of injury to yourself...
The manipulator of an articulated robot is capable of reaching any point within its maximum envelope from different directions. Understanding how these points are defined is important for anyone ...
The manipulator is the component of the robot that performs the actual work of the system. Understanding the components and limitations of the manipulator is important for anyone working with a ...
The robot controller and end effector are important components of the robot system. Identifying different end effectors and the components of the controller is important information for anyone ...
A robot requires a program to operate automatically. Understanding the required format, terms, and information of a robot program is important for many personnel working with a robot.Estimated ...
Understanding the different applications an industrial robot may perform is important for anyone working with robots. Estimated completion time (hours): 1.2By the end of this course, you will be ...
Before the 1970s, workplace accidents were common. The OSH Act was the first national standard to address workplace health and safety. This act created the Occupational Safety and Health ...
Conducting a thorough job hazard analysis can make work a much safer place for employees. OSHA inspections also help prevent dangers and protect workers. However, workplace safety is not only ...
Emergencies are never expected, and chaos can quickly ensue. That is why it is important to establish an emergency action plan before a crisis occurs. When an emergency does happen, someone needs ...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) plays an important role in worker safety. Worn properly, personal protective equipment can minimize your exposure to many workplace hazards.Estimated completion ...
Many workplace injuries are the result of eye and face hazards. Flying shards, chemicals, and bright light are just a few examples of workplace hazards that can cause injury.Estimated completion ...
Head injuries are not to be taken lightly. Their effects can haunt you for the rest of your life and may even be fatal. Fortunately, proper hard hats can protect you from many types of head hazards...
Foot and leg injuries are very common in manufacturing, but you can take advantage of PPE to minimize your exposure to workplace hazards. Foot and leg PPE, such as safety shoes and toe guards, can ...
If workers face potential injury to their hands and employers cannot eliminate the workplace hazard through engineering and work practice controls, then employees need to wear PPE. PPE, such as arm...
Protective clothing can help keep you safe from workplace hazards that can cause bodily injury while performing your job.Estimated completion time (hours): 0.8ObjectivesBy the end of this course, ...
Loud noises can cause permanent hearing damage, as well as physical and psychological stress. As a result, whenever you risk exposure to excessive levels of noise, you need to wear proper PPE to ...
Breathing air contaminated with workplace hazards can cause injury and illness. Respiratory equipment helps filter and purify air so that you can breathe clean air.Estimated completion time ...
Hazardous materials are present in many forms in the manufacturing workplace. The first step to protect yourself is to recognize the chemicals that create potential hazards in your work environment...
In 2012, OSHA updated its Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). In HazCom 2012, a material safety ...
Improper dumping of hazardous waste is a serious issue. OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard outlines how to handle hazardous waste operations and emergency ...
Proper storage of hazardous materials is critical to the safety of everyone. Improperly stored hazardous materials could lead to serious injury or even death.Estimated completion time (hours): 0....
Work area safety can be greatly improved by paying attention to little things that may be overlooked. A clean, organized work area, wide, clear walkways, and proper lifting techniques go a long way...
Confined spaces present some unique hazards that you normally would not encounter in an open workplace. As a result, some confined spaces require that workers have permits to work in them. However,...
Falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. Employers can reduce the risk of falling from elevated surfaces by providing fall protection equipment. In addition, ...
Many types of ladders are available. Because you run the risk of falling any time you are working at an elevated height, it is important to choose the correct ladder for the job. You also need to ...
Working with electricity can be dangerous, whether you are working with it directly or indirectly. However, with a healthy respect for electricity and a basic understanding of how it works, you can...
If a device starts up unexpectedly, you can be severely injured. Fortunately, lockout/tagout procedures prevent devices from accidentally starting up. As long as the processes are followed ...
A workplace fire can have nightmarish consequences. To avoid tragic results, employers need to train their employees on fire hazards in the workplace and what to do in case a fire does occur....
Selecting the wrong type of fire extinguisher for a fire or using it incorrectly can make a bad situation worse. Using a fire extinguisher is not just about picking up the nearest one and using it ...
