PDC 005V: Lean Six Sigma Tools for OEHS Professionals – NEW!

CM Credit Hours: 7 

*Please note: PDCs are at an additional cost, and preregistration is required*
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Lean Six Sigma is a powerful framework for improving occupational and environmental health and safety by combining Lean principles—such as eliminating waste and improving efficiency—with Six Sigma's focus on reducing variation and making data-driven decisions. When applied to OEHS programs, Lean Six Sigma supports systematic risk avoidance, elimination and reduction to a level as low as reasonably practicable.

This professional development course introduces participants to Lean Six Sigma tools that can be used to enhance proposed or existing OEHS programs and projects. Attendees will learn how to use these tools to develop occupational health and safety management systems, justify ongoing OEHS initiatives and select the best solutions among alternatives with similar worker risks.

The course includes detailed case studies that illustrate how Lean Six Sigma tools can be used to calculate key performance indicators, align OEHS improvements with business goals and prioritize risk reduction options using A3 methodology. Participants will also learn how to incorporate Lean Six Sigma tools into business cases for OEHS interventions.

Terminology used by engineers and business managers, along with models used by risk managers, will be integrated into a practical framework developed by OEHS professionals for OEHS professionals.

*Note: This PDC will be conducted in Zoom. Please ensure the computer on which you will participate will allow Zoom to access all necessary computer systems including speakers, microphone, and camera.*

• Introductions
• Course overview
• Overview of Lean methodologies and selected tools
o Pareto Analysis
o Modified Fish-Bone methodology with Takt Time
o Process Cycle Efficiency Analysis
• Overview of Six Sigma methodologies and selected tools
o DMAIC
o SIPOC
o FMEA with PtD Hierarchy of Controls and risk reduction calculations
• Key elements of LSS Analysis for demonstrating the value of OEHS Interventions (FMEA and A3)
• Identify and measure changes in key elements associated with implementing OEHS interventions
• Selecting and developing the right LSS and OEHS Metrics
• Calculating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using accepted LSS tools (A3)
• Aligning LSS benefits with OEHS improvements and prioritizing risk reduction options (A3)
• Utilizing KPIs to develop Value Proposition (A3)
• Course summary
 

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Use appropriate terminology and various Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools to implement successful OEHS improvement programs.
• Utilize LSS tools for existing operations and process improvements.
• Effectively implement LSS techniques, evaluate risk prioritization concepts, and develop risk reduction case studies.
• Utilize operational excellence (6-Sigma) methodology.
• Identify operational value factors used to support business decisions.
• Align health and safety interventions with business goals and objectives.
• Use an applications program supporting LSS OEHS analysis.
 

Participants will receive interactive tools and Lean Six Sigma software, along with additional reference materials. 

Using Lean Six Sigma to communicate occupational and environmental health and safety practices helps define a clear path toward a desired future state. It supports not only risk reduction but also the elimination of waste, leading to improved productivity and profitability. 

Laptop

Intermediate

Risk Management

Work Environments, Occupations, and Industrial Processes

OHS Management systems, auditing, and compliance

Real-time detection services and direct reading instruments

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment and management

Ventilation

Virtual

Professional

Case Studies

Group activities

Hands-on demonstrations and practicum

Practical Application

Problem Solving /Practice Exercises

Small Group Discussion