Safety Terms for MSSC Exam

Quality Audit

an independent review that compares some aspect of quality performance with the standard for the performance

Hot Lot

rush order that needs to move as quickly as possible through the production process

Empowerment

decreasing the number of managers and increasing workers' responsibility and sense of ownership in the company.

Specification

Detailed description of the acceptable limits allowed for different aspects of a product or process

specifications must be followed in order to meet design and customer requirements (Weight, Size, Temperature, Pressure)

Catalyst

A material used to trigger a chemical reaction or speed up a reaction

Slurry

mixture of liquid and solid particles

Jargon

A special vocabulary that explains ideas and processes

Netiquette

A combination of the words, internet, and etiquette, used to describe the guidelines you should follow when using email.

Work team

a group of workers responsible for a product or a stage of the manufacturing process

Project team

a team that focuses on a single major issue of concern to the plant, such as plant safety, production quality, or new product design

SMART goal

a goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-based

Criteria

Standards on which a decision may be based

Forming

Forming is the intorductory meeting, who is the leader, deciding specific goals, identify team player roles

Norming

Follow planned processes, cooperate and get along well, support encourage and guidance

Specific

Identifies specific actions, Specifies actual numbers and percentages

Relevant

Relates to business goals, reflects mission statement

Time Based

Provides a deadline, Challenges team abilities

Training needs assessment

a process undertaken to identify gaps between what is supposed to happen and what actually happens

NIOSH

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, Research Agency who takes data and makes decisions based on that data

Safety Representative

A person who helps improve safety in the workplace

PASS

Pull the pin to unlock the fire extinguishers levers; Aim Low; Squeeze the lever: sweep the hose back and forth

Class A Extinguisher

Wood, paper, cloth, plastic

Class B Extinguisher

Grease, oil, chemical

Class C Extinguisher

Electrical cords, switches, wiring

Cut Points

These occur where two edges of a machine contact one another or a non moving part

Interlocks

Keep machines from working unless certain conditions are met

Simultaneous Control Devices

Some tools are designed with an interlock that allows them to operate only if the operator's hands are on particular controls

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Shut off electric tools when the current load exceeds the maximum allowed for a circuit

Preventive Maintenance

Planned maintenance that doesnt interrupt production, Scheduled Maintenance

Frontline Workers

All of the people, from entry-level through first line supervisors, who work to produce a product or whose work supports production.

Subindustries

1. Chemicals (Soap, paint, ink, etc.),

2. Electrical Equipment & Appliances (Microwave ovens, refrigerators, washing machines, air purifiers, blow dryers toasters etc.),

3. Computers & Electronic Products (CD and DVD players, digital cameras, cell phones, TV studio equipment, lasers),

4. Food & Beverage

5. Furniture

6. Machinery Subindustry

7. Nonmetallic Minerals Subindustry

8. Petroleum and Coal Products Subindustry

9. Plastics and Rubbers

10. Primary & Fabricated Metals

11. Printing Subindustry

12. Textile, Textile Products, Apparel & Leather Subindustry

13. Transportation Equipment

14. Wood & Paper

High Performance Manufacturing

Combines a highly skilled and empowered workforce, advanced technology, and new ways of working to achieve superior levels of quality, customer satisfacion, and efficiency.

Sub-Assembly

A part or component of a larger product that is assembled before being

Accredited

Officially recognized as maintaining standards that qualify students for more education or for work in a certain profession.

Customization

the process of building products to meet the specific needs of individual customers or groups of customers

Manufacturing Cells

Workers in a cell have a range of skills that enable them to produce a variety of related parts or production processes depending on the needs of the day

Agile Manufacturing

a system in which processes can be rapidly adapted to changing customer needs, new technologies, new opportunities, and unexpected events

Automation

the automatic operation of machines and processes used to make products

Clean room

work area with controlled air quality, humidity, and temperature

bunny suit

protective, one-piece outfit worn over clothing to prevent lint dust hair and other particles from entering the clean room atmosphere

Standard Operating Procedure

step by step instructions for carrying out a specific process - work instructions

Traveler

a document with information on exactly where the product is going and what it needs.

Active listening

The skill of paying attention and interacting with a speaker

nonverbal communication

the use of behaviors and sounds other than words to convey a meaning. gestures, sighs, body language

constructive feedback

specific advice on how to improve his/her performance, feedback intended to help them improve.

Proprietary information

Information that legally belongs to the company

External Customers

Persons outside the plant

Internal Customers

Persons inside the plant

Diversity

The mix of many different types of people

Intranet

A network that allows employees to share information on company Web sites.

Team

a group of people who work together toward a common goal, to complete a specific task within a specific time frame

Self-managed team

a team that develops its own strategies, makes its own job assignments, and monitors its own performance

Brainstorming

a process in which all members of a group spontaneously present as many ideas as possible.

Interim Goal

a goal that helps measure progress as you work toward a goal

Consensus

an agreement arrived at by most of the people directly involved

Conflict Resolution

a strategy for settling disputes and solving problems between people in a way that is fair to everyone, a permanent solution

Storming

Develop processes for carrying out plans, decide methods for communication, and conflict resolution

Performing

Achieve high levels of productivity, take initiative, know how to work together, cooperation, develop a high level of trust, focus primarily on getting the work done

Measurable

Measures against common standards, Specifies actual numbers and percentages

Achievable

Realistic, Challenges team abilities

Conflict

Disrupts work and keeps the team from achieving its goals

Training Matrix

A tool used to place workers with jobs

Cross-Training

the process of training someone to perform more than one job

Workers Compensation

Financial aid to workers who are injured on the job

Safety Committee

A group of front line workers and managers looking for ways to improve safety/ Respond to worker concerns

Hazard Analysis

"Job Safety Analysis" A process used to reduce the risks of hazards to an acceptable level

ASTM

American Society for Testing and Materials, they develop and certify a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services.

Respirator

includes a face piece, hood, or helmet with a replaceable cartridge.

Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)

The transfer of an electrical charge when two materials come very close to or in contact with each other

Ground

a path for electricity to flow safely to the earth

Lockout/Tagout

a process used to prevent machines from starting or releasing energy while being repaired or maintained

Ergonomics

the science of designing and arranging things people use

Hot Work

Any process that creates sparks or involves heat or open flame

Hazardous Material

A substance that poses a danger to human health or the environment

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet

Required information sheet that identifies and describes the hazardous ingredients of a substance

5S

Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

HMIS

Hazardous Material Identification System

Crush Points

These created when two objects move toward each other, or one object moves toward a nonmoving part

Pinch points

These occur at the spot where two parts of a machine move toward each other

Wrap points

These are found on a spinning part of a machine such as a lathe or a milling machine

Guards

prevent accidents by acting as a barrier between a worker and the machine's moving parts

Safety Valves

Open if the pressure exceeds their design limit

Emergency Stop Buttons

Power tools and equipment usually have an emergency stop button

Trip Devices

detects a potential contact hazard and shuts off a machine or activates an alarm

Alarms

Provide warnings in situations where no actual danger has been detected but a potential danger exists. Audible or Visual

Reactive Maintenance

When a machine shuts down during production time, and you have to react

Predictive Maintenance

is a program in which equipment condition is monitored at regular intervals to determine when to perform preventive maintenance

Total Productive Maintenance

Involves all workers, where the operator learns to perform routine maintenance and inspection

Manufacturing

The process of changing raw or processed materials into products people can use.

Consumer Goods

Products designed for personal use

Suppliers

or vendors, are the companies that make and sell the parts, materials, and machines to the manufacturer used to make the product.

Production

All of the activities involved in the making, assembling, packaging, and distribution of manufactured goods.

Logistics

The movement of materials and products both within the plant, and into and out of the plant.

Inventory Control

The Process of keeping track of materials and products and where they are located in the plant.

Cross-training

Process of training someone to perform more than one job.

Skill Standards

the knowledge, skills, and performance needed for success in the workplace

Certification

The process of demonstrating that you are qualified to work in a certain field.

on-the-job training (OJT)

The opportunity to learn relevant skills while working, or learning by doing.

Apprenticeship

training program that combines classroom instruction with actual work experience under the guidelines of a skilled worker.

Productivity

The measure of how efficiently goods are produced