The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Application of Industrial Engineering Techniques to Reduce Workers' Compensation and Environmental Costs

Abstract

This report outlines the objectives, findings, strategies and limitations of the project; "Application of Industrial Engineering Techniques to Reduce Workers' Compensation and Environmental Costs". This research was undertaken by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company on behalf of the National Shipbuilding Research Program's, SP-8 Industrial Engineering Panel. The research was divided into eight tasks. Three had sub tasks attached to each of the major tasks. Each task was approved and funded separately. The primary focus was the utilization of Industrial Engineering expertise to provide a safer work environment and reduce costs for workers' compensation and environmental operations. The tasks were: Task 1.0 Project Team Definition, Task 2.0 Establish Complete Project Scope, Task 3.0 Implementation of Task 2.1 In The Selected Areas, Task 4.0 Implementation Of Task 2.2, Task 5.0 Implementation of Task 2.3, Task 6.0 Implementation of Task 2.4, Task 7.0 Conduct Workshops, Task 8.0 Final Report. To ensure success with the project, the research needed to be performed at the lowest level in the organization. It was discovered that employees at this level in the organization were competent enough to assist with research, testing of recommendations, analyzing data and implementing suggested changes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA454755

Entities

Organizations

  • National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Health Services
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Injury Prevention
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.