2.6 Selecting appropriate tools, equipment and Processes Flashcards
What is a risk assessment?
Methods and guidelines that an employer will use to ensure the safety of employees, visitors and others within the workplace
What is the benefit of a risk assessment?
A good way to initially consider in which people can be protected as much as it is practicable from hazard or harm
Examples of considerations for safety in commercial manufacture
- The duration of the job -> will workers be carrying out the same task -> safety implications from boredom or repetitive strain injury
- What could be controlled before manufacturing starts
- Is there PPE and systems to maintain and replace
- Correct signage
- Is there emergency equipment (e.g first aid kits and fire extinguishers)
What is a visual prototype?
A sample or model that shows the overall shape and size of the product but does not visually have any working parts. Made of traditional modelling materials.
What is a proof of concept prototype?
Shows the key functionality and main technical aspects of the design. Not intended to look like the final product but will be a functional model which makes use of existing ‘off the shelf components. Uses production grade materials.
What is a production prototype?
Gives a presentation of how the mass-produced would look and shows how the product would function. Off the shelf parts may still be used but mostly made from bespoke parts. Materials close to production grade as possible. Used to assess any alterations may be required prior to mass production.
What is one-off production?
A product that has been designed and manufactured for a single, specific situation
What is batch production?
A set number of products are made at one time. To ensure consistency throughout the batch, manufacturers use control devices such as jigs and templates as well as dedicated and CNC machinery.
What is mass production?
Large quantities of the same standard or component are made. Utilises the automation of manufacturing processes wherever possible and may make the extensive use of dedicated machinery as well as CNC. Doesn’t require highly skilled workers.
What is a risk assessment?
A document taking consideration of what might cause harm to people and if reasonable steps are being taken to prevent harm
How many prototypes did James Dyson make in the fives years prior to the first Dyson vacuum cleaner was released?
5,127
