Poka Yoke / Mistake Proofing Training

Poka Yoke / Mistake Proofing Introduction

• Do you rely on operator vigilance for avoid mistakes?
• Do you catch the mistakes or prevent it from happening?
• Do you know everyone can and should practice poka yoke in the workplace?
• Do you know that poka yoke is easy and cheap to install?
• Do you know that poka yoke reduces your error costs?

Poka Yoke (pronounced poh-kah yoh-kay) is a quality management concept developed by a manufacturing engineer named Shigeo Shingo. Poka means inadvertent errors and yokeru means to avoid. Thus, Poka Yoke translates to avoiding inadvertent errors. Poka Yoke prevents human errors from occurring in the production line. Poka Yoke is sometimes called “fool-proofing” or “mistake proofing”.

The main objective of poke yoke is to achieve zero defects. Poka Yoke is more of a concept than a procedure. Thus, its implementation is governed by what people think they can do to prevent errors in their workplace, and not by a set of step-by-step instructions on how they should do their job.

Poka Yoke is implemented by using simple objects like fixtures, jigs, gadgets, warning devices, paper systems, and the like to prevent people from committing mistakes, even if they try to! These objects, known as Poka Yoke devices, are usually used to stop the machine and alert the operator if something is about to go wrong.

Benefits Of Attending The Poka Yoke / Mistake Proofing Training

The Poka Yoke training enables the delegates to:

• Understand Poka Yoke.
• Prevent mistakes from happening in the first place.
• Find ways of reducing operator error.

Who Should Attend The Poka Yoke / Mistake Proofing Training ?

Poka Yoke is particularly useful for those involved in controlling or managing production processes. Poka Yoke will be most appropriate for those involved in Design, Quality, R&D, Reliability, Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing and Production. Teams are encouraged to attend for maximum benefit.

Brief Poka Yoke / Mistake Proofing Training Outline