INSPECTION

• OBJECTIVES OF INSPECTION
• IMPROVE QUALITY - A business cannot succeed unless it is profitable, and a company
that fails to produce a quality product will lose their customer base and lower their overall
profitability. One of the most important ways to sustain business profitability is to create a
quality product or service that consumers can rely on, and one of the primary objectives of
any quality inspection is to improve the quality of a product, service or procedure.
• REDUCE ERROR - quality inspections are often designed to put a stop to major quality
issues. If a manufacturing process continually produces a damaged or inferior product, a
thorough quality inspection can help bring discrepancies and production errors to the
forefront so they can be resolved.
• LOWER COSTS - indicates that quality inspections and quality control departments are
designed to help lower costs and thereby improve a company's profitability. Experienced
quality inspection professionals often have the knowledge and insight needed to implement
procedures and practices that can improve worker production and also improve the quality of
the product that is being produced.

• TYPES OF INSPECTION
1. FLOOR INSPECTION
In this system, the inspection is performed at the place of production. It suggests the
checking of materials in process at the machine or in the production time by patrolling
inspectors. These inspectors move from machine to machine and from one to the other
work centers. Inspectors have to be highly skilled. This method of inspection minimize the
material handling, does not disrupt the line layout of machinery and quickly locate the
defect and readily offers field and correction.

2. CENTRALIZED INSPECTION
 - Inspection is carried in a central place with all testing equipment; sensitive equipment is
housed in air-conditioned area. Samples are brought to the inspection floor for checking.
Centralized inspection may locate in one or more places in the manufacturing industry.

3. COMBINED INSPECTION
- Combination of two methods whatever may be the method of inspection, whether floor
or central. The main objective is to locate and prevent defect which may not repeat itself in
subsequent operation to see whether any corrective measure is required and finally to
maintain quality economically.

4. FUNCTIONAL INSPECTION
- This system only checks for the main function, the product is expected to perform.
Thus an electrical motor can be checked for the specified speed and load characteristics.

5. FIRST PIECE OF FIRST OFF INSPECTIONS

- First piece of the shift or lot is inspected. This is particularly used where automatic
machines are employed. Any discrepancy from the operator as machine tool can be
checked to see that the product is within in control limits.

6. PILOT PIECE INSPECTION

- This is done immediately after new design or product is developed. Manufacturer of
product is done either on regular shop floor if production is not disturbed. If production is
affected to a large extent, the product is manufactured in a pilot plant.

7. FINAL INSPECTION
- This is also similar to functional or assembly inspection. This inspection is done only after
completion of work. This is widely employed in process industries where there are not
possible such as, electroplating or anodizing products. This is done in conjunction with
incoming material inspection.
 METHODS OF INSPECTION
• 100 % Inspection - This type will involve careful inspection in detail of quality at each
strategic point or stage of manufacture where the test is involved is non-destructive and
every piece is separately inspected. It requires more number of inspectors and hence it is a
costly method. There is no sampling error.
• Sampling inspection - In this method randomly selected samples are inspected. Samples
taken from different patches of products are representatives. If the sample proves
defective, the entire concerned is to be rejected or recovered. Sampling inspection is cheaper
and quicker. It requires less number of Inspectors.

BENEFITS OF INSPECTION
Equipment problems being detected and receiving maintenance attention before they escalate
into costlier issues.
Recurring equipment problems being identified so that their causes can be corrected.
Personnel taking better care of equipment because regular inspections hold them accountable.
Procurement of better equipment due to the information being gathered about equipment
durability and performance.

DRAWBACKS OF INSPECTION
1. Inspection adds to the cost of the product but not for its value.
2. It is partially subjective, often the inspector has to judge whether a product passes or not.
3. Fatigue and Monotony may affect any inspection judgment.
4. Inspection merely separates good and bad items. It is no way to prevent the production of bad
items.

POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE

Culture is the environment that surrounds us all the time. A workplace culture is the
shared values, belief systems, attitudes and the set of assumptions that people in a
workplace share. This is shaped by individual upbringing, social and cultural context. In a
workplace, however, the leadership and the strategic organizational directions and
management influence the workplace culture to a huge extent. A positive workplace culture
improves teamwork, raises the morale, increases productivity and efficiency, and enhances
retention of the workforce. Job satisfaction, collaboration, and work performance are all
enhanced. And, most importantly, a positive workplace environment reduces stress in
employees.

HOW CAN ORGANIZATIONS CREATE A POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE?

 Establish clear ethos and values for the organization: It is important to have a set of clear
organizational core values that are communicated effectively and discussed with the
employees so that they feel part of it.
 Foster collaboration and communication: Leadership and management style that
encourages teamwork, open and honest communication is vital to creating a positive
feeling in the workplace.
 Create an inclusive work environment: An inclusive workplace is one that values individual
differences in the workforce and makes them feel welcome and accepted. Include signage
that supports inclusivity, is clear and positive.
 Create clear goals and rewards for the employees: Motivated and engaged employees can
be created if they are treated equally and have clear goals that they can work towards.
Having a transparent policy for progression and promotion offers the staff an opportunity to
measure their performance.

DESIRABLE WORKPLACE

1. TEAMWORK

 Being able to work in a team is one of the most important workplace competencies. A
desirable employee should be skilled at collaborating and cooperating with others, as well
as establishing a good work environment.
 While this ability seems easy to develop, it’s actually quite complex. That’s because any
given team or workgroup will have a wide variety of opinions and working styles.

2. RESPONSIBILITY

 This competency is related to the commitment you have to your work. Responsibility is
essential if you want to enter the workforce. Irresponsible people, after all, aren’t attractive
to employers. Responsibility is all about a sense of duty and compliance.
 If you’re not responsible, it quickly becomes obvious that you aren’t interested in your
job. That’s because you aren’t showing any sense of duty. Also, if you aren’t taking care of
your responsibilities, you’re not really working.
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 3. ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION

 When we say assertive communication, we’re talking about the ability to send the
message you want to send in the best possible way.
 Assertive communication is the best way to interact with people. It should be clear and
objective and allow you to express what you need to express.
 A trait that goes along with this competency is empathy. If you can put yourself in the
other person’s shoes, it’s much easier to communicate your thoughts and feelings without
expressing opinions or passing judgments.

4. A SENSE OF BELONGING

 This is the ability that you have to advocate for the company’s interests. To do that, you
have to generally agree with its values. If you have this competency, employers will be more
interested in you because they’ll have a loyal employee.
 The sense of belonging also has to do with a feeling of pride for being part of your
company or organization. People who don’t identify with the values of the place they work
at tend to feel bad about themselves, which negatively affects performance.

5. THE ABILITY TO LEARN

 Employers tend to seek out workers who can quickly take in and process the information
and concepts required to do their job. If you’re able to do that, you can grow and excel in
your position.
 This competency also allows your employer to see that you’re interested in and committed
to your work. If you work on developing this competency, not only will you be better at
processing new information, but you’ll learn from your mistakes and figure out how to turn
them into solutions.

6. ADAPTATION
 This is the ability to be flexible and versatile with new people and situations. If you’re
adaptable, it’s easy for you to accept changes, which helps you get along better in the
workplace.

7. PLANNING
 If you’re good at organizing your time, you’ll also be much more efficient. That way, you
can get more done in less time.
 Planning also requires you to be aware of your limitations. In other words, to know what
you’re capable of and make realistic plans. Perfectionism is obviously not the goal but giving
yourself some guidelines is extremely helpful for getting things done.
WARNING SIGNS IN WORKPLACE
Our diverse selection of warning signs is designed to protect employees and members
of the public and reduce the risk of workplace accidents. Employers have a legal duty to
display safety warning signs and to take steps to minimise the risk of injuries.
There are hazards associated with every workplace, and even the most innocuous-
looking office or store can harbour dangers. Warning signage is designed to alert employees
and members of the public to potential threats and reduce the risk of accidents.