A GUIDE FOR COMPARING ALTERNATIVES

[Especially suited for qualitative analysis]

FACTORS
The first factor The second factor The third factor The fourth factor The fifth factor

Wt.
40% 25% 15% 10% 10%

ATERNATIVE 1
[usually status quo] Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages

Rate

ATERNATIVE 2
Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages

Rate

ATERNATIVE 3
Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages Advantages or disadvantages

Rate

TOTAL FINDINGS:

100%

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. List down all the relevant factors in the first column. 2. Determine the relative weight of each factor, in percent, as far as thee case is concerned. 3. List down the advantages or disadvantages of each alternative relating to the factor being considered. 4. On the scale of 5 or 10, rate each of the factors as far as each alternative is concerned, and multiply these with the weight assigned to the factor. Of course 1 = low rating and 10 = high rating, depending on the scale used. All others fall in between. 5. Add all the weighted ratings and enter the sun in appropriate frame. 6. Enter any comments you may have in the last row. 7. Make and use your findings to support the forthcoming conclusion(s).

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From the Viewpoint of the President of the Company.

THE SITUATION
Facts: The Problem: Harder Company is having a quite high accident frequency rating of 29.7 and an accident severity rating of 3100 which is beyond the rates considered good for industry (10 and 500).

MANAGEMENT

MACHINE

Parts damaged Frequent machine breakdown Not properly operated

Little attention to safety

Not well oriented in machine operations Workers not using the proper PPE Occurrence of human error

Operations procedure are frequently not followed

Current frequency rating of 29.7 and an accident severity rating of 3100

NO safety program

MAN

METHOD

No monitoring on machine operating procedure during machine operation

DISCUSSION
Objectives: To be able to protect employees against hazards and to maintain machine and equipment through elimination of accidents. To design safety programs. To designate persons for the implementation and control of safety program. Analysis of the Cause The Harder Company manufactured a broad line of machine parts for the automobile industry. Mr. Harder had limited the companys production to wheel rims, but at that time had undertaken a product diversification program which greatly expanded the product line and the company grew from 350 to nearly 2,000 employees during the expansion period. The President and the principal owner of the company (Mr. Harder) had devoted too little attention to safety. New employees had failed to follow instructions for operating the machine resulted in extensive damage to the machine. The operators/workers doing grinding and chipping were not fitted with the proper type of eye protection. The foremen and supervisors of Harder Company were not safety conscious. The Harder Company has an accident frequency rating of 29.7 and an accident severity rating of 3100.
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Alternatives Design a safety program for the company Strengthen the existing safety committee Status quo

EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES

FACTORS

WT.

ALTERNATIVE 1 Advantage: Each stage on implementing the program is certain Disadvantage: There is a possibility that implementation period will be lengthen. High cost especially when it comes to labor Employee will assure their safety inside the company and they will have a safe working environment. Advantage: Facilitate immediate actions on feedbacks.

RATE 6 (0.9) 4 (0.6) 10 (3.0) 7 (2.8)

TIME

15%

COST IMPACT OR EFFECTIVENESS EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION

15% 30% 40%

FACTORS TIME COST IMPACT OR EFFECTIVENESS EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION

WT. 15% 15% 30% 40%

ALTERNATIVE 2 Advantage: The time needed for the analysis is not quite longer because there is an existing workers safety committee. High cost especially when it comes to labor. Advantage: Can also give a little contribution to the company. Disadvantage: May not be 100% effective. There is a possibility to arise suggestions, comment while implementing

RATE 8 (1.2) 4 (0.6) 6 (1.8) 5 (2.0)

FACTORS TIME COST IMPACT OR EFFECTIVENESS EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION

WT. 15% 15% 30% 40%

ALTERNATIVE 3 No time will be used. No cost will be incurred.

RATE 10 (1.5) 10 (1.5) 0 0

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COMPARISON OF ALTERNATIVES
ALTERNATIVES Design a safety program for the company Strengthen the existing safety committee Status quo TIME COST IMPACT OR EFFECTIVENESS 3.0 EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION 2.8 TOTAL

0.9

0.6

7.3
5.6 3.0

1.2 1.5

0.6 1.5

1.8 0

2.0 0

CONCLUSIONS
Summary and Findings: In terms of impact and effectiveness and ease of implementations, it is advantageous to consider alternative 1 which is to design a safety program for the company. In terms of time, it is advantageous to consider alternative number 2 which id to strengthen the existing safety workers committee. Considering all the factors, the most feasible alternative to consider id alternative number 1 to design a safety program for the company. Inferences from the Findings: Through adopting alternative number 1 (to design a safety program for the company) it could be expected to protect employees against hazards and it will maintain machine and equipment through elimination of accidents. It also facilitates the placement and insures the suitability of individuals according to their physical capacities, and emotional make up in work which they can perform.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Rationale: By adopting alternative number 1 (to design a safety program for the company) it will give protection to employees with an acceptable degree of efficiency and without endangering their own health and that of their co-workers. And this will also facilitate the placement and insures the suitability of individuals. Courses of Action: Consult or visit OSHA office. Secure the essential requirements Discuss the safety programs to all employees. (See example of safety program) Hiring and training of safety personnel needed and workers. Full implementation of safety program. Monitoring and control. (See Safety Inspection Checklist)

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