ABSTRACT

In an effort to improve occupational safety and health (OSH), some have used a manufacturing process approach whose goal is continuous improvement. This is supposed to be accomplished by addressing cycle time from customer order to delivering a product by eliminating waste. Lean is a process review and improvement activity. This has taken a logical path that is working to incorporate safety with all other business activities. Lean and lean safety is the newest trend in business today. It is the word of the day, and it is lean.