| The CHECK Process was created to give Supervisors and other shop floor personnel a simple tool to evaluate process conformance. Before gathering data and conducting in-depth research to determine the root cause of process instability, it is important to verify that the operation is being performed according to specifications and standards.
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| We call this "Looking for Open-Windows".
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| If the room is cold, then before you conduct a sophisticated analysis to determine the insulating capability of the walls, the first step is to look for open windows and shut them, then make sure the furnace is turned on. |
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| The CHECK process serves as a guideline to make sure the basics are addressed consistently across all shifts.
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| Verify that all shifts are using correct work practices:
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 | Are Operators fully trained on all shifts? Was the training verified to be effective? |
| Are there Visual Work Instructions available at the job station that outline the critical components of the operation? |
| Do the Operators know the acceptance standards? |
| Are the specified tools, sequences, and methods being employed? |
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| Verify clean and orderly workstations:
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| Is the workstation well-lighted? |
| Confirm that there are no safety hazards or awkward ergonomics. If the operator has to struggle to perform the operation, it will not be done consistently. |
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| Verify that all Equipment and Tooling is in proper working order and calibrated:
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| Is there a documented Preventitive Maintenance (PM) program, and are the PM checks being completed per the schedule? |
| If the output of a machine is charted, what does the chart indicate? |
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| Verify that a process is in place to ensure that defects are not passed to the next step in the process:
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| Is there a means to identify defects? |
| Is there a means to stop production or otherwise correct a defect before passing it on? |
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| Make the CHECK process part of the daily routine:
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| Continually verify the operation every shift using the CHECK process. CONSISTENT ATTENTION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS. |
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Download a Microsoft Excel template pocket-card
version of the CHECK process
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