Top Risks in Automotive Manufacturing & Root Cause Analysis

As WSPS continues to facilitate risk assessments in high-risk sectors, front-line workers and supervisors in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry were engaged in a collaborative approach to identify the top health and safety risks to workers. Harnessing Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) methodology, OHS facilitators and stakeholders are working with industry leaders to reduce injury and illness in automotive manufacturing.

Top 10 Health & Safety Risks in Automotive Manufacturing

1. Exposure to hazardous energy (during regular operations), focus of Root Cause Analysis
2. Noise exposure
3. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) – forceful motions, awkward postures, repetitive motion
4. Psychologically unsafe workplace resulting in mental stress
5. Pedestrian contact with mobile equipment (forklift, tow motor, etc.)
6. Ineffective contractor management (construction/industrial)
7. Exposure to hazardous energy (during troubleshooting, maintenance)
8. Mobile equipment operation
9. Contact with press (struck by/caught in)
10. Poor interior housekeeping leading to slips/trips

Manage Risks in Automotive Manufacturing

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) and the Automotive Manufacturing Industry are working together to develop solutions that address the top risks in this sector.

A Root Cause Analysis uncovered the primary causes of exposure to hazardous energy and proposed controls to mitigate the risk.

Toolkit | Automotive Manufacturing Common Hazards and Solutions – Access current resources and best practices to mitigate the top risks in automotive manufacturing.

Toolkit | Automotive Manufacturing Root Cause Analysis Exposure to Hazardous Energy – Access best practices and recommended resources to address exposure to hazardous energy during routine work.