| Problem One of Woodmark’s manufacturing clients suffered from haphazard machinery training documentation and was at risk of fines for non-compliance by multiple jurisdictions. Problem Impact -
Disruptive “fire drills” when OSHA reporting came due -
Difficulty proving insurance coverage -
Impossibility of tying training investment to improvement -
Insufficient supervision of employees wanting to advance -
Difficulty for employees to enroll in available training -
Inefficient employee performance reviews Woodmark Solution Woodmark’s approach was to minimize disruption by utilizing tools already in use (Access databases and Excel spreadsheets) to create a training database solution where the data could reside and business rules could flow. The following is a sample of the training database functionality: -
Allows users to track training by course and other criteria -
Required training could be entered, including all variations -
Flexible reporting for meeting OSHA compliance:
- Statements detailing planned and completed training
- Missed training reports by course and employee
- Historical reporting of training per employee Return on Project Investment -
Reduction of regulatory reporting “fire drills” -
Improved resources for supervisors to manage their staff -
Improved worker morale with individualized training plans |