ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

1. LIVE BIRD WEIGHING SCALE 2. SMOKERS 3. STUNNER 4. PLUCKER 5. SCALDER

LIVE BIRD WEIGHING SCALE

PROBLEM Weight not indicating on the scale.

Disconnected signal cable

faulty weight indicator

Faulty load cell

Ageing of the load cell

Water seepage into the load cell

Operator caused problems

Improper diagnosis of initial problem by contractor

Load cell doesn't have high ingress protection

Water splashing into load cell during normal cleaning of the machine & factory floor

Rough handling by operators

Overloading of the load cell

Broken signal cable

Solutions to set right

Solutions The machine to be totally covered with polythene paper while washing is ongoing Purchase a machine with a higher degree of ingress protection Operators to be trained and supervised while washing the machine Permanent /temporary Temporary measure

Permanent solution Permanent

PLAN FOR FUTURE ACTION OBSERVATIONS ACTIONS There is no indication of weight

FREQUENCY OF CHECKING daily

Unstable readings problem: loose signal cable

Frequent opening & closing of machine enclosure

Pulling signal cable while trying to adjust the socket

Short cable length

Display not fixed properly

Short cable length was supplied by manufacturer

Lack of enough space to keep receipts % reports

No provision for separately storing receipt & reports

Solutions to set right

solutions Provide separate shelves for keeping paper work Provide sufficient length of signal cable Fix the display appropriately status Permanent Permanent permanent

Unstable scale readings

Loose signal cable

Calibration loss

Poor workmanship by contractor initially

Operator tampering with the machine

Water seepage into the machine

Normal machine malfunction