Effects of six sigma implementation on occupational health and safety in industrial diesel engine production and maintenance processes

Abstract

This study researched the results of implementing the Six Sigma approach to occupational health and safety in the Diesel engine industry in Europe. Six Sigma is a robust philosophy used in manufacturing industries to improve production processes, reduce risks, and enhance quality. It also aims to prevent work accidents and create a safer working environment by eliminating process faults. Employers must prioritize employee protection and a healthy working environment, and the Six Sigma methodology offers opportunities to achieve this. The study focused on the accident and injury types and amounts of one of the industrial Diesel engine production and maintenance companies operating worldwide. Occupational accident statistics were used between 2019-2022 as data. The path taken in occupational health and safety with Six Sigma in these three years was examined. In order to be able to decide on changes in health and safety conditions, the company's analysis of air-flows and heat transfer using the exhaust gas temperature in a project aimed at optimizing workplace temperature control is exemplified.