Eliminating Communication Gaps Between Day and Night Factory Shifts
Poor shift handovers cause 70% of manufacturing machine errors. Master the 5-minute structured verbal handover checklist between crew supervisors.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
February 06, 20244 min read
The 5-Minute Shift Handover Checklist
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Production Output vs. Quota: Exact units produced and scrap percentage.
02
Machine Anomalies: Any temperature or vibration spikes on Line 3.
03
Raw Material Inventory: Batch numbers currently feeding the hoppers.
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Safety Observations: Near-miss reports or Lockout/Tagout tags active.
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
2-Minute Spoken Drill
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice shift handover briefings in Dehurdle.