Safety practice level calculation in Indian manufacturing company using fuzzy logic approach

Abstract

This article discusses about how the variables affect the safety practice level of employees in a manufacturing organization. Brief gap analysis study is made between existing standard in calculating safety practice level index of the organization, and the proposed model of safety index. Left out variable in existing standard is added in proposed model of calculation of safety practice index. A new model is proposed to calculate safety practice level for manufacturing organization considering the expert opinion in manufacturing organization. Fuzzy logic technique is used to calculate safety practice attributes and indexed variables which affect the safety level is approached through weighted scale method. Fuzzy algorithm model helps the users to calculate dependent variable much faster than other techniques. Considering the complexity, which is involved in independent variables affecting safety practice level of organization, fuzzy technique gives easier calculation process. The paper discusses variables which were stipulated to safety standards taken in to consideration. With the usage of fuzzy logic technique affecting variable's magnitude is calculated and improvement actions are taken accordingly. Research scope is limited to that stipulated company standard.