Error Proofing Runways

USATODAY.com – Runway safety system has pilots seeing red

This counts as “everyday lean” if you fly a lot like I do. A system like this seems long overdue, a system to prevent pilots from taxiing down occupied runways.

In the link above, there’s a nice video that illustrates the use of error proofing (poka yoke) and visual controls in the context of an airport.

About LeanBlog.org: Mark Graban is a consultant, author, and speaker in the “lean healthcare” methodology, focused on improving quality and patient safety, improving access, reducing costs, and fully engaging healthcare professionals. He is also the Chief Improvement Officer for KaiNexus.