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Assignment: Article Critique
For this assignment, review an article that deals with lean issues we have discussed thus far in the course. Some suggested (not required) topics include the following:
- Lean tools covered in the course textbook
- Leadership styles
- Safety communication
- Safety metrics
- Discipline policies
- Accident investigation using lean tools
- Team concepts
The Article Critique must be a minimum of two page and a maximum of three pages in length (not including the title page and reference page), double-spaced, and follow APA guidelines for formatting and referencing. Use your own words as much as possible and use outside sources to support your ideas. The Article Critique must include at least the following components:
- Summarize the key points in the article.
- Explain how the topic of the article relates to lean principles and a world-class safety culture.
- Briefly summarize your own opinions regarding the conclusions presented in the article.
- Use APA style for references and in-text citations.
Hafey, R. B. (2010). Lean safety: Transforming your safety culture with lean management. New York, NY: CRC Press.