Health and Safety Assessment in Cement Industry: A Pareto-Based Approach

The present study investigates health and safety conditions within the manufacturing industry, with a specific focus on industrial workers in Brașov County during the years 2017 and 2018. The analysis utilizes data on work-related accidents, processed using Pareto Analysis. In line with the 80/20 rule, the study concentrates on identifying the 20% of accident causes responsible for 80% of the total incidents. This targeted approach enables a more effective allocation of resources toward mitigating the most critical risk factors. The study also proposes corrective actions aimed at reducing workplace accidents based on the analysis of specific operational stages. Results from the 2018 data demonstrate significant improvement compared to 2017, highlighting enhanced performance in occupational health and safety practices. Ultimately, this contributes to better Quality Assurance in industrial manufacturing operations.