How Reckitt Benckiser Overcome Height Maintenance Challenges and Boosts Productivity by 3X

Manufacturing facilities often face significant challenges when it comes to performing maintenance tasks at heights. Tight working spaces, strict production schedules, and complex machinery create a perfect storm of safety risks and inefficiencies. Tasks such as maintaining overhead conveyor belts or machinery can be time-consuming, hazardous, and costly if not handled properly. Without the right tools and equipment, facilities struggle with increased downtime, higher operational costs, and worker safety concerns.

Reckitt Benckiser (RB), a global consumer goods leader, encountered these very issues while maintaining its conveyor systems. Their existing use of fixed stainless steel ladders led to multiple inefficiencies and safety hazards, prompting them to seek a more reliable solution to streamline operations and enhance workplace safety.

Reckitt Benckiser’s Dilemma: Overcoming Maintenance Challenges at Height

At Reckitt Benckiser’s facility, conveyor belts exceeding 1.3 meters in height require regular maintenance. To cross from one side of the conveyor to the other, maintenance teams relied on stainless steel ladders. However, these ladders were not equipped to handle the demands of the dynamic work environment. Several issues became evident:

1. Inflexibility of Equipment: The SS ladders had fixed heights, making them impractical for various conveyor heights. This forced the team to use multiple ladders, increasing inefficiency.

2. Safety Risks: The absence of handrails and safety chains made the ladders hazardous, leaving workers vulnerable to accidents, particularly when balancing on uneven surfaces.

3. Mobility Issues: The ladders were too heavy to move around, making the process of crossing conveyors both time-consuming and tedious.

4. Increased Downtime: Workers had to continually reposition the ladders for different tasks, causing maintenance to take longer than necessary and reducing overall productivity.

Faced with these challenges, Reckitt Benckiser required a customized solution that would ensure safety, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

The Solution: Y-Access Manufacturing's Custom-Designed Height Maintenance Solution

Recognizing the specific needs of Reckitt Benckiser, Y-Access Manufacturing devised a tailored solution focused on improving safety, versatility, and efficiency. The solution featured lightweight mobile platforms designed to solve the unique challenges of height maintenance at the facility.

Key features included:

- Portability and Easy Setup: The mobile platforms were lightweight, allowing workers to move and set them up quickly without any special tools, minimizing downtime.

- Enhanced Safety Measures: The platforms included critical safety features like handrails, safety chains, and guardrails, which significantly improved worker protection during height tasks.

- Corrosion Resistance: Built from durable, corrosion-resistant materials, the platforms could withstand harsh factory environments, ensuring longevity and reducing maintenance costs.

The Impact: 3X Productivity, Enhanced Safety, and Cost Savings

Y-Access Manufacturing’s solution had an immediate and profound impact on Reckitt Benckiser’s operations:

✅ 3X Increase in Productivity: Maintenance became quicker and more efficient, reducing downtime and allowing the team to complete tasks in a fraction of the time previously required.

✅ Lower Operational Costs: The reduced need for ladder replacements and streamlined maintenance processes resulted in significant cost savings.

✅ Improved Safety Standards: With handrails and safety chains now in place, the risk of falls and injuries dropped considerably, ensuring a safer work environment for RB’s maintenance teams.

Conclusion: Customized Solutions for Height Maintenance Success

Y-Access Manufacturing’s tailored approach to solving height maintenance challenges enabled Reckitt Benckiser to enhance safety, boost productivity, and lower operational costs. If your facility faces similar challenges, Y-Access is ready to help you find efficient, safe, and cost-effective solutions for working at heights.

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