California Based Winery Respiratory Protection Program Cost and Time Reduction Study

Abstract

Cost of compliance can be a hidden cost for a firm. This study evaluated a California based winery time and cost of Respiratory Protection Program compliance activities. Time and cost savings were found by digitalization of in-person, paper-based medical clearance evaluations. Digitalization reduced compliance costs by 23% and improved time to compliance by 97% by eliminating transportation and overprocessing lean waste. Key Terms ⎯ Cost Reduction, Lean Waste, Online Respiratory Medical Clearance, Time to Compliance.