Questions: Note: choose Critical Path

You created a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for your course project. The WBS is one tool that is used in most projects. In this activity, you will determine the critical path for your course project by selecting one of three offered approaches:

• critical path
• critical chain
• network diagram

Using that assignment and any feedback from your instructor, crete a critical path for your project. You may crete a critical path, utilize a critical chain, or compete a project network, as each of these items provide a complimenting view of the project in process.

You are not required to crete a Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) chart, but include the steps you would take if you were to crete a PERT chart. What information would you need in addition to the data used to construct the critical path?

What issues are evident in your critical path? What steps can you take to avoid failure along your critical path? What additional information would a PERT chart provide as you make decisions about your project?

Create your critical path or critical chain or project network as a Word document.

• You may use the shapes in Word, construct the image in Microsoft Visio and insert it into Word, or create it in Microsoft Project and insert it in Word. The important thing is that the submission is part of a Word document so your instructor can open and grade the work.
• Properly label all aspects of your critical path and label the paper with your name and assignment particulars. Within the Word document, answer the questions above with enough specifics and details to relay your understanding. Your paper should be between 3-5 pages depending on the size of your chart.

Write a 2-5 page paper with the required chart(s) in Word format. You may use Microsoft Visio or another tool to create the chart, but it must be pasted or embedded in a Word document for submission. Use the American Psychological Association (APA) style (most current edition) for writing your assignment.

Project Milestone: Work Breakdown Structure

Project Name: Warehouse Safety Enhancement Initiative.

Date of Project: September 1, 2024- February 3, 2025.

Budget of Project: $10,000

Project Purpose and Justification

Project Objective

The warehouse safety enhancement initiative aims to redesign the inventory area to mitigate forklift traffic risks, enhance workplace safety, reduce accidents and injuries, improve employee satisfaction, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Deliverables

1. Create the Forklift Safety team.
2. Risk assessment reports
3. Safety training programs
4. Safety protocols and procedures
5. Safety equipment and tools
6. Regular safety audits
7. Incident reporting system
8. Emergency response plans
9. Safety signage and labels
10. Feedback mechanism
11. Continuous improvement plan (Monday, 2023)

Milestones

• Project kickoff: September 1, 2024.
• Completion of Safety Assessment: October 4, 2024.
• Submission of redesign plan: November 4, 2023.
• Start of implementation phase: December 2, 2024.
• Completion of safety training: January 6, 2025.
• Project completion and review: February 3, 2025.

Technical Requirements

Please make sure to:

1. Conduct a thorough safety assessment of the warehouse area.

2. Develop a redesigned layout that minimizes forklift traffic risks (HSE Blog, n.d.)

3. Ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations (United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination, n.d.)

4. Implement a new safety monitoring system and establish real-time feedback mechanisms (Teamazing, n.d).

5. Train employees and forklift operators on the new safety protocols.

6. Utilize safety equipment such as barriers, signage, and protective gear.

Limits and Exclusions

• The project is limited to enhancing the safety of the inventory area within the warehouse.
• Excludes any structural changes to the warehouse building itself.
• Does not cover safety improvements in other departments or areas of the warehouse.
• "Fitness for use" is limited to compliance with industry safety standards.

Review and Agreement with Customer

The scope statement will be reviewed in a meeting with all stakeholders, including the project team, warehouse staff, and senior management. Upon agreement to its contents, all parties will sign the document.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

1. Project Management

• 1.1 Project planning and initiation.
• 1.2 Stakeholder Meetings and Scope Agreement
• 1.3 Budget Management
• 1.4 Project monitoring and reporting

1. Safety Assessment

• 2.1 Conduct Initial Risk Assessment
• 2.2 Review Existing Safety Reports
• 2.3 Identify Safety Hazards
• 2.4 Compile Assessment Findings

1. Design and Planning

• 3.1 Develop Redesign Plan
• 3.2 Review Safety Training Programs
• 3.3 Select and Approve Safety Training Program
• 3.4 Finalize Resign and Training Plan

1. Implementation

• 4.1 Procure Safety Equipment
• 4.2 Install Safety Signage and Barriers
• 4.3 Conduct Safety Training for Employees
• 4.4 Deploy Incident Reporting System
• 4.5 Launch Emergency Response Plan

1. Monitoring and Feedback

• 5.1 Establish Safety Monitoring System
• 5.2 Collect Employee Feedback and Surveys
• 5.3 Review Incident Reports
• 5.4 Evaluate Effectiveness and Update Plan.

1. Continuous Improvement

• 6.1 Analyze Data and Identify Improvements
• 6.2 Implement Ongoing Safety Enhancements
• 6.3 Provide Regular Safety Updates to Employees
• 6.4 Conducts Periodic Safety Reviews

References:

Fluix. (2022, March 17). How to improve safety in the workplace.https://fluix.io/blog/how-to-improve-safety-in-the-workplace

HSE Blog. (n.d.). Safety project.https://www.hseblog.com/safety-project/

Monday.com. (2022, January 10). How to ensure exemplary project deliverables every single time.https://monday.com/blog/project-management/how-to-ensure-exemplary-project-deliverables-every-single-time/

Teamazing. (n.d.). Deliverables.https://www.teamazing.com/deliverables/

United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination. (n.d.). Occupational health & safety: Overview & deliverables.https://unsceb.org/occupational-health-safety-overview-deliverables