Research Article

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Example for Temporary Animal Shelters

Volume: 8 Number: 3 September 30, 2023
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Example for Temporary Animal Shelters

Abstract

Sterilization is a surgical intervention to permanently stop the reproduction of animals. In our country, the number of stray stray animals is expressed in millions, whereas the number of sterilized stray animals is expressed in thousands (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, 2022). In order to prevent the uncontrolled growth in the population of street-dwelling pets, such as stray cats and dogs, sterilization procedures are carried out in temporary animal shelters belonging to local municipalities. Although sterilization may seem like a simple operation performed under anesthesia, it is a process that should not be ignored with the dangers and risks of possible errors when looking at its sub-processes. In this regard, it is possible to identify potential hazards and analyze their results with risk assessments. FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Risk Analysis) is a method that is frequently used for quality improvement studies in many fields, especially in health services, given its simplicity and visibility. It is easy to apply and low cost. With this method, errors that may occur in high-risk processes can be detected in advance, and precautions can be taken before they reach the patient, thus reducing the frequency of errors. Risk assessment studies within the scope of occupational health and safety are carried out to evaluate the risks of the employee and the working environment. With the risk analysis carried out in our study, temporary animal shelters and the health and safety of sterilized animals were targeted. In the analysis made using FMEA method; first, a risk analysis team was established and a work flow chart was drawn up. Then, step diagrams for the operation were prepared and the hazards were identified. The resulting risk analysis was evaluated by the expert team. Accordingly, 6 sub-processes of the sterilization process carried out in temporary animal shelters were analyzed with FMEA, and a total of 17 possible error types were determined. Risk scores were found depending on the probability and severity of the error types determined. It is clear that the risk assessment made has a significant impact on the elimination of all kinds of factors that may cause accidents.

Keywords

FMEA , Temporary Animal Shelter , Neutering , Occupational Health and Safety , Risk Analysis.

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APA
Çağlarer, E., & Arıcak, F. (2023). Geçici Hayvan Bakımevleri İçin Hata Türleri ve Etkileri Analizi (FMEA) Örneği. Journal of Anatolian Environmental and Animal Sciences, 8(3), 313-321. https://doi.org/10.35229/jaes.1308490