Hand Dryer Essay

TASK II: APPLICATION OF RISK ASSESSMENT TECHNQUES – DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH SPEED AIR HAND DRYER

1.0 Introduction:

Hand dryers are electric appliances which commonly found in public washrooms used to dry hands. They either operate with a push button or automatically using an infrared sensor. In general, there are two different technology deployed in drying hands, “hot air” method and “high speed air” method. “Hot air” method is the most common type found in the market. It uses “hot air” to dry our hands. As for “high speed air” method, a high speed air is used to wipe off the water from hands much quicker than a “hot air” method. It is also more energy efficient due to it do not have to use extra energy to heat

The breakdown also enables the project team leader to determine the duration of each sub-assembly group

Risk assessment is conducted and detail risk assessment results are shown in Table 4. Figure 9 shows the risk matrix table of new high speed air hand dryer. A total of seven risks identified as “significant”, followed by seven “moderate” risks and balance are “low” risks. There is no “high” risk item identified by the project team.

Figure 9: Risk matrix table for new high speed air hand dryer

Note: Refer to appendix 1, 2 & 3 on the classification of likelihood, consequences and risk rating

3.1 Project Plan

The project plan is illustrated in Figure 10 by using Microsoft excel. It enables the project team leader to update and revise as and when required. Based on project plan, the development lead times required is 15.5 months (66Weeks) against target of 18 months. Expected product ready for launching in May’2017 (target: