We were visiting the facility of one of our clients, when we noticed that there was a problem with their disposal bin for gloves and gowns set up near the entrance of their cleanroom. People habitually walked into the room and placed their papers and clipboards on top of the bin because it was a convenient surface. Unfortunately, with clipboards on the disposal bin lid, it couldn’t be opened.
After noticing the problem we suggested a solution. Rather than try to break the habit and find another place to put the clipboards, we could design the disposal bin with the opening in the front, and a flat surfaced top where they could safely place clipboards and other items. Our clients bring us in for specific reasons, but love it when we notice a problem and say, “What if you did that?”
