2 min read The 5S system has been used for years by individuals and businesses alike to increase efficiency and move organizational projects along in a, well, organized fashion. Colored floor tape, another staple of a lean workplace, is also commonly used to assist with organization and safety. How about combining the two? Let’s take a look at […]
2 min read Organizations in all industries value safety, security, and occupational health in their workplaces. Safety leaders in these organizations know all too well the importance attached to workplace safety. They know employees of all ranks look to them for effective guidance in making the workplace as safe as it can possibly be. Some safety leaders rise […]
2 min read Workplace injuries, especially back injuries, occur far too frequently. These injuries are often very painful and difficult to treat, in addition to having the potential to cost you future earnings and limit your ability to enjoy life and do the things you want to do. Fortunately, these injuries are some of the most easily prevented […]
2 min read Safety is the most important thing in any facility, and one of the best ways to improve safety is by following the OSHA standards and guidelines. OSHA offers hundreds of different requirements for all sorts of different types of facilities, and while it can sometimes be difficult to stay in compliance, the regulations are intended […]
2 min read Employers and employees all want a safe workplace, and the best way to achieve this is through ongoing training. Injuries and illnesses suffered on the job are very costly to companies, and can cost employees their jobs or even their lives. Workplace injuries cost companies and employees billions of dollars each year, and are also […]
2 min read Any facility that is considering implementing lean strategies into their workflow, will want to take a moment to look at how visual triggers can help support lean initiatives. The lean strategies are all about eliminating waste, doing things efficiently and having an environment which supports constant improvement. This requires that a lot of information be […]
2 min read The production methodology known as 5S was developed by the Toyota Motor Company, and used for organizing, cleaning, developing and sustaining their productive work environment. Introducing 5S to beginners, who aren’t familiar with it can be difficult at first, because there is so much to learn. Hitting the most important points, however, is typically going […]
2 min read Any facility which is looking for a way to improve the safety of their machinery, products and employees will want to consider purchasing floor marking tape corners. Like regular floor marking tape, it is durable, visible and will securely stick to most types of flooring. Rather than simply allowing you to create straight lines, however, […]
2 min read 5S vinyl floor tape is one of the most affordable and versatile items in any facility. It comes in all different colors, and there are even different durability levels for use in different situations. The tape can be used in a temporary way to mark off areas, or for permanent markings on the floor. It […]
2 min read The job of a safety manager in a factory can be quite difficult. There is an endless list of potential hazards which need to be considered, most of which simply can’t be eliminated. Much of the job is about evaluating risk and finding ways to minimize it as much as possible. In situations where there […]
