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 […]
2 min read For visitors to many factories, warehouses, and other facilities, it can be quite odd to walk through an area and see colored dots on the floor. People may look at all the employees working in the area and wonder why there are polka-dots covering different parts of the floor. The fact is, however, these floor […]
2 min read To an outside viewer who is watching the floor of most factories, it might seem like everything is in a state of chaos. People are walking in every direction, forklifts and other vehicles are driving in the same area, and then there are boxes and pallets full of all sorts of materials being transported all […]
2 min read When thinking about safety and efficiency in the work place it is important to look at it from a visual perspective. In today’s world a facility no longer only has people who speak English fluently. Many times people come in from other countries where English is their second language, or customers or suppliers come in […]
2 min read Visual management is an important process which can help improve the safety and efficiency of many types of facilities. What visual management is at its core is the idea that when people walk into a particular area they should be able to immediately be able to know some important pieces of information, even without being […]
2 min read When attempting to improve the overall safety and efficiency of a facility it is important utilize the best solutions possible. Furthermore, when solutions are simple and inexpensive they should be done as quickly as possible. Using floor markings within a facility is one of the best ways to ensure that everyone knows about any potential […]
2 min read When planning out the safety and efficiency of any facility one of the most important things is to be able to mark off different areas quickly and easily. Whether it is floor tape, safety labels or tags placed on different items within the facility, 5S markings are an essential tool to ensure the safety of […]
2 min read When using any type of floor tape to mark off different areas of a facility one of the most important things is to make sure the tape you use is easily seen. Orange floor tape is one of the best choices because it is light enough to be seen in dark areas, but dark enough […]
2 min read When working in any type of facility there is nothing more important than the safety of the employees working in the area, and the safety of the products and machinery within the facility. Keeping this in mind is one of the most important things people can do. Even from a purely financial point of view […]
