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How is Gemba Lean?
Gemba walks are a Lean management tool that fits in with many other Lean manufacturing concepts. The focus of a Lean manufacturing system in general is on identifying waste in work processes and eliminating it. That way only things that add value for the customer are performed or included. While a gemba walk can focus on…
CSS Editorial Staff | June 4, 2019 | Gemba, Lean | 3 min read
Addressing Lockout/Tagout for National Electrical Safety Month
Since May is National Electrical Safety Month, it’s the perfect time to address common electrical hazards in your workplace. One of the most important components of electrical safety is the control of hazardous energy, AKA lockout/tagout. Electrical energy can be fatal when accidentally released, and employees are at risk for shock, burns, electrocution, or other…
Jesse Allred | May 13, 2019 | Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | 2 min read
Managing Inventory with Rack Labels
With rows and rows of aisles and shelves, operating an efficient warehouse can be a difficult and complex task. There is a considerable amount of planning that takes place in the development of a warehouse management process, but rack labeling is a simple and cost-effective way to control inventory. Facilitating the flow of inventory, keeping…
Jesse Allred | May 2, 2019 | Industry News, Lean, Safety Solutions | 2 min read
How to Spring Clean Your Facility
Most people associate spring cleaning with clearing out the attic or organizing the closet, but the same energy can be applied to the workplace! Spring is an excellent opportunity to evaluate your facility and organize for efficiency. Focus on getting rid of items cluttering the workplace and making an environment that allows for more productive…
Jesse Allred | April 12, 2019 | 5S | 2 min read
Are you up to date with OSHA?
OSHA works to assure safe and healthy working conditions and uses their authority to keep regulations and standards up to date. Below we have compiled some updates from the agency this year and what changes may be in the future. Higher Fines OSHA penalties were updated earlier this year and apply to any citation issued…
Jesse Allred | April 5, 2019 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | 2 min read
Improving Facility Safety With a Visual Communication Strategy
Visual communication fosters a strong safety culture in the workplace. Visual communication reinforces training, displays best practices, suggests safe operating guidelines, and keeps workers aware of hazards. Visual cues like signs and floor tape help to quickly communicate important information in a matter of seconds. Implementing a visual communication strategy is relatively inexpensive, but the…
Jesse Allred | March 29, 2019 | Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | 3 min read
2019 Spring Scholarship Award Winner Selected
For the past few years, we’ve had the pleasure of holding our Creative Safety Supply scholarship competition. During this time, it’s been an honor to read about the experiences of a large, diverse swath of American students. For the Spring 2019 contest, the hundreds of submissions revealed a generation of scholars who are working hard…
CSS Editorial Staff | March 18, 2019 | Company Updates | 6 min read
Pipe Marking for Anhydrous Ammonia
Anhydrous ammonia is widely used in food production as a cost-effective refrigerant. Although efficient, ammonia is a very dangerous chemical that can pose serious risks to those working with, or around, the substance. The corrosive properties of ammonia are extremely hazardous to human health; within just a few seconds of contact, it can burn, blister,…
Jesse Allred | March 14, 2019 | Safety Solutions | 2 min read
The Importance of Valve Tags in Pipe Marking
An effective pipe marking strategy is more than just labels—it also includes the use of valve tags. While valve tags are not required by the ANSI/ASME pipe identification standard, they are an important visual tool that can improve safety and efficiency in the facility by reducing the risk of spills, accidents, and workplace injuries caused…
Jesse Allred | February 28, 2019 | Safety Solutions | 2 min read
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