Keep current with news in the safety industry, find out what’s happening at Creative Safety Supply, and learn more about our products. Browse news below to stay in the loop or search by topic.
Introducing the Winner of the Spring Scholarship Award 2022
We are extremely happy to be able to continue awarding scholarships to those that wish to continue their education and reach goals that benefit the community around them. Twice a year, we read through hundreds of essays and applications from enthusiastic students finding their way through the world while doing the thing they love most.…
Mackenzie Busby | January 3, 2022 | Company Updates
Thank You Veterans!
Veteran’s Day is tomorrow and we here at Creative Safety Supply would like to recognize and thank our employees who have served in the military. Some of them have shared their stories below! Dan Horton, our Sales Manager here at Creative Safety Supply served in the U.S. Marine Corps from August 1982 to December 2002…
Mackenzie Busby | November 10, 2021 | Company Updates
Frequent Heat Waves Result in Increasingly Dangerous Conditions for Electrical Linemen
Citizens in the Northwestern United States suffered near unlivable conditions in their homes during this last summer because of June and July’s high temperatures. Combined with a widespread lack of air conditioning, temperatures reached a deadly threshold. Not only that, but the high demand for power during the massive heat dome in June resulted in…
Mackenzie Busby | October 4, 2021 | Industry News
Thanks for Donating with Us!
We wanted to thank all those who donated blood on Friday the 24th. It was such a successful blood drive that we exceeded our goal, as well as had 6 new people participate in donating to the Red Cross. We are humbled by the incredible generosity of the locals around the Beaverton area. The Red…
Mackenzie Busby | September 28, 2021 | Company Updates | Healthcare
New LabelSuite™ Updates
Many new features have been added to Creative Safety Supply’s LabelSuite™ software in the last 30 days. Have you downloaded them yet? Helpful changes have been made to both the Generic Label Assistant and Pipe Marking Assistant applications. But that’s not all, the complete list of recent LabelSuite™ updates are as follows: A new Health and…
Mackenzie Busby | September 13, 2021 | Company Updates | Barcoding, Facility Marking, Rack Labeling
Whiteboards: The Solution for the Disorganized
Creative Safety Supply has recently revealed a new product line all about whiteboards! Dry erase boards are an excellent tool for encouraging collaboration between departments and employees. However, one of the best attributes whiteboards hold is the fact that they are most often used as an organizational tool. When we say organization, it isn’t just…
Mackenzie Busby | September 8, 2021 | Company Updates | 5S, Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, Healthcare, Kaizen, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing
Come Donate Blood with Us!
In Canada and the United States someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. Because of that, about 43,000 pints of donated blood is used every day! Each pint has the capability of saving up to three lives, which is excellent because America alone has close to 4.5 million people who need a blood transfusion…
Mackenzie Busby | August 30, 2021 | Company Updates | Healthcare
Introducing the Winner of the Summer Scholarship Award 2021
In these unprecedented times, we are proud to continue awarding scholarships to individuals continuing their education and pursuing their goals. In the past we’ve helped an emergency department technician who went above and beyond while working during COVID-19 to a United States Veteran returning to school. Each year we are astounded at the accomplishments of…
Jesse Allred | August 4, 2021 | Company Updates
Raising Awareness with OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2021
When was the last time you reviewed your company’s safety and health program? Next month, OSHA is hosting their fifth annual nationwide event, OSHA Safe + Sound Week. This year’s event, which will take place from August 9-15, gives workplaces the opportunity to highlight and improve elements of their safety programs while engaging with employees.…
Jesse Allred | July 28, 2021 | Industry News | OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
Using Drones to Improve Workplace Safety
A new final rule made by the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) finally went into effect earlier this year allowing operators to fly small drones over people under certain conditions. The flexibility this rule grants and advancements in technology make unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) a valuable asset for companies in construction and manufacturing to improve safety.…
Jesse Allred | July 22, 2021 | Safety Solutions | Safety, Workplace Safety
Celebrating National Safety Month 2021
This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month! Since launching the NSM campaign in 1996, the National Safety Council sponsors an annual observance to promote safe behaviors in the workplace. Use this month to motivate your employees and focus on improving safety culture—now is more than important ever. According to the most recent…
Jesse Allred | June 17, 2021 | Industry News | Safety, Workplace Safety
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard + New Guidance Regarding COVID-19
Even as major cities reach the milestone of 70% vaccinated, OSHA reaffirms the importance of protecting workers from COVID-19. On June 10th, OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers as well as new guidance for employers to keep unvaccinated workers and otherwise at-risk workers healthy. Temporary Standard for Healthcare Environments “Too…
Jesse Allred | June 14, 2021 | Industry News
Addressing Heat Stress this Summer
With summer quickly approaching, employers need to be aware of the risk of heat stress and how to prevent it. Excessively warm work conditions in industrial facilities and outside in construction sites not only pose dangers to employees but can also keep your facility from being OSHA compliant. While construction workers account for more than…
Jesse Allred | June 7, 2021 | Safety Solutions
Celebrating National Forklift Safety Day 2021
June 8 marks the eighth annual National Forklift Safety Day! Sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association, this yearly event serves as a great opportunity for those in the industry to review forklift safety in their own facility. Speakers this year includes James Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor (OSHA), Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director and Publisher…
Jesse Allred | June 2, 2021 | Industry News
National Electrical Safety Month 2021: Connected to Safety
What keeps businesses powered and facilities running can also pose some of the most dangerous hazards to workers. The Electrical Safety Foundation International has launched its annual National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) in an effort to reduce electrically related fatalities, injuries, and property loss. Each May, ESFI spearheads the campaign and this year’s theme is…
Jesse Allred | May 5, 2021 | Industry News
Questions? Give us a call at 1-866-777-1360
Follow us on social media
