Floor marking isn’t one size fits all. Floor tape marks lanes and boundaries. Floor signs call out hazards and zones. And a lot of facilities also print their own floor labels, especially when they need something tape and signs can’t do: barcodes, asset tags, variable data, or a label that has to match a specific rack, bin, or workstation, on-demand. That flexibility is exactly why label printers…
CSS Editorial Staff | July 20, 2026 | Floor Marking, Product Spotlight, Safety Products, Safety Solutions
Warehouse slotting – the practice of placing inventory items with the highest turnover near the picking/packing/shipping station – is a tried-and-true method to improve picking efficiency, save time, and reduce labor costs. Up to 50% of warehouse picking is travel time, and effective slotting can save over 90 minutes during a single 8-hour shift. The challenge is that rearranging inventory locations isn’t easy. You must make a…
CSS Editorial Staff | May 29, 2026 | 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Lean
Sustain: Turning 5S from a Project into a Culture Anyone can clean up a workspace for a week. The challenge is keeping it that way. “Sustain” is the fifth and final step in 5S—but in many ways, it’s the most important. It’s where Lean becomes culture, not just a checklist. To sustain 5S, teams need routines, leadership support, and visual tools that reinforce accountability every day. Visual…
CSS Editorial Staff | September 2, 2025 | 5S, Lean | 5S, 5S In Action, Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, Labeling
Make It Stick: How to Standardize 5S Visuals for Long-Term Success Without standardization, even the best 5S efforts eventually fade. After you’ve sorted, set in order, and shined your workspace, the next step is to make those gains repeatable and scalable. Standardization is what transforms short-term wins into long-term systems. And visual tools—signs, labels, floor markings, and more—are what make that standardization stick. From Training to Daily…
CSS Editorial Staff | August 19, 2025 | 5S, Lean | 5S, 5S In Action, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Labeling, Lean
Shine Isn’t Just About Clean—It’s About Control In the 5S system, “Shine” isn’t just about making your facility look good—it’s about creating a culture of care, ownership, and constant improvement. Daily cleaning becomes daily inspection. And every sweep, wipe, and polish is a chance to spot issues before they become problems. A clean facility is a safe facility—and visual systems are key to keeping it that way.…
CSS Editorial Staff | August 5, 2025 | 5S, Lean | 5S, 5S In Action, Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Labeling
Visual safety only works if it’s seen, understood, and followed. That might sound obvious, but walk through almost any facility, and you’ll find faded labels, confusing signs, or outdated messages still hanging on walls. When visuals aren’t doing their job, they’re not just ineffective—they’re dangerous. If your safety signage is being ignored or misread, your people aren’t protected, and your workplace isn’t compliant. Here’s why visual safety…
CSS Editorial Staff | July 15, 2025 | Visual Safety
After sorting comes the second S in 5S: Set in Order. But setting things in place means more than putting tools on a shelf—it’s about strategic placement, visual consistency, and creating a workspace where everything has a clearly defined home. When every tool, bin, and material is easy to locate (and even easier to put back), teams waste less time, reduce motion, and stay focused on the…
CSS Editorial Staff | July 8, 2025 | 5S, Lean
Mislabeled or inconsistent racks are more than just frustrating—they’re a risk. When operators have to second-guess locations or decipher unclear labels, you open the door to inventory errors, slowdowns, and safety incidents. The solution? Smarter rack labeling systems that combine durability, visibility, and standardization. Visual Inventory = Fewer Mistakes When rack labels are easy to read—and consistently placed—workers spend less time searching and more time moving the…
CSS Editorial Staff | July 1, 2025 | Safety Solutions
Sorting is the first step in transforming a cluttered, chaotic workspace into an efficient, safety-first environment. But too often, it’s treated like a one-time clean-up instead of what it truly is: the foundation of a sustainable, organized workplace. If you’re ready to put Lean thinking into motion, “Sort” is where it all starts—and visual organization is your most powerful tool. The Cost of Visual Clutter A…
CSS Editorial Staff | June 24, 2025 | 5S, Lean, Visual Safety | 5S In Action
Introducing the Winner of the Creative Safety Supply Winter Scholarship Award 2025 At Creative Safety Supply, we believe in fostering creativity and innovation to shape a safer and more efficient future. We are excited to announce Andrew Luciano as the winner of the Winter Scholarship Award 2025! Andrew’s exceptional achievements, inspiring aspirations, and dedication to his community made him a standout candidate among many impressive applicants. About…
CSS Editorial Staff | January 22, 2025 | Company Updates | Scholarship, Scholarship Winner
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has introduced significant updates to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), transitioning from HCS 2012 to HCS 2024. These updates aim to align with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Revision 7 and enhance the clarity and effectiveness of hazard communication. This article will explore the key changes in labels, safety data sheets, and…
CSS Editorial Staff | July 25, 2024 | Industry News, Visual Safety
June is National Safety Month meaning occupational safety is again on the center stage. This is the 28th anniversary of this observance and this year, the National Safety Council (NSC) has set its sights on both long-standing and emerging health and safety issues. The main themes for this year’s National Safety Month include slips, trips, and falls, and roadway safety. As part of the observance, the NSC…
CSS Editorial Staff | June 19, 2024 | Industry News
We’re thrilled to announce Lauren McCarthy as the winner of our 2023 Winter Scholarship. Lauren’s essay captivated us with her lifelong passion for design and creation, from early childhood projects to ambitious goals in civil engineering. Lauren shared her journey, beginning with childhood inventions, notably “The Easy, Sneezy Pillow,” which showcased her innovative spirit at a young age. Her aspirations grew alongside her creativity, leading her toward…
CSS Editorial Staff | February 6, 2024 | Company Updates | Scholarship, Scholarship Winner
We’re excited to announce that Benton Hoskison has won the 2023 Summer Scholarship offered by Creative Safety Supply. Our scholarship program provides students an opportunity to pursue their educational goals. We were impressed by the hundreds of essays and applications we received, and we enjoyed reading so many unique stories. Here is Benton’s essay: The piercing sound of my alarm clock shatters the tranquility of the early…
CSS Editorial Staff | August 15, 2023 | Company Updates | Scholarship, Scholarship Winner
