Posts by: Mike Wilson

How to introduce Kaizen philosophy in education?

Kaizen philosophy can be introduced to improve your personal life, public life and workplace. It can be effectively implemented in education as well to get great benefits in the overall development of the student and the school as well. Kaizen is the most important strategy that was adapted by Japanese in every walk of life. The strategy revolves around the continuous improvement measures. Let us describe how…

Mike Wilson | November 12, 2012 | Kaizen | Continuous Improvement, Kaizen

Statistics on Workplace Fatalities – 2011

According to Department of Labor statistics, the amount of workplace fatalities has been steadily dropping since 1992. In 2011, the number of fatal work injuries was approximately, 4,609 compared to 6,217 workplace fatalities in 1992. The chart to the left gives a clear indication that things have somehow gotten better on the job. One might point the the idea that this is because more people were employed…

Mike Wilson | November 9, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Workplace Safety

How to Enforce Workplace Safety

Undeniably, employers have both a legal and moral duty to ensure the workplace is safe. They have the responsibility of applying the necessary safeguards and procedures to achieve this as any accidents arising will be costly to the organization. There are tens of strategies that can be applied to achieve workplace safety but it is always crucial to prioritize on the ones that provide a comprehensively safe…

Mike Wilson | November 8, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Workplace Safety

Identifying The Best Floor Tape For Your Needs!

In any kind of industry, one of the factors that are given utmost importance is the protection of the people working in the industry as well as the goods manufactured and stored in the premises. So, a lot of attention is given to maintain high security and therefore, safety measures are taken to ensure that no harm or damage is caused to the people or the goods.…

Mike Wilson | November 7, 2012 | Safety Products | Floor Marking, OSHA, Safety

Six Sigma Applied To Workplace Safety

Questions always abound over whether safety and quality production can be equated and whether they both deserve similar commitment. Since the conventionalization of the six sigma concept by Motorola in the 1980s much focus has been on creating excellence in business processes while paying minimal or no attention to other supportive elements of business. Workplace safety is as essential as quality production and while one is the…

Mike Wilson | November 6, 2012 | Lean | Safety, Six Sigma, Workplace Safety

Arc Flash Requirements : What PPE Is Needed for Each Rating?

Arc flash has the potential to completely devastate any workers or bystanders in its blast radius. It’s important to be prepared with the correct face shields, gloves and apparel for the rating on the sticker. Don’t forget safety glasses and hearing protection as well, because a blast can send molten metal and superheated plasma flying at high speed in the explosion. If you think the stickers might…

Mike Wilson | November 6, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Workplace Safety

The Essence of Pipe Marking

Industrial and commercial facilities handle all sorts of hazardous materials and it is appropriate that the necessary precautions be taken to ensure the safety of all. There exists a variety of standards regulating pipe marking but the basic motivation behind them is the same. There are common labels to be used in labeling pipes in different areas and zones all with the purpose of providing the relevant…

Mike Wilson | November 5, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, Safety, Workplace Safety

OSHA Releases Top Ten Violations Citations for 2012 at NSC Congress and Expo

At its annual Congress and Expo in Orlando this year, the National Safety Council was “treated” to OSHA’s release of its top ten list of violations citations for 2012. OSHA deputy director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs Patrick Kapust reported the list for a crowded Expo audience. Among the list of ten violations, the top three were (in order): Fall Protection, at 7,250 violations Hazard Communication,…

Mike Wilson | November 2, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Hazcom, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Safety

Lean Manufacturing Can Enforce Safety Standards

Lean manufacturing has become a very important concept in business improvement. Most large organizations have devised tools and systems to help align their businesses towards lean enterprise and reap the benefits of improved efficiency and waste reduction. Most people associate lean manufacturing with business production unaware that it is a broad concept that can also be used in other sectors within an organization. Lean methodologies can be…

Mike Wilson | November 2, 2012 | Lean | Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing

How to Organize Your Shop Using 5S

One of the easiest ways to keep things organized in your shop after a long day of work is to take the guesswork out of where tools should be stored. No one likes to start working in an environment that is disordered and cluttered. The video below demonstrates how to create tool organizer inserts for your tool boxes and drawers. These inserts specifically fit certain tools and…

Mike Wilson | November 1, 2012 | 5S | 5S, Continuous Improvement

Employing 5S Tools to Improve Efficiency and Productivity

5S as a tool for lean enterprise was developed by Toyota to transform the then infant multinational into a major global player. The transformation did indeed take place with very fruitful lessons to all business managers worldwide. The raging misconception that these tools are only applicable in large organizations with complex structures is ill-informed as indeed they can work well in a small sized enterprise even better…

Mike Wilson | November 1, 2012 | 5S | 5S, Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency

6 Funny Engineering Memes

For those of you lucky enough to be holding jobs as an engineer, you know all too well that this type of work is essential for the success of millions of companies. You also know that it can be stressful, demanding, dangerous, and is often misunderstood by others. To help deal with the difficulties of this type of job, let’s have a bit of a laugh with…

Mike Wilson | October 31, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Workplace Safety

Enforcing Workplace Safety Measures to Avoid Liabilities

The existing regulations and standards on workplace safety posits that it is the onus of the employer to ensure safety measures are put in place to safeguard the welfare of all employees and other stakeholders. A perusal through the newspapers reveals how daily there are reports of workplace accidents emanating from sheer negligence on the side of the employer. This usually comes at a huge cost to…

Mike Wilson | October 30, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Workplace Safety

Professional Label Printer : Brother P-Touch QL-570 Review

When you need a good label printer, one of the top brands that come to mind are the Brother P-Touch series. Made to hold up to everyday use (which, believe me, the definition of “everyday use” is very subjective in the world of professional label printers), the Brother QL-570 has everything that all the other QL-500 series has, like the ability to create high-resolution label images, 2.4…

Mike Wilson | October 29, 2012 | Safety Products | Labeling

Kaizen – An Organizations Journey towards Perfection

Quality and productivity in an ideal situation should always go hand in hand. However, where there is a pressure to perform they are always pitted against each other. Business managers are always under a lot of pressure to hit targets and increase their output; this has a resultant effect of compromised productivity. Customers, due to low prices may not complain but this situation prevails as long as…

Mike Wilson | October 29, 2012 | Kaizen | Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing