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 | Barcoding, Facility Efficiency, Inventory Control, Labeling, Lean Manufacturing, Organized Workplace, Rack Labeling | 3 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
Self-Driving Cars – Are We Safe?
If you’ve been watching the news lately, or reading any car related websites, you’ve undoubtedly been hearing all about self-driving vehicles. Whether it is the new Tesla Model 3, the Google self-driving test cars (Waymo), or even self-driving semi-trucks, it is quite clear that this is a technology that is going to truly revolutionize the…
Tony Ferraro | August 16, 2017 | Industry News | Self-Driving | 4 min read
Eclipse Safety: Watch The Skies Without Wrecking Your Eyes
On August 21, 2017, North America will be visited by a rare celestial event that NASA describes as “nature’s greatest spectacle.” While most of the continent will bear witness to a partial solar eclipse, those living in (or visiting) a roughly 80-mile-wide swath (known as the “path of totality”) stretching from Lincoln Beach in Oregon…
CSS Editorial Staff | July 27, 2017 | Industry News | Eclipse, PPE | 3 min read
Asbestos Labeling Standards
Of all the hazardous materials out there today, asbestos is one of the best known. Due to its widespread use in the past, and its continued presence in many areas today, most people are well aware of what it is, and that there are dangers associated with it. Just because most people know it is…
Tony Ferraro | June 30, 2017 | Industry News | Asbestos, Asbestos Safety, Labeling | 2 min read
106th Anniversary of Factory Fire that Prompted Workplace Safety Movement Recognized by ASSE
On March 25, 1911 the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in lower Manhattan caught fire, and 146 workers died while attempting to escape the burning building. This tragedy is recognized as the event that really started the workplace safety movement, and the ASSE is officially recognizing this important event. It was discovered after this event that fire…
Tony Ferraro | April 4, 2017 | Industry News | Fire Safety, Healthcare, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
It’s Pipe Marking Season! Get All Your Pipe Marking Resources in One Place
Now that spring has arrived and everything is thawing out, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your facility’s pipe labels. Maybe your labels took a beating over the winter and could use some cleaning. Maybe they’ve been in place for many years and are starting to look worn. Maybe you just haven’t thought about…
CSS Editorial Staff | April 3, 2017 | Industry News | Ammonia Pipe Marking, Facility Marking, Fire Safety, Labeling, OSHA, Pipe Marking, Regulations & Compliance, Safety | 2 min read
OSHA Moves Effective Date for Final Rule on Beryllium to May 20th
Beryllium is a chemical element that is fairly rare in nature, but used in a variety of industries. Specifically, it is used as an alloying agent when producing products such as springs, spot-welding electrodes, electrical contacts, and much more. This element has long been known to present health and safety issues for those who work…
Tony Ferraro | March 31, 2017 | Industry News | 2 min read
OSHA’s Training Program Operating Efficiently According to GAO
In addition to providing regulations, guidelines, and inspections, OSHA also offers an important training and education service, known as the Outreach Training Program. In fiscal year 2016, this program reached almost 900,000 workers and provided them with important training on a wide range of topics related to occupational hazard recognition and prevention. According to…
Tony Ferraro | March 27, 2017 | Industry News | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety | 2 min read
OSHA Updates on PPE
This week Summit Safety Group looks at some OSHA updates and what they look at when performing a walkthrough in a facility. Specifically, what they are looking at in regards to personal protective equipment used in any given situation. The video points out that offering personal protective equipment to employees is not sufficient to pass…
Tony Ferraro | March 20, 2017 | Industry News | OSHA, PPE | 2 min read
What Safety Metrics Really Make the Difference
Anyone in the safety industry knows that there is no shortage of metrics available. Every group of people seems to want to look at things based on a different set of metrics, all of them swearing that theirs is the best out there. This topic was discussed in an interesting post on the OSHA Discussion…
Tony Ferraro | March 13, 2017 | Industry News | Safety Metrics | 4 min read
LinkedIn Corner: Are Shorts Safe in Specific Work Environments?
Gregory Harriss, a Safety Coordinator at GEM Electric, recently posed an interesting question in the Construction Environmental Health and Safety group on LinkedIn. He posted, “We are electricians and I was told that employees are wanting to wear shorts in the summer time on the job sites. I personally have not seen any place that…
Tony Ferraro | March 6, 2017 | Industry News | Regulations & Compliance, Safety | 3 min read
OSHA – Important Dates in 2017
2017 is shaping up to be a big year for changes from OSHA (as almost every year seems to be). There are already a number of key changes being rolled out, and being aware of the these changes and their effective dates is very important. The following are some of the most important dates from…
Tony Ferraro | February 27, 2017 | Industry News | OSHA | 3 min read
March 2017 is the First Annual #LadderSafetyMonth
Millions of people each year climb up on ladders to complete a wide range of different tasks. Whether it is a homeowner trying to fix the siding, or a construction company working on a job, ladders are an essential tool that most people will need to use at one time or another. Unfortunately, ladders also…
Tony Ferraro | January 4, 2017 | Industry News | Ladder Safety, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
