How to Customize a Foam Tool Organizer
As business owners, we do a lot of take control of our day to day operations and make them as efficient as possible. We spend thousands on implementing rigorous training programs, color coding our warehouses, re-arranging assembly lines and work stations, hiring outside consultants to help eliminate waste and cut down on production times, but…
Tony Ferraro | February 3, 2014 | Safety Products | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Organized Workplace, Safety, Tool Organization
7 Reasons to use Industrial Floor Signs
Industrial floor signs, or industrial floor stickers, used in factories and other work floors, have a variety of uses. These can range from simply helping employees find their way around to facilitating lean projects and other endeavors. Just to show you how versatile these floor signs are, here are seven unique uses for industrial floor…
Tony Ferraro | January 28, 2014 | Safety Products | Emergency Evacuation, Floor Marking, Floor Signs, Forklift Safety, Organized Workplace, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs
Andon Lights 101 – How to Use Andon to Improve Production Communication
In Japanese, the word ‘andon’ means a traditional paper lamp or light. Toyota, however, incorporated the word to also be the default term for a type of lean signaling process used on work floors; that’s what we’re going to learn about today. What Is An Andon Light? In many production facilities, Andons are usually cylindrical…
Tony Ferraro | January 27, 2014 | Safety Products | Andon, Continuous Improvement
7 Benefits of having an Industrial Label Maker
Any facility that is looking to improve organization, become more 5S and Lean compliant, eliminate waste or generally improve the way things are done will want to have an industrial label maker. While some may think it is an insignificant tool for most facilities, they can actually be used for many things that can help…
Tony Ferraro | January 24, 2014 | Safety Products | Equipment Labeling, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, Industrial Label Printers, Label Makers, Labeling, Rack Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Tool Organization
Floor Tape and Vinyl Labels Whips Maintenance Room Into Shape
“The squeaky wheel gets the oil,” goes the old adage, but what happens when you can’t find the oil to begin with? I was recently tasked with the re-organization of a machine shop’s maintenance room and, let me tell you, I had a hard time finding anything before we cleaned up. The more businesses I…
Tony Ferraro | January 13, 2014 | Safety Products | Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Labeling, Safety, Tool Organization
Protecting Your Hands In The Workplace
When we think of personal protection equipment, most people immediately think of goggles, glasses, earmuffs, hard hats, etc. While gloves have been around for a long time and assist us in many daily tasks, we tend to not put enough emphasis on actually protecting hands and fingers in the workplace. The Right Glove for the…
CSS Editorial Staff | November 15, 2013 | Safety Products | Hand Safety, PPE
Tips for Respiratory Protection Programs
There is nothing more essential to life than the air we breathe, and in some work environments that air can be compromised. To combat this, workers are required to wear respirators that help filter out toxins and provide breathable oxygen. However, respirators can be big, bulky, and they protect against largely invisible dangers, so it’s…
Tony Ferraro | November 7, 2013 | Safety Products | Respiratory Protection
OSHA’s Upcoming Standard’s for ANSI Z535 Safety Signs
OSHA is on the forefront of unveiling a new set of ANSI Z535 safety sign designs to be used in workplaces across the country. They have a distinct look, and it’s notably different than the old, widely recognized traditional signs. For starters, the new signs are a bit more complex. However, this allows them to…
Tony Ferraro | October 15, 2013 | Safety Products | ANSI, OSHA, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Never Overlook the Need for Safety Footwear
Our feet are one of the most used, yet underappreciated parts of the body. If you really sit down and think about it, most people spend a lot of time on their feet especially if they are employed in work positions which require constant bodily movement such as in construction, manufacturing, auto repair, etc. However,…
CSS Editorial Staff | September 9, 2013 | Safety Products | Foot Protection, PPE
Protect your Hearing: Earplug Safety
One very important piece of PPE that is often overlooked is earplugs. Earplugs are a must within many industrial work environments and can often be found in various locations throughout the work facility. It is important to note that while certain noise levels in one area of a facility may be low, the noise levels…
Tony Ferraro | August 8, 2013 | Safety Products | Earplugs, Hearing Protection, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Eyewash Stations are a MUST!
One of the most common injuries plaguing nearly any industrial business is the eye injury. The human eye is susceptible to damage from a variety of different sources, however, most eye injuries stem from exposure to chemicals, paints, solvents, allergens, sawdust, laboratory materials, etc. However, it is important to remember that nearly ninety percent of…
Tony Ferraro | August 5, 2013 | Safety Products | ANSI, Eyewash Stations, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
LabelTac Printers – Find The Best
Do you find yourself scouring through multiple websites trying to compare product information and capabilities when you are looking to purchase a specific product? If so, you are not alone. As a society we are always looking for best deal we can find on the most superior products. One website that takes the work out…
Tony Ferraro | July 12, 2013 | Safety Products | Industrial Label Printers, Label Makers, Labeling
Heavy Duty 5S Floor Tape
Heavyduty 5s tape is used in a variety of situations from school gym floors all the way to heavy duty industrial work environments. However, not all floor tapes perform the same. In fact, some floor tapes are intended for only light foot traffic while others are extremely durable and are meant to hold up in even…
Tony Ferraro | July 8, 2013 | Safety Products | 5S, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Forklift Safety, Organized Workplace, Safety
Cat 5 Cable Labels
Labels are an essential component of any well-organized work environment. One of the uses for labels within the industrial workplace involves the labeling of cat 5 cables. As we all know, cat 5 cables are effective tools which help to carry signals for various equipment such as computer networks, phones, printers, videos, etc. However, one…
Tony Ferraro | June 27, 2013 | Safety Products | Labeling, Organized Workplace, Safety, Wire Marking
Water Resistant Label Printer
Label printers come in all shapes and sizes; however, they are not all created equal. The capabilities of label printers vary widely depending upon their intended usage. For instance, some label printers are very small and compact and feature a typing pad right on the actual labeler. These types of label printers offer the convenience…
Tony Ferraro | June 18, 2013 | Safety Products | Equipment Labeling, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, Industrial Label Printers, Label Makers, Labeling, Rack Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Tool Organization
