Safety Solutions

How to Build a Lockout/Tagout Program: The Complete Equipment Checklist

Every facility that services powered equipment needs a lockout/tagout (LOTO) program; it’s a direct requirement from OSHA 1910.147. But a binder of written procedures only works if your team has the right hardware and training to carry them out. If you’re standing up a new program or truing up an outdated one, this checklist walks through every category of equipment you’ll need, what each device does, and…

CSS Editorial Staff | August 4, 2026 | Product Spotlight, Safety Products, Safety Solutions | Lockout Tagout, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety

Printing Your Own Floor Labels? Here’s How to Make Them Last

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

Label Smarter: How Industrial Rack Labels Improve Accuracy & Safety

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

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. Safety Applications for Drones Drone technology has made some great advancements in…

Jesse Allred | July 22, 2021 | Safety Solutions | Safety, Workplace Safety

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 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 one-third of work-related heat deaths, other industries exposed to hot environments include public administration,…

Jesse Allred | June 7, 2021 | Safety Solutions

Safely Returning to In-Person Learning

The percentages of schools reopening across the country continue to rise as infection rates decline and vaccines are distributed. According to a school opening tracker from Burbio, approximately two-thirds of schools are currently operating at either a hybrid online/in-person learning schedule or entirely in-person classes. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released updated guidance for schools gearing up to resume in-person learning. Schools will…

Jesse Allred | February 24, 2021 | Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety

OSHA Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on COVID-19

On January 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released stronger guidance to help employers better implement a protection program to mitigate and prevent viral spread in the workplace. This guidance is aimed to assist workplaces outside of the healthcare industry to assess their facility in order to determine what necessary control measures should be implemented. “More than 400,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 and millions…

Jesse Allred | February 1, 2021 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | OSHA, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

COVID-19 Updates from OSHA

COVID-19 cases in the United States are continuing to rise at a staggering rate. To combat this, OSHA has been helping employers safeguard their employees during the pandemic to protect them from COVID-19. State OSHA Agencies Issue New COVID-19 Rules There there are nearly a dozen states with their own OSHA-Approved State Plans that allow the state agencies to issue their own regulations in their jurisdiction. While…

Jesse Allred | December 9, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Social Distancing

October in Safety: Protecting the Eyes + Ears

October is both Eye Injury Prevention Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month! This is a great time to evaluate your personal protective equipment (PPE) program, replace ill-fitting or damaged equipment, and make sure employees’ hearing + vision is adequately protected. Eye Injury Prevention Month Did you know more than a million people per year are affected by an eye injury that probably could have been avoided?…

Jesse Allred | October 12, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety

Establishing + Enforcing Long-Term COVID-19 Procedures

Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, administrative controls—changing behaviors of people—are key to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in communities. From keeping our distance to covering our faces, it’s important to keep everyone on the same page about safe and healthy practices. Policies + Procedures With regulations and recommendations changing quickly, now is a good time to re-evaluate what tools you…

Jesse Allred | September 30, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

Passing an OSHA Inspection During COVID-19

Even with so much uncertainty about COVID-19, your workplace needs to be ready if OSHA comes knocking. You may never know when a compliance officer will show up and preparing for an OSHA inspection now will save you the headache (and possibly fines) later. In May, OSHA announced the Department of Labor adopted revised enforcement policies for the novel coronavirus, specifically regarding increased inspections and recordkeeping. The…

Jesse Allred | August 5, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series

Understanding Australian Pipe Marking Standards (AS 1345-1995)

AS 1345-1995 is the Australian pipe marking standard providing a consistent system for identifying the content of pipes and ducts in the workplace. By understanding and following applicable labeling standards, workers are able to quickly identify a pipe’s contents and take the proper safety measures. The standard was developed by Standards Australia—basically the Australian equivalent of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Like ANSI, Standards Australia is…

Jesse Allred | July 30, 2020 | Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Labeling, Pipe Marking, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety

Reopening Schools: Using Visual Communication to Promote Safety

As states are figuring out what the upcoming school year may look like, it’s clear that it will be months before schools can fully reopen without any restrictions. From temperature screenings to staggered recess times, schools will have a lot to consider whenever they are able to open their doors again. Many districts are looking at several, flexible options for fall that involve some combination of in-person…

Jesse Allred | July 20, 2020 | Floor Marking, Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Reopening Series

Elections 2020: Keeping Voters Safe at the Polls

Even with record numbers of COVID-19 cases in the United States, the wheels of democracy must still turn. For voters planning on showing up to the polls this November, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published considerations for preventing the spread of coronavirus at election polling locations. According to the CDC, elections with single-day, in-person voting are at higher risk for coronavirus spread. By offering…

Jesse Allred | July 14, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series

OSHA Guidance: Protecting Oil and Gas Workers During COVID-19

Earlier this week, OSHA published guidance for the oil and gas industry sector as a supplement to the general interim guidance for workers and employers of workers at increased risk of occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2. In addition to following the guidance from federal agencies, employers must stay updated with changing outbreak conditions in the local area, including the spread of the virus and testing availability. Most activities…

Jesse Allred | July 9, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series