Facility Marking
New LabelSuite™ Updates
Many new features have been added to Creative Safety Supply’s LabelSuite™ software in the last 30 days. Have you downloaded them yet? Helpful changes have been made to both the Generic Label Assistant and Pipe Marking Assistant applications. But that’s not all, the complete list of recent LabelSuite™ updates are as follows: A new Health and…
Mackenzie Busby | September 13, 2021 | Company Updates | Barcoding, Facility Marking, Rack Labeling
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…
Jesse Allred | September 30, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
5 Ways Construction Sites Can Work Safely Amid COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to affect every state in the United States, construction crews are continuing to work on houses, roads, and buildings across the country. Construction firms, generally deemed as essential businesses, are having to change way they operate to protect themselves and the public. Like with any workplace hazard, employers should assess the hazards…
Jesse Allred | May 29, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Construction Safety, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Health, OSHA, Reopening Series, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
Reopening Retail: Social Distancing for Shoppers
Brick-and-mortar retailers have been hit particularly hard by the current coronavirus pandemic. As states slowly begin to allow certain workplaces to reopen, retailers need to bring their employees back, keep customers safe, and adapt operations to a new normal, all while adhering to local government guidelines. It’s a time of uncertainty, but there are a…
Laura Myers | May 14, 2020 | Safety Solutions | Facility Marking, Health, Reopening Series, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
Promoting Social Distancing in the Workplace
Download Now Countries all over the globe are grappling with COVID-19. As the effects of the Coronavirus continue to impact workplaces worldwide, the term “social distancing” is becoming part of everyday vocabulary. Sean Morrison, a geriatrician with Mount Sinai Health System in New York, reminds us “Social distancing doesn’t mean no one ever sets foot…
CSS Editorial Staff | March 23, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Products, Safety Solutions | Facility Marking, Health, Healthcare, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
Warning Signs for the Warehouse Floor
Signs are posted in just about every workplace alerting workers of safety practices, precautions, security guidelines, warehouse rules, safety instructions, etc. Banners are hung from warehouse shelves stating how many days the facility has been free from an accident and labels are adhered to dangerous machines – but these messages can become easily overlooked. Ensure…
Jesse Allred | January 2, 2020 | Floor Marking, Safety Products, Safety Solutions | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
What is FOD?
One of the most serious FOD incidents in recent history is known as the “Miracle on the Hudson” in which Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger expertly landed US Airways flight 1549 in the Hudson River after the aircraft struck a flock of Canadian geese. FOD is an acronym most commonly used in the aviation and aerospace…
Jesse Allred | December 31, 2019 | Safety Solutions | Facility Marking, Organized Workplace, Safety, Tool Organization, Workplace Safety
How is Gemba Lean?
Gemba walks are a Lean management tool that fits in with many other Lean manufacturing concepts. The focus of a Lean manufacturing system in general is on identifying waste in work processes and eliminating it. That way only things that add value for the customer are performed or included. While a gemba walk can focus on…
CSS Editorial Staff | June 4, 2019 | Gemba, Lean | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Gemba, Kaizen, Lean, Lean Manufacturing
Pipe Marking for Anhydrous Ammonia
Anhydrous ammonia is widely used in food production as a cost-effective refrigerant. Although efficient, ammonia is a very dangerous chemical that can pose serious risks to those working with, or around, the substance. The corrosive properties of ammonia are extremely hazardous to human health; within just a few seconds of contact, it can burn, blister,…
Jesse Allred | March 14, 2019 | Safety Solutions | Ammonia Pipe Marking, Facility Marking, Labeling, Pipe Marking, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety
The Importance of Valve Tags in Pipe Marking
An effective pipe marking strategy is more than just labels—it also includes the use of valve tags. While valve tags are not required by the ANSI/ASME pipe identification standard, they are an important visual tool that can improve safety and efficiency in the facility by reducing the risk of spills, accidents, and workplace injuries caused…
Jesse Allred | February 28, 2019 | Safety Solutions | ANSI, Facility Marking, Pipe Marking, Valve Tag, Workplace Safety
Pipe Marking Season: Auditing Your Facility’s Pipes
Spring is just around the corner. As we leave behind the freezing temperatures and enter a new season, we also usher in the beginning of Pipe Marking Season. With longer days and spring cleaning in mind, it is the opportune time to evaluate your pipes and ensure they are properly labeled. If you are not…
Jesse Allred | February 13, 2019 | Visual Safety | Facility Marking, Labeling, Pipe Marking, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Valve Tag, Workplace Safety
Brewery Safety
Craft beer has become a multi-billion-dollar industry, and new breweries are being built all the time. When most people think about this industry, they only look at the end product. The brewing process, however, can actually be quite dangerous if proper care isn’t taken. Just because a brewery is a fun and exciting place to…
Tony Ferraro | February 26, 2018 | Safety Solutions | Facility Marking, Fire Safety, Labeling, Pipe Marking, Safety, Workplace Safety
Wrong Ways to Use Floor Tape
Using floor tape is a great way to keep your facility better organized, safer, and in compliance with many regulations. Floor tape is an easy-to-use option that is fairly quick to install and can last for years without any significant problems. Floor tape is only a good solution, however, if it is used properly. There…
Tony Ferraro | April 20, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Organized Workplace, Regulations & Compliance, Safety
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
New Floor Tape Finder Helps You Choose Floor Tape
Wondering which floor tape would work best in your facility? Do you need a basic vinyl tape, a heavy-duty tape, or something that can even withstand the pivoting wheels of forklifts? Not sure what tape to buy? Use our new Floor Tape Finder to quickly get the answers. Our web-based Floor Tape Finder will…
CSS Editorial Staff | March 16, 2017 | Company Updates | 5S, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, Safety, Workplace Safety