We wanted to thank all those who donated blood on Friday the 24th. It was such a successful blood drive that we exceeded our goal, as well as had 6 new people participate in donating to the Red Cross. We are humbled by the incredible generosity of the locals around the Beaverton area. The Red Cross rode away in their donation bus with 19 units of donated…
Mackenzie Busby | September 28, 2021 | Company Updates | Healthcare
Creative Safety Supply has recently revealed a new product line all about whiteboards! Dry erase boards are an excellent tool for encouraging collaboration between departments and employees. However, one of the best attributes whiteboards hold is the fact that they are most often used as an organizational tool. When we say organization, it isn’t just putting objects back where they were taken from. Organization is standardization. Organization…
Mackenzie Busby | September 8, 2021 | Company Updates | 5S, Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, Healthcare, Kaizen, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing
In Canada and the United States someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. Because of that, about 43,000 pints of donated blood is used every day! Each pint has the capability of saving up to three lives, which is excellent because America alone has close to 4.5 million people who need a blood transfusion every year. Why is a safety company spouting off so many blood…
Mackenzie Busby | August 30, 2021 | Company Updates | Healthcare
During the worst public health crisis in our generation, it is especially important to take the time to recognize contributions to public health and look to the future for improvements. This Monday kicks off National Public Health Week! From April 5 to April 11, employees, employers, and individuals alike can join their community to become part of a growing movement to create a healthier country. COVID-19 has…
Jesse Allred | April 5, 2021 | Industry News | COVID-19, Healthcare, Safety
When the COVID-19 pandemic first began to impact countries around the world earlier this year, non-essential healthcare procedures and elective surgeries were postponed partly to ensure that sufficient supplies were kept available for hospitals to treat coronavirus patients. Surgery and other medical care is deemed “elective” if the procedure can be delayed, without causing significant harm to the patient. Now that the first surge of the pandemic…
Laura Myers | May 28, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Health, Healthcare, PPE, Reopening Series, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
Sunday marks the 46th annual National EMS Week honoring the lifesaving efforts of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and all emergency medical services personnel. Ready Today, Preparing for Tomorrow is the theme of the 2020 EMS Week, presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in partnership National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). The theme, which according to the ACEP was developed long before…
Jesse Allred | May 15, 2020 | Industry News | Healthcare
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work has one focus this year: stopping the pandemic. On April 28, workers and employers are encouraged to consider the current global pandemic and its impact on the world of work. Even in times of crisis, employers have a duty to ensure safe and healthful working conditions, and workers have a duty to cooperate with employers. The International…
CSS Editorial Staff | April 24, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Health, Healthcare, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
Today kicks off the 25th annual National Public Health Week! Each year the American Public Health Association (APHA) recognizes the contributions of public health and highlights issues important to improving the nation’s health. Together, we can build healthy neighborhoods, healthy communities, and ultimately a healthy country. This year’s National Public Health Week—Looking Back, Moving Forward—is especially important as the globe grapples with COVID-19. National Public Health Week…
Jesse Allred | April 6, 2020 | Industry News | Health, Healthcare, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
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 out the front door. It means being careful.” Social distancing is an…
CSS Editorial Staff | March 23, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Products, Safety Solutions | Facility Marking, Health, Healthcare, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety
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 exit doors in the building were locked, and other escape doors were…
Tony Ferraro | April 4, 2017 | Industry News | Fire Safety, Healthcare, Safety, Workplace Safety
A Complete Healthcare Floor Marking Policy Guide One of the fastest growing trends in healthcare today is implementing efficiency standards based on Lean 5S concepts which can be done by using things such as safety wall signs and photoluminescent tape. This is important because it can benefit hospitals, doctor’s offices and other healthcare facilities to operate more efficiently, which can cut down on costs and improve patient…
Tony Ferraro | November 26, 2014 | Floor Marking | 5S, Arc Flash, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Healthcare, Organized Workplace, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing
Safety Signs Improve Hazard Communications If you’re looking to improve the hazard communications in your facility, you’ll want to start by taking a good look at the different types of signs used by your company. Signs have been used to communicate hazards for millennia, and they are still one of the most effective options available. Taking some time to look at how your facility uses signs, and…
Tony Ferraro | June 26, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, Floor Signs, Forklift Safety, Hazcom, Healthcare, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs
It’s Time to Review the Rules of Floor Marking If you’re looking at updating your facilities floor markings to help improve the safety of the company, it is important that you take the time to ensure you’re doing it right. Spending time up front in planning and implementation can help you avoid a lot of wasted time and effort down the road. The following five floor marking…
Tony Ferraro | June 25, 2014 | Floor Marking | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Fire Safety, Floor Marking, Floor Signs, Healthcare, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Have you ever heard the phrase “everything good in life takes time?” If so, you may understand that under common circumstances things do take time. It would be pretty unrealistic to develop and build a whole company from the ground up in less than a week or even month for that matter. Rome wasn’t built in a day. The plain and simple truth is that it takes…
Tony Ferraro | September 5, 2013 | Lean | Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Lean Manufacturing
Mark Hamel In this week’s interview, we are highlighting the expertise of Mark Hamel, a leader in lean and six sigma implementation, as well as an established author and blogger. He authored a book entitled, “Kaizen Event Fieldbook” and is an avid blogger for kaizenfieldbook.com. In this interview he answers questions related to Kaizen and Lean in the field of Healthcare. In addition, he also discusses the key…
Tony Ferraro | August 12, 2013 | Kaizen | Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
