Resuming Elective Healthcare During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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…
Laura Myers | May 28, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Health, Healthcare, PPE, Reopening Series, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Celebrating National EMS Week 2020
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…
Jesse Allred | May 15, 2020 | Industry News | Healthcare | 2 min read
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020
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…
CSS Editorial Staff | April 24, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Health, Healthcare, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Observing National Public Health Week 2020
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…
Jesse Allred | April 6, 2020 | Industry News | Health, Healthcare, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
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 | 4 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
Healthcare Floor Marking Policy
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…
Tony Ferraro | November 26, 2014 | Floor Marking | 5S, Arc Flash, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Healthcare, Organized Workplace, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing | 6 min read
Hazard Communications – Signs
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.…
Tony Ferraro | June 26, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, Floor Signs, Forklift Safety, Hazcom, Healthcare, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs | 4 min read
5 Floor Marking Rules for a Safe Workplace
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…
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 | 7 min read
Lean Takes Time
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…
Tony Ferraro | September 5, 2013 | Lean | Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Lean Manufacturing | 2 min read
Talking Kaizen and Lean with Mark Hamel
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…
Tony Ferraro | August 12, 2013 | Kaizen | Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma | 4 min read
OSHA’s Influence in Healthcare
We all know that OSHA is one of the top advocates for the health and safety of employees while on job. OSHA has set countless safety standards regarding everything from arc flash hazards to fall protection to safety signage. However, could there be a loophole in OSHA’s safety coverage? Some people say yes. A new…
Tony Ferraro | August 1, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Healthcare, Healthcare Safety, OSHA | 2 min read
Going Lean: Five Common Misunderstandings
The practice of implementing lean is becoming increasingly popular and it looks like lean might be here to stay. However, it is important to remember that lean isn’t just a quick fix or “extra” program. Instead, implementing a true lean mindset takes time. When lean is done correctly, it will help your business to grow…
Tony Ferraro | July 29, 2013 | Lean | 5S, Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma | 2 min read
Medical PPE
Medical PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is not only useful for medical professionals, but also for the general population as well. The intent of medical PPE is not much different than that of other forms of PPE in that it is used to provide a barrier between something harmful and the human body. However, one of…
Tony Ferraro | June 10, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Health Safety, Healthcare, PPE | 2 min read
Performance Measurement in Health Care
The world of health care is always changing and rightfully so with all the changes in the business world why would health care remain the same? However, despite some long-practiced, tried and true methods of assessing health care quality such as Donabedian’s structures method which focuses on processes and outcomes as well as the inception…
Mike Wilson | February 7, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Continuous Improvement, Healthcare, Lean | 2 min read
