Foam for Tool Boxes
Exploring the Benefits of Foam for Tool Boxes Most facilities have dozens, if not hundreds, of different tools that are used on a regular basis. In addition to being very valuable, these tools are also essential for getting work done in an efficient way. When the tools are not properly taken care of, it can…
Tony Ferraro | July 8, 2014 | Safety Products | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Labeling, Lean Manufacturing, Organized Workplace, Safety, Tool Organization
IT Printing Needs – Shrink Labels
Printable Shrink Tube Has Never Been Better for Shrink Labels When working with IT equipment there are many things that you need to keep in mind to ensure everything is done properly, and safely. It is essential to have everything set up properly, or it can cause a wide range of different problems. One of…
Tony Ferraro | June 2, 2014 | Safety Products | 5S, Fire Safety, Labeling, Organized Workplace, Safety
Industrial Labeling Systems
Safety signs, labels and other types of visual information are essential in every facility. Some of these items are required by OSHA or other regulations, and others are needed for improved efficiency and safety. The bottom line is that all facilities use these types of things, and need them to be easy to see, very…
Tony Ferraro | May 27, 2014 | Safety Products | 5S, Equipment Labeling, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, GHS, Labeling, Organized Workplace, Safety, Safety Signs
Foam Tool Organizers in the Garage
Along with the flowers, and outdoor runners, the warmer weather of spring brings out all the car enthusiasts from their winter slumber. The cold weather of winter often puts car repair projects on hold. Each spring, however, millions of people regain their interest in vehicles of all types, and get back to work on their…
Tony Ferraro | April 18, 2014 | Safety Products | Lean Manufacturing, Organized Workplace, Tool Organization
Tips for Tool Safety
The human ability to invent and use advanced tools is one of the main things that has helped us to become the dominant species on the planet. Of course, thousands of years ago it would have been impossible to predict just how far tools would come. Whether it is a stick being used as a…
Tony Ferraro | March 11, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Facility Efficiency, Organized Workplace, OSHA, Safety, Tool Organization, Workplace Safety
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
5S Supplies Improve Safety and Organization in Auto Repair Shops
A few months ago Creative Safety Supply donated a variety of 5S supplies to an auto shop at Portland Community College. CSS also worked with the college to help make their facility safer and more efficient. You can read more about the changes made here. After I seen the success of this project I decided…
Tony Ferraro | January 16, 2014 | 5S | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Labeling, Lean Manufacturing, Organized Workplace, Rack Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Tool Organization, Workplace Safety
How Simple Visibility Improvements can Improve Efficiency & Reduce Waste
Over the years, I have learned that one of the biggest mistakes individuals and companies make is always looking for the big changes to reduce waste or improve efficiency. They keep focusing on finding the next big, innovative move that will result in dramatic improvements to the bottom line. While these are great when they…
Tony Ferraro | January 10, 2014 | Lean | Barcoding, Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, Labeling, Organized Workplace, Safety Signs
5S Tools and Blueprint Used In My Last 5S Project
When re-organizing or changing up your work floor or operations setup, you can have a potentially massive task on your hands. The problem with “potentially massive” projects is that they tend to easily become overwhelming, leading many to one of two undesirable outcomes: A) You take shortcuts and end up with a sort of half-result…
Tony Ferraro | December 30, 2013 | 5S | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Floor Marking, Labeling, Organized Workplace, Rack Labeling, Safety Signs, Tool Organization
The Power of Color Coding: Floor Marking
Colors are used everywhere to signify different meanings. We create order, understanding, and cohesion with color coding. For example, all drivers are aware of the color code used for traffic stop lights. Red is stop, green is go, and yellow is slow down. In fact, the color coding on stoplights is so easy to follow…
Tony Ferraro | December 2, 2013 | Floor Marking | ANSI, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Fire Safety, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Forklift Safety, Organized Workplace, Safety, Workplace Safety
6S System: The Basics
Let’s take a moment and go back to the basics. The ‘5S’ system, as it’s called, stands for Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. The system outlines how to go about organizational projects in a way that is efficient and effective both in the short and long term. In this blog post, we’re…
Tony Ferraro | November 13, 2013 | 5S | 5S, 6S, Facility Efficiency, Organized Workplace
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
Labeling Tangled Cables
We’ve all seen it before, large amounts of disorganized cables. Messy and tangled cables not only look chaotic but also make maneuvering, understanding, and replacing cables extremely cumbersome. Whether tangled cables are located within a small cubicle area or in the back room of an IT department, they not only look visually displeasing, but may also…
Mike Wilson | May 21, 2013 | Safety Products | Electrical Safety, Facility Efficiency, Labeling, Organized Workplace, Safety, Wire Marking, Workplace Safety
