Safety Signs
Planning Ahead for an Emergency Response
No matter how hard you work at improving the safety of a facility there is always the chance that there will be an emergency situation that comes up. Whether it is an employee that gets injured at work, a fire, a chemical spill or any number of other things, it is important to plan a…
Tony Ferraro | February 27, 2014 | Floor Marking, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Emergency Evacuation, Facility Marking, Fire Safety, Floor Marking, Floor Signs, OSHA, Safety, Safety Signs, Spill Cleanup
Whats Inside Your Safety Toolbox?
I was recently brought into a manufacturing facility to help analyze their overall safety program, and attempt to improve it. The facility was part of a global company. The global company was encouraging all of the local facilities to focus on improving safety, but hadn’t given them much guidance on how this should be done.…
Tony Ferraro | February 7, 2014 | Safety Products | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, PPE, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
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
7 Benefits of having an Industrial Label Maker
Any facility that is looking to improve organization, become more 5S and Lean compliant, eliminate waste or generally improve the way things are done will want to have an industrial label maker. While some may think it is an insignificant tool for most facilities, they can actually be used for many things that can help…
Tony Ferraro | January 24, 2014 | Safety Products | Equipment Labeling, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, Industrial Label Printers, Label Makers, Labeling, Rack Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Tool Organization
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
Why We Tend to Miss Near Misses
In the workplace, reporting incidents is a crucial component in keeping workers safe. What a lot of people don’t realize, however, is that “incidents” and “injuries” are not the same thing. In fact, many incidents occur without any tangible injuries or damages; nothing may really come from an incident at all. In these cases, we…
Tony Ferraro | November 1, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Safety, Safety Signs
OSHA’s Upcoming Standard’s for ANSI Z535 Safety Signs
OSHA is on the forefront of unveiling a new set of ANSI Z535 safety sign designs to be used in workplaces across the country. They have a distinct look, and it’s notably different than the old, widely recognized traditional signs. For starters, the new signs are a bit more complex. However, this allows them to…
Tony Ferraro | October 15, 2013 | Safety Products | ANSI, OSHA, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Go for the Gold: Create an Accident-Free Work Environment
What is one of the leading causes of production loss within a company? If you guessed accidents, you are correct. Accidents, whether they are big or small take a toll on nearly everyone in the company. When an accident happens, employees may be injured, equipment or processes must be paused, accident reports must be filed,…
Tony Ferraro | July 11, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, Lockout Tagout, Safety, Safety Signs
Water Resistant Label Printer
Label printers come in all shapes and sizes; however, they are not all created equal. The capabilities of label printers vary widely depending upon their intended usage. For instance, some label printers are very small and compact and feature a typing pad right on the actual labeler. These types of label printers offer the convenience…
Tony Ferraro | June 18, 2013 | Safety Products | Equipment Labeling, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, Industrial Label Printers, Label Makers, Labeling, Rack Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Tool Organization
Common Hazards in the Workplace
It would be nice if all workplaces were free of health hazards, ensured their workers safety each and every day, and met every single safety requirement. However, in reality businesses are not able to offer such guarantees. In fact, even the safest of jobs may pose the risk of a paper cut. Hazards can be…
Tony Ferraro | June 5, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Forklift Safety, OSHA, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
OSHA Warning Labels
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA is dedicated to the health and well-being of employees while on the job. Day in and day out employees are exposed to potentially dangerous situations based upon their specific job functions. Whether a person is employed at a manufacturing facility, an auto body shop, or within a…
Tony Ferraro | June 4, 2013 | Safety Products | Facility Marking, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Custom Signs
Contact us for your Custom Signs Today! If you can’t find the sign you’re looking for, a good option may be to order or create custom signs! The benefits of custom signs far outweigh those related to generic signs. The main benefits include using the colors, font, and specific message you want. Whether it is…
Mike Wilson | May 29, 2013 | Safety Products | Safety, Safety Signs
Construction Safety Signs
Construction zones are known as areas that are full of potential hazards. Common construction zone hazards include falling objects, electrocution, excavation accidents, asbestos, general machine hazards, automobile accidents, etc. The list literally goes on and on. The job of construction involves a lot of equipment, tools, and motorized vehicles, and the risk for injury increases…
Mike Wilson | May 23, 2013 | Safety Products | Safety, Safety Signs