The traditional 5 “S’s” of 5s are Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize and Sustain. Facilities around the world have been following the 5S standards for years with incredible successes. Some companies today, however, want to add in another S to try to further improve on this already very popular set of standards. The sixth S is…
Tony Ferraro | April 15, 2013 | 5S, 6S, Safety | 5S, 6S, Facility Efficiency, Lean, Lean Manufacturing, Safety, Workplace Safety
When working on a factory floor there are many different hazards which can cause significant harm to people in the area, products being made or even other machinery. Finding ways to reduce or eliminate risk in a factory is an important task which can help improve the overall working environment as well as be a…
Tony Ferraro | April 12, 2013 | Floor Marking, Safety, Warehouse Safety | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety, Visual Workplace, Workplace Safety
Spills are a part of everyone’s life, and when it is something like a glass of water or even milk it is nothing to get upset about, but when you’re working with dangerous chemicals and other products at a factory or manufacturing facility these spills need to be cleaned up quickly. Finding the right spill…
Tony Ferraro | April 10, 2013 | Spill Kits | Facility Efficiency, Spill Cleanup, Workplace Safety
If you run or even just work in a hospital it is likely quite clear that there are many things which can, and should, be done to help improve the way things run. Unfortunately with a system which is as large and complex as a healthcare facility this can be difficult to do. If you’re…
Tony Ferraro | April 8, 2013 | Healthcare, Lean | Facility Efficiency, Healthcare, Lean Manufacturing
In a perfect world every company, regardless of its size, would have a full time safety manager who is dedicated to locating any hazards in the work environment and reducing or eliminating them quickly. The reality is, however, that many companies can’t afford to have a full time employee dedicated to this area and others don’t want…
Tony Ferraro | April 4, 2013 | 5S, Lean, Safety | Facility Efficiency, OSHA, Workplace Safety
When investigating ways to help your business run more efficiently and safely almost everyone has come across the terms 5s and lean, and in many cases they are even thought of as somewhat interchangeable. The fact is, however, that they have different meanings even if they are used in combination with each other when evaluating the…
Tony Ferraro | April 1, 2013 | 5S, Lean, Lean Manufacturing | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Lean, Lean Manufacturing
Whether you’ve attended a Lean manufacturing class, read a book or just found information about the 5s process online you likely got excited about the ability to improve your business or facility. The 5s system seems so very easy when you first hear about it, and it really makes a lot of sense. The difficulty,…
Tony Ferraro | March 29, 2013 | 5S | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing
When working with any type of fuel it is essential that you are as careful as possible to ensure there is no spilling. Unfortunately it is impossible to guarantee that a spill will never happen, and that’s why having a fuel spill kit is essential whenever working with any type of fuel. From regular gasoline to rocket…
Tony Ferraro | March 26, 2013 | Spill Kits | Spill Cleanup, Workplace Safety
If you own an auto repair shop you might be looking for ways to improve your safety and efficiency you may have run across the Lean 5S standard which is used in so many businesses today. At first glance many people think that this particular standard would not apply to an auto shop because of the fact…
Tony Ferraro | March 23, 2013 | 5S | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Floor Marking, Lean Manufacturing, Organized Workplace
Many facilities have many drawers full of tools or other equipment which is difficult to sort through when people need to use something. As part of the lean 5s certification you may be looking at this as an opportunity to increase the efficiency of your facility. Keeping the tools and other items people use well…
Tony Ferraro | March 21, 2013 | Foam Organizers | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Organized Workplace, Tool Organization
