There are few things more disturbing than reading about fires and other emergencies in areas that did not have proper exits for the people inside the buildings. A quick look back in the news can find several examples in both the US and around the world where dozens or even hundreds of people died because…
Tony Ferraro | May 13, 2013 | Safety | Emergency Evacuation, Facility Marking, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
There are many types of tape which can be used to mark different areas in a factory or other facility, but if you want to ensure that you’re not constantly having to replace it you want to use adhesive vinyl floor tape. This type of tape is strong and durable and will work well in…
Tony Ferraro | March 15, 2013 | Floor Marking | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking
When starting the task of making your facility a 5s certified location there are many different things that you must do. At first it might all seem a little overwhelming, but the fact of the matter is there are products which can make everything simpler and more efficient. One area where many people have trouble…
Tony Ferraro | March 13, 2013 | 5S | 5S, Facility Marking, Lean Manufacturing, Organized Workplace
When managing a factory or other potentially hazardous facility it is important to take every measure possible to ensure the safety of the employees who work there, any visitors who come through and of course the equipment and products which are in the facility. As with any business, however, you also have to balance your…
Tony Ferraro | March 12, 2013 | 5S, Floor Marking, Safety, Warehouse Safety | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Lean, Lean Manufacturing, Workplace Safety
Whether you’re just starting the process of moving your manufacturing facility toward 5s implementation or you’ve been following these best practices for years, you need to keep a full regiment of 5s approved lean supplies on hand at all times. These supplies will help your business maintain a clean, organized, efficient and above all safe…
Tony Ferraro | February 25, 2013 | 5S, Continuous Improvement, Foam Organizers, Lean, Lean Manufacturing | 5S, Continuous Improvement, Facility Marking, Foam Organizers, Lean, Lean Manufacturing