Are Workplace Homicides Growing?
Violence, or even homicides, in the workplace are something we all hear about from time to time, but never really think it could happen to us. The violence is sometimes directed at an individual (such as an overbearing boss or abusive co-worker) but sometimes it seems random. As much as we’d all like to think otherwise,…
Tony Ferraro | December 1, 2013 | Safety | Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Why Use a Checklist for Your Inspections?
Performing inspections is one of the most important jobs of a safety manager. Even in cases when the actual inspections aren’t directly performed by the safety manager, he or she will still be responsible for reviewing the results and taking action where necessary. Unfortunately, for many facilities, an inspection ends up being little more than a…
Tony Ferraro | September 9, 2013 | Safety | Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Why Hearing Protection is Important
Hearing protection is one of the most important, and often overlooked, safety tools in any facility. OSHA reports that about 30 million people in the United States are exposed to potentially hazardous noise levels in the workplace each year. When people who are working in these environments don’t wear proper hearing protection, they risk experiencing hearing loss…
Tony Ferraro | June 18, 2013 | Safety | PPE, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Minimal Lockout/Tagout Procedures
While many facilities choose to implement a higher standard for their lockout / tagout procedures, the OSHA standard does have some minimal requirements to be in compliance for this type of work. Following the minimal lockout/tagout procedures will keep people much safer than having no safety standard in place at all, and it is a great place to start…
Tony Ferraro | May 15, 2013 | Lockout Tagout, Safety | Lockout Tagout, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
5S and 6S
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, Facility Efficiency, Lean, Lean Manufacturing, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Factory Floor Safety Markings
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 | Floor Marking, Safety, Visual Workplace, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Red Floor Tape
The color red is internationally recognized as the color which means to stop or use caution and that’s why the lean 5s standards have suggested red floor tape for helping people identify locations where they should not go in a facility. While there is no set in stone rules from the 5s certification, it is a…
Tony Ferraro | March 18, 2013 | Floor Marking, Safety, Warehouse Safety | Floor Marking, Safety, Visual Workplace, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
5S Floor Tape
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, Floor Marking, Lean, Lean Manufacturing, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Warehouse Safety Signs
Running a warehouse is a complex and difficult task which takes a lot of effort directed in many different places. While there are many very important tasks which contribute to the success of any warehouse, none are as critical as the safety of the facility. Most warehouses have dozens or even hundreds of employees who…
Tony Ferraro | March 5, 2013 | Safety, Warehouse Safety | Safety Signs, Visual Workplace, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Warehouse Floor Marking Tape
As most people know an improperly run warehouse can be extremely dangerous for both the people who work there and also everything that is stored there as well. It is critical to have a well organized facility if you want it to run smoothly and profitably. One thing many warehouse managers use to help keep…
Tony Ferraro | February 28, 2013 | Floor Marking, Safety, Warehouse Safety | Floor Marking, Safety, Visual Workplace, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
