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Based on information from employer accident and injury logs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that there were 195,000 workplace hearing loss cases in 2015. But OSHA says the number is probably much higher, as in some cases it would be hard for a doctor to be able to attest a hearing loss “definitely” came… Continue reading
Lean and 5S experts recommend that when employees enter a work area, it should be visually instructive to employees which way they go to start work within 10 seconds. Visual workplace guru Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth offers these points about why visuality is especially important in a workplace: A visual workplace is in order, order you… Continue reading
As a result of a contract worker being seriously injured when a trolley struck and crushed him inside the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in October 2016 in Brundidge, Ala., OSHA cited Wal-Mart and the worker’s employer, Swisslog Logistics Inc., for serious and willful violations for exposing workers to caught-between, struck-by and crushing hazards and for failing… Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it has designated June 12-18, 2017, as Safe + Sound Week, a new nationwide effort that calls on organizations of all sizes in a wide range of industries to raise awareness of the value and importance of workplace safety and health programs. Joining OSHA… Continue reading
American workers are what keep our country successful. Road builders, manufacturers, food industry workers, health workers, service workers and teachers and scientists keep our country one of the most prosperous on the planet. Keeping employees safe is an important part of successfully running a company. Employees shouldn’t put themselves at risk when going to work,… Continue reading
As the weather heats up, pools, lakes, water parks and beaches swell with people trying to beat the heat – and win a game of Marco Polo. Keep the fun going by making sure all participating in the water activities know vital and important safety rules. All recreational water facilities have a duty to warn… Continue reading
You’re 17 and it’s your first day on the first “real” job you’ve ever had. You’ve snagged a great summer job – working in an air-conditioned distribution warehouse 40 hours a week at $10 an hour. That’s way more than you were making doing lawns in the 100 degree heat. You’re going to be rich!… Continue reading
As spring gives way to summer, the temperatures are warming up – and weather that may cause workers to suffer from heat illnesses is more likely to occur. For those that work outdoors, it’s important to be informed about how heat can take a physical toll on a body and to be prepared to prevent… Continue reading
Change can be hard. For companies switching over to a 5S and Lean management style, it can be a tough transition at first. Our Online 5S Game has been a hit with companies looking for a great ice-breaker at team meetings and for introducing 5S practices to new departments and teams. Companies world-wide are implementing changes… Continue reading
Some of our most popular products sold are floor markings that help companies and warehouses get their pallets organized. An important part of 5S and visual organization is an ongoing organization effort. Our floor marking tape can keep pallets locations well-labeled and sorted. If a busy plant or facility doesn’t plan ahead, the build-up and… Continue reading