Pipe marking can stop injuries. Labels on pipes give visual safety cues to workers on the job. Color codes from ANSI will help employees know what is inside a pipe, and if it is dangerous. The color of the background and text of the pipe making label will quickly identify pipe contents,…
Dan Clark | July 15, 2014 | ANSI, Color Coding, Pipe Marking, Podcast | ANSI, Facility Marking, Labeling, Pipe marking, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
OEE losses, the losses in Overall Equipment Effectiveness, can impact safety and cripple work-in-process. Learn here how to save time and money, and keep workers safer. Breakdowns are unsafe, and unproductive. Regular maintenance reduces breakdown frequency. Keep replacement equipment and spare parts in-house to avoid long waits. Small stops are aggravating delays…
Dan Clark | July 11, 2014 | OEE, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Podcast | Facility Efficiency, Safety, TPM, Workplace Safety
Workplace hazards are sometimes hidden in plain sight. Workers and managers need to be aware of 10 dangerous hotspots in facilities. Fall protection is needed on ledges, stairs and places people may slip and fall. Air quality is often ignored because it’s mostly unseen. PPE can help. Temporary electrical installations, such as…
Dan Clark | July 10, 2014 | Podcast, Workplace Hazards | Electrical Safety, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Hazcom, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Chemical safety in the workplace requires solid cooperation between management and employees. Workers must wear the proper PPE, which will vary based on the chemicals being handled. To maintain industrial hygiene, employees must follow procedures for handling chemicals, based on the company’s HazCom, the Hazard Communication Plan. All workers should know procedures…
Dan Clark | July 9, 2014 | Chemical Safety, GHS, Podcast | GHS, Hazcom, Labeling, PPE, Safety, Spill Cleanup, Workplace Safety
It’s easy to forget how dangerous tools can be. They’re around every worksite, in constant use. But tool safety is everyone’s responsibility. Training is the first step in tool safety. Employees can’t be expected to know the proper operation of a tool. Train them on even basic tools, but especially power tools.…
Dan Clark | July 8, 2014 | Podcast, Tool Safety | Organized Workplace, PPE, Safety, Tool Organization, Workplace Safety
Lean safety is the result of implementing “lean” methodology. Lean makes businesses less wasteful, more efficient and more profitable. An efficient workplace is a safer workplace. Simultaneous increases in efficiency and safety are seen at a Minnesota factory. The assembly line was dismantled and repositioned so workers did not have to physically…
Dan Clark | July 7, 2014 | Lean Manufacturing, Lean Safety, Podcast | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Floor Marking, Lean Manufacturing, Organized Workplace, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Safety tape, the floor marking tape, is better than painting lines on a factory floor. Keep workers safe with color coding that lasts a long time. Employees can avoid struck-by accidents if their work area is visually marked. Clean the floors well prior to installing safety tape. Avoid chlorine or citrus based…
Dan Clark | July 2, 2014 | Color Coding, Podcast, Safety Tape | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety, Workplace Safety
Hazard labels give critical information. Labels are the glue that hold the whole safety system together. From manufacturing to office settings, proper labeling of hazards is important for employee safety, and fit well with 5S, Six Sigma and Lean systems. Hazard labels should be put on dangerous chemical containers to GHS standards,…
Dan Clark | July 1, 2014 | GHS Labeling, Podcast, Signs and Labels | Equipment Labeling, Facility Marking, GHS, Hazcom, Labeling, Organized Workplace, Pipe marking, Safety, Workplace Safety
A fireproof workplace and personal protective equipment are critical for safe welding. Welding is a hot work process due to a gas flame, an electric arc, a laser, or other dangerous heat source. Employees must be properly protected from the high heat and arc flash produced in the welding process. Follow the rules in ANSI…
Dan Clark | June 30, 2014 | Flame Resistant, Heat Related Injuries, Podcast, Welding Dangers | ANSI, Arc Flash, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Silica dust is common in worksites, can scar the lungs and cause cancer. Symptoms sometimes don’t appear for 10 years. The source of silica dust is the element silicon, which is common in quartz and other rocks. The rocks themselves aren’t a danger, but when crunched into dust, scarred lungs and cancer…
Dan Clark | June 27, 2014 | Podcast, Respirator, Silica Dust | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
