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Asset Tags: One of Your Best Business Investments

October 25, 2012
Asset Tags

Deter office theft with asset tags.

Running your business might leave you asking technology-related questions: Which antivirus should I use? Should I upgrade to Windows 8? BlackBerry, Android or iPhone? However, you probably fret the most over protecting your company’s portable equipment and the valuable data they contain from lurking thieves and careless employees.

According to Robert Lemos’ article on InfoWorld, one in 10 company laptops will be misplaced or stolen during their three-year lifetime, together with thousands of dollars’ worth of information. Experts said this “lost laptop epidemic” in Corporate America is worsened by incompetent protection and inaction.

Losing your equipment can lead to a larger mishap — losing trade secrets, backups, sensitive company data, and your clients’ information. Under several new federal and state laws, your company might be even required to publicly declare the loss. While this can injure and embarrass your company, losing your clients’ information is another story. Kevin Beaver, an independent security consultant, said this can set off lawsuits due to negligence. (more…)

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Tagging 101: Your Primer on Safety Tags

September 11, 2012
Safety Tags

Attach safety tags to your machinery and equipment to warn your employees of possible dangers.

In September 2010, Kelly Dean Caudill was repairing a conveyor for an Indiana-based auto glass plant. Suddenly, a nearby air cylinder activated, squashing Caudill with tons of pressure. He died later at a hospital.

Avoid such a tragedy in your company by using safety tags. Tags convey important information, thereby keeping your employees wary of possible hazards. Aside from being clear, concise and durable, your tags should comply with government standards. Explore the different types of safety tags and choose the ones that cater to your needs. (more…)

Posted in Safety & Security Solutions, Tags, Lockout Tags, Inspection tags, Status Tags, Safety Tags, Custom Tags, General Safety, Lockout Tagout | Leave a Comment »

Pipe & Valve Replacement

March 10, 2011

Building regulations have forced facilities and homes to stop allowing polybutylene pipes for water supply lines from being installed.   But what do you do if you already have these pipes and you have a faulty shut-off valve? According to eHow.com  the valve can be cut off the line and replaced with a CPVC shut-off valve. The CPVC pipe attaches to each side of the vale, which in turn connects to the polybutylene pipe with adaptor couplings. For instructions visit ehow

Once you’ve fixed your valves it’s critical to mark all your pipes.  Almost every industrial and commercial piping system contains hazardous fluids and gases, and their release can cause severe personal injuries or property damage.

Vale and Pipe Tags

Valve and Pipe Tags

Emedco  has a great line of pipe markers whatever your need.

Posted by Ilene

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Is this your company’s workplace safety training? I hope not.

March 24, 2010

I am of course making light of the manner, I do realize that this type of workplace safety training does not exist anymore….I should say I hope!

With that said….

How far have we really come?

This video was shot in 1944…that’s 66 years ago! That’s a long time to perfect workplace safety. Think of it like this…

The accident frequency rate (injuries per 1 million hours worked) was roughly 18.5 in 1945 according to the economic history services.  In 2008 according to OSHA, the accident frequency rate was 19.5!

NOTE:OSHA’s report is actually based on injuries per 200,000 hours at 3.9. Here is the math (1 million/200k = 5)3.9 = 19.5.

What is your company’s Accident Frequency Rate? Try this..

(N/EH) x 200,000

N = number of injuries and illnesses
EH = total hours worked by all employees during the calendar year
200,000= base for 100 equivalent full-time workers (working 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per year)

I can’t honestly tell you what is a good number to benchmark is because technically it should be zero injuries. But, I know that is difficult so I would try and stay below the 2008 average of 3.9. A lot of companies set a goal of 3, so try and get there!

How do you get there?

One way is to improve safety communication. That’s Emedco’s specialty.

throughout your facility try to improve your….

Also be sure to train your employees on your safety procedures.

Good luck improving your workplace safety!

Emedco

 

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Posted in Asset Tags, Custom Tags, Inspection tags, Lockout Tags, Property and Security Signs, Safety & Security Solutions, Safety Tags, Signs, Status Tags, Tags | 1 Comment »

Choosing The Right Property ID Label Material

March 1, 2010

OK so you’re ready to start labeling your assets & inventory with asset id labels – but which label material is right for you? Label material is the single most important thing you need to decide when choosing property id labels.  Things to consider are: what environment will these labels be in? will they be potentially subjected to chemicals or UV rays? are you planning on using them indoors or outdoors?  and finally, what are your security needs – will these labels be subjected to high abrasive environments?

Below are descriptions of the 3 most popular property id materials.

Materials:

Standard Polyester
• 3 mil Multi-layered metalized polyester for indoor/outdoor use.
• Environment: Moderate
• Tamper-resistant subsurface printing of custom information cannot be rubbed or scratched off;
stands up to most abrasive environments.
• Universal permanent adhesive is specially formulated to adhere to a wide variety of surfaces.
• Service temperature: -40°F to 302°F.
• Average outdoor durability: 2 years.
• Supplied on convenient strips of 10 labels.

Aluminum
• 2.5 mil Multi-layered aluminum for indoor/outdoor use
• Environment: Moderate
• Tamper-resistant subsurface printing of custom information cannot be rubbed or scratched off;
stands up to most abrasive environments.
• Universal permanent adhesive is specially formulated to adhere to a wide   variety of surfaces.
• Service temperature: -20°F to 250°F.
• Average outdoor durability: 2 years.
• Supplied on convenient strips of 10 labels.

Tamper-Evident
• Ideal for situations when security is a concern.
• Environment : Mild to Moderate
• Tamper-evident label chips apart when the attempted to be removed.
• Cannot be reapplied or reused.
• 2 mil white acrylic vinyl for indoor/outdoor use.
• Tamper-resistant subsurface printing of custom information cannot be rubbed or scratched off;
stands up to most abrasive environments.
• Universal permanent adhesive is specially formulated to adhere to a wide variety of surfaces.
• Service temperature: -40°F to 212°F.
• Average outdoor durability: 5 years.
• Supplied on convenient strips of 10 labels.

Keep in mind that property id labels come in many sizes and styles. For extra protection make your property id labels custom with your own wording and/or business logo.

Adhere your property id labels to office equipment, computers, inventory and more. Now you’re ready to identify, track and safeguard your valuables.

 

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