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Improving Productivity: Create a Visual Workplace with 5S

March 12, 2013

Did you know that most scientists think 75% of learning occurs visually? Even 50% of your brain’s processing power can be attributed to visual perception. Now, how can these facts help you improve workplace productivity?

The answer is simple — create a visual workplace! A 5S visual workplace is a lean manufacturing technique to create and maintain a clean and organized facility, where your workers can easily spot everything. Such a practice promotes a faster, safer and more efficient process, thereby enhancing work productivity.

5S Banners

5S Banners motivate your employees to keep up with the 5S program.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency or the EPA provides helpful information on the various lean manufacturing methods, including Six Sigma and Just In Time, to help you create a visual workplace. Among these trusted tools, and not to mention the foundation of other lean methods, is the 5S program: Sort, Shine, Set in Order, Standardize, and Sustain. (more…)

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…)

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

 

The End of the Year Brings a need for Businesses to Take Stock – By Way of Inventory

December 14, 2009

It is that time of year once again. Yes the time of year has arrived where many businesses will shut down operations and begin the sometimes daunting task of taking inventory and conducting inspections. Emedco has everything you need to help inventory taking go as smoothly as possible. From inventory control tags to inspection tags and everything in between, if you need it to help control your inventory you will find it on their website.

It is never a fun time to take inventory and is usually a period that is dreaded by all those involved. But the more organized you and your business become this year when doing inventory, then the better off you will be for next year when this same scenario begins to unfold. Here are some various products that can help make inventory taking a bit less of a challenge:

  • Inventory Dots: Self adhesive color coded dots make the inventory process a snap. You choose the colors and the sizes of the corresponding dots and what each color means. These durable dots can make a world of difference when taking inventory and you may even want to use them to signify something other than order such as using red dots to signify defective.
  • Inventory Control Tags: Perforated cardstock inventory control tags are the perfect item to help you easily get up to speed on your inventory. They are sequentially numbered and have space available to have you or your employees record important information that you may need to about said inventory. The eyelets on the tags are reinforced which makes tearing all but impossible.
  • Asset Tags: These are self adhesive tags that can be used to number, identify, and keep track of your valuable assets. Identifying your valuables with your company name and number sequence ensures that everything will be accounted for when inventory updates. Because the asset tags are so durable it will be a breeze once the end of next year rolls around and it comes time to begin the asset inventory game all over again.
  • Inspection Tags: No matter what kind of equipment you have you will find a variety of inspection tags to choose from and will certainly be able to have your needs met. These inspection tags are crucial in knowing what has been and has not been inspected as it will help you know what steps need to be taken in order to get up to speed with not only your inventory, but your business’ safety as well.

Really when it comes down to inventory you have to have a game plan. Inventory is plain and simply a time consuming endeavor but it is an endeavor that must be undertaken. You may as well make your inventory challenge go as painless as possible by utilizing some of the inventory control items that Emedco provides. Once you have completed a successful inventory taking time using these various products you will have a plan in place and when next year rolls around you will be ready and a bit more willing to go.

Written by Mb


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