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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a private safety organization that is dedicated to helping companies improve safety, especially safety related to fire hazards. In pursuit of this...
How do valve tags work with a LOTO system?(Page)Valve tags are a great resource in most facilities and provide a lot of safety benefits. While most of the time they will be installed as a permanent source of information about the valves they are...
What should an evacuation plan include?(Page)At the bare minimum, there are six main components that must be in an evacuation plan according to OSHA. With these, the employer will be able to better prepare employees for emergency situations...
How can Lean affect the supply chain?(Page)A “Lean” supply chain is a supply chain optimized to deliver products quickly and with little to no waste. From Lean tools to the philosophy of continuous improvement, businesses can reduce costs by...
What are the NFPA standards for emergency egress?(Page)The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets standards and codes related to fire safety, including those governing emergency egress. The NFPA standards for emergency egress primarily fall...
Why should a facility implement a LOTO program?(Page)The first, and most important, reason why you should implement a LOTO program is because it will help to keep your employees safe. Those who work on heavy machinery, or have to perform maintenance...
What is headroom in an EOT?(Page)Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) cranes are one of the most common types of cranes used in factories and other locations today. They are a very efficient and relatively easy to use crane, and will...
What is the NFPA?(Page)NFPA stands for the National Fire Protection Association. It is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1896 with the goal of eliminating death, injuries, property damage, and other issues...
A Complete Guide to the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)(Page)Solar Panel Labeling Arc Flash PPE Safety Signs Electrical Safety</
Metal-Detectable Labels (FDA Food Labeling Compliant)(Page)Equipment Labeling Regulations & Compliance Labeling Safety
What does Kaizen mean?(Page)The literal definition of the Japanese word Kaizen is “change for the better,” however, over time the definition has transformed to “continuous improvement.” This interpretation has been taken to...
What are the NFPA codes?(Page)The National Fire Protection Association has published over 300 consensus codes and standards that help to minimize the risk of fire in the workplace and other locations. This nonprofit has been...
What does the NFPA regulate?(Page)The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an organization that is dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and other related...
Are NFPA labels required by OSHA?(Page)The NFPA 704 code is the labeling system that was developed to identify hazardous materials that are often used in the workplace. It is primarily used by emergency responders, though it is also...
Who benefits from LOTO?(Page)The lockout/tagout program is designed to help improve safety in a facility. When implemented correctly, it can help to dramatically reduce the risk that someone or something will be in danger when...
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What PPE is required by the NFPA? (Page)The NFPA has written safety standards for a wide range of different hazards. Part of these standards is ensuring employees have access to the right personal protection equipment for a given situation...
What are Approach Boundaries in Electrical Safety?(Page)Arc Flash Lockout Tagout PPE Safety Signs Electrical Safety
What is Kaizen?(Page)Kaizen is a Japanese term that is translated to mean “change for the good.” Kaizen is both a methodology and philosophy that can be implemented in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and production...
How can a LOTO program improve electrical safety?(Page)The lockout-tagout (LOTO) program is one of the most important ways that companies can improve safety when working on electrical system. The concept behind LOTO is that anyone who will be working on...
What are common hazards at a construction site?(Page)Sidewalks, repairing roads, and maintaining the infrastructures of cities. Construction workers are a part of the day-to-day life in cities but are often working in hazardous conditions. Below are...
What is a balanced scorecard?(Page)Balanced scorecards are a management system often used in Lean workplaces. This strategy works to drive performance while keeping everyone in the organization accountable. Balanced scorecards are a...
What is a HazCom program?(Page)A HazCom program is implemented in a workplace to make sure that employees know what chemicals are used, and what dangers they present. The system is mandated by OSHA, which insists that companies...
The 10 Most Hazardous Jobs in the U.S.(Page)Workplace Safety Safety
Why is Lean manufacturing called Lean?(Page)Lean manufacturing is a very popular strategy that helps companies to reduce waste so they can improve the bottom line of their facility. The strategy is so popular that many people never even think...
What is a LOTO procedure?(Page)What is the LOTO Procedure? The LOTO procedure is a straight-forward safety policy that has saved thousands of lives and prevented many more injuries. The exact steps taken will vary some from...
What supplies are needed for implementing a rack labeling system?(Page)Rack labeling is an incredibly useful warehouse organizational tool and it only requires three components.Labels – these can be standard peel and stick labels, magnetic, cold-storage, reflective, and...
Why is it Important to Label Solar-Powered Systems?(Page)When you are installing or managing a solar-powered system, you need to remember that this is an electrical system that has the potential to be very dangerous. In fact, since there are some...
Why is tool organization important?(Page)Tool organization can be extremely beneficial to any kind of facility. It may seem like a hassle, but it will help workplaces run more smoothly and ultimately affect the bottom line. The following...
What does efficiency mean?(Page)In business and manufacturing, efficiency is the measurement of how much waste is involved with producing a specific product or service. The more efficient something is, the less waste there is...
What is an EAP?(Page)EAP stands for, “Emergency Action Plan,” and is a document that a facility has to develop to show the actions that people must take in the event of an emergency. The EAP is required by OSHA for most...
What does CBRN stand for?(Page)CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear. It is often used in the context of ‘CBRN defense,’ meaning what types protective measures can be taken to keep one safe from exposure...
Why is it important to have an evacuation plan in place?(Page)The need for an emergency evacuation can occur at any time. There are numerous types of events that can instigate an evacuation, some include weather related events such as hurricanes, floods, and...
What is an emergency evacuation plan?(Page)An emergency evacuation plan aims to prepare employees with information that enables them to evacuate a building as quickly and safely as possible. These plans must cover all relevant scenarios of...
What are the differences between rack labels, bin labels, and shelf labels?(Page)Several parts go into labeling an entire warehouse, specifically labeling inventory. When a warehouse is actively looking to implement a rack labeling system within their building, they must become...
What are Some Electrical Safety Rules for the Installation of a Solar PV System?(Page)If you are installing a solar electrical system at your facility, you need to make sure that you are following all of the different rules that are in place to help ensure safety. Just like any type...
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How does Kaizen reduce waste?(Page)The Kaizen methodology is based on continuous improvement in the facility. Using Kaizen means constantly looking for incremental improvements that will help to improve processes. The end result is...
How can I include Spanish in my safety program and resources?(Page)Language barriers in the workplace can have a direct impact on the effectiveness of safety programs. The first step to an effective safety program that accommodates Spanish-speaking workers is to add...
How is Gemba related to Lean manufacturing?(Page)The goal of Lean manufacturing is to minimize the amount of waste that is produced within a facility. This would apply to any type of waste including wasted time, energy, excess pieces or parts, and...
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