In last month’s article, When’s the Last Time You Thought About Your Waste?, we asked you to assess a few considerations about your facility’s waste, specifically: what, exactly, is in it; how much you generate; and how you contain and transport your waste. The point is to get you thinking about […]

If you’re like most people (and we bet you are), you don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about your waste. We know it’s not a hot topic of conversation. But we also know that your waste, its correct treatment, and disposal are of utmost importance to your business […]

Life in the 21-st century moves at such a pace that we tend to take for granted the ongoing operations of our equipment. Our older machine that runs like a top; the systems that haven’t been serviced in a few years; the jam-packed storage room; et cetera. Regular maintenance might […]

Where we live, we’re still enjoying autumn weather, but winter is just around the corner. Now is the time to prepare your facility to withstand the brunt of winter weather and help ensure smooth operations until spring. First, determine the supplies you’ll need for winter, order everything, and store them safely. […]

One of the most critical workplace safety issues is fall protection. According to the National Safety Council, falling from heights is number three on the list of Top 10 Preventable Workplace Incidents. OSHA maintains that falls are the number one cause of workplace deaths on their incident list known as […]

When you make the big decision to downsize, consolidate, or move operations, not only do you need to find a new site, you also have to decommission and prepare to sell your present facility. Essentially, you’ll want to offer your current site in prime condition. According to Viking Mergers and Acquisitions, […]

There are a few good reasons companies decide to make the big move. Perhaps business is booming and you need a larger facility. Or maybe you’ve decided to relocate your operations to another place entirely. When you find the facility and property that best meets your needs, you’ll want to […]

It’s a common situation: you have a room or area in your plant that’s no longer used for its previous purpose, and you want to make good use of that real estate. Before you start moving equipment or supplies in and out, take stock of the site. Depending on your […]

Water is one of our most precious natural resources. We rely on freshwater for drinking, recreation, electrical power, agriculture – necessities for happy, healthy lives. But this limited resource is under threat. As our population grows, it is critical that we work together to protect and preserve our water supply. Even […]

By now, may have heard about OSHA’s new form, the SDS. This form, also known as the GHS Safety Data Sheet, is a component of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), system that standardizes chemical classification and labelling. The SDS will replace the older and […]

Typically, when you change any materials that you use at your plant — and we mean any — the idea is to make processes better, easier, or both for employees. New paint, different cleaning compounds, a different chemical added to your actual production process, all of these need to be assessed to […]

Safety first. That’s a popular buzz phrase, but how many of us really practice what we preach? How often do you consider safety issues at your plant? Have you checked your safety practices lately? Are they up to date? Are they still relevant to your current processes? Do you even […]