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GENERAL INFORMATION
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We reprint articles related
to labeling, sign making, safety, improved productivity
and improved profits.
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In this section you'll find
current information to help facility managers
with sign and labeling questions.
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LEAN MANUFACTURING
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A system of continual improvement
in productivity, quality, safety and effectiveness,
and a continual decrease in waste.
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Learn how to improve productivity,
safety and employee job satisfaction by applying
the Five S System.
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Learn how Kanban can reduce
waste and improve productivity by creating a JIT
flow of components, supplies and manpower so they
arrive where needed, when they are needed.
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LABELING / SIGN MAKING
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An introduction to arc flash
safety and the requirements of NFPA 70E, and the
NEC code.
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An introduction to the basic
requirements for making nine types of safety related
signs and tags.
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Would you like to learn about
a topic not listed here? Get free labeler instruction
over the phone with one of our expert customer
service representatives.
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Labeling Machine Tutorials:
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Complete coverage
of all the features and capabilities of the Kroy
5100 label printer.
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Covers the Basic
Operation of the 9600Ki, including all features
and capabilities. Also covers machine adjustments,
error messages and the Editor 3.2 software.
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Tutorials on other Graphic
Products' Websites:
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What are RTK labels? Understanding
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Classifying
health hazards. And more.
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POSTER PRINTERS / LAMINATORS
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An introduction to laminating
that will introduce you to the types of lamination,
the uses of lamination, the types of laminating
materials and more.
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Visit our Idea Library for
schools. You'll find a variety of ideas for using
posters and banners throughout your school.
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Learn the five steps to excellent
presentation visuals. You'll see how to use visuals
to improve your presentations.
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How to effectively uses flip
charts to support your presentations.
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Safe Workplace and Safety News
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Yesterday's Las Vegas Sun newspaper had a substantial article about construction accidents in Las Vegas and the plans of a U.S. House of Representatives panel to "hold a hearing to review construction safety standards and the conduct of government agencies responsible for overseeing workplace safety."
The article reports that "California Democratic Rep. Lynn Woolsey said the workforce protections subcommittee she leads plans to hold a hearing this summer to investigate the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regulations of the construction industry."
The article also reports on what the U.S. Senate committee led by Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) has been doing. It then goes on to describe a bill that has been introduced in both the House and the Senate: "Kennedy and Woolsey have introduced identical bills to increase penalties on employers for workplace safety violations. The bills have been introduced in past congressional sessions but had little traction until Democrats rose to power in 2007."
In covering the other side of this issue the article reports that "Construction industry groups and key Republican lawmakers think any legislation to bolster fines moves the agency in a wrong direction, toward penalizing violators rather than working with contractors to prevent accidents from happening."
Overall this article provides a good summary of what has been happening in congress. You can read the entire article at: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/may/11/keeping-heat-osha/
05/12/2008 04:41 PM
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The Globe and Mail (Canada) reports on the death of Jeff Thompson in last Saturday's edition. Mr. Thompson was injured in a workplace accident in 2004. He died from a bleeding ulcer on February 10th of this year. The article reports that his family claims the stress resulting from what was needed to be done to keep his disability benefits resulted in the ulcers that led to his death. The article gives the following background:
"While working for a cable installation company, Mr. Thompson injured his right knee in 2004 when he slipped and fell. He never fully recovered, and spent the few remaining years of his life nearly completely bound to his North Middlesex County home, arguing his workers compensation claim with the board."
The article goes on to describe what happened:
"As the pain in Mr. Thompson's knee persisted, and he was unable to stand, sit or sleep comfortably, his WSIB adjudicator threatened to stop his benefits."
"The adjudicator threatened to end his benefits when Mr. Thompson didn't comply with the "labour market re-entry plan," which required him to attend classes in London, 120 kilometres from his home. Mr. Thompson was taking morphine daily, and found that driving aggravated his pain."
You can read the entire article in the Globe and Mail.
05/12/2008 04:15 PM
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The Toledo Blade reports in last Saturday's edition that Sunoco Inc.'s Woodville Road facility (Oregon, Ohio) was "hit with $330,000 in fines by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration this week allegedly didn't maintain paperwork and failed to fix things it knew needed attention up to six years ago, according to OSHA documents reviewed by The Blade."
The refinery was inspected last November as a part of OSHA's National Emphasis Program for petroleum refineries that resulted from the 2005 explosion at BP's refinery in Texas City, Texas.
Read the Toledo Blade story.
The OSHA press release states:
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $330,000 in fines against Sunoco Inc., an oil refinery in Oregon, Ohio, for alleged willful and serious violations of federal workplace safety standards.
OSHA initiated a safety inspection at the facility in November 2007 as part of the agency's National Emphasis Program for petroleum refineries. OSHA found 27 serious violations and three willful violations during the inspection. The most critical citations issued are for hazards related to the size and design of pressure relief systems, failing to implement a mechanical integrity program for pressure relief devices and fixed equipment, and failing to correct deficiencies associated with vessel and piping wall thicknesses.
"Injuries and fatalities from incidents at refineries are preventable," said Jule Hovi, OSHA's area director in Toledo. "OSHA will not tolerate employers who ignore safety hazards that threaten the lives and well-being of their employees."
Sunoco Inc. has about 500 employees at its Oregon refinery and 13,500 employees company-wide. OSHA has inspected the site five times since 1974. The agency has inspected Sunoco-owned and operated refinery complexes, petrochemical plants and bulk terminals 34 times since 1970. The inspections have resulted in more than 100 citations.
05/12/2008 04:03 PM
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