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RAMGuard™ Advantages
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The Benefits Of Mighty Line
Mighty Line 5S Floor Tapes and Signs are the BEST in the business!
That's why 5S Warehouse only carries Mighty Line.
Our durable safety floor tapes, floor signs, 5S floor markings and other 5s floor tape products for warehouses. At Mighty Line, we wanted to provide customers one of the strongest industrial floor tapes on the market. We know how important safety is to every organization. We offer the one floor marking product that can help your 5s environments, the patented Mighty Line Floor Tapes.
- Patented
- Thicker | Because it's made of Polyvinyl Chloride (Flexible PVC)
- Quality Comes First
- Mesh Adhesive Stays Put
- Removable | Any residue left when removed is water soluble (Most other tapes leave behind a sticky acrylic adhesive)
- 3-Year Warranty
- Easy Application
- Variety Of Colors
- Variety of Widths
- Custom Products
- Made In The USA
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Scheduled Maintenance Shutdown
For many locations - a scheduled shutdown occurs at least 1 or 2 times per year. Generally - the times around 4th of July and Christmas.
Although it varies location to location - these two times of the year are traditionally the most unstaffed. This is in part to the holidays they surround, children being out of school, and/or people taking vacations.
These shutdowns are done for various reasons - including (but not limited to) deep cleaning/organization, maintenance/repair of equipment, inventory, inspection, and safety implementation.
By having the regular production staff off - it's much easier to complete the tasks above. The staff is out of the way for cleaning/organization, won't be inconvenienced or slowed down from doing their regular tasks, and are out of harm's way for any other tasks that go along with the shutdown maintenance.
As providers of Mighty Line Safety and Organization Products - 5S Warehouse's involvement with scheduled shutdowns occurs throughout the entire process.
From a safety standpoint alone - the process begins with a detailed plan on the health and environmental needs that have to addressed and implemented. This could include any of the following:
Travel Lane and Corridor Marking
Safety Tape, Footprints, Dots, and Arrows
Pallet Marking
Angles and T’s
Color Coding of Specific Areas
Yellow - Caution, such as Pedestrian Walk/Aisle Ways
Red - Safety Areas, such as Emergency Exit Ways and Do Not Block Fire Extinguishers
White - Productions Equipment, such as Machines, Carts, or Incoming Racks
Green - Safety Related Equipment/Raw Material Areas, such as Eye Wash Stations and Spillage Showers
Orange - Parts for Machinery Areas
Blue - Work in Progress Area or Equipment Under Repair Zone
Black - Finished Goods Area
Yellow/Black - Extra Caution Areas, such as Pedestrian Walk/Aisle Ways
Red/White - Safety Equipment Areas, such as Fire Extinguishers, Electrical Panels, and AED Machines.
Signage
STOP
Do Not Block - Fire Extinguishers and Electrical Panels
Pedestrian Crossing
Tow Motor Crossing
DO NOT ENTER
Eye Wash Stations
Hearing Protection Required
First Aid
Emergency Evacuation Route
No Parking
No Smoking
Safety Glasses Required
Slippery Area
Protective Mask Required
Steel Toe Shoes Required
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Exits
Trash
Recycling
AED/Oxygen
Hard Hat Required
As you can imagine - making sure EVERYTHING is marked and identified properly, is quite a process to complete! And it's one that never ends. All of this planned maintenance revolves around the 5S (PLUS Safety) Methodology and Kaizen. In essence, it’s all about a place for everything, everything in its place, and continuous improvement.
It’s accomplished with the above-mentioned 5S Methodology.
Sort (Seiri): Sort and categorize items and separate what is needed – allowing only the bare essentials needed for operation and removing everything else. The elimination of excessive items frees up space, saves time, improves process flow, and allows staff to operate efficiently.
Straighten or Set in Order (Seiton): Arrange items that are needed so that they are easy to locate, transport and use. Identify locations for all items so that anyone can find them. Once the task is completed, return the items to specified locations.
Shine (Seiso): Clean the workplace and equipment on a regular basis in order to increase safety, maintain standards and identify defects.
Standardize (Seiketsu): Revisit the first three of the 5S on a regular and frequent basis and evaluate the condition of the workplace.
Sustain (Shitsuke): Maintain the standard and improve every day.
To see all the products mentioned above and/or to get more information - visit us online at https://www.5swarehouse.com/.The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology - Sustain
As discussed in our blog post - The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology - we're going to be covering each "S" that makes up the methodology.
In case you missed our last blog post - we covered the fourth "S" - Seiketsu (Standardize).
Today, we'll be covering the fifth "S" - Shitsuke (Sustain).
This "S" essentially ties the previous 4 together.
To sustain involves many things, including - but not limited to the following.
- Implementing sorting, setting in order, shining, and standardizing on a regular basis - without being told to do so (Via Self Discipline).
- Training and improving upon these tasks to get better and better each audit.
This and the previous components of The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology may appear to be repetitive - but that's precisely what they're supposed to accomplish. The idea is to assure everything has it's place and that everyone knows their routines. The only variables are striving to make the two better - and implementing the changes.
How can 5S Warehouse assist with this?
- Customized Signs detailing directions and/or descriptions of areas/items.
- All areas taped off for organization and safety.
When everything is clearly marked and in its proper place - your workplace is clean, organized, efficient to work within, and easier to identify issues by both regular and new staff. And we want to assure ALL those are met!
Our Mighty Line | 5S Warehouse Tape, Angles/T's, Label Protectors, Dots/Arrows/Footprints, and Signs can help you with ALL your standardization needs!
Our next blog post will cover the BONUS "S" - SAFETY.
Until then - visit http://www.5SWarehouse.com and request a sample pack today!
The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology - Standardize
As discussed in our blog post - The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology - we're going to be covering each "S" that makes up the methodology.
In case you missed our last blog post - we covered the third "S" - Seiso (Shine).
Today, we'll be covering the fourth "S" - Seiketsu (Standardize).
The great thing about the 5 S's are the literal meanings of the names. They explain exactly what you're doing. This "S" - Standardize - is no different.
To standardize involves many things, including - but not limited to the following.
- Assuring all items are in their designated locations at all times.
- Making sure all areas are implementing organization practices.
- Creating a Standard Operating Procedure for every process within an area.
How can 5S Warehouse assist with this?
- Customized Signs detailing directions and/or descriptions of areas/items.
- All areas taped off for organization and safety.
When everything is clearly marked and in its proper place - your workplace is clean, organized, efficient to work within, and easier to identify issues by both regular and new staff. And we want to assure ALL those are met!
Our Mighty Line | 5S Warehouse Tape, Angles/T's, Label Protectors, Dots/Arrows/Footprints, and Signs can help you with ALL your standardization needs!
Our next blog post will cover the fifth "S" - Shitsuke (Sustain).
Until then - visit http://www.5SWarehouse.com and request a sample pack today!
Mighty Line Diagonal Hazard Floor Tape - Nuclear
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RAM Guard Column Protection
RAM Guard Column Protection
Does this image look familiar?
Hopefully, not. But unfortunately - accidents do happen.
And when they do - wouldn't you like to be prepared?
RAM Guard Column Protectors are steel reinforced rubber guards with Rubber Armored Metal design. Protects rack structures from frontal, angled, and side impacts.
RAM Guard Advantages:
- Significantly lowers impact damage to pallet rack columns.
- Requires no hardware straps to retain the guard on column.
- Endures many impacts with no loss of performance.
- Significantly outperforms most plastic guards commonly used today.
Protect all your columns and employees today with RAM Guard!
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Safety? There's an App for THAT!
When it comes to safety - there's an app for that!
Now you can get all your 5S Floor Marketing Needs right from your iOS AND Android Smart Phones!
Download our 5S Warehouse App and start 2017 off SAFE!
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The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology - Set In Order
As discussed in our blog post - The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology - we're going to be covering each "S" that makes up the methodology.
In case you missed our last blog post - we covered the first "S" - Seiri (Sort).
Today, we'll be covering the second "S" - Seiton (Set In Order).
Setting In Order can involve many things, including - but not limited to the following.
- Making sure items are stored and arranged in a way that make them easy to access for whomever uses them most frequently.
- Having a work area that's organized, has all tools and supplies at the ready for optimum workflow, and is safe for the operator(s).
- There are frequent checks to assure the above two steps are complete - and always looking for ways to improve upon the current setup.
How can 5S Warehouse assist with this? Much like the first "S" - Seiri (Sort) - the second "S" - Seiton (Set In Order) have many of the same steps.
- Marking off areas such as "Red Tag Areas" (Items that are ready to be removed)
- Creating specific areas for tools, supplies, pallets, pallet jacks, tow motors, and other equipment.
- Making sure all areas you can be and can't be are labeled.
- Having tow motor paths clearly marked.
- And much more!
Our next blog post will cover the third "S" - Seiso (Shine).
Until then - visit http://www.5SWarehouse.com and request a sample pack today!
The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology - Sort
As discussed in our previous blog post - The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology - we're going to be covering each "S" that makes up the methodology.
Today, we'll be covering the first "S" - Seiri (Sort).
Sorting can involve many things, including - but not limited to the following.
- Removing waste - both actual refuse and/or items that don't belong in an area.
- Having management/supervisors continually check/inspect the area to assure everything's in order.
- Assuring any obstacles that could interrupt work are removed.
How can 5S Warehouse assist with this?
- Marking off areas such as "Red Tag Areas" (Items that are ready to be removed)
- Creating specific areas for pallets, pallet jacks, tow motors, and other equipment.
- Making sure all areas you can be and can't be are labeled.
- Having tow motor paths clearly marked.
- And much more!
Our Mighty Line | 5S Warehouse Tape, Angles/T's, Label Protectors, Dots/Arrows/Footprints, and Signs can help you with ALL your sorting needs!
Our next blog post will cover the second "S" - Seiton (Set In Order).
Until then - visit http://www.5SWarehouse.com and request a sample pack today!
The 5S (Plus Safety) Methodology
In one of our previous blog posts - we covered "The Meaning Behind the 5S Name". In the next 6 blog posts - we're going to cover the 5S Methodology piece by piece.
We're even going to up size it one for you to 5S + Safety.
As a workplace organization method - 5S originated from the 5 Japanese words - each beginning with "s" - seiri (sort), seiton (set in order), seiso (shine), seiketsu (standardize), and shitsuke (sustain). And of course the bonus "s" of safety.
All of these contribute to keeping an organized, safe, and productive workplace.
The mantra of properly organized 5S Methodology is, "A place for everything, and everything in its place."
Imagine how much smoother you could perform your duties - if everything you needed was always in the correct place and ready to use.
In many workplaces - the 5S Methodology is the first lean method implemented.
Our next blog post will cover the first "s" - seiri (sort).
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Let Us Lead The Way To Safety
Do you need to identify walkways and exits?
5S Warehouse | Mighty Line 5S Floor Tape Footprints are exactly what you're looking for.
Use different colors of Mighty Line safety floor tape footprints to mark different safety areas (Available in the colors below - and even in Glow In The Dark).
Our floor tape footprints have a three year limited warranty.
Click here - https://www.5swarehouse.com/collections/5s-floor-marking-tape-footprints - for all our available footprints.
5s Warehouse Floor Marking Guide for Lean Manufacturing and OSHA
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5s Warehouse 5s Floor Marking Guide is the best guide for floor marking tips and 5s Color Standards for your warehouse. This floor marking guide offers tips in making your floor marking OSHA Compliant. Use our durable 5s Warehouse floor tape and floor signs for your warehouse and lean facility today. Visit www.5sWarehouse.com for more details.