Information graphics, or infographics, present important information in bite-sized pieces for easier understanding.
Oftentimes, they can make complicated topics much easier to grasp. Many safety and business-related subjects can take some time to understand, like Gemba or pipe marking, and this website offers a selection of infographics to help you better understand these subjects, and hopefully, you can share them with others.
These infographics cover a variety of workplace safety and Lean manufacturing topics. Did you know first-line construction and extraction supervisors have the most hazardous jobs? Find out if your job made the list with the infographic on the 10 most hazardous jobs in the United States. Do you know when pipe marking season is? Brush up on your pipe labeling knowledge with our pipe marking compliance infographic.
Explore other safety infographics that cover a wide range of subjects such as forklift safety, arc flash, GHS, and more! Learn how to help keep workers from being fatigued on the job or learn what happens during an OSHA inspection. Helping you make more informed business decisions is another goal of these infographics. Discover Yokes in the workplace and find out how to take a Gemba walk through the facility. Explore the opportunities of customizable tool foam or see for yourself how much money our company could be saving with an in-house industrial label printer.
Our goal with sharing these infographics is to share some interesting facts and statistics with you in a more fun and visual way, there’s even one on Christmas safety! We hope these infographics can answer questions you may have, inform you on how to run a safer business, inspire you to implement some Lean tools and strategies or share important information easily with other workers in your facility.
Preventing Heat Stress in the Workplace
While working in hot temperatures can be fatal, heat-related illnesses and injuries are completely preventable. This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest of all time and employers must take adequate precautions to protect the health and safety of their workers. In addition to providing time for employees to rest, shade, and water, it’s important everyone on the work site has an understanding of…
10 Most Hazardous Jobs in 2018
While every workplace may have hazards to mitigate, not every jobsite is fatal. This infographic counts down the top ten most dangerous jobs in the United States, based on 2018 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Can you guess the most hazardous job? Hint: the fatal accident rate was 33 times higher than the average job nationwide. From power linemen and iron…
The NFPA 704 Diamond Explained
The distinct red, blue yellow, and white diamonds affixed to semi-trucks and chemical containers are one of the most identifiable warning signs—but what does it mean? Each color on the NFPA diamond represents a different type of hazard: blue for health hazards, red for flammability, yellow for instability, and white for special notes. The NFPA 704 hazard diamond quickly alerts employees or emergency responders to specific hazards…
Marking Floors to Communicate Social Distancing
Is your facility doing its part to prevent the spread of COVID-19? According to the CDC, limiting close face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Floor markings are a simple and extremely effective way to remind customers, visitors, and workers what social distancing practices are in place. This infographic explores how to best use floor markings for social distancing. Learn…
Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2019
Every year OSHA releases the top 10 most frequently cited safety standards. From a lack of training to improper PPE, these are the violations OSHA inspectors saw time and time again. This infographic includes the top violations OSHA observed during inspections in the 2019 fiscal year. Many of these hazards make the top 10 list every year, so it’s important to be aware of the prevalence of…
Stop the Spread of Germs
Help stop the spread of germs with preventative actions you can start right now! This infographic from Creative Safety Supply describes best practices established by the CDC for restricting the spread of respiratory illness. If you can’t avoid exposure, make sure you’re disinfecting surfaces and objects that are frequently touched, washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, and covering your coughs. Are…
Eye Injuries in the Workplace
Eye injuries are one of the most common workplace hazards; OSHA estimates at least 1,000 injuries a day! Employees have the right to be kept safe while on the job, and having a safety program that focuses on eye safety can dramatically reduce accidents. You’ll want to first perform a job hazard analysis so you can get a full understanding of the dangers in your particular facility.…
5S is the Foundation of any Lean Program
The 5S methodology is a framework that provides an outline for approaching organization that can truly transform a workplace. 5S is a systematic approach relying on visual management that consists of five steps: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. The purpose of 5S is often boiled down to just organization, but it is truly a foundational element of Lean manufacturing. When implemented correctly, 5S helps…
6 Reasons You Should Stop Buying Labels from a Catalog
Catalogs have long been a staple for safety managers. Flipping through the pages and filling out order forms for labels and signs is a common practice, but it may be costing you. Having an industrial label printer on site is an ideal solution to the complicated (and often faulty) process of ordering labels. It gives you the option to print out professional-grade, custom labels in a matter…
10 Tips to Keep you Awake and Safe on the Job
Fatigued and sleep deprived workers can be more unsafe than you think. The CDC reports a third of US adults report often getting less than the recommended seven hours of sleep. The risk for illnesses and injuries dramatically increase when workers are fatigued, and fatigued workers have a much higher risk of a motor vehicle crash during their commute home from work. When workers are tired and…