From humble beginnings in 1980 in Mr. Marcel Mercier’s workshop, up to industry leader in factory finished flooring, what an amazing success story! Their Drummond plant is fully vertically integrated, with state-of-the-art equipment, probably the most advanced automation in the industry. Naturally, in this environment, workplace safety is taken very seriously.

Twists right foot while walking on an iron bar, 5 days off work; stumbles on a pipe left on the ground and twist left wrist: 10 days off ... the list could be much longer, much more dramatic, and still very expensive. On an industrial site, housekeeping is more than just « Housekeeping ». Housekeeping as corporate culture is a real tool for productivity, and above all, for health and safety.

When an industrial site changes its vocation, traffic can go from a few to a few hundred trucks a week. In the last few years, the modernization of the facility leads to new production processes. Thanks to the implementation of colored routes, the first week's chaotic situation have given way to safe and efficient traffic, optimizing the flows of carriers and the plant.

From the lockbox to the lockout station, here is the road to safety at work as a corporate culture observed by the Izimage team during its many lockout projects. During his first steps in a lockout program, a project manager is often looking for a solution to store the locks, in short, a simple "padlock box". A few steps further, the need for a lockout station clearly shows up. And when operators use it, they enthusiastically share the “Of course we need it!” effect.

Don’t be afraid of implementing 5S in your workplace. While 5S is a process that will take time to create, implement and sustain, there are ways to quickly and easily see results! A disorganized workplace is often the cause of most problems – like extra stress, decreased production, increased waste, machine and equipment issues, lack of communication, and increased safety concerns.

A safe and productive workplace needs structure and discipline. That is the crux of the 5S audit. It provides a framework that defines efficiency and organization for the systematic working of a workplace. The 5S audit form is a hallmark of LEAN management.

Warehouses operate better when there are signs to direct traffic, warn people of hazards, provide instructions, and assist with organization. These visual cues give people the information they need to perform tasks quickly and effectively.

Preventing and eliminating critical workplace hazards is not only a moral responsibility, but also a legal one. Therefore, in order to make sure your organization is well informed about potential hazards and to take the right steps to prevent them, here are a list of the 7 most common and important hazard types that any organization must be able to manage.

In the world of industrial signage, simplicity is the best. That being said, adding a little creativity and personalization can not only improve the corporate image of your organization, but also at times, can have a strong, functional impact in the moment. This article presents 6 tried and tested tips to help make your indusrtial sigage not only look better, but also be more effective.