Manufacturing

Wildeck, Inc. welcomes Steve Holland as new Vice President of Operations

October 21, 2020

Wildeck, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome Steve Holland as the new Vice President of Operations.

Protecting what matters

Cultivate a culture of safety with the right partnerships

Chris Jones

October 5, 2020

Employee safety is an important factor in every industry. According to the International Labor Organization, more than 2.78 million people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases each year.

Responsible manufacturing: FR clothing goes green

Ron Beegle

September 17, 2020

Although safety is the primary concern when purchasing Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC), consider the environmental impact of the manufacture of those garments. Adopting responsible manufacturing measures is not only the right thing to do, it’s good for business.

Produce a powerful workforce by implementing 3E

Engage, educate, empower

Jordan Workman

September 17, 2020

As manufacturers learned about the seven wastes that lean organizations seek to eliminate — overproduction, waiting, conveyance/movement, processing, inventory, motion, and correction — many added an eighth: underutilized talent.

4 ways to make resolving odor complaints easier

What’s that smell?

Eric Fishman

September 16, 2020

Odor complaints stink. No, really — when your facility’s neighbors report a foul or unusual smell coming from your site, it often feels like you’re on a timed search for a needle in a haystack. Unfortunately, this search costs you time and money, so you need to find the source of the odor — fast.

OSHA and other COVID-19 reopening standards to know

Devin Partida

September 10, 2020

The supply chain is a part of every industry. Businesses, manufacturing plants and factories must be operational to keep supply chains going for food, technology and all types of commerce. With COVID-19 disrupting the entire world, safety is now a top priority.

AIHA expands sector-specific guidelines for business re-opening

September 10, 2020

Occupational and environmental health experts release recommendations on reducing risk of COVID-19 with enhanced engineering and work practice controls

OSHA, FDA develop checklist to protect food industry employees during pandemic

August 27, 2020

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Food and Drug Administration developed a checklist for human and animal food manufacturers to consider when continuing, resuming or reevaluating operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Reopening tips for the manufacturing sector

Keeping employees, customers and visitors safe, comfortable and confident

Peter Capponi

August 27, 2020

Reopening and maintenance of plant and facilities operations can be safely achieved with proper resiliency planning aligned to business requirements and drivers, and a high degree of management and health and safety measures.

Curtain walls and fans keep workplaces cool, clean

Tools for IAQ

Walt Swietlik

August 4, 2020

Although largely invisible, indoor air quality is a key concern for any industrial facility. During summer months, workers must be shielded from the dangers of heat stress, while in winter cold drafts and dry air may cause problems.