Manufacturing

CM Perspective: It's Time to Insist on Innovation

Innovation is a word that is currently criticized in the business world for being over utilized. However, I would argue its actual application is being seriously underutilized in our own industry.

Safety Tip: Regular Reminders Can Conserve Energy

Keeping your employees’ hands safe could be as simple as adding a quick toolbox talk at the beginning of your next shift.

Keep Your Employees More Stationary

Using IT to boost production efficiency.

Hold Hands Instead of Bandage Thumbs

A different approach to training new hires.

Safety Tip: Safety is About Motivating People

Prioritizing safety is a continual process and everyone needs to be involved. Its success is dependent on motivating people. I like to think about safety like a good marketing campaign.

Safety Tip: Focusing New Hires

When you first bring a new hire into your plant, there‘s a lot going on that can easily distract someone unfamiliar with component manufacturing. It can be a challenge to keep a new person focused. That said, it’s critical they pay close attention to all of the potential safety hazards, from handling sharp-edged connector plates to learning how to properly swing a hammer.

Safety Tip: Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot!

It’s been a really hot summer and members of the SBCA Safety Committee are always looking for new and different ways to ensure their employees are safe at work, especially when the temperature climbs.

Safety Tip: Consistency is Key

Jared Dix wears a lot of hats at Apex Truss, just one of which is Safety Coordinator. One of the things he’s been focused on lately is getting the production employees to be consistent about wearing their personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically their safety glasses.

Safety Tip: Gearing Up for Winter

John Howlin, Truss Plant Manager at BuilderUp, is gearing up for winter in Maryland. Like many component manufacturing operations, John’s production and yard workers are exposed to the elements so they take cold weather safety seriously.