Knowledge Center Articles

Having multiple trained personnel protects workers, improves morale and reduces downtime. An expert explains.

Color-coded cleaning supplies, 5S Store-Board™ kits, and the 5S system can help your team avoid cross-contamination. It will also go a long way in promoting health and safety and meeting local and national compliance standards.

Justrite, a global leader in industrial safety solutions, proudly announces the launch of the Utili-Guard+™ flammable safety cabinet. Designed for today’s fast paced and demanding work environments, the Utili-Guard+ flammable safety cabinet redefines industry expectations by combining safety, exceptional organizational flexibility, and regulatory compliance in one innovative solution.

When normal lighting suddenly disappears, emergency lighting switches on to help workers avoid hazards and reach safety. Here’s a guide to emergency lighting systems.

Unlock the secret to operational efficiency by making hygiene a strategic priority. Learn how small changes in cleaning practices can drive productivity, reduce downtime and enhance safety — for a more streamlined and successful facility.

Did you know that only 2% of organizations achieve or exceed their sustainability goals? The challenge isn't due to a lack of effort but rather unexpected hurdles in the quest for sustainability. To kickstart your waste reduction journey, discover how implementing regularly scheduled waste walks uncovers hidden inefficiencies and waste streams in your operations — ultimately, improving performance company-wide.

Maximize your waste walk impact by discovering how to overcome common challenges, prioritize improvement efforts, and translate insights into action plans.

Discover common causes of equipment failure and strategies that employers can implement to keep workers safe.

In this episode of MSC Industrial Supply’s How To series, host Jacob Sanchez heads to Lenox to learn how to minimize downtime in your shop with smarter bandsaw maintenance and a proactive approach to equipment care.

Flammable and combustible are terms used to describe how easily a liquid ignites. While we usually use the term to describe liquids, it is not the liquid that burns – it’s the vapor given off by the liquid. So, what is the difference between flammable and combustible?

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Interlocked machine guards integrate into a machine’s power supply to prevent operation while parts are moving. Here’s what you need to know about this common type of machine guard.