Manufacturing facilities have a lot going on with forklift traffic, production equipment and shipping traffic and employee safety should always be a top priority for any facility manager.
Our client contacted National Coating Solutions to help identify potential hazards and implement changes to create a safer work environment. There is more a facility manager can do than just make the employee solely responsible for their safety. The implementation of defined pedestrian walkways were created to direct individuals through the facility in the safest way possible. The benefits of this system include; planned movement for all individuals working in the facility, reduction in the number of areas pedestrian and forklift traffic intersect, and clearly defined exits and entrances. Our client realized that employee safety is a number one concern in their day to day operations. National Coating Solutions was able to identify, create and install a system that will significantly reduce the risk of injury.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Perform a safety audit to identify potential hazards and issues.
2. Create a plan that clearly identifies and communicates pedestrian traffic.
3. Install floor markings, signs, and pedestrian railing to planned areas.
CHALLENGES:
1. 100,000 sq. ft. facility running production 24/7.
2. Locating the best area for defined walkways.
3. Identifying proper products for industrial application.
SOLUTIONS:
1. Schedule work with facilities manager around production schedule.
2. Working closely with facility staff we were able to determine the optimal locations for dedicated walkways.
3. Industrial products were applied to withstand heavy foot and forklift traffic.
To find out more information about National Coating Solutions and Dedicated Walkways, give us a call at 630-485-7280 or email us !