From Chemical & Engineering News: “Forget expiration dates. Spoilage sensors could tell us when food actually goes bad” reveals that 28% of the world’s agricultural capacity is used to produce food that is wasted. This results in (1) higher food…
Japanese increase output from 500 to 50000 disposable gowns using Toyota Production System methods. Note especially how seemingly minor changes such as a permanent place for the scissors (arranging, part of 5S) makes the job easier, and use of a…
Face Masks Really Do Matter. The Scientific Evidence Is Growing. from the Wall Street Journal. “Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said he believes the pandemic could be brought under control over the next four…
This is what happens when ideology meets up with engineering and physical realities. Rudyard Kipling’s “Gods of the Copybook Headings” is highly instructive. When the power goes off, California does not have a green economy; it does not have any…
Henry Ford told us almost 100 years ago that cities are muda (waste) that add costs but no value. When Henry Ford talks, people should listen. “NYC is Dead Forever,” by James Altucher, says, “Midtown Manhattan, the center of…
The Eyes are a Gateway for COVID-19: Safety Eyewear Can Help by Mary Padron The article warns that direct vented goggles can allow aerosols to enter. Indirectly vented ones are better, and non-vented ones are best. adds “Goggles that…
Face shields and safety goggles may reduce COVID-19 risk three-fold. “Their research, published in The Lancet in June, found that people are nearly three times more likely to get COVID-19 without eye protection (goggles or a face shield) than with it. “
Henry Ford told us in 1922 that cities were becoming obsolete due to the high costs of living and doing business. I would add that cities are worse than useless for their traditional purpose of military defense, and are no…
COVID-19 is making a comeback because we are repeating the mistakes that were made in 1918, specifically letting our guard down when the disease still exists. People are not taking social distancing guidelines seriously, and resent wearing face masks. Gregory,…
I have attended numerous webinars from PATHS and would give all of them 5-star ratings for content, practical utility, and ease of understanding. You do not need to be a Pennsylvania employer to attend. Topics include ergonomics, lockout-tagout, fall protection…