"Safe Work is 'the gate' to all Work. Let us Pass Through This Gate."

Have you ever come across this quote?

Words nearly as old as the Toyota Production System itself,?first coined in a 1957 request by Eiji Toyoda to all employees by the then Senior Managing Director (Eiji Toyoda). This quote underscores the importance Safety plays in the foundations of an efficient and Lean business Operation.

So, how can we create a safe gate to all work?

Health & Safety Archways make the ultimate highly conspicuous, visual safety statement, that cannot be ignored. These gates or Archways provide a surround for entrances to factory faciltiies or where the important value add work happens. Once passing through this gate the relative risk to Health and Safety is likely to increase and the Archways draw attention to important information that helps to mitigate the risk.

Safety Archway Options

Along with creating the 'Impossible to Ignore Safety Visual' the Safety Archways also provide a platform to communicate key Safety information, vital in business:

• Promotion of Safety Culture: A very visible commitment to safety at the entrance sets the tone for the entire facility. It demonstrates that safety is a priority for the organisation, encouraging a culture of responsibility and awareness among employees. It places responsibility to the individuals entering the areas of higher risk to act safely and responsibly to ensure the welfare of themselves and others.
• Awareness & Reminders: Safety Archway signs act as constant reminders of potential hazards and safety protocols specific to the site. This helps create a safety-conscious culture among individuals entering the factory, reducing the likelihood of near-misses, accidents and injuries.
• Legal Compliance: Displaying safety signs is often a legal requirement. Regulatory bodies and authorities such as the HSE, may require certain safety standards and the display of specific information in workplaces to ensure the well-being of workers and visitors. Compliance with these regulations helps avoid legal issues and penalties. Safety Archways provide the structure and visual platform for these standards and information to be displayed.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: Information about the necessary personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, safety glasses, ear protection, etc.) can be clearly displayed on entry to higher risk areas using Safety Archways. This helps ensure that individuals entering the factory are aware of and adhere to the required safety gear, ultimately protecting themselves from harm.
• Emergency Information: In the event of an emergency, having clear and visible safety information displayed at the entrance, using a Safety Arch can guide people on evacuation procedures, assembly points, and other critical information. This aids in a quick and organised response during emergencies.

I have worked for over 15 years supporting various world class organisations with implementation of Visual Management and I believe these Archways are a low hanging fruit in organisational development. They demonstrate an investment in the welfare of an organisations people and their safety culture.

We have supported organisations in diverse sectors with the design and development of Safety Archways including Rolls Royce, to learn more about this project click here:

Rolls Royce Safety Arch

We have also recently completed a project for Global Fluid Handling company Celeros FT at their Glasgow Cathcart facility, to learn more about this project click here:

Celeros FT Safety Arch