November 2012

Industrial hoarders beware! The concepts in this book will have you “seeing” in a whole new way. There are countless ways to learn about creating a fully functional visual work environment, but Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth’s Work That Makes Sense: Operator-led Visuality does so in a way that is as orderly and smooth as the work environment it promotes. This photo-filled tome introduces fresh fixes to promote safety, prevent accidents, minimize problems, optimize space and in general work with overall greater efficiency.

Last month a construction worker tragically plunged 304 feet into the turbulent waters of the Columbia River in Washington while working on the Lewis & Clark Bridge. While described as safety-conscious and experienced by co-workers, the man still fell and drowned. Apparently there was nothing at the investigation site that shed light on how or why the worker’s safety equipment did not prevent the fall, according to media reports.