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Employee Highlight: Matt Lennon

If there’s one question Industrial Supply’s Matt Lennon asks himself regularly, it’s “Does what I am doing feed my soul?” Matt understands the value in finding meaningful work and pursuing one’s calling in life as a way to nourish the soul and achieve happiness. It turns out that this approach to his work has made Matt an extremely effective and valuable member of the Industrial Supply team. In acknowledgment of his contributions, Matt’s teammates are proud to have named him [...]

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Benefits of Industrial Vending

As a custom inventory solution, industrial vending machines provide point-of-use inventory management for industrial and safety supplies that employees depend on. Unlike vending machines that provide snacks and beverages when money is inserted into the machine, an industrial vending machine grants access to items by means of an employee swipe card or ID code. These machines allow for more control and security, and more accurate tracking of inventory and budgets. Vending also helps manage consumable spending all while giving [...]

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Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2017

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reveals the most frequently cited workplace violations. Unfortunately, the top violations remain consistent year after year. Fall Protection topped the list again, with 6,072 violations this year. Hazard Communication, Scaffolding, Respiratory Protection, and Lockout/Tagout violations followed closely behind. Rounding out the top 10 violations were Ladders (improper use), Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection Training, and Electrical Wiring Methods. Although these violations closely match previous years’ top 10 lists, [...]

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Women in the Industry

In the United States, only 6.3% of women worked in male-dominated occupations in 2016, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. Executive leadership teams led by men establish the tone for talent acquisition standards, often allowing masculine stereotypes to drive opportunities for advancement. Women in the workforce are currently working to attract more women to these jobs, in an effort to help them thrive in industries such as manufacturing, construction, supply chain, and procurement. In order to attract [...]

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Employee Highlight: Shawn Newell

Shawn Newell knows a thing or two about success. As the Vice President of Business Development, he has 32 years of experience leading his Industrial Supply team members in achieving important company goals. His approach to leadership most likely stems from his past involvement with the NFL, playing for the Chicago Bears. His competitive nature also seems to derive from his former career; nothing makes him happier at work than when his team is able to win over new [...]

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Thriving Industries in the Intermountain West

The geographic region known as the Intermountain West boasts an increasing population that consists of young, well-educated people. Another obvious advantage of the area is the vast amount of natural resources along the corridor. Among the Intermountain states, Utah stands out in particular for its pro-business environment. Utah has a mixed economy made up of industries such as tourism, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and information technology to name a few. The Wasatch Front, home to the state capital Salt Lake [...]

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Fostering a Culture of Diversity

Industrial Supply Company has received recognition for its emphasis on diversity and inclusion by winning the Utah Business Diversity Award. The award was presented by Utah Diversity Connections, a group of employers in Utah working to help transform the Utah workplace and community to create an inclusive culture. The award was established as a way to recognize businesses in Utah who embrace diversity as a fundamental element of their organization. To qualify, nominated companies must demonstrate special efforts toward achieving [...]

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First Aid Kit Essentials Every Workplace Should Have

When it comes to a first aid kit, it’s important to include more than just the basics. Even with a comprehensive company safety plan in place, accidents can still happen at any moment. Though there are many steps that can be taken to help prevent unexpected injury from occurring at work, an adequately supplied first aid kit should be a top priority on the jobsite. First, it is important to recognize that not all jobsites can be treated the same. [...]

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Creating a Company Safety Plan

In order to maintain a safe work environment, a company safety plan tailored to your specific workplace can benefit everyone. Employee wellness and safety should be high on the company’s priority list. As always, workplace culture starts from the top. Upper management should demonstrate their concern and dedication to their employees’ safety by encouraging all personnel to follow safety requirements and procedures. A safe work environment is everyone’s responsibility. Staying informed on current occupational health and safety topics is [...]

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Industrial Supply Celebrates Safety Month

Each year in June, Industrial Supply Company aims to raise awareness about National Safety Month to promote safety in the workplace. During Safety Month, Industrial Supply offers free safety trainings at Toolapalooza, an all-day event at our Salt Lake City and Orem locations that features giveaways, marked down inventory, and safety demonstrations. Establishing a culture of safety in the workplace is vital. More than 13 American workers die on the job each day. In 2015, 4,836 workers were killed on [...]

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