World Poetry Day Color-Coding Tips
Written by Adam Serfas
March 21st is World Poetry Day, so, ahead of that holiday, we thought we’d get into the fun with some color-coding tips in the form of poems!
With color-coding plans, there are four main types
Best start with one to avoid compliance gripes
The first fits facilities designed by zone
Here, assign colors for use in each area alone
Next suits those with shifts for day and night
Ascribing a color to each will set you up right
Allergens and contaminants pose a unique threat
You'll need a special color for tools used with that set
Finally, for facilities with an assembly line
One color for each step set you up just fine
Once you pick out the option best for your crew
Customize your plan for needs unique to you
There's a common mistake we've seen once or twice
The tendency to draw up a plan that's not concise
With options of pink, lime green and blue
Getting carried away while color-coding is easy to do
You might want three colors, then four then five
But keeping it simple ensures your plan will thrive
A color-coding plan will help your facility succeed
You've ordered the best tools to fit every need
You've selected your colors of red, green and blue
But didn't you know you need tool storage too?
Don't forget to make it part of the plan
It'll ensure safety and increase tool lifespan
And before we bid you reader goodbye
We have some final words we'll let fly
It's common to think your work here is done
But, psst, you're in this for the long run
Even with a truly great plan in place
You'll need to come back and quickly touch base
Check in on your tools, your tool storage too
Find and replace those whose time is through
Next, you'll want a chat with your team
Make sure everything's still working like a dream
Do this every so often to ward off a mess
Take a pulse here every 6 months—no less