Possible Stryker Delays
We have been notified that some customers may be experiencing delays with Stryker Power-LOAD orders. These delays are attributed to a hydraulic fluid vendor change at Stryker. We are advising customers that Stryker lead times are approx. 16 weeks. In some situations, if there are delays, we may recommend the installation of the floor plate and Stryker will install the Power-LOAD when it is delivered. Safety and quality are of the highest concern at both Stryker and Frazer. During this time special care is being taken to ensure quality and testing. We are working directly with Stryker to improve delivery times for any Stryker Power-LOAD orders. If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to your Regional Sales Manager. CONTACT SALES
Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
CDC launched Life is Better with Clean Hands, a new national campaign designed to motivate adults to make clean hands part of their daily lives. Handwashing is important for everyone! Learn about the CDC’s New Handwashing Campaign and download free materials to remind people in your life about the importance of handwashing. When & How to Wash Your Hands Show Me the Science Life is Better with Clean Hands Handwashing: A Family Activity Handwashing: A Healthy Habit in the Kitchen LEARN MORE
Weekly Update – Visibility in the field with your Frazer EMS vehicle
Be Seen With Frazer’s EMS Vehicle Conspicuity Light Options It seems as though that some of the worst medical emergencies happen when it’s either dark outside or the weather is less than favorable. How can you make sure that your EMS vehicle is seen regardless of the weather or time of day? Frazer has the perfect solution to your problem. We offer various vehicle lighting options including bright LED lights and other types of conspicuous lighting to make sure your vehicle can be seen. Older EMS vehicles might not have lights that are bright enough for all drivers to see clearly. This is most likely the case when it comes to EMS vehicles driving in poor weather conditions. If you’re questioning whether your current lights are bright enough for all driver to see, contact Frazer. We’d be more than happy to walk you through the options we have available for upgrades on your particular vehicle model. Navigating the streets at night and being visible to other drivers while doing so should always be a top priority.
Weekly Update – Safety Moment!
It’s Monday – Stay Safe Everyone! A new week has begun! Here you can see one of our Documentation employees with their Personal Protective Equipment taking photographs of a new unit before it leaves the shop. Here at Frazer we are absolutely committed to safety. We strive not only to improve our safety and our environment every day, but also challenge ourselves to work new angles of safety into every aspect of what we do. We don’t just want to build safe and reliable EMS vehicles, we want to do it in the safest way possible for our team! Click here to learn more about Frazer’s commitment to safety!
6S at Frazer
At Frazer, we’re always looking for the most efficient ways to do things safely. So, when we saw an opportunity to adopt a company-wide organizational system, we embraced it. You may know the original 5S methodology. It presents five main organizational procedures: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain. We added a sixth “S” — safety — to the system. While safety is implied in 5S, it doesn’t hurt to explicitly proclaim it as part of the process. So we did. The pillars of an effective 6S system are as follows: Sort: Determine what is needed for each operation. Set in Order: Return tools not in use to their proper location. Shine: Clean equipment and work area. Dispose of trash properly. Standardize: Make space for every tool. Use color codes to designate items. Sustain: Maintain and sustain the new order. Safety: Promote an attitude of safety. After identifying some improvement opportunities, we began implementing 6S throughout the company. We’re now in the process of installing it in every department, from production to striping & lettering. One key component of 6S is the color coding system. We use general purpose vinyl tape and/or labels to designate different work stations, aisle ways, tag areas, and more. Blue denotes work in progress. Green signifies finished goods. Red is for scraps. You get the idea. The goal is to organize the worksite in a manner that reduces time lost looking for items. Building some of the best vehicles in the EMS industry requires a large amount of attention to detail. It helps to have a system that promotes the safe, smooth, and efficient flow of daily work. Worksite efficiency ensures a finished a product, which makes everyone happy. 6S is a win-win. To learn more about Frazer’s commitment to safety, visit our Safety Page.