Think how many hospital fistfights we can prevent from people not bumping into each other!
Posts from ‘July, 2010’
Jul 28
“Do not” inject patient with wrong syringe
If the identical looking clear syringes are THAT easy to mix up, isn’t better error proofing required?
Jul 26
Every time you don’t wash your hands, a kitten dies
Found at a hospital. That’s just a weird poster.
Jul 14
How Did That Killer AC Unit Get Past TSA?
This portable air conditioning unit was in the public area of the terminal (the main hallway) at JFK airport in New York, right near the gates. See the picture below. If the units are THAT dangerous, why in the world would you leave them sitting out where somebody could bump into them? My guess is [...]
Jul 10
Put the “Please” on the Doorstop, Maybe
The sign on this door isn’t working. Not once but twice. Look door stop included for your convenience. Contributed by Tim McMahon: Blog - A Lean Journey LinkedIn - TimothyFMcMahon Facebook - A Lean Journey Fan Page Twitter - TimALeanJourney
Jul 09
Instructions Needed
Who designed a toilet that needs instructions to operate properly or is there another problem? Contributed by Tim McMahon: Blog - A Lean Journey LinkedIn - TimothyFMcMahon Facebook - A Lean Journey Fan Page Twitter - TimALeanJourney
Jul 08
Warning! Drink hole!
It’s not exactly a workplace poster, but an insert in a new travel mug. Be careful! I hate it when liquid escapes from the “drink hole.” I’m surprised Starbucks or McDonald’s don’t have a warning like that on their cups.
Jul 03
Non-Housing Only to be Used for Housing in an Emergency
FEMA is auctioning these trailers that were used as housing after Hurricane Katrina. The stickers really don’t prevent that use, do they? The auctioner said they are only “for recreational uses” not housing.
Jul 02
Press Both Buttons and Disrupt the Time-Space Continuum?
Better to design the elevator so it doesn’t explode if you press both buttons? From a hotel in New York City.
Jul 01
Pray that you don’t slip and fall
It’s easier to say “don’t fall” than it is to prevent the risk. I’m not sure what awareness the signs create, since you’re already on the stairs. CAUTION: MORE STAIRS! Pictures from near / outside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. Yes, falling down stairs is certainly NOT a good idea. First picture from a [...]