By Shelly Otenbaker, president, WayPoint Marketing Communications “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Many are aware of this phrase, but few follow it. In manufacturing, taking small, proactive steps to prevent a problem is far more effective and less costly than dealing with the consequences once the problem occurs – especially when managing a crisis. A … [Read more...] about Mitigate Risks with a Crisis Plan
Safety & Compliance
Are Your Corporate Cell Phone Policies Up to Date?
By Ralph G. Martinez, Esq. and Ed Rigsbee, CAE, CSP If employees are punching in a telephone number or raising a cell phone to their ears while driving, their employers might be liable. A growing number of states in the US and several foreign countries are making it a crime to use a cell phone while driving unless one’s cell phone operates “hands-free” or is a “hands-free” … [Read more...] about Are Your Corporate Cell Phone Policies Up to Date?
Managed Service Providers are Critical to Securing Smart Factory
By Lauren Middleton, content writer and web designer, River Valley Digital Industry 4.0 has significantly transformed the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing companies that integrate Industry 4.0 or “Smart Factory” experience better efficiency, improved data insights, better quality control, reduced labor and reductions in cost. However, the associated interconnectedness … [Read more...] about Managed Service Providers are Critical to Securing Smart Factory
UV Surface and Air Disinfection Devices: Let the Buyer Beware!
By Castine A. Bernardy, Nicola M. Elardo, Alexa M. Trautz, and James P. Malley, Jr., Ph.D., Environmental Engineers, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Worldwide concern over the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 has sparked widespread interest in using UV devices for air and surface disinfection. The purpose of this article is to provide tips to the consumers … [Read more...] about UV Surface and Air Disinfection Devices: Let the Buyer Beware!
Fact Sheet Released by Keep Me Posted: COVID-19 and Paper Product Safety
Two Sides North America, Chicago, Illinois, an initiative that promotes the sustainability of the graphics communications industry and dispels common environmental misconceptions, has announced that Keep Me Posted North America, a key Two Sides campaign, has compiled the latest available science and guidance related to COVID-19 and the safe use of paper products. The … [Read more...] about Fact Sheet Released by Keep Me Posted: COVID-19 and Paper Product Safety
US Department of Labor Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies for Coronavirus
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, DC, has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA’s requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout the country. Throughout the course of the pandemic, understanding about the transmission and prevention of infection has improved. The government … [Read more...] about US Department of Labor Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies for Coronavirus
The Finishing Industry Works Through COVID-19
By Hallie Forcinio, contributing writer, PostPress Whether reopening, working at reduced capacity or running full out as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, businesses are striving to make work environments safer for personnel and customers and to maintain positive cash flow. During a webinar on April 22, 2020, “Working Through COVID-19,” executives from MCD, Inc.; BrightMARKS … [Read more...] about The Finishing Industry Works Through COVID-19
Prepare for Coronavirus Impacts on Your Business
Updated April 1, 2020 The COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation is changing daily. While uncertainty is always difficult in the business world, it’s important to look to the experts for guidance in these unusual times. Links are provided here to give you easy access to resources from the CDC, OSHA, US Chamber of Commerce and the White House. From the latest information … [Read more...] about Prepare for Coronavirus Impacts on Your Business
Top Five Internet Resources for Workplace Health and Safety
Health and safety for workers is top-of-mind for today’s manufacturers. Use these US government resources to help protect and safeguard the workforce. Create a safer work environment The Occupational Safety and Health Administration addresses especially harmful hazards via its national and local emphasis programs. National Emphasis Programs are temporary programs that … [Read more...] about Top Five Internet Resources for Workplace Health and Safety
SGIA Introduces Safety Recognition Program
SGIA, based in Fairfax, Virginia, has announced a Safety Recognition Program to help keep companies in the printing industry from being caught off-guard and subject to hefty fines. The printing industry is designated as a high-hazard industry for amputations, and businesses are at risk for thousands of dollars in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines if … [Read more...] about SGIA Introduces Safety Recognition Program