by Brian Fielkow, J.D., author . Workplace accidents do not happen in a vacuum – there are always warning signs of an impending accident. The trouble comes when leadership fails to notice the warnings or, worse, chooses to overlook them in favor of meeting deadlines, increased productivity, etc. While the red flags that indicate a serious accident is on the horizon … [Read more...] about Top Five Signs a Workplace Accident is Imminent
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OSHA Increases Penalties
Plastics Decorating The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., has announced an increase in penalties. Civil penalties for violations of OSHA standards and regulations were increased to adjust for inflation. OSHA penalties for other-than-serious, serious and failure to abate violations increased by $319 from $12,615 per … [Read more...] about OSHA Increases Penalties
What’s Next for the Rigid Plastic Packaging Market?
New study tracks market opportunity for rigid plastic packaging as it is challenged by flexible formats and growing concern over sustainability. by Smithers Pira . " title="SUBMITTED - "> SMITHERS PIRA In a new market report - The Future of Rigid Plastic Packaging to 2022 Smithers Pira forecasts that global rigid plastic packaging consumption will be worth $166 … [Read more...] about What’s Next for the Rigid Plastic Packaging Market?
Choosing the Correct Pad Printing Ink
by Jessica Makrinos, Inkcups There are several things to consider before purchasing ink for a pad printing project. Ink that is ready for print has four properties, including Pigment: supplied in powder form, this gives the ink its color and opacity Solvent: enables the resin and pigment mixture to be transferred to the substrate during printing Resin: forms the … [Read more...] about Choosing the Correct Pad Printing Ink
Direct-to-Shape Printing: Is Label Replacement Inevitable?
by Rick Bartelli, Engineered Printing Solutions . " title="SUBMITTED "> SUBMITTED The industrial labels market is expected to exceed $50 billion (USD) by 2020, according to Markets and Markets, the second-largest market research firm worldwide in terms of premium market research reports published annually. It is also a fiercely competitive market that consists of … [Read more...] about Direct-to-Shape Printing: Is Label Replacement Inevitable?