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
Safety & Compliance
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
Guide Enhances Safety for Nonscientist Users of UV-Curable 3D Printing
by Nancy Cates, contributing writer, Plastics Decorating Increasingly, 3D printers are being used in non-laboratory settings by those anxious for an opportunity to try new technology. While many different technologies are used in 3D printing, UV-curable 3D printing is one of the easiest ways to print high-quality objects with superior resolution. It often is the preferred … [Read more...] about Guide Enhances Safety for Nonscientist Users of UV-Curable 3D Printing
Regulatory Impact on the Plastics Industry
by Robert F. Helminiak, vice president of Science and Regulatory Affairs, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association The plastics industry is facing a busy time in the regulatory world – including federal, state, international and local regulations. The industry has to comply with plastic industry-specific regulations, as well as general manufacturing and industry … [Read more...] about Regulatory Impact on the Plastics Industry
OSHAs New Scrutiny on Plastics Companies
by Robert Levandoski, Fuss & O'Neill Manufacturing Solutions Over the past year, OSHA has reinvigorated its regulations, focusing on key industries classified by the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). As an industry listed in one of those target groups, plastics manufacturers and related businesses are under increased scrutiny. In fact, today … [Read more...] about OSHAs New Scrutiny on Plastics Companies