by Marcia Y. Kinter, vice president-government & business information, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), established in 1976, is the framework for the proper management of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The rule mandates a cradle-to-grave solution for managing waste, meaning hazardous waste must be handled … [Read more...] about EPA’s New Regulatory Requirements for Hazardous Waste Generators
Safety & Compliance
Top Five Signs a Workplace Accident is Imminent
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
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