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
Safety & Compliance
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
Updated Guide to OSHA Training Requirements
Plastics Decorating OSHA has posted a fully updated version of its guide to all agency training requirements to help employers, safety and health professionals, training directors and others comply with the law and keep workers safe. "Training Requirements in OSHA Standards" organizes the training requirements into five categories: General Industry, Maritime, Construction, … [Read more...] about Updated Guide to OSHA Training Requirements
Full Implementation of Hazard Communication Standard Expected in ’16
Plastics Decorating OSHA Issues Hazard Communication Directive The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published a long-awaited directive on the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012), CPL 02-02-079. The directive is intended to provide inspection and enforcement guidance to … [Read more...] about Full Implementation of Hazard Communication Standard Expected in ’16
Fall Protection, Hazard Communication Top OSHA’s Citation List
by Jen Clark, Plastics Decorating According to a recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) report, "Adding Inequality to Injury: The Costs of Failing to Protect Workers on the Job," the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found "approximately 4,500 workers are killed on the job each year ... and that employers record nearly three million serious occupational … [Read more...] about Fall Protection, Hazard Communication Top OSHA’s Citation List