by Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, partner Mueller Prost With Donald Trump winning the White House and Republicans maintaining majorities in both the US House of Representatives and US Senate, the prospect for tax reform and forthcoming business-friendly Department of the Treasury regulations is significant. While both parties agree on the need for tax reform, their … [Read more...] about Election Results Create Path for Tax Changes
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Unexpected Confusion: OSHA’s Proposed Lockout/Tagout Standard Changes
by Phil N. MolĂ©, MPH, VelocityEHS In an attempt to modernize certain standards that may be, according to the agency, "confusing, outdated or unnecessary," OSHA recently proposed 18 changes to its recordkeeping, general industry, maritime and construction regulations through its Standards Improvement Project. One proposed change involves removing the word "unexpected" from the … [Read more...] about Unexpected Confusion: OSHA’s Proposed Lockout/Tagout Standard Changes
Consistent Processes Lead to Consistent Results at Revere Plastics
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business With four facilities, nearly 1,000 employees and highly recognizable brand names on its customer list, Revere Plastics Systems isn't the typical small- to mid-sized processor featured in this magazine. A larger corporate structure, however, doesn't keep the Clyde, Ohio-based manufacturer from experiencing the same … [Read more...] about Consistent Processes Lead to Consistent Results at Revere Plastics
Take Steps to Prevent Workplace Violence
by Van Harp, partner Harp & Associates, LLC Violent acts in the workplace are a reality of today. An active, engaged management team with a plan can reduce the threat of an incident. When taking steps to keep your business free from violence, remember: Planning, Preparation and Practice = Prevention The management team should concentrate on four areas to reduce the … [Read more...] about Take Steps to Prevent Workplace Violence
Association News
MAPP's 2016 Plastics Industry Wage and Salary Survey MAPP's annual Wage and Salary Survey was released in early July. This survey has become one of the most widely recognized benchmarking practices on compensation in the US plastics industry. This year's survey and subsequent report include new job titles and operational questions based on responses from previous years, as … [Read more...] about Association News