by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Per OSHA, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS or Haz-Com) requires chemical manufacturers, distributors or importers to provide safety data sheets (SDSs) to communicate the hazards of hazardous chemical products. Denese Deeds and Chandra Gioiello, certified industrial hygienists and registered safety data sheet and label authors … [Read more...] about Six Things Manufacturers Should Do with Safety Data Sheets
2021 Issue 3
Leaders Never Stop Learning: The “Building Leaders of Character” Program
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Business The United States military is unarguably one of the nation’s greatest leadership training grounds, and West Point is the educational foundation from which many of the country’s most revered leaders emerge. Not only has history long recorded the impact of decisions made by those who have served on the field of battle, but … [Read more...] about Leaders Never Stop Learning: The “Building Leaders of Character” Program
The View from 30 Feet: Competitive Nature Improves Quality at Dymotek
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business “What’s the score?” That question, asked by sports and game fans worldwide, reveals a lot about the human tendency toward competition and excellence. Whether it applies to professional sports, Olympic athletes, school sports or TV game shows, we crave knowing who scored the most and who won the match. We are a competitive bunch, and … [Read more...] about The View from 30 Feet: Competitive Nature Improves Quality at Dymotek
No-Cost Energy Assessments Offered by DOE’s Industrial Assessment Center
by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business The US Department of Energy, through its Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs), offers no-cost expert assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturers. The assessments are conducted by teams at 31 universities around the US, and result in reports with detailed recommendations. Here are the top five things to know about this valuable … [Read more...] about No-Cost Energy Assessments Offered by DOE’s Industrial Assessment Center
Automating Processes Beyond the Production Floor
by Hallie Forcinio, writer, Plastics Business Automating sales, scheduling, mold tracking and mold qualification processes saves time, reduces staffing demands, improves accuracy and efficiency and can increase profitability. Automation involves a combination of hardware and software. It frequently resides on the production floor and generates a host of benefits: Boost … [Read more...] about Automating Processes Beyond the Production Floor