Safety & Compliance
Open for Submissions: 2025 Safety Awards
MAPP invites you to participate in the 2025 Safety Achievement Awards and the 2025 Safety Best Practices Awards. Awards will be presented at the 2025 Enviornmental, Health and Safety Summit. The Safety Achievement Awards are a way to recognize safety in the industry and facilities that have achieved a level of safety performance above the industry average. Awards are based … [Read more...] about Open for Submissions: 2025 Safety Awards
Recognizing Safety Excellence at the 2024 EHS Summit
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business The 2024 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Summit was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 7-8, which shared best leadership and safety practices with industry professionals and recognized companies that achieved excellence in safety techniques beyond average regulations. The Manufacturers Association for Plastics … [Read more...] about Recognizing Safety Excellence at the 2024 EHS Summit
Mitigate Risks with a Crisis Plan
By Shelly Otenbaker, president, WayPoint Marketing Communications “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Many are aware of this phrase, but few follow it. In manufacturing, taking small, proactive steps to prevent a problem is far more effective and less costly than dealing with the consequences once the problem occurs – especially when managing a crisis. A … [Read more...] about Mitigate Risks with a Crisis Plan
Legislative Changes to Impactful Employment and OSHA Laws in Manufacturing
By Alan Rothenbuecher, partner, and Brad Wenclewicz, associate lawyer, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP The landscape of employment law is undergoing changes that could significantly impact the manufacturing industry. These developments necessitate employers to stay informed and proactively update their policies to ensure compliance with evolving regulations. … [Read more...] about Legislative Changes to Impactful Employment and OSHA Laws in Manufacturing