by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Be sure to learn more about these two pieces of legislation, both taking effect in early 2009. The information included here is a summary only – please do additional research to find out how these laws may affect your molding business. Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was … [Read more...] about CPSIA and the Green Chemistry Initiative – Recent Environmental Regulations Affecting the Plastics Molding Industry
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Reducing Workers Compensation Claims: Solutions From Plastics Processors
by Staff According to a report titled Ergonomic Best Practices for the Plastics Industry published by Better Workers' Compensation through the State of Ohio: Accidents in the plastics industry remain above the average for all U.S. manufacturing. According to federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, the rate of occupational injuries in lost workdays nationally was 21 … [Read more...] about Reducing Workers Compensation Claims: Solutions From Plastics Processors