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If OSHA Calls, Will You Be Ready?
Gary A. Jones is the Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance. His primary responsibility is to monitor and analyze EHS and sustainability related legislative and regulatory activities at the federal and state levels, including some international actions. He provides representation on behalf of the printing, packaging, and graphic arts industry.
If OSHA Calls, Will You Be Ready?
Gary A. Jones is the Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance. His primary responsibility is to monitor and analyze EHS and sustainability related legislative and regulatory activities at the federal and state levels, including some international actions. He provides representation on behalf of the printing, packaging, and graphic arts industry.
Keeping OSHA Compliant: What to Know for 2026
Each year OSHA publishes statistics on the most commonly cited standards and regulations by industry segment. PRINTING United Alliance publishes the Top 10 each year for the printing industry, and they can be found here. This list is more than just a ranking; it is a roadmap for improving workplace safety and avoiding costly fines. These are the regulations issues you’ll want to audit and continuously monitor. Here are the Top 10 most common OSHA violations for printing in Fiscal Year 2025 (Sept.
Keeping OSHA Compliant: What to Know for 2026
Each year OSHA publishes statistics on the most commonly cited standards and regulations by industry segment. PRINTING United Alliance publishes the Top 10 each year for the printing industry, and they can be found here. This list is more than just a ranking; it is a roadmap for improving workplace safety and avoiding costly fines. These are the regulations issues you’ll want to audit and continuously monitor. Here are the Top 10 most common OSHA violations for printing in Fiscal Year 2025 (Sept.
Keeping OSHA Compliant: What to Know for 2026
Each year OSHA publishes statistics on the most commonly cited standards and regulations by industry segment. PRINTING United Alliance publishes the Top 10 each year for the printing industry, and they can be found here. This list is more than just a ranking; it is a roadmap for improving workplace safety and avoiding costly fines. These are the regulations issues you’ll want to audit and continuously monitor. Here are the Top 10 most common OSHA violations for printing in Fiscal Year 2025 (Sept.
Alliance Achieves Breakthrough in Cleaning Solvent Air Pollution
Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. There are times in the regulatory rule development process where opportunities arise that allow for rules to be made that can have an impact for decades to come. The printing industry just experienced one of those moments with the recent changes to South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Rule 1171. The rule sets limits on volatile organic compounds (VOC) to control emissions for cleaning solvents.
Alliance Update: Washington State Moves to Ban Most Printing Inks Again
Editor’s Note: This article can be read in its entirety at printing.org. Below is a sample of the full-length article. In a shift from its previous position, the Washington Department of Ecology (DoE) released a draft Safer Products Report recommending regulation to reduce the amount of inadvertent polychlorinated biphenyls (iPCBs) found in pigments used in printing inks.
Understanding charity lease agreements for commercial properties
In commercial property law what exactly are charity lease agreements, what are the and what are the involved for both landlords and charitable organisations? What is a charity lease agreement? A charitable lease refers to a charity lease agreement where a charity either leases property to or from another party under terms that are compliant with charity law.
Top 3 OSHA Violations Revealed
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations. Each year PRINTING United Alliance publishes the Top 10 list for printing operations which can be found at this link. OSHA’s annual list includes violations from several industry segments including construction and general industry, with printing falling under the latter category.
The Top 3 OSHA Violations for Printing Operations
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations. Each year PRINTING United Alliance publishes the Top 10 list for printing operations which can be found at this link. OSHA’s annual list includes violations from several industry segments including construction and general industry, with printing falling under the latter category.
The Top 3 OSHA Violations for Printing Operations
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations. Each year PRINTING United Alliance publishes the Top 10 list for printing operations which can be found at this link. OSHA’s annual list includes violations from several industry segments including construction and general industry, with printing falling under the latter category.
Green Leases for Commerical Property
Reducing the environmental impact of commercial buildings is a credible aim - the Paris Olympics is hoping to halve the carbon footprint of previous years and so similarly with commercial green leases landlords and tenants can begin to make an impact. What is a Green Lease? Green leases are one way both landlords and tenants can reduce the environmental bearing of property as they contain provisions imposing an obligation to manage and reduce the impact of a property by way of improvements.
A Quick Review of 2023 OSHA Violations in the Printing Industry
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations. OSHA’s annual list includes violations in several industry segments including construction and general industry, with printing falling under the latter category. The most recent top 10 list for the 2023 fiscal year (October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023) is now available.
Carbon Black Survives Assault Ban in New York State
This article originally appeared on PRINTING United Alliance. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation once again failed to pass the New York State Legislature. While the legislation passed the state Senate, it was not voted on in the Assembly before the legislature adjourned for the year. Therefore, EPR will not be enacted in New York state in 2024.
Carbon Black Survives Assault Ban in New York State
Editor’s note: This article was originally published by PRINTING United Alliance. To learn more, click here. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation once again failed to pass the New York State Legislature. While the legislation passed the state Senate, it was not voted on in the Assembly before the legislature adjourned for the year. Therefore, EPR will not be enacted in New York state in 2024.
Carbon Black Survives Assault Ban in New York State
This article originally appeared on PRINTING United Alliance. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation once again failed to pass the New York State Legislature. While the legislation passed the state Senate, it was not voted on in the Assembly before the legislature adjourned for the year. Therefore, EPR will not be enacted in New York state in 2024.
Rise in Automatic Screen Press Violations
With the change in OSHA's enforcement policies at the beginning of this year, there has been a resurgence in the number of inspections occurring at screen printing operations. These inspections have resulted in citations with high proposed penalties.
Rise in Automatic Screen Press Violations - Time to Take Action!
With the change in OSHAs enforcement policies at the beginning of this year, there has been a resurgence in the number of inspections occurring at screen printing operations. These inspections have resulted in citations with high proposed penalties.
Five tips for mentoring autistic employees
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to “celebrate the power of supportive and meaningful mentor relationships.” We’re taking this opportunity to share our experience around successful approaches to mentoring autistic employees. As a majority-autistic company, we’ve seen firsthand how our colleagues benefit from meaningful support and mentorship in the workplace.
Working to Ensure Your Shop is OSHA Compliant
The following article was originally published by Wide-format Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Wide-Format Impressions. https://network.napco.com/wide-format-impressions/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/06/WFI-2023-OSHA_Gustavson_MayJun23_mixdown.mp3 While most companies welcomed the new year with optimism and a sense of renewed energy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has instituted a one-two punch approach to enforcement.
Working to Ensure Your Shop is OSHA Compliant
The following article was originally published by Wide-format Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Wide-Format Impressions. https://network.napco.com/wide-format-impressions/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/06/WFI-2023-OSHA_Gustavson_MayJun23_mixdown.mp3 While most companies welcomed the new year with optimism and a sense of renewed energy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has instituted a one-two punch approach to enforcement.
Working to Ensure That Your Shop is OSHA Compliant
The following article was originally published by Wide-format Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Wide-Format Impressions. https://network.napco.com/wide-format-impressions/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/06/WFI-2023-OSHA_Gustavson_MayJun23_mixdown.mp3 While most companies welcomed the new year with optimism and a sense of renewed energy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has instituted a one-two punch approach to enforcement.
Inside View: A little bit of everything
June 7, 2023 By Gary Jones “The owner of one of the U.K.’s biggest cucumber farms says the industry is facing a “triple threat” as he fights to keep his family business going. Tony Montalbano, who runs Green Acre Salads in Roydon in Essex, says U.K. salad growers are facing a threat to their business from spiralling energy bills, supermarket prices which do not reflect growers’ costs and a shortage of workers.
Working to Ensure Your Shop is OSHA Compliant
https://www.wideformatimpressions.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/06/WFI-2023-OSHA_Gustavson_MayJun23_mixdown.mp3 While most companies welcomed the new year with optimism and a sense of renewed energy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has instituted a one-two punch approach to enforcement. As the old saying goes, being “forewarned is forearmed.” Printing operations need to ensure their programs are following OSHA’s regulations.
PRINTING United Alliance Leads the Charge for the Industry to Prevail Over Washington State’s Effort to Ban Printing Inks
PRINTING United Alliance’s quick action of identifying a potentially catastrophic bill in Washington state which would have banned inks containing chlorinating pigments prevailed with the bill being significantly revised, thanks to the Alliance’s launch of an “all hands on deck” movement to engage members and the industry to contact their legislators expressing their opposition. Read on for the full update and how the industry has succeeded.
PRINTING United Alliance Leads the Charge for the Industry to Prevail Over Washington State’s Effort to Ban Printing Inks Original
PRINTING United Alliance’s quick action of identifying a potentially catastrophic bill in Washington state which would have banned inks containing chlorinating pigments prevailed with the bill being significantly revised, thanks to the Alliance’s launch of an “all hands on deck” movement to engage members and the industry to contact their legislators expressing their opposition. Read on for the full update and how the industry has succeeded.
Proposed Ban On Chlorinated Pigments Will Devastate Printing In Washington State
In a last minute and shocking action by the Washington State legislature, a bill making its way through the legislative process was amended to include a ban of all printing inks and paints that use chlorinated pigments. If this ban were enacted, it would have a devastating impact on the printing industry because some of the most common inks such as process yellow, or process blue would no longer be allowed to be sold in the state.
Proposed Ban On Chlorinated Pigments Will Devastate Printing In Washington State
In a last minute and shocking action by the Washington State legislature, a bill making its way through the legislative process was amended to include a ban of all printing inks and paints that use chlorinated pigments. If this ban were enacted, it would have a devastating impact on the printing industry because some of the most common inks such as process yellow, or process blue would no longer be allowed to be sold in the state.
Proposed Ban On Chlorinated Pigments Will Devastate Printing In Washington State
In a last minute and shocking action by the Washington State legislature, a bill making its way through the legislative process was amended to include a ban of all printing inks and paints that use chlorinated pigments. If this ban were enacted, it would have a devastating impact on the printing industry because some of the most common inks such as process yellow, or process blue would no longer be allowed to be sold in the state.
Proposed Ban On Chlorinated Pigments Will Devastate Printing In Washington State
In a last minute and shocking action by the Washington State legislature, a bill making its way through the legislative process was amended to include a ban of all printing inks and paints that use chlorinated pigments. If this ban were enacted, it would have a devastating impact on the printing industry because some of the most common inks such as process yellow, or process blue would no longer be allowed to be sold in the state.
Proposed Ban On Chlorinated Pigments Will Devastate Printing In Washington State
In a last minute and shocking action by the Washington State legislature, a bill making its way through the legislative process was amended to include a ban of all printing inks and paints that use chlorinated pigments. If this ban were enacted, it would have a devastating impact on the printing industry because some of the most common inks such as process yellow, or process blue would no longer be allowed to be sold in the state.
The Advisory Archives - Wide-format Impressions
Marcia Kinter is the Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance.Ms. Kinter oversees the development of resources for the Association addressing environmental, safety & health, and sustainability issues.She represents the printing industry, as well as their associated supplier base, before federal and state regulatory agencies on environmental, safety and other government issues directly impacting the printing industry.
OSHA’s Back: How to Respond to an Inspection
During the pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) — at both the state and federal level — dramatically curtailed on-site inspections, but we have now passed that period and, simply put, OSHA is back. The number of printing operations being inspected is on the rise, and the trend is expected to continue, especially because the Biden administration has made enforcement and hiring more inspectors a priority.
PRINTING United Alliance Aids New Air Regulations for Michigan Printers
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OSHA Initiates Enforcement Program to Identify Employers Failing to Submit Injury, Illness Data
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has initiated a new enforcement program to identify employers who failed to submit Form 300A data through the agency’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA). OSHA created the injury and illness reporting program in 2016 and it publishes the reported data on its webpage at https://www.osha.gov/Establishment-Specific-Injury-and-Illness-Data.
EPA Releases Weekly Email Notifications
On March 22, 2022, U.S. EPA released a new notification service, ECHO Notify. This new service allows the public to receive weekly emails alerting them of EPA and state environmental enforcement actions and violations occurring in their community or at a specific facility by selecting to be notified based on a specific EPA Facility ID, ZIP code, county, or state.
Virginia Rolls Back COVID-19 Standard and Issues Guidance
Nearly two years after enacting its first-in-the-nation regulation on COVID-19, Virginia has repealed it. On March 21, 2022, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Safety and Health Codes Board (DOLI) held a public hearing and voted to revoke the Department’s Permanent COVID-19 Regulation.
Printing Workplace Injury and Illness Rate Posts Another Low
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PRINTING United Alliance Supports Virginia’s Move to Withdraw COVID-19 Rule
Virginia was the first state to implement its own workplace health and safety regulation addressing COVID-19. This was a response to the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) decision to not issue a workplace standard to address COVID-19. Virginia first issued a temporary standard, followed-up with a permanent one, which was subsequently revised in September 2021. Now, Virginia is proposing that the standard be rescinded.
CDC Relaxes Mask Guidance
There is positive news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic fight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its on wearing masks. The announcement was issued on Friday, February 25, 2022. Under the new guidelines, more than 70% of the U.S. population is in an area with “low” or “medium” COVID-19 community level and masks are not recommended for the general public.
New York State Extends New York HERO Act COVID-19 Designation Until March 17, 2022
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Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2021-2022
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the most frequently cited workplace violations for the year. OSHA’s newest top 10 violations span the 2020 fiscal year (October 1, 2012–September 30, 2021). OSHA’s annual list includes violations from several industry segments including construction and general industry, with printing falling under the latter. The top 10 violations for printing were isolated from OSHA’s violation statistics.
OSHA Increases Workplace Safety Penalties for 2022
The following post was originally published by Printing Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Today on PIWorld. Inflation is hitting just about every product and service purchased including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties. In 2016, Congress gave the U.S. Department of Labor, which has authority over OSHA, the ability to increase its penalties on an annual basis based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Court Blocks OSHA Vaccinate-or-Test Emergency Temporary Standard
A flurry of activity has arisen from the issuance of OSHA’s new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA’s much anticipated ETS requiring certain employers to either require their employees to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing was issued and became official Nov. 5, 2021, when it was published in the Federal Register. Barely a day and a half after issuance of OSHA’s emergency vaccinate-or-test standard, a federal appeals court blocked it.
OSHA Increases Workplace Safety Penalties for 2022
The following post was originally published by Printing Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Today on PIWorld. Inflation is hitting just about every product and service purchased, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties. In 2016, Congress gave the U.S. Department of Labor, which has authority over OSHA, the ability to increase its penalties on an annual basis based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
OSHA Increases Penalties for 2022
Inflation is hitting just about every product and service purchased including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties. In 2016, Congress gave the U.S. Department of Labor, which has authority over OSHA, the ability to increase its penalties on an annual basis based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
PRINTING United Alliance Experts Weigh In on Supreme Court Decision
Marcia Kinter is the Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance.Ms. Kinter oversees the development of resources for the Association addressing environmental, safety & health, and sustainability issues.She represents the printing industry, as well as their associated supplier base, before federal and state regulatory agencies on environmental, safety and other government issues directly impacting the printing industry.
Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2021-2022 - Apparelist
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the most frequently cited workplace violations for the year. OSHA’s newest top 10 violations span the 2020 fiscal year (October 1, 2020–September 30, 2021). OSHA’s annual list includes violations from several industry segments including construction and general industry, with printing falling under the latter. The 10 top OSHA violations for printing were isolated from OSHA’s violation statistics.
Sustainability Is Here To Stay
The following article was originally published by Wide-format Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Wide-Format Impressions.
Nevada OSHA Issues Guidance on Wearing Masks in the Workplace
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