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Plan-Do-Check-Act, A Simple Approach to Safety

  • On April 13, 2022
By: Darcy Cook, CHSO, SHS, PTA   Plan-Do-Check-Act has been around since just after WWII when quality pioneers Walter Shewhart and W. Edwards Deming brought us the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle that is intrinsic to many successful quality programs. PDCA has since developed into the foundation for not only quality, but all types of management systems. […]
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OSHA’S NEW HEAT RELATED NATIONAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM FOR THE WORKPLACE

  • On April 13, 2022
By: Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers, CHSO, SHS, PTA   You will have an opportunity to participate and weigh in on the proposed regulation to protect workers from heat-related hazards in the workplace. On May 3, 2022, you can register to attend this public meeting. _________ U.S. Department of Labor  |  April 12, 2022 Secretary Walsh […]
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Does My Company Need To Post The OSHA 300A Log?

  • On February 2, 2022
Does my company need to post the OSHA 300A Log? While all employers covered by the Occupational Safety and Health act fall under the requirements of OSHA Standard 1904, only employers of a certain size and industries are required to keep a log of workplace injuries & illnesses. If your company had 10 or fewer employees […]
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Manufacturing Myths – Debunked!

  • On December 13, 2021
Four common myths about the manufacturing industry are debunked with the data and MEP National Network success stories that prove otherwise. Myths such as automation eliminating jobs, when projections actually show automation will create 133 million new jobs worldwide by 2022. Manufacturing being a poor career choice is a myth many in the industry have […]
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MassMEP Employee Highlights – Charles DaRosa

  • On November 29, 2021
Charlie DaRosa – MassMEP Employee Highlights Charlie Darosa is the Operations Manager at MassMEP. He oversees all the Project Managers that deliver and train MassMEP’s clients throughout MA. Charlie currently has 10 on his staff, and with a couple openings yet to fill, will have a dozen in his charge when MassMEP is done hiring. […]
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LEAP Into YOUR Future

  • On November 17, 2021
It isn’t a secret that in previous years and following a long year of COVID there is a pipeline crisis where many employers are struggling to meet demand due to a lack of personnel. This lack of workers has affected many industries pushing companies to be innovative in their hiring practices and marketing strategies. This […]
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Emerging Leader Jesse Ziegler Trains Employees to Their Highest Potential

  • On November 12, 2021
Manufacturing Manager Jesse Ziegler leads a manufacturing team of 40 employee-owners at Swissturn/USA. Not only is he a natural at the technical aspect of programming, setup, troubleshooting and repairing machines but he is an advocate and leader of continuous improvement, always eager to try new technology and processes. He is also a leader who cares about […]
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Supply Chain Management: Taking Action to Navigate Uncertainty and Reduce Operational Risks

  • On November 12, 2021
The pandemic revealed potential vendor-based weaknesses for many small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). Late deliveries have increased, materials have become scarce, quality is less reliable, and prices have ticked upward. These issues and general upheaval in global supply chains make supply chain management an urgent focus for many SMMs. Manufacturers can take immediate actions to […]
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DAF CISO Small Business Cybersecurity Ask-Me-Anything

  • On September 24, 2021
You are invited! September 29th 3:00pm-5:00pm EDT   Agenda 1500 EDT – Welcome by the Department of the Air Force Chief Information Security Officer – Ms. Wanda Jones-Heath (link to biography) 1505 – Presentation  “Small Business Needs Big Cybersecurity” 1530 – Q&A 1545 – “Hardening Windows for NIST SP 800-171 Compliance” by CMTC,  the California […]
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