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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MassMEP Employee Highlights – Ellen Ellsworth

  • On September 7, 2021
Ellen Ellsworth – MassMEP Employee Highlights “As a Project Manager here at MassMEP, we go to clients and deliver training,” says. Ellen Ellsworth. “I’m a newbie, so I’ve been shadowing other Project Managers and going through our presentations. We offer anything from Lean 101 to TWI to Project Management. I’m understanding where I can plug […]
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Augmented Podcast with MassMEP President John Killam

  • On August 26, 2021
Tulip Interfaces spoke with John Killam on manufacturing training in Massachusetts. In this episode they talk about the important role of manufacturing in Massachusetts, fostering the next generation manufacturers, manufacturing workforce trends and actions, including how to recruit talent to the region and to our manufacturing firms. With manufacturing on the rise and the increase […]
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OSHA Shifts Position On Recordability Of Adverse Reactions From COVID-19 Vaccines

  • On June 10, 2021
“Protecting Your Business and Your Employees” since 1998. By: Darcy Cook, CHSO, SHS, PTA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on May 21, 2021, published a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) establishing that employers do not need to record adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccines on their OSHA 300 Logs, at least through May of […]
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