Manufacturers Face an Increase in Cyber Attacks in 2019

Manufacturers Face an Increase in Cyber Attacks in 2019

  • On January 31, 2019
Written by; Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers What are the changes is OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements for the manufacturing industry? OSHA has adopted a new electronic data submission rule that took effect January 1, 2017. The new rule requires certain categories of employers (see applicability thresholds below) to electronically submit injury and illness data that they are […]
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OSHA Recordkeeping Updates

OSHA Recordkeeping Updates

  • On January 7, 2019
Written by: Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers What are the changes is OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements for the manufacturing industry? OSHA has adopted a new electronic data submission rule that took effect January 1, 2017. The new rule requires certain categories of employers (see applicability thresholds below) to electronically submit injury and illness data that they […]
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5 Ways to Solve Your Workforce Shortage

  • On December 17, 2018
It seems that everyone is struggling with a workforce shortage these days. This is primarily a result of low unemployment, retiring baby boomers, and lack of interest or negative understanding about manufacturing careers. There are ways to solve this challenge for your company. Some are strategies that you can tackle now and will be able […]
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317 Manufacturing Fatalities in 2016

317 Manufacturing Fatalities in 2016

  • On December 6, 2018
Written by: Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics report fatal work injuries involving violence and other injuries by persons or animals increased by 163 cases to 866 in 2016. Workplace homicides increased by 83 cases to 500 in 2016, and workplace suicides increased from 62 to 291. This is the […]
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Safety and Compliance is liking eating a bowl of alphabet soup!

  • On November 7, 2018
Written by: Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers OSHA, DOT, NFPA, ISO, FDA, NIOSH, ANSI, and EPA just to name a few. Who regulates you? Who has the authority? Where do you begin? And, why do all the agencies have a different interpretation of the regulations? OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and you can […]
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MassMEP Brings You Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Technologies Today

  • On August 28, 2018
By John Killam, President, MassMEP Mark your calendar for two special events: The Future of Manufacturing Symposium (October 4, 2018) Inaugural WPI/QCC Integrated Photonics Symposium (October 3, 2018) On Thursday, October 4, 2018, MassMEP will bring the latest manufacturing news and experts to Worcester to showcase the Manufacturing USA Institute’s technologies and show you the […]
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What is a Consortium Training Grant?

  • On August 14, 2018
Written by: Kristy Grignon Does your company have a technical skills gap? Would you like to improve your productivity and quality? Have you been considering ways to get training for your workforce and have thought that your company was too small? Have you looked for ways to fund training, discovered the Workforce Training Fund and […]
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