English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

  • On August 4, 2020
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Applications and Benefits in the Manufacturing Workplace By Lisa Derby Oden In today’s global community it is not unusual for a company to have employees who have limited English language skills. Manufacturers can increase worker safety, improve customer service and productivity, increase team effectiveness, create pathways for promotion […]
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The ABC’s of Returning Safely to Work!

  • On May 29, 2020
The ABC’s of Returning Safely to Work! Darcy Cook is the Director of Emergency Management for Safety Trainers, located in Worcester, MA. She delivered a five-part content-rich webinar series “The ABC’s of Returning Safely to Work” that forms the foundation for the following information. This serves as ‘cliff notes’ for the series and has been […]
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When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way Part 2

  • On May 12, 2020
strong>When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way: Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times Part 2 By Lisa Derby Oden In our previous blog, Part 1, we began sharing the experiences manufacturers are having as they make their way through the COVID-19 pandemic. Yes, there are difficulties, and manufacturers are finding their way day by day. […]
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When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way

  • On May 4, 2020
When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way: Manufacturers Traversing Tumultuous Times, Part One By Lisa Derby Oden It is hard to distance yourself from COVID-19 these days, and if we could social distance ourselves from it, we might not feel so tentative and lonely. But it is everywhere and consumes the news, our […]
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How Dreams Turn Into Industry 4.0

  • On April 21, 2020
How Dreams Turn Into Industry 4.0 By Lisa Derby Oden, MassMEP Project Development Coordinator Industry 4.0 is upon us. What does that mean? It refers to the fourth industrial revolution that applies to manufacturing. The first revolution related to mechanization as a result of water and steam power. The second involved mass production and assembly […]
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Tips to Manage When it’s NOT Business as Usual

  • On April 17, 2020
By Lisa Derby Oden These are unusual times for all of us. Uncertainty runs high, and the unknown is the boogie man that stalks us. As a manufacturer, here are 5 tips for you to shake off these uncomfortable feelings and focus forward. 1) Keep communication channels open. Whether you are an essential business and […]
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COVID-19 and OSHA

  • On April 15, 2020
April, 1, 2020 COVID-19 and OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow across the U.S., employers should consider Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) injury and illness recording and reporting obligations in connection with confirmed employee cases of COVID-19. Generally, OSHA requires covered employers to prepare and maintain records […]
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The Mass. Manufacturing Community Responds to COVID-19

  • On March 31, 2020
MassTech Leads the Work of the Manufacturing Emergency Response Team The leaders of the Baker-Polito Administration’s Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative including Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy and Mike Tamasi, President and CEO of AccuRounds established the Manufacturing Emergency Response Team (M-ERT) to assist in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This work is being done in coordination with […]
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Baker-Polito Administration Launches Online Portal for PPE

  • On March 30, 2020
Baker-Polito Administration Launches Online Portal for Personal Protective Equipment, Volunteers to Support COVID-19 Outbreak FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/29/2020 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Governor’s Press Office Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development MEDIA CONTACT FOR BAKER-POLITO ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES […]
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19

  • On March 27, 2020
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 By Lisa Derby Oden The news is full of reports of the shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, industry and government have called on to increase manufacturing of these products by 40% to meet the rising global […]
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