Gary Jones

OSHA’s priorities are shaped by political and regulatory shifts. It’s important to stay apprised of key developments affecting PSPs.

Now that the dust has settled from the 2024 elections, it is time to assess what impact the Trump administration will have on OSHA.

EPR legislation failed to pass the NY State Legislature. It was not voted on in the Assembly before the legislature adjourned for the year.

Printing operations need to ensure their programs are following OSHA’s regulations. Printers are well-advised to spend some time addressing workplace safety hazards and mitigating their OSHA risks now before OSHA comes knocking.

The challenge with environmental requirements is understanding which ones apply to your operation and ensuring compliance.

Because several areas in Michigan failed to achieve compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is moving forward with a series of new regulations for printing operations there.

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. 

Every year, OSHA announces the most frequently cited workplace violations for the year. Here is a list of the top 10 violations for the industry that should be used by printing operations as a guide to ensure their safety program is addressing the most common shortcomings that are being identified by OSHA.

The U.S. Department of Labor has just published its yearly increases to the maximum civil penalties that may be assessed via citations arising from a workplace safety and health inspection.

Over the past several years, a renewed intensity in sustainability has emerged with new focuses on microplastics; ocean plastics; circular economy; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scoring; and extended producer responsibility.