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the fear of speaking up. Psychological Safety
Amy Edmonson, from the Harvard Business School, coined the term, “Psychological Safety” in a study pub- lished in 1999 entitled, “Psychological Safety and Learn- ing Behavior in Work Teams” (http://www.jstor.org/sta- ble/2666999) describing it as, ‘‘a shared belief held by members of a team that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking…a sense of confidence that the team will not embarrass, reject or punish someone for speaking up.” It describes a team climate characterized by, “interperson- al trust and mutual respect in which people are comfort- able being themselves.’’ I believe that the importance of psychological safety is just as important now as it was 25 years ago. Maybe even more so. So, to me, what this means is that if leaders lead with a clear and stated goal of creating a culture that empha- sizes Psychological Safety while encouraging everyone to practice ‘the little things that matter, people will work with greater enthusiasm even in the face of greater pressure. Simple as that. Mark Neely can be reached mark@markneelysemi- nars.com or (310) 346-5476. EPA Proposes Revisions To Chemical Risk Evaluation Framework The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed revi- sions to its chemical risk evaluation framework—an action long sought by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). When Congress passed the 2016 Lautenberg Amend- ments to the Toxic Substances Control Act, it required the EPA to establish a process for reviewing existing chem- icals. That process unfolds in three steps: prioritization, risk evaluation and risk management. Risk evaluation is the cornerstone, determining whether a chemical poses an “unreasonable risk” and setting the stage for any new rules manufacturers must follow. The NAM has consistently urged the EPA to keep these evaluations appropriately focused, grounded in sound, da- ta-driven science, and reflective of workplace protections already in place. Under the Biden administration, howev- er, the framework expanded dramatically. Risk evaluations swelled into sprawling thousand-page documents that overlooked existing safety measures, relied on question- able assumptions, and effectively imposed de facto bans on chemistries essential to manufacturing. In response, the NAM pressed for change. In letters to both the transition team and the EPA, the association high- lighted flawed data and unrealistic conclusions in reviews of substances such as formaldehyde and 1,3-butadiene. The proposal is now open for comment in the Federal Register. Feedback is due by November 7.
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours. ESKO www.esko.com ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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