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safety program can appear to be an unwelcome pressure on the bottom line. “There’s no question that there’s a cost for safety, but there’s also a cost for noncompliance,” said Witte. “Those costs can include time off from work, inju- ries, and even deaths.”
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 rapid turn-around, keeping ma- chines running at 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.
It pays, then, to be proactive. “Having worked on a wide variety of OSHA fatality cases, I know that one of the big- gest mistakes supervisors make is to think that employees are responsible for themselves, and if they make mistakes it’s at their own risk,” said Nichols. “That’s not true. It is the supervisor’s obligation to look out for them, and to correct non-compliance. And it’s the employer’s obligation to es- tablish policies that keep workers safe from harm.” Test Your OSHA Readiness Is your business prepared for an OSHA inspection? Find out by scoring 10 points for every “yes” answer to the following questions. Total your score and check your rating at the bottom of the sidebar. 1. Does top management continually communicate a safety culture? 2. Has the company established site-specific safety practices? 3. Are employees trained on safety during onboarding? 4. Does the company hold regular safety meetings? 5. Do supervisors walk the floor periodically to ensure safe work practices? 6. Are employees invited to suggest new safety mea- sures? 7. Are all of the above steps thoroughly documented? 8. Are department transfers given on-the-spot safety training? 9. Is the safety program revisited every three to six months? 10. Do supervisors know what to do when OSHA in- spectors arrive? What’s your score? 80 or more: Congratulations. You have gone a long way toward creating a safe workplace that will impress OSHA inspectors. Between 60 and 80: It’s time to retool protocols to protect workers. Below 60: Your business is at risk. Take action on the suggestions in the this article. Phillip M. Perry is a syndicated award-winning writer and a frequent contributor to Board Converting News.
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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