AICC Converter ‘Think Tanks’ Provide Valuable Information
ulations, and recommendations, Ronda Bayer began to offer the practical applications of them at LDI. Bayer pro- vided examples of LDI’s real-life experience of working through issues with their teams in multi-plant, multi-state operations. She offered many specific choices they have made about remote employees, continuing to offer ex- tended leave, recommending but not requiring employees to get a covid vaccine, and much more. She also shared several actual company policies, which attendees can use as templates, including their mask pol- icy and the screening questionnaire LDI uses for visitors. The Q&A portion of the event offered attendees the opportunity to clarify legal requirements and the lessons learned from LDI. The next Converter Think Tank will be on Friday, March 9 at 2:00 pm ET. While there is no fee for members to at- tend, registration is required. Register at www.AICCbox. org/Calendar .
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, had near- ly 40 registrants for the most recent Converter Think Tank held Friday, January 15th, which featured Ronda Bayer, Vice President and Corporate Counsel, Liberty Diversified Industries (LDI), and Christine Walters, J.D., MAS, SHRM- SCP, SPHR, Founder, FiveL Company. Walters reviewed the key points of the latest EEOC guidance, including if and how an employer may require or encourage vaccinations and the implications and le- gal obligations to consider. She also reviewed changes to leave policies and encouraged all attendees to review their COVID policies to ensure they are up to date with current regulations. After Walters completed the overview of the law, reg-
FBA Requests Info For Safety Awards
The Fibre Box Association (FBA) invites the industry’s participation in the 2020 Corru- gated Container Industry Annual Report of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and Safety Awards Program. The report, which compiles recordable injuries and illnesses data for employees engaged in the manu- facture of corrugated and solid fiber prod- ucts, will be published in March 2021. The report is issued only to companies and plants that participate and provide data, so you are strongly encouraged to participate Plants that participate in the Report are eligible for Annual Corrugated Industry Safety Awards. AICC – The Independent Packaging Association and the Fibre Box Association (FBA) jointly sponsor the Safe- ty Awards Program, making it truly a corru- gated industry safety recognition. For 2019, 422 corrugated facilities were recognized for plant safety. Visit fibrebox.org for online instructions and definitions for reporting 2020 data. The deadline for submission is February 14, 2021. Failure to meet the deadline will re- sult in your plant(s) being ineligible to win a Safety Award and be included in the Report. Also, please attach a signed completed copy of the 2020 OSHA Form 300A, Sum- mary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, as requested in the instructions. Failure to provide the OSHA Form 300A summary will result in your plant(s) being ineligible to win an award. Questions: Peggy Lacy at placy@ fibrebox.org or (847) 364-9600.
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