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In 2011, 143 people in the United States died from fires or explosions at their places of work. More than 5,000 were injured and the related cost to American businesses exceeded $2 billion. That’s 143 lives and 5,000 injuries too many. Follow these guidelines for a recent update on OSHA Standard #1910 Subpart E, which… Read more »

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Effective safety protection is a federal requirement, so there’s no question that your company needs to comply with related OSHA rules. But above and beyond legal compliance, good safety is good business. And most importantly, it’s the right thing to do – as you strive to send your employees home at the end of their… Read more »

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Following a remarkable post-recession recovery, manufacturing is poised to benefit from continued growth and investment throughout this year. In November 2013, the U.S. trade deficit dipped to its lowest level in four years. Meanwhile, industrial stocks realized a five-year growth pattern of a solid 183 percent. Analysts agree that manufacturing will recover to pre-recession levels… Read more »

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Today’s manufacturers are focused on building revenue by driving product innovation and expanding into emerging markets. They understand that optimizing their production processes is key to realizing this goal. Steps will include upgrading information systems and fine tuning enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to stay ahead of the competitive game. In a recent survey, almost… Read more »

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Ventilation is one of the most important engineering controls available for maximizing the quality of air in a work environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has addressed a number of statistics related to proper ventilation in its recent standard #1926.57. Here are some tips for staying OSHA compliant and, more importantly, ensuring that… Read more »

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The outlook is positive for manufacturing production growth in the months and years ahead, according to reports including those from the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). Every three months, MAPI provides a detailed look at the health of the domestic manufacturing sector based on its analysis of 27 major industries. Momentum in 2013… Read more »

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The Great Recession is over and the global economy is breathing a sigh of relief. Increased consumer spending is good news for the manufacturing sector, although the philosophy and overall structure of factories worldwide is shifting from one of mass production to one of lean production. This is not your father’s assembly line! More to… Read more »

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers train and educate all members of their workforce on how to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions at their worksites. Specific areas to be aware of include: Substance Handling Employees whose jobs require them to handle or use harmful substances must be instructed in their safe… Read more »

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The Importance of Listing Skills and Qualifications on Your Resume

Hiring managers spend an average of six to 20 seconds on the initial review of a candidate’s resume. That’s right. Seconds. So you need to ensure that yours instantly grabs and holds their attention when it comes to the value you can add to a job. Snapshot of a Strong Resume As you vie for… Read more »

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A series of positive reports indicate that manufacturing could play a key role as the U.S. and global economies continue to rebound. 2013 concluded with stronger-than-expected improvements in the U.S. gross domestic product, business spending, housing, and consumer confidence. As noted by Richard Moody, chief economist at Regions Financial, “We’re not only hopeful but reasonably… Read more »