By: Brian Rutherford, PIA MidAmerica Regulatory Specialist I have visited many printing companies since the outbreak of the current pandemic, and seen that most companies are performing basic steps to protect workers. PIA MidAmerica recently hosted an OSHA & COVID-19 webinar, conducted by myself and Joe Eudy of our Dallas office. We have both seen
From the desk of Adriane Harrison at Printing United Alliance: OSHA Recording and Reporting information as it relates to COVID-19 has been very confusing. You may have seen the video – linked here – that Gary Jones and I did to explain a company’s responsibilities under these provisions.Finally, OSHA has provided a little bit of updated guidance about
From the desk of Adriane Harrison at Printing United Alliance: The CDC previously defined close contact as being within 6 feet of someone infected with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes or more. The updated guidance now defines close contact as being within 6 feet of someone with the virus for a cumulative total of 15 minutes (or more) over
We're honored to announce our PIA MidAmerica President Teresa Campbell has been appointed as a member of The Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation board. The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is a not-for-profit organization that offers educational fellowship assistance to students in the graphic communications field. In her new role Teresa looks forward to further supporting the future of
The Nolan Moore Memorial Education Foundation (NMMEF) is PIA MidAmerica’s way of providing for the future of the industry. It was established in 1995 in the memory of Nolan Moore, PIA MidAmerica’s longtime executive director and stalwart supporter of career awareness for the printing and graphics industry in our region. NMMEF trustees recently approved an
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash Two recent articles from industry source Brand United describe the growing impact of direct mail in an increasingly contactless world. In the first article, writer Jay Carrol explores the neuroscience of printed advertisements and direct mail. Specifically, he notes study found that "print was proven to elicit a stronger emotional
Photo by Caleb Perez on Unsplash PRINTING United Alliance has identified key legislative priorities that will benefit our industry, employees and customers. They urge action on one or all of these important issues: Urge Congress to pass temporary, targeted COVID-19 liability protection to businesses that adhere to safe workplaces guidelines here. Urge Congress to provide pandemic-related funding to USPS and
Aug. 18: Postmaster Louis DeJoy released a statement addressing concerns surrounding mail-in ballots and the efficiency of the United States Postal service during the pandemic. Specifically, he announced that "to avoid even the appearance of any impact on election mail, I am suspending [new postal initiatives] until after the election is concluded" thereby alleviating concerns
Join us for the 2020 Virtual Human Resources Conference to tackle the most difficult questions when managing your biggest asset: Your workforce. Attend and get answers to your company’s top business and employment concerns. Session topics include: Dealing with difficult people Finding diversity & inclusion in print Hot topics in labor and employment law HR
In partnership with Printing Industries Midwest (PIM), PIA MidAmerica is excited to introduce the The Print is Everywhere campaign. The campaign is designed to help all industry stakeholders effectively tell the positive stories of print to students, career advocates and parents in order to foster the next generation of the print industry. Designed by students of the Scottsdale