The moment an injury occurs, it initiates a sequence of events that can last for weeks or even months. But no matter how prolonged the recovery period, the first 24 hours after an injury are the most crucial. To respond effectively to an incident, the majority of the action items should occur within 24 hours.

PIA MidAmerica attended the Southern AIM Conference in Arlington this week. Scott Hider with Clampitt Paper talked about the challenges and outlook regarding the paper market, MTAC (Mailers' Technical Advisory Committee) shared updates regarding various projects at USPS, and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy gave the keynote address. There are exciting things happening at USPS for

by: Dave Mantel, Sales Trainer I love statistics based on data. I also love sales. That means, for me, statistics about sales are the best! Through many years of using Objective Management Group’s (OMG) award-winning sales assessments, I have access to statistical data that includes well over 2 million salespeople. What separates great sellers -

by Joe Eudy, President of Impact Safety (www.safeimpact.com) and PIA MidAmerica Safety Specialist Note: This article is to aid with understanding back issues. It should not be considered as medical advice. Importance of Protecting Your Back Did you know that back pain among employees is affecting almost every printing plant in our region?

Last week, The Mailing and Fulfillment Services Association (MFSA™) held its first post pandemic conference in beautiful Grapevine, Texas. PIA MidAmerica joined 75 other participants representing over 40 companies from across the nation at the “Broken Supply Chain” themed conference and golf tournament. We learned a lot and got to network with others in our

Any season can bring about some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on many aspects of a company’s operations. This article discusses the weather threats to watch out for and measures businesses can take to minimize damage. Dangerous Weather Unexpected severe weather increases the risk of property damage, injury and even

  Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10am check-in & lunch • 11:30pm scramble Paradise Pointe Golf Complex • Smithville, MO   Golf is a fantastic way to network. At PIA MidAmerica, our golf tournaments offer you the opportunity to connect and to build stronger relationships with your peers, colleagues and with your clients. In recent

Thanks for your contributions to our industry! Industry pundit Frank Romano turned 80 last year, but he shows no signs of slowing down. He’s just completed his 89th book, which is incredible… that’s more than one book for each year of his life! Many of you know Frank from the weekly videos he does

I’ve noticed salt lines on my black tee-shirt at the end of the day after helping clients with forklift observations many days lately. Most manufacturing companies have warehousing and shipping employees working in areas that are not air-conditioned. Some companies also perform production operations areas with no AC. Fortunately, we (in printing) are blessed to

Simply put, communicating with all relevant parties involved in workers’ compensation claims (e.g., employees, supervisors, medical providers and claims adjusters) not only provides a better experience for employees, but it also helps employers reduce costs associated with claims. Among other benefits, opening lines of communication to the different parties associated with claims can help