There has been a significant increase in the number of OSHA inspections happening in screen printing operations recently. What this means for shops is potential violations and fines. Shops should take extra care in making sure their businesses are following the proper safety procedures.

In this exclusive interview, Gary Jones, vice president, Environmental, Health, and Safety Affairs for PRINTING United Alliance, discusses what this means for the printing industry, and those with screen-printing equipment specifically. Gary offers insight into the increase in inspections and violations, why OSHA regulations matter, and what resources are available for printers.

Key Takeaways

• Our industry is classified by OSHA as being high hazard for amputations
• Shops that ignore OSHA regulations risk employee safety, violations, penalties, and more

Members of PRINTING United Alliance are encouraged to contact Gary Jones at gjones@printing.org or Sara Osorio, Environmental, Health, and Safety Affairs coordinator, at sosorio@printing.org with questions. They are able to consult with printers on specific issues and scenarios, discuss OSHA matters, and more.

To become a member of PRINTING United Alliance and learn more about how our subject matter experts can assist your company with services and resources such as those mentioned in this article, please contact the Alliance membership team: 888-385-3588 / membership@printing.org.