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PIM COVID-19 RESOURCES On November 4, 2021, OSHA released a COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This standard covers all private companies with 100 employees. As a result, this includes all printers with at least 100 employees. The ETS has many requirements. These include a written policy, maintain a record and roster of employee’s vaccination status, weekly testing, […]
PIM Powered Industrial Truck Train the Trainer In-person & Virtual Workshops In-person: October 26, 2021 | Virtual: October 27, 2021 | Both Workshops Run From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CST) If your facility uses any kind of “mobile, power-driven vehicles used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier material,” then you must train […]
Joining an elite group of Midwest Printers going beyond compliance Download PDF of Press Release. MINNEAPOLIS, MN — July 28, 2021 — Printing Industry Midwest (PIM), the not-for-profit trade organization representing the Midwest’s leading print service providers, is pleased to announce Honsa-Binder Printing, Inc. located in St. Paul Minnesota has achieved Great Printer Certification. Honsa-Binder […]
Please take a quick survey & tell us what you are doing What are you doing in 2021 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace? PIM members are wondering what other print companies are doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in 2021. What worked for you? What didn’t? Fill out the survey to see […]
PIM Powered Industrial Truck Train the Trainer Virtual Workshop April 14, 2021 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST | Online Only Webinar Due to the continued COVID-19 restrictions, this session will be only offered remotely as an online webinar. An in-person class may be offered later in the year. If your facility uses any […]
Nebraska OSHA recommends that all printers in NE create a COVID-19 Policy. This new COVID-19 template for printing companies in Nebraska can assist you. Remember, for the Minnesota printing companies, DO NOT follow this Nebraska template. For further questions regarding the Nebraska safety requirements contact Paul Gutkowski. Learn More.
How to ensure compliance – Executive Order takes effect Saturday, July 25 Governor Walz recently issued an executive order requiring all Minnesotans wear a face-covering indoors beginning July 25. This includes all indoor businesses, including all printers. Workers must also wear face coverings when working outside when it is not possible to maintain social distancing. […]
We can help you with your COVID-19 plan To help stop the spread of COVID-19, Minnesota implemented new requirements for all businesses. Every business must establish a “COVID-19 Preparedness Plan”. With this in mind, Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) placed sample documents and templates on our “COVID-19 and the Printing Industry” page. First, we suggest you […]
PIM’s Right To Know Training – Avoid the most commonly cited standard among printers In these unprecedented times, employee health and safety training is more important now than it ever has been. If you find yourself with a little more down time, now is your chance to complete your REQUIRED training. Remember that OSHA has […]
To reduce the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, businesses are asked to clean and disinfect high touch surfaces including tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets etc. The CDC recommends businesses use: An EPA-registered household disinfectant. Click here, a diluted bleach solution or clean with a solution of at least 70% alcohol. […]
