Printing Industries of New England is the regional affiliate of:

Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation

Plant Audits: Environmental and OSHA plant compliance walk-through visits which typically range from 1-3 hours. A meeting with management to review the findings and recommendations will follow each visit. Upon request, a detailed written report outlining the discussed findings and recommendations will be completed. Follow-up compliance information will be forwarded as requested.

Noise Exposure Walkaround Survey
For no charge, PINE will perform a noise exposure “walkaround survey” of your facility. This consists of taking noise decibel readings with a Sound Level Meter at various locations throughout the facility. (More)

OSHA Compliance Assistance: Review and comment on plant-specific OSHA written programs. Provide management with practical methods for complying with OSHA’s complex rules. In the event of an OSHA inspection, assist with negotiating with OSHA to reduce compliance infractions and fines.

Environmental Compliance Assistance: Assist with completion of environmental reports and permits to agencies such as the EPA, MA DEP, MWRA, NH DES, VT ARD, ME DEP, RI DEM and Narragansett Bay Commission. Assist with mediation of regulatory violations and fines with the above-mentioned agencies.

On-Site Training: Conduct on-site training to member companies for environmental, health and safety issues such as Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication (MSDS), Personal Protective Equipment, Forklift Safety and Hazardous Waste Management. Employee group training and individual train-the-trainer sessions are available upon request.

On-Site Specific Assistance: Visit member sites to assist with plant specific environmental and safety issues such as hazardous waste management, flammable storage requirements, indoor air quality complaints, etc.

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training
for the Printing Industry Designed to help you and your employees work safer, lower your workers’ compensation and increase your compliance with OSHA regulations, the training is geared specifically toward the hazards associated with the printing and graphic communications industry including commercial printers, finishing shops, binderies and mail, fulfillment and distribution centers. (More)

Telephone Assistance: Provide technical assistance on all matters concerning environmental and safety issues. Forward requested information to member via email, fax or regular mail.

Ergonomics-Related Assistance: Assist member companies with ergonomics evaluations and long-term ergonomic solution development. Includes meeting with management to discuss goals of ergonomic evaluations and performance of a job hazard analysis. Upon request, a written report will be completed.

Plant Expansion/Relocation Assistance: Review plant expansion/relocation goals with management and provide guidance for dealing with the regulatory issues associated with those goals. Flammable and hazardous waste storage, plant ventilation and air permit issues are typical regulatory items that must be considered during expansion and/or relocation. Provide plant layout assistance to meet production needs and to evaluate safety issues (such as noise).

Bulletins & Articles: Provide members with updates on regulatory issues through targeting bulletins, PINE-A-GRAM articles and New England Printer & Publisher articles.

Government Affairs: Work with environmental agencies to develop flexible regulatory policies and regulations specifically for the printing industry.