News Bytes OSHA Focus on Printing Industry There has recently been an increase in OSHA inspections due to the agency’s efforts to reduce amputations at commercial printing firms in standard industrial classification (SIC) code 2752. We encourage members to ensure compliance with OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Procedures and machinery safeguarding regulations. You will also want to make sure you have properly completed OSHA recordkeeping paperwork (OSHA Form 300)for 2008 and have the Log and Summary (OSHA forms 300/300A) for the last five years (2003-2007) readily available for review. The inspections we have seen so far have all begun with a review of your recordkeeping paperwork followed by in depth review of lockout/tagout and machine guarding, but have eventually included both “suggestions” and violations of a comprehensive nature not limited to amputation prevention. The time to prepare for an inspection is before they show up at the receptionist desk; call your PIA staff for assistance today at 800.788.2040, or call B.J. Irvin at 214-630-8871 ext. 203. For forms 300/300A, in an Excel format, and recordkeeping instructions go to the following OSHA webpage here.

Ratios Reminder Members often ask, “How is Business?” To find out how your company compares to the industry overall, be sure to participate in the2008-2009 PIA/GATF Ratios Study. For your participation, you will receive one free volume of your choice! Due date is April 30, 2008. Surveys have been mailed, but you can also find a survey form and complete details on the GAIN website at this link.

INCREASE IN FIRST CLASS MAIL On May 12, the Postal Service will adjust prices for mailing services — First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services and Special Services. Per the USPS, the average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. A First-Class Mail stamp will be 42 cents. Here are some pricing highlights: - No change in the First-Class Mail single-piece additional-ounce price. - Lower additional-ounce price for presorted First-Class Mail letters. - Lower pound price for Standard Mail saturation and high-density flats. - Shape-based pricing for First-Class Mail International letters, flats and parcels. - First-Class Mail International price groups expand from five to nine groups. Needless to say, there are a lot of changes and if you are providing mailing services, visit the Postal Service website at www.usps.com/prices for all mailing services prices and links to downloadable pricing files and additional information. New prices for shipping services — Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select and International Mail — will be announced in March.