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38 Associate Members Buyers Guide This annual supplement to PalletCentral conveniently provides you with contact information for NWPCA members that offer equipment, supplies and are service providers to the wood packaging industry. . 4 PalletCentral • July-August 2019 palletcentral.com ECONOMY 30 Two Blogs Worth Reading There are plenty of people out there sharing their views on business and finance, and offering ideas on how to best manage your business. Only a handful, though, routinely offer solid advice. Here are two that stand out from the pack and are worth reading. Both are notable experts in their field. BUSINESS BLOG 34 A Millennial View on Communications An effective communications plan needs to rely on both verbal and non-verbal methods. This is one view shared by NWPCA intern. Blog by Grace Johnson V O L . 1 9 | N O . 4 Departments Chairman's Message ..........................................................4 Inside NWPCA ......................................................................8 Capitol Hill Corner ..............................................................10 Advertisers ..........................................................................44 CAPITOL HILL CORNER 10 Standing in the Middle, Looking at Both Sides of the Aisle One strategy of the NWPCA advocacy team is to meet with Republican and Democratic offices, cutting through the noise and talking specific issues, which opens the door and keeps it open. By Jason Ortega LABOR & WORKFORCE 12 Medical Marijuana Laws Prompt Changes to HR & Safety Policies Newer medical cannabis laws are building in protections for workers and applicants that can force employers to consider whether to permit off-duty use for medical treatment, just as they would allow off-duty use of prescribed sleep or pain medication. Critical insight for employers as shared by safety expert and attorney. By Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP SUSTAINABILITY 18 Tipping Points Wooden pallets and packaging materials remain king of its industry, even when other products, such as cardboard and plastic pallets are creating a conversation around the attributes that pallet users prefer. Is the tipping point customer demand, or other factors? By Esme Neely Smith INDUSTRY 24 OSHA on Wood Dust Exposures & Solutions The U.S. Department of Labor OSHA published information on employer's obligations and solutions for wood manufacturing industries to limit wood dust exposure to their employees. Many good housekeeping items are compiled in this article to be safe and sound, year-round. Published six times annually by the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, 1421 Prince Street, Suite 340, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-519-6104; info@palletcentral.com. Subscriptions to PalletCentral are complimentary, however you need to subscribe: PalletCentral.com>>Subscribe. Changes and Renewals: Current subscribers may sign-in at PalletCentral.com>>Edit Bio (look for "Additional Information" to manage your subscription and edit your mailing address. Or fax changes to: 703-519-4720.The NWPCA does not sell our mailing list; data collected from PalletCentral subscribers is solely used for tracking our readership. Stay Connected FEATURES Pallet Central I N S I D E Cover Image: CoopersSmith Photography