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4 PalletCentral • May-June 2022 palletcentral.com PALLETCENTRAL Stay Connected PalletCentral® is a bi-monthly publication of the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association™ ©2022 National Wooden Pallet & Container Association. All rights reserved. NWPCA 1421 Prince Street, Suite 340 Alexandria, VA 22314 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. COLUMNS 6 From The Chair DEPARTMENTS 8 Inside NWPCA 10 Policy at Play 40 NWPCA Advertisers IN THIS ISSUE On the Cover–iStockphoto.com/jacoblund May-June 2022 Volume 22 No. 3 2022 REPORT 22 | Lumber Markets Transportation bottlenecks show signs of improving. By Crystal Gauvin SAFETY 26 | Building a Strong Safety Culture Four unique safety cultures are prominent in today's business culture. What does your company's safety culture look like in comparison? By Adele L. Abrams, Esq., ASP, CMSP NATURE'S PACKAGING 30 | Forest Products: Science & Sustainability Paying attention to the conservation and sustainability issues facing forest resources is paramount for the health of the industry. By Glenn Meeks RESOURCES 34 | Leading in Safety: Spring Cleaning Your Facility From NWPCA WORKFORCE 36 | Five Hot Benefits for Small Businesses to Help Attract Workers Smart business owners are offering key innovative perks to entice workers to join their ranks. By Gene Marks LEADERSHIP 12 | Helping Hands at Work: We Caught You Caring Building trust and charity within your company sometimes takes extra work and pays more in morale than dividends, but these leaders believe that it is worth the effort. By Caryn Smith See Page 39 for Details on the NWPCA Fall Plant Tours!