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Big Data / Big Solutions

Being able to analyze trends, identify hazards and keep up with compliance and regulatory standards is the holy grail of SMS and QMS. An incredible amount of data is produced, Read More

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Validation of Machine Safety Functions

With modern safety standards, utilizing terms such as SIL and Performance Levels, there are efforts in understanding how to perform proper calculations. An aspect that often is missed is the Read More

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OSHA Inspections: Understanding Your Rights & Navigating the Process to Minimize Your Citation Risk

Every employer dreads a knock on the door from an OSHA inspector. But an inspection doesn’t need to be your worst nightmare. If you take proactive steps to find and Read More

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Change Your Safety Culture by Making Employees a Part of Safety Strategy

For excellence in any operational category to be recognized, it is imperative employees make decisions and behave in alignment with the intended strategic direction. Strategy is a framework of choices Read More

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Allowing Safety Reporting to Improve Your Safety Culture

Achieving and maintaining a culture of accurate injury reporting in the workplace can be challenging.  A case study of success will be reviewed including a discussion of things you can Read More

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Unlocking the Value of Ergonomics with Big Data

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT (GMT -4, New York) Duration: 1 Hour Event Type: Live Webinar Cost: Free Register Today! Description A prominent buzzword in recent Read More

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Insights from a 5-Year Journey in Global EHS Transformation

Employee Engagement * Safety Leadership * Synergy Across Data and Processes One of the cornerstones of successful and high-impact EHS programs is getting employees engaged as key stakeholders of health, Read More

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Overcoming Challenges of Keeping up With Electrical Safety Compliance

Nearly seven out of 10 companies have reported electrical incident near misses in the past five years, according to a new study conducted by EHS Today and Panduit. What’s more, Read More

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Safety Incentives, Motivation and Discipline: Balancing Legal and Practical Considerations to Boost Engagement and Drive Safety Culture

Employee engagement in safety is a frequent pain point among employers, and many employers turn to safety incentive programs in an effort to gain buy-in and motivate employees to prioritize Read More

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Take Your Corporate Safety Culture to the Next Level with Data Analytics

According to a recent survey conducted by EHS Today, EHS Embraces the Technology Revolution, 84% of respondents said their companies have initiated safety culture programs. But what do we mean Read More

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Testimonials


Remmey The Pallet Company

“The IMC Supervisor Effectiveness Training exceeded our expectations and provided valuable tools that supervisors can immediately apply in the workplace. The sessions were engaging, relevant, and ch… Read more

Tammy BubbControllerRemmey The Pallet Company


Remmey The Pallet Company

“IMC provided timely insight, valuable support, and expert guidance throughout the SMART-PA grant and ERP enhancement project. Their assistance helped us successfully install and validate a fully cu… Read more

Tammy BubbControllerRemmey The Pallet Company


Shumaker Industries, Inc.

“The IMC team provided valuable insight throughout the assessment process and helped us develop a clear roadmap for future growth. Their expertise enabled us to identify opportunities to improve effic… Read more

Mike SellersGeneral ManagerShumaker Industries, Inc.


Northway Industries, Inc.

“Through the Winning Teams program, we increased throughput in our laminate cleaning/inspection area by 18%, which also shortened the time for us to respond to vendors about defective products and t… Read more

Steve WagnerDirector of Training & DevelopmentNorthway Industries, Inc.


Rockland Manufacturing Co.

“We’re very pleased with the results of the training. It was a great way to break the ice regarding a systemic change in one of our oldest and most experience facilities. By training on change man… Read more

Bo PrattPresidentRockland Manufacturing Co.


Pik Rite, Inc.

The IMC and its staff have played an integral part in the success of Pik Rite’s Continuous Improvement culture as well as directly influencing more efficient production and operations. The proof is … Read more

Caleb ThomasProduct Line ManagerPik Rite, Inc.


NuVisions Center

We are a small organization and do not have IT staff. Before we found IMC, the task to implement CMMC seemed almost insurmountable. With their help, the process was no longer overwhelming, and we were… Read more

Terry KnouseVice President of OperationsNuVisions Center


SilcoTek

5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


Prysmian Group

The attendees of both training programs came away energized and eager to apply their new skills in training, coaching and communications. There is broad consensus that these skills should continue to … Read more

Jeanette WraggTraining ManagerPrysmian Group


Nittany Paper Mills, Inc.

We make investments where and when our workforce is skilled and ready.  The training was a solid foundation for supervisor development.

Steve PrentissVice President of Human ResourcesNittany Paper Mills, Inc.




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