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Feb
3
Foundries should have an entry policy for admittance to their facilities to help control access to management and production areas and ensure that...
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Important updates in EHS topics and OSHA/EPA compliance.
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Jan
10
The Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society (NFFS) has officially submitted comments to OSHA regarding its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention...
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Jan
3
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently completed its final risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act...
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Dec
2
Hand Safety Did you know that each hand contains 27 distinct bones and more than 90% of all injuries are due to human error? A 2019 campaign by the...
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Nov
4
Respirators and Respirator Programs From OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134: "A respirator shall be provided to each employee when such equipment is...
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Oct
16
As the holiday season fast approaches, as well as the end of 2024, we wanted to take a moment to remind you that Open Enrollment Period is quickly...
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Oct
14
With recent hurricane activity impacting the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, now is the time for non-ferrous foundry...
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Date posted
Sep
30
The Non-Ferrous Founders' Society has recently become aware of several referrals from clinical laboratories to the State of Pennsylvania for...
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Date posted
Sep
30
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requires annual certification of all lockout/tagout procedures. (This is different than...
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Date posted
Aug
30
On August 30, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal...
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Date posted
Aug
30
The Non-Ferrous Founders' Society (NFFS), representing the interests of the non-ferrous foundry industry, is closely examining the OSHA Notice of...
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Date posted
Aug
30
Checklist for Inspecting Abrasive Wheel Equipment Grinders From Standard 29 CFR 1910.215:☑ Do side guards cover the spindle, nut and flange and 75%...
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