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As of January 1, 2024, certain employers in designated high-hazard industries (including foundries) are required to electronically submit injury and...

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2024 NFFS Regulatory Compliance Calendars were mailed to all NFFS member facilities in late December. Each member was automatically sent two...

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The following checklist is intended to assist your nonferrous foundry by ensuring that required annual submission dates, such as for the OSHA 300,...

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OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.146 covers "permit-required confined spaces." This regulation provides rules regarding practices and procedures designed...

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Between November 27, 2022, and November 27, 2023, the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported a total of 24...

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Between November 15, 2022, and November 15, 2023, the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported a total of 22...

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Download EPA Emission Factors for Non-Ferrous Foundries (PDF)

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Mark your calendars and plan to attend these important upcoming health & safety webinars offered by NFFS over the next three months....

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OSHA strongly encourages employers to investigate all incidents in which a worker was hurt, as well as close calls in which a worker might have been...

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Machine guarding is a critical safety concept which provides a protective barrier around hazardous equipment components to ensure worker safety....

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Editor's Note: The following is language taken from the OSHA Letter of Interpretation dated May 23, 2008 regarding questions concerning standards...

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Next month, the Non-Ferrous Founders' Society will host two webinars for foundry managers—the Society's regular monthly NFFSummit Health &...

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