EHS Topic of the Month: Non-Ferrous Foundry Checklist for 2024

The following checklist is intended to assist your nonferrous foundry by ensuring that required annual submission dates, such as for the OSHA 300, 300A and 301 submissions, are not missed. The checklist also provides a high-level overview of the OSHA standards that may apply to your foundry based upon your material and process capabilities, and a partial listing of the various OSHA & EPA programs that may require training and/or written programs. Contact NFFS for questions or support. Information extracted from the 2024 NFFS Regulatory Compliance Calendar header for the month of January 2024.

OSHA Requirements

☐ Completed
       ☐ All columns totaled
       ☐ Signed and dated
       ☐ Post OSHA 300A Summary Form for employees: Feb 1 – Apr 30
       ☐ Post OSHA 300, 300A and 301 Forms online (if required): by March 2
☐ Medical Access Notice up at all times! 
☐ SDS/MSDS or notice of their location – Update where possible to GHS format
☐ Emergency Evacuation Plan
☐ Labels on hazardous substances – Update where possible to GHS format
☐ PPE requirements posted
☐ OSHA poster in place

Check OSHA Standards That Apply to You

☑ Hazard Communication
☑ Medical Access
☑ Emergency Evacuation 
☑ Lockout/Tagout
☑ Personal Protective Equipment
☑ Fire Extinguisher/Fire Brigade
☑ Noise
☐ Lead
☑ Bloodborne Pathogens
☐ Cadmium
☐ Formaldehyde
☐ Respiratory Protection
☑ Confined Space
☑ Electrical Safety
☐ Alloy Steel Slings
☐ Cranes
☐ Forklift
☐ Provide New SDS Sheets and Labels
☐ Other:________________________________________________

OSHA & EPA Programs

These require training/written programs.

☐ Hazard Communication 
☐ Electrical Safety
☐ Medical Access
☐ Confined Space
☐ Hearing Conservation
☐ Stormwater Discharge Best Management Plan*
☐ Emergency Evacuation
☐ Lockout/Tagout - Complete annual certification!
☐ Spill Preparedness, Prevention & Control Plan*
☐ Respiratory Protection
☐ Personal Protective Equipment
☐ Lead
☐ Formaldehyde
☐ Silica Exposure Control Plan
☐ Tier II/313 Chemical Inventories
☐ Forklift Operators (and other powered vehicles)
☐ Crane Operators
☐ Solid/Hazardous Waste Training*
☐ DOT Hazmat Training (once every three years)
☐ Cadmium
☐ Asbestos
☐ Bloodborne Pathogens
☐ Oil Spill Program (SPCC)*
☐ Fire Extinguisher Training
☐ Fire Extinguisher Inspection (annual and monthly)
☐ Crane Inspection

*EPA Requirement