Health & Safety

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released NFPA 660 – Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids, effective...

Over the past year, foundries across the country have been experiencing the same scary and sudden news from their insurance brokers – notice...

Foundries should have an entry policy for admittance to their facilities to help control access to management and production areas and ensure that...

The Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society (NFFS) has officially submitted comments to OSHA regarding its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently completed its final risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act...

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...

Respirators and Respirator Programs From OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134: "A respirator shall be provided to each employee when such equipment is...

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...

With recent hurricane activity impacting the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, now is the time for non-ferrous foundry...

The Non-Ferrous Founders' Society has recently become aware of several referrals from clinical laboratories to the State of Pennsylvania for...

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requires annual certification of all lockout/tagout procedures. (This is different than...

Checklist for Inspecting Abrasive Wheel Equipment Grinders From Standard 29 CFR 1910.215:☑ Do side guards cover the spindle, nut and flange and 75%...