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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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Did You Know? The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is in the process of developing a new Heat Injury and Illness Prevention...

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The Non-Ferrous Founders Society (NFFS) assists foundries with providing a safe and healthy work environment by developing and deploying a wide...

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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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