AFS and the Pennsylvania Foundry Association (PFA) are offering free seminars on ergonomics in the metalcasting facility. These seminars are underwritten by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and will include:

• an introduction to ergonomics - anatomy and statistics
• an overview of a standard ergonomics program 
• lifting by the numbers
• the five step program to positive change
• ergonomic issues in the metalcasting facility
• ergonomic federal and state regulations
• ergonomic tools and equipment

Below is a complete list of dates, locations and contacts of the AFS/PFA Ergonomics Seminars. Note these seminars are free, however advanced registration is required.

March 19 
Red Lion Hotel
Seattle, WA
Contact: Jeff Wnuk at 206/623-7147

April 1
Ashland Chemical Headquarters
Dublin, OH
Contact: Russ Murray at 614/876-5100

April 24
The Marriott
Fort Worth, TX
Contact: Tim Purcell at 817/690-0817

April 30
Union Barrell Works
Reamstown, PA
Contact: Rick Boyd at 570/366-2679

May 4
Hilton Garden Inn
Chattanooga, TN
Contact: Darian Patterson at 423/459-1296

May 12
Days Inn
State College, PA
Contact: Chris Moyer at 610/825-5126

June 16
Embassy Suites
Downey, CA
Contact: James Simonelli at 916/933-3062

June 18
Quality Inn
Ontario, CA
Contact: James Simonelli at 916/933-3062

July 8
AFS Headquarters
Schaumburg, IL
Contact: Becky Erickson at 800/537-4237 x 246

August 16
Indianapolis Marriott East
Indianapolis, IN
Contact: Becky Erickson at 800/537-4237 x 246

For more information on the contents of the ergonomics seminars, contact George Boyd, PFA, at 610/272-2414 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .