Safety basics and EHS immersion: 2 AFS conferences coming to Milwaukee in October
The Safety 101 Seminar and the 34th Environmental, Health & Safety Conference will take place consecutively at Milwaukee’s Hyatt Regency the week of Oct. 2, 2022.
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September Workshop to Offer Advanced Look at Cupola Operation
Iron metalcasters will go well beyond the basics of cupola operation during the 2022 Advanced Cupola Concepts Workshop, Sept. 27-28 in Tell City, Indiana.
AFS to Host Webinar on OSHA’s Revisions to Lead Standards on July 28
OSHA has begun the process of revising its standards for occupational exposure to lead, a move which will affect some non-ferrous foundries. To help metalcasters stay informed about these proposed changes to the standards, AFS will host a Members-Only Webinar at 1 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 28.
Milwaukee to Host 2022 Sand Casting Conference
The latest advances in sand casting technology will be at the forefront of the 2022 Sand Casting Conference, Sept. 12-14 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
AFS Issues Call for Papers for Metalcasting Congress 2023
AFS is is seeking paper and presentation proposals related to all areas of metalcasting, including technical and management subjects.
AFS Announces Changes to Safe Year Award Criteria, New Deadline
Following a recent decision from the AFS Safety and Health Committee, AFS Corporate Member facilities are eligible for Safe Year Awards if their only lost time was due to COVID-19. The application deadline has been extended to July 29, 2022.
AFS Report Details Ways to Prevent Heat Stress in Foundries
A comprehensive report from the AFS Safety & Health Committee which provided the basis for an ASTM Standard details how metalcasters can prevent and manage heat-related illness during hot weather and other situations that can cause heat stress.
Foundry 4.0 Conference Brings Metalcasters Practical Tools for Digital Manufacturing
The Foundry 4.0 Conference will give foundry professionals applicable tools for using or improving digital manufacturing processes in their facilities, ranging from automation and robotics to artificial intelligence and digital twins.
AFS, Industry Coalition Score Victory on Ocean Shipping Reform
President Biden on Thursday will sign into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which passed the House in June and the Senate in March. The AFS-backed bill will boost the investigatory authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), allowing it to probe ocean common carriers' business practices.
Cornyn, Gallagher and Bost Honored for Support of American Metalcasters
Three U.S. lawmakers were honored by the American Foundry Society during the 2022 AFS Government Affairs Fly-In for their steadfast support of American metalcasters and domestic manufacturing.