Medical Surveillance Requirements for OSHA’s Silica Rule Change on June 23
U.S. metalcasters should be aware that the medical surveillance requirements for OSHA’s silica rule change on June 23, 2020.
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AFS Institute Upgrades Foundry e-Learning Platform for Metalcasters
The premier Foundry e-Learning program for metalcasters has just been upgraded with the latest in intuitive technology. The AFS Institute recently relaunched its Foundry e-Learning platform with Absorb, a leading learning management system.
AFS Announces Michelle Ring as Recipient of 2020 Women in Metalcasting Award for Excellence
The American Foundry Society is proud to honor Michelle Ring as the recipient of the 2020 Women in Metalcasting Award for Excellence.
Congressman Brady Discusses Solutions for Reopening the Economy Across the Country
The American Foundry Society held a virtual discussion on June 2 hosted by the AFS Government Affairs Division with U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (TX-8), a 23-year veteran of Capitol Hill and the top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee. The congressman kicked off his remarks by evaluating the work done by Congress so far to combat the effects of the global pandemic.
AFS Urges Congress and Administration to Fix Paycheck Protection Program
The American Foundry Society, along with a coalition of more than 130 small business organizations, is calling on Congress to make critical changes to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so small manufacturers, including foundries, have more flexibility and the opportunity to remain operational throughout COVID-19.
OSHA to Increase Enforcement and Revise Recordkeeping Requirements for COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced this week a new guidance for enforcing its COVID-19 recordkeeping requirements, soon requiring employers, including metalcasters, to make an increased effort to determine whether they need to record and report coronavirus cases in the workplace.
AFS Unveils Reports Showing U.S. Metalcasters Account for $44.3 Billion in Direct Economic Benefit
The U.S. metalcasting industry accounts for $44.3 billion in direct economic benefit and a total national economic impact for the U.S. of $110.52 billion, according to a new study released today by the American Foundry Society.
IRS Revises Guidance on Employee Retention Credit in PPP Loans
Following outcry from the business community and Congress, the IRS reversed course on May 8, saying businesses can get the new employee retention tax credit even if they are paying health benefits but not wages for workers.
AFS Urges FERC to Delay Comment Deadline on Rulemaking to Hike Electricity Transmission Rates
AFS is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the comment period on a proposed rulemaking that would raise electricity bills for all consumers, including U.S. metalcasters, until the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
Metalcasters are Providing Essential Goods and More in the Fight Against COVID-19
In the global fight against COVID-19, metalcasters and their suppliers have proved essential. AFS Corporate Members are providing crucial services to support coronavirus relief, from manufacturing components for medical equipment and other essential products, to making donations and providing much-needed expertise.