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OSHA issues interim enforcement guidance for crystalline silica rule for general industry

OSHA posted its Interim Enforcement Guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in General Industry standard, 29 CFR 1910.1053 on June 26, providing interim enforcement guidance to compliance safety and health officers for enforcing the new silica rule for general industry.

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Deadline to submit 2017 injury and illness data to OSHA is July 1

The deadline for foundries to submit their OSHA 300A log data electronically to the agency under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) E-Recordkeeping Rule is fast-approaching.

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AFS advocating for solutions to skills shortage

A 2017 AFS workforce survey showed most metalcasters are experiencing challenges in hiring qualified workers. AFS is working aggressively for solutions to the skills shortage.

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“Lean for the Foundry” e-Learning modules now available!

“Lean for the Foundry,” a new series of e-Learning modules, will teach metalcasters what they need to know about lean processes to improve productivity, reduce waste and cut costs in their foundries.

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What do tariffs mean for foundries? Find out during an AFS webinar

An expert trade attorney will delve into U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs during an AFS Members Only Webinar at 1 p.m. CT Thursday, June 21.

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New grads qualify for free AFS memberships

Recent college graduates entering the workforce can receive free one-year memberships in the American Foundry Society when they convert their student memberships to individual memberships.

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AFS member testifies before Congress on skills gap

The president and CEO of St. Marys Foundry (St. Marys, Ohio), an AFS Corporate Member, spoke to members of Congress about the skills gap and small business workforce shortages June 14.

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Countdown to Compliance: Silica webinar to deliver the latest on OSHA rule

The June 23 deadline to comply with OSHA’s new silica standard is almost here. What does that mean for metalcasters? “Countdown to Compliance Under OSHA’s Final Silica Rule,” an AFS Members Only Webinar scheduled for 1 p.m. CT Tuesday, June 19, will explain the latest on the silica standard.

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OSHA denies request to delay enforcement of silica rule

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) denied a request by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) to delay enforcement of its crystalline silica rule for 180 days. According to an agency press release issued on Friday, June 8, enforcement of the rule is scheduled to start June 23, and during the first 30 days, OSHA will offer compliance assistance to those facilities that have shown good faith effort to work to comply with the new standard.

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Trump administration imposes new steel and aluminum tariffs

The European Union, Mexico, Canada, and several other countries are firing back with retaliatory trade measures following the Trump administration's move on June 1 to impose a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports.

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