AFS Issues Call for Papers for 2021 Metalcasting Congress
The American Foundry Society has issued a call for papers and presentations for the 125th Metalcasting Congress, April 13-15, 2021, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
AFS Releases Digital Congress Guide of Research, Metalcasting Resources
The American Foundry Society is sharing important metalcasting research and other resources with its newly released “Recast Guide to Metalcasting Congress.”
CDC Issues Testing Strategy for COVID-19 after a Case is Identified
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a guidance document for high-density critical infrastructure workplaces that test employees for COVID-19 as part of their disease control measures.
Bill to Fix COVID-19 Payroll Loan Program, Supported by AFS, Signed by President
A fix to the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), created to help small businesses survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, was signed into law by President Trump on June 5.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.