The New Federal OSHA Silica Rule will have far-reaching effects on the foundry industry.

 

Please find links to information and resources from the American Foundry Society below:

 

Link to AFS OSHA Rule Resource Page:

 

http://www.afsinc.org/government/content.cfm?ItemNumber=19149&navItemNumber=19173

 

Link to Power Point Presentation Summarizing the new requirements, costs and impacts of the rule:

 

https://afsinc.s3.amazonaws.com/Documents/EHS/webinar-silica-metalcasting.pdf

 

Federal Silica Rule Presentation Materials from FAM 2016 Annual Meeting

Copy of TRC Solutions "One Pager" On Federal Silica Rule

Copy of TRC Solutions Presentation At FAM 2016 Annual Meeting

 

FAM Donates $5,000 In Support of AFS Silica Appeal Initiative

The Foundry Association of Michigan has donated $5,000 in support of the AFS Silica Appeal Initiative. A letter of thanks to FAM was received from AFS CEO Doug Kurkul.

Copy of AFS Thank You Letter To FAM For $5,000 Contribution.pdf You Letter To FAM For $5,000 Contribution.pdf