PMA/OSHA Alliance
PMA renews its alliance agreement with OSHA. Front row, left to right: Bill Gaskin, PMA; and Edwin Foulke Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA; back row, left to right: Richard Sbroglia, E & E Mfg. Co.; Christie Carmigiano, PMA; and Ralph Hardt, Feintool North America.
PMA and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) entered into an alliance agreement to promote worker safety and health in the metalforming industry. In particular, PMA and OSHA are working together to reduce exposure to ergonomic hazards and address press safety issues such as machine guarding and lockout/tagout to prevent injuries.
The alliance agreement outlines how PMA and OSHA's collaborative relationship will benefit the industry. See the progress that has been made.
Links
Free Safety Webinars (presented by the American Supply Association)
- Loading Dock & Door Safety
- Ergonomics & Back Safety for Material Handling
"$afety Pays" Program (helps employers estimate costs of occupational injuries and illnesses and the impact on profitability)
Making the Business Case for Safety and Health
Free Business-Safety Consultation Programs Offered by OSHA
Metalworking Fluids in Small Business:
A Health and Safety "QUICKSTART" GuideOSHA's Small Business Resources
OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program
OSHA’s Small Business Handbook
Consultation Program Helps Small Businesses Establish Safety and Health Programs
Helping Small Businesses Benefit From Being Drug-Free
OSHA Tool for Building Drug-Free Workplace Policies and Programs
OSHA Resources for Hispanic Workers
OSHA's Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) e-Tool
PMA Alliance Page on OSHA's Website (includes complete details about alliance activities, products and resources, areas of emphasis and more)
PMA has released its updated Safety First training program — a first-day-on-the-job safety awareness DVD that provides an introduction to safety issues in the metalforming industry. It is short, to the point and ideal for new employees, temporary workers and contractors. In addition to the video, the DVD includes a facilitator’s guide with an employee post-test and four industry safety posters.To receive a free copy of the DVD, click here.
Ergonomics in the Pressroom
PMA Ergonomics Checklist
Ergonomics presentation by Mary Bauer, OSHA
Hazard zone jobs checklist
Ergonomic risk factors checklist
Sprains and strains prevention fact sheet
Industry Safety Posters
Dress for Safety
Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries
Protect Yourself from Injury
Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls
Safety Checklists
PMA Mechanical Power Press Checklist
PMA Ergonomics Checklist
PMA Safety-Related Materials
Books, Publications & CDs
OSHA Compliance Manual & Company Safety & Health Plan
Safety Guidelines Checklist
SkillStart - Basic Electricity, Watt For & Wye Now?
SkillStart - Basic Safety, It's No Accident
Business Reports
Safety Report
Video Training
Lockout for Safety, Lockout for YOU!
Safety First
PMA Members Achieve Outstanding Safety Records
Congratulations to the member companies that experienced no incidents involving days away from work, days of restricted work activity or job transfer in 2008!
Pitcher Insurance Agency Safety Award
One of PMA's Awards of Excellence in Metalforming
The health and safety of employees is vital. This award recognizes either an effective comprehensive safety program or a specific innovative idea in the context of an effective safety program. Winning safety suggestions may help others to run safer, more productive operations. This is your opportunity to present your "safety solutions" to the industry and receive recognition for your efforts. See the accomplishments of the 2009 winner, Trans-Matic Manufacturing Company.