OSHA, AF&PA and PPSA will continue to provide the members of AF&PA and PPSA, and others in the forest, pulp, paper, and paper-converting industries (the "Covered Industries") with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in addressing workplace ergonomics and machinery safety issues. The Alliance's goals include:
Training and education
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs and materials on ergonomics and machinery safety, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the Covered Industries.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of ergonomics and machinery safety courses.
Outreach and communication
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's, AF&PA's and PPSA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the Covered Industries.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's, AF&PA's or PPSA's conferences, local meetings, or other events such as the PPSA's annual safety conference.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding AF&PA's and PPSA's effective approaches (e.g., success stories) and publicize results through outreach by AF&PA and PPSA, and through OSHA-developed, AF&PA-developed, and/or PPSA-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures.
- Encourage AF&PA's and PPSA's members and/or worksites to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address ergonomics and machinery safety issues.
Products and Resources
OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages
OSHA eTools
OSHA Safety and Health Ergonomics Success Stories
- Ergonomics: Success Stories. The following success stories highlight ergonomic programs or best practices that American Forest & Paper Association member companies have implemented in their workplaces that have led to positive results, including reducing employee discomfort and injuries.
- Transporting heavier items over significant distances with cart, (2007, August 05).
- Clearing Product Jams, (2008, May 05).
- Emptying Cutter Scrap Receptacles, (2008, May 05).
- Gluing Headers onto Paper Roll, (2007, July 05).
- Paper Roll Loading, including insertion of core shaft/spindle and positioning of roll, (2007, July 05).
- Installing LP Tank on Forklift with Hoist, (2006, October 05).
- Moving Paper Rolls, (2008, May 05).
- Operation for Cap Sheets and Corner Posts, (2008, May 05).
- Plastic Strap Spool Assembly, (2008, May 01).
- Replacing Wire Spool on Baler, (2008, May 05).
- Rotary Die Cut Stacker Operations, (2006, October 05).
- Manually stacking bundles of finished goods (typically flat corrugated boxes) to form pallet units, (2007, July 05).
- Transport and installation of bailing wire coil on baler, (2007, July 05).
- Transporting Cutting Dies with Hand Truck, (2006, October 05).