Through the Alliance, OSHA and FIA will work together to provide FIA members and others in the forging industry, including small businesses and individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety. In particular, the Alliance will address issues associated with ergonomics and machine guarding that may be experienced by employees in the forging industry. The Alliance's goals include:
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 and FIA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or FIA's conferences, local meetings, or other events such as FIA's Fall and Annual Meeting of Members.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects regarding ergonomics and machine guarding that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health
- Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on forging industry issues to help create innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Help Prevent Eye Injuries Tips Sheet (PDF). Through the OSHA and Forging Industry Association (FIA) Alliance, FIA developed "Help Prevent Eye Injuries Tips Sheet." The Tips Sheet identifies activities and tasks in the forging industry that may cause an eye injury and provides information on how to help prevent eye injuries.
- Help Prevent Hand Lacerations Tips Sheet (PDF). Through the OSHA and Forging Industry Association (FIA) Alliance, FIA developed "Help Prevent Hand Lacerations Tips Sheet." The Tips Sheet addresses reducing the risk of hand lacerations in the forging industry.
- OSHA Cooperative Programs. Through the OSHA and Forging Industry Association (FIA) Alliance, FIA developed "OSHA Cooperative Programs." The document discusses the Agency's On-site Consultation, Strategic Partnerships and Voluntary Protection Programs.
- Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries Tips Sheet (PDF). Through the OSHA and Forging Industry Association (FIA) Alliance, FIA developed "Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries Tips Sheet." The Tips Sheet provides information on reducing the risk of back injuries in the forging industry.