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OSHA Assistance for the Plastics Industry In Focus Alliances eTools Employing over 1.4 million workers in the United States, the plastics industry represents a substantial portion of the American workforce. Various safety and health concerns exist throughout the plastics industry, ranging from raw material manufacturing to plastics processing. This page is maintained as a product of the Alliance between OSHA and the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI). The following questions link to information relevant to the plastics industry. What standards apply? OSHA | State | National Consensus What are examples of hazards and solutions? General | Electrical | Ergonomics | Hazard Communication | Isocyanates | More What additional information is available? Training | Other Resources In Focus Alliances Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI). OSHA Alliance Page. Rollstock and Sheet Extrusion Machine Safety Training Course. OSHA and the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI). Contains machine-specific modules on machine guarding and lockout/tagout and helps to identify the types of injuries that may occur while operating an extrusion molding machine and ways to avoid those injuries. Injection Molding Machine Safety Training Course. OSHA and the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI). Contains machine-specific modules on machine guarding and lockout/tagout and helps to identify the types of injuries that may occur while operating an injection molding machine and ways to avoid those injuries. Roll-fed and Inline Thermoforming Machine Safety Training Course. OSHA and the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI). Contains machine-specific modules on machine guarding and lockout/tagout and helps to identify the types of injuries that may occur while operating roll-fed and inline thermoforming machines. eTools Machine Guarding. OSHA. Focuses on recognizing and controlling common amputation hazards associated with the operation and use of certain types of machines. Plastics Machinery. Discusses guidelines and safety measures for horizontal injection molding machines. A virtual tour of a horizontal injection molding machine is also available.  Safety and  Health Topics     Plastics Industry   Standards   Hazards and Solutions   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 07/21/2005

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