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Forging Industry Association (FIA)
(signed December 7, 2005; renewed March 18, 2008)
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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.
Milestones and Successes
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
Alliance Annual Reports
Alliance News Releases
Activities and Events
- May 4-10, 2008:
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The Forging Industry
Association and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2008 NAOSH Week, "Safety
is Good Business." Sponsored annually by American Society of Safety Engineers and the Canadian
Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and
illnesses in the workplace.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries Tips Sheet [PDF - 184 KB]. 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. (2008, March)
- Help Prevent Eye Injuries Tips Sheet [PDF - 178 KB]. 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. (2008, March)
- Help Prevent Hand Lacerations Tips Sheet [PDF - 190 KB]. 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. (2008, March)
- OSHA Cooperative Programs [PDF - 38 KB]. 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. (2007, November)
Additional Resources
Areas of Emphasis
Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of
Cooperative and State Programs at 202-693-2200 for assistance accessing PDF materials.
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