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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.
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What standards apply?
OSHA | State | National Consensus |
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What are examples of hazards and solutions?
General | Electrical | Ergonomics | Hazard Communication | Isocyanates | More |
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What additional information is available?
Training | Other Resources |
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Alliances
eTools
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Machine Guarding.
OSHA. Focuses on recognizing and controlling common amputation hazards associated with the operation and use of
certain types of machines.
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Plastics
Machinery. Discusses guidelines and safety measures for horizontal
injection molding machines. A
virtual
tour of a horizontal injection molding machine is also available.
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