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Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
(signed November 17, 2005; renewed November 29, 2007)
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(L to R) William E. Gaskin, CAE, President, PMA;
and Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., then-Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA; at the national
Alliance renewal signing on November 29, 2007.
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Through the OSHA and PMA Alliance, the organizations will work together to
provide PMA members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that
will help them protect employees' health and safety in the metalforming industry. The Alliance will
work to reduce and prevent exposure to ergonomic hazards and address press safety issues such as
machine guarding and lockout/tagout to prevent amputations and other injuries. The Alliance's goals
include:
Training and education:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for the
metalforming industry regarding press safety issues such as machine guarding and lockout/tagout and
to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
Outreach and communication:
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding
issues such as ergonomic hazards and press safety issues and publicize results through outreach by
PMA and through OSHA- or PMA-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and
lectures (or any other applicable forum).
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on
metalforming industry issues, such as ergonomic hazards and press safety issues, to help forge
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
(Archive)
- May 3-9, 2009:
2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. Precision
Metalforming Association and a number of other Alliance Program participants
are supporting 2009 NAOSH Week, "Safety Means Always Coming Home." Sponsored
annually by the 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.
- May 4-10, 2008:
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. Precision
Metalforming 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.
- April 1-3, 2008: PMA's METALFORM Exposition and Conference, Jefferson
Convention Center, Birmingham, Alabama.
- Representatives from OSHA's Region IV, Birmingham, Alabama Area Office
staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth.
- April 3, 2008: Virginia Ames, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Region
IV, Birmingham, Alabama Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation
"Ergonomics in the Pressroom."
- April 3, 2008: Virginia Ames, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Region
IV, Birmingham, Alabama Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, participated in a panel
discussion "Enhancing Workplace Safety through OSHA's Cooperative Programs."
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
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PMA Safety First Training Program.
Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Alliance, PMA
developed “PMA Safety First Training Program.” The DVD provides a
first-day-on-the-job safety awareness introduction for new employees, temporary
workers, and contractors in the metalforming industry. (2008, September)
- PMA Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
Alliance, PMA developed "PMA Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries." The poster
provides safe lifting and packing tips for employees in the metalforming
industry. (2008, March)
- PMA Protect Yourself from Injury. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
Alliance, PMA developed "PMA Protect Yourself from Injury." The poster provides
safety tips for employees working with machinery in the metalforming industry.
(2008, March)
- PMA Dress for Safety. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
Alliance, PMA developed "PMA Dress for Safety." The poster identifies how
employees can dress safely when working around equipment in the metalforming
industry. (2008, March)
- PMA Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
Alliance, PMA developed "PMA Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls." The poster provides
safety tips for employees on how to avoid slips, trips and falls in the
metalforming industry. (2008, March)
- PMA Mechanical Power Presses Checklist [PDF
- 61 KB]. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
Alliance, PMA developed "PMA Mechanical Power Presses Checklist." The Checklist
provides information for employees to use to evaluate and identify mechanical
power press-related issues in the plant. (2007, November)
- PMA Ergonomics Checklist [PDF
- 31 KB]. Through the OSHA and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
Alliance, PMA developed "PMA Ergonomics Checklist." The Checklist provides
information for employees to use to evaluate and identify ergonomics-related
issues in the workplace. (2007, October)
OSHA eTools
Publications and Newsletters
- PMA Update, October 2008 [PDF
- 398 KB]. This edition of PMA's bi-monthly newsletter includes an article, "PMA
Introduces New Safety DVD."
- MetalForming, April 2008 [PDF
- 42 KB]. This edition of PMA's monthly magazine includes an article, "In the
Words of Sergeant Phil Esterhaus: 'Hey, Let’s be Careful Out There'."
- MetalForming, October 2006 [PDF
– 250 KB]. This edition of PMA's monthly magazine includes an article, "DOL
Website Helps Small Businesses Develop Drug-Free Policies and Programs."
- PMA Update, October 2007 [PDF
- 376 KB]. This edition of PMA's bi-monthly newsletter includes an article, "PMA
and OSHA Develop New Ergonomics Checklist."
- PMA Update, October 2007 [PDF
- 376 KB]. This edition of PMA's bi-monthly newsletter includes an article, "PMA-OSHA
Alliance Making a Difference."
- MetalForming, October 2007 [PDF
- 183 KB]. This edition of PMA's monthly magazine includes an article,
"Ergonomics in the Pressroom."
- MetalForming, October 2007 [PDF
- 40 KB]. This edition of PMA's monthly magazine includes an article, "PMA-OSHA
Alliance Making a Difference."
- PMA Update, July/August 2006. This edition of PMA's bi-monthly
newsletter includes an article, "On-site Consultation Program Helps Small
Businesses Establish Safety and Health Programs."
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MetalForming Xtra Newsletter, May 24, 2006.
This edition of PMA's bi-weekly newsletter includes an article, "OSHA Website
Offers Official Responses to FAQs," containing information about OSHA's
standard interpretation letters.
Additional Resources
Areas of Emphasis
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