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Employing over 1.5 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 resources that provide safety and health
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What standards apply?
OSHA Standards | ANSI Standards | OSHA Directives | State Standards |
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Where can I find examples of hazards and possible solutions?
Amputations | Machine Guarding | Lockout/Tagout | Ergonomics |
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Where can I find additional information?
Training | Professional Trade Associations |
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OSHA Alliances
- Extrusion Molding Machine Safety Training Course.
OSHA and the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) (2004). This product of the Alliance between OSHA the SPI helps to identify the
types of injuries that can 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) (2004). This product of the Alliance between OSHA the SPI helps to identify the
types of injuries that can 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) (2004). This product of the Alliance between OSHA and SPI helps to identify the
types of injuries that can occur while operating roll-fed and inline thermoforming machines.
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OSHA, Society of the Plastics Industry Renew Alliance.
OSHA Trade News Release (2004, March 04). OSHA and the
Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., (SPI) are
extending their agreement to work together in a
cooperative relationship to further the safety and health
of workers in the plastics industry.
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OSHA, Society of the Plastics Industry Form Alliance.
OSHA Trade News Release (2002, September 19). OSHA and the
Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) have
established an Alliance to promote safe and healthful
workplaces in member facilities.
OSHA eTools
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 Machine Guarding eTool.
OSHA (2003, July). This eTool 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. This eTool
module was developed in cooperation with the Society of the Plastics Industry,
Inc. (SPI) as part of their alliance with OSHA.
Currently, it discusses guidelines and safety measures for horizontal
injection molding machines. There is also a virtual
tour of an injection molding machine available.
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