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Upcoming 2012 Webinars

SMI offers an array of educational programs and seminars for the advancement of the spring industry and its members. Click on the topics listed below for complete course descriptions, schedules and registration.


Jim Wood is an independent regulations compliance consultant to the Spring Manufacturers Institute and a certified instructor of the OSHA Outreach Program.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
How Your Safety Program Can Add to Your Bottom Line
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“Your safety program should not be costing you money, but making you money,” says Jim Wood, SMI’s regulations compliance manager. In this webinar, he will explain how this is possible and what steps to take to achieve this goal.  

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 
Machine Guarding See Application
For a continuing program to improve safety at your facility, OSHA maintains that guarding must be made a part of each setup routine. This seminar concentrates on:
· The most typical types of equipment found in springmaking facilities.
· Various methods of guarding that have been acceptable to some OSHA inspectors without establishing a precedent.
· Understanding OSHA guarding requirements and various guarding options available.



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