The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), representing more than 1,600 automotive and truck manufacturers and their suppliers, has set up an Occupational Health & Safety Steering Committee to oversee work groups that will develop guidelines and standards in these areas:

• Industrial truck operator restraint and pedestrian safety guidelines;

• Machine/energy controls best practices;

• Industrial guarding of machinery guideline;

• Handling of hazardous materials guidelines; and

• Optimum shipping and receiving system.

AIAG members interested in joining the work groups can contact Ron Tillinger at (248) 358-3570.