ReMA And OSHA Reaffirm Workplace Safety Commitment in Alliance Renewal

(September 15, 2025- Washington, DC)- The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the renewal of their Allianceopens in a new tab to promote health and safety in workplaces throughout the recycled materials industry. Through the ReMA-OSHA Alliance renewal, ReMA will continue to work with OSHA to address safety challenges faced by the recycled materials industry, such as slips, trips, and falls; heat and cold stress; lithium battery and needlestick injuries; and other topics.

"The renewal of ReMA's alliance with OSHA reinforces that safety is and will always be our number one core value," said ReMA President Robin Wiener. "From fall protection to fire prevention and the management of lithium-ion batteries, we are proud to continue to work with OSHA to develop resources and offer training on these topics and more to the recycled materials industry."

A key priority in the Alliance renewal is collaboration with other Alliance participants to address lithium battery hazards in recycling collection and processing. Additional areas the Alliance will focus on include encouraging participation in OSHA programs such as National Safety Stand Down Day, ReMA member relationship building with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices, participation in forums to develop innovative solutions to challenges, and developing additional information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards.

"Our goal, every single day, is to ensure every single employee goes home safely, and our collaboration with OSHA allows us to work to the best of our abilities to accomplish that goal," concluded Wiener.

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For more information contact:Rachel Bookman, [email protected] in a new tab.

The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) represents more than 1,700 companies in the U.S. and 40 countries around the globe. Based in Washington, D.C., ReMA provides advocacy, education, safety and compliance training, and promotes public awareness of the vital role recycled materials play in the U.S. economy, global trade, the environment and sustainable development.