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Date Signed September 16, 2008 Evaluation Period September 16, 2009 - September 15, 2010 Overview The OSHA and ASA Alliance focuses on using the organizations’ collective expertise to help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in addressing hazards associated with material handling, forklift operations, and hazard communication issues. Implementation Team Members OSHA: *Felipe Lopez - Compliance Officer, OSHA Region IX Mike Adelizzi - Executive Vice President, ASA *Felipe Lopez served on the Implementation Team until December 2009. August 25, 2010 - Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference May 11, 2010 - Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference December 17, 2009 - Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Program’s progress and results. Outreach and Communication Goals Products Toolbox Talks Through the Alliance, ASA is continuing to develop of a series of toolbox talks for the supply industry. A number of talks have been reviewed, during this reporting period, by the agency and are posted on the ASA Safety Resources Web page and linked to from the OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site. The toolbox talks include: ASA maintains an ASA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the ASA Web site. The Web page includes information about the OSHA and ASA Alliance and links to OSHA's Web site, On-site Consultation Program Fact Sheet, Alliance-developed resources, and other safety and health information. ASA Safety Resources Web page Through the Alliance Program ASA maintains and updates a Safety Resources section on the ASA Web site that includes: OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page OSHA maintains an OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page that is posted on the OSHA Web site. The page includes the OSHA and ASA Alliance agreement news releases, photos, activities and events, as well as links to resources developed by ASA through the Alliance Program. OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Safety and Health Topics Page Through the Alliance, the following ASA member, Mike Adelizzi is serving on the editorial board for OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Safety and Health Topics page. OSHA Motor Vehicle Safety and Health Topics Page Through the Alliance, the following ASA member, Mike Adelizzi is serving on the editorial board for OSHA’s Motor Vehicle Safety and Health Topics page. OSHA Powered Industrial Trucks Safety and Health Topics Page Through the Alliance, the following ASA member, Mike Adelizzi is serving on the editorial board for OSHA’s Powered Industrial Trucks Safety and Health Topics page. OSHA Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) eTool Through the Alliance, the following ASA member, Mike Adelizzi is serving on the editorial board for OSHA’s Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) eTool. Event American Supply Association Annual Convention, NetworkASA 2009, October 14 - 17, 2009, Washington, DC. On October 16, 2009, Elizabeth Way, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA), Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP), USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation "OSHA Alliance Program" to industry professionals. In addition, Bill Willson, Program Analyst, OOSA, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA, staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth. Events Ergonomics & Back Safety for Material Handling Webinar, December 10, 2009 On December 10, 2009, ASA sponsored a Webinar describing how safety factors contribute to musculoskeletal injuries in the low back, as well as provides strategies for measuring and managing the level of risk in a facility or field operation. In addition, it addresses the Hierarchy of Controls and how you can create an effective, proactive plan that contains all the key elements in a program. This Webinar was presented to Alliance Program participants, as well as OSHA, State Plan and On-site Consultation personnel nationwide. A total of 20 agency personnel attended the Webinar. The Webinar can be replayed and presentation slides can be downloaded by clicking on the hyperlink provided. Hazards in the Workplace Software Webinar, May 19, 2010 On May 19, 2010, ASA and OSHA sponsored a Webinar describing how to use the software to determine which OSHA rules apply to their workplace. This Webinar was presented to Alliance Program participants nationwide. The Webinar can be replayed and presentation slides can be downloaded by clicking on the hyperlink provided. Reducing Hand Injuries and Managing PPE Costs While Maintaining OSHA Compliance Webinar, September 14, 2010 On September 14, 2010, ASA and Ansell sponsored a Webinar that describes safety factors that contribute to reducing hand injuries and managing PPE costs while maintaining OSHA compliance. In addition, it identifies common hand injuries and their causes along with proper PPE selection. This Webinar was presented to Alliance Program participants, as well as OSHA, State Plan and On-site Consultation representatives nationwide. A total of 20 agency personnel attended the Webinar. The Webinar can be replayed and presentation slides can be downloaded by clicking on the hyperlink provided. During this reporting period, OSHA and ASA did not complete projects that address this goal. Events 2009 Drug-Free Work Week, October 19-25, 2009 ASA joined with a number of other Alliance Program participants to support 2009 Drug-Free Work Week. Drug-Free Work Week is sponsored annually by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program. The Week focuses on educating employers, employees, and the public about the importance of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace. In support of the week, the ASA included information about the Week in its newsletter and posted information on its Web site. 2010 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 2-8, 2010 The American Supply Association and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2010 NAOSH Week, Mission NAOSH 2010: Safe Workplaces. Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers, an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. To help support the week, ASA emailed the 2010 NAOSH Week promotional materials to ASA staff, members and local chapters and posted information about the week on the ASA Web page. Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals During this reporting period, OSHA and ASA did not complete projects that address this goal. During this reporting period, OSHA and ASA did not complete projects that address this goal.
During the upcoming year, ASA will continue to work through the Alliance to develop compliance assistance tools and resources. For example, the Alliance will:
Report prepared by: Bill Willson, Alliance Coordinator, OOSA, December 14, 2010. |
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