(L to R) Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., former-Assistant
Secretary, USDOL-OSHA; and Jeffrey New, then-President, American Supply
Association; sign a national Alliance agreement on September 16, 2008.
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Through the OSHA and ASA Alliance, the organizations will work together to
provide the associations members and others, including small businesses, with
information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them
protect employees' health and safety. In particular, the agreement will focus on
addressing exposure to hazards associated with material handling and forklift
operations and hazard communication issues. The Alliance's goals include:
Outreach and communication:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the
recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in
developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic
media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and ASA's Web sites) to employers
and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or ASA's conferences and local meetings,
such as ASA's Annual Convention, Regional Conferences, and Peer Networking
Council Meetings.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health
professionals regarding ASA's best practices or effective approaches and
publicize results through outreach by ASA and through OSHA- or ASA-developed
materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, webinars, publications and
lectures (or any other applicable forum).
- Promote and encourage ASA members' participation in OSHA's cooperative
programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and
the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement
Recognition Program.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on
hazards that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of
safety and health and publicize their results.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table/< discussions, or stakeholder
meetings to provide input on safety and health issues or to help forge
innovative solutions in the workplace.
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
Alliance News Releases
Activities and Events
- October 14 - 17, 2009: American Supply Association Annual Convention,
NetworkASA 2009, Washington, DC.
- 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.
- October 16, 2009: William Willson, Program Analyst, OOSA, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA,
staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth.
- August 25, 2009: Loading Dock & Door Safety Webinar.
Through the OSHA and American Supply Association Alliance, ASA and NIBCO
sponsored a webinar describing safety issues associated with the loading dock
areas and possible solutions. This webinar was presented to Alliance Program
participants, as well as OSHA, State Plan and On-site Consultation
representatives nationwide. The webinar can be replayed and presentation slides
can be downloaded by clicking on the hyperlink provided.
- May 3-9, 2009:
2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. American Supply
Association and more than 55 other Alliance Program participants supported 2009
NAOSH Week. 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. The theme for 2009 NAOSH Week was "Safety Means Always Coming Home."
- October 20-26, 2008:
2008 Drug-Free Work Week. The American Supply Association and a
number of other Alliance Program participants supported the 2008 Drug-Free Work
Week. Sponsored annually by the U.S. Department of Labor's
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program, the Week
focused on educating employers, employees and the public about the importance
of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
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Toolbox Talks for Employees. Through the OSHA and American Supply Association
(ASA) Alliance, ASA developed the following toolbox talks for industry
employers and employees:
- Using the Toolbox Templates [PDF* -
370 KB] This document is
designed to help employers effectively use the ASA-developed toolbox talks in
the workplace. (2009, September)
- Making Safety a Priority [PDF*
- 400 KB] The "Making Safety a Priority" Toolbox Talk helps employers and others to
inform their employees how to make safety a priority in their everyday
experience by obeying safety rules. (2009, September)
- Path to Safety [PDF* -
385 KB] The
"Path to Safety" Toolbox Talk
helps employers and others to inform their employees about the steps needed to
incorporate safety into their daily operations and corporate culture. (2009,
September)
- Attitudes and Behaviors that Cause Accidents [PDF* -
360 KB] The
"Attitudes and Behaviors that Cause Accidents" Toolbox Talk helps employers and
others to identify the attitudes and behaviors in the workplace that cause
accidents in the workplace. (2009, September)
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
OSHA eTools
Additional Resources
* Alliance Implementation Team members serve on the editorial board.
Areas of Emphasis
Accessibility Assistance:
Contact the OSHA Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs at 202-693-2200 for assistance
accessing PDF materials.
*These files are provided for downloading.
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