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AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE CRANE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.,
THE HOIST MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE, AND
THE MONORAIL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION |
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Crane
Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) and the Monorail
Manufacturers Association (MMA), hereby recognize the value of continuing a collaborative relationship
to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces and renew the Alliance originally signed on
October 5, 2005. Through the Alliance, the organizations are working to provide crane, hoist and
monorail systems owners and operators in general industry and construction with information, guidance,
and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, including
Spanish-speaking, and other high-risk or vulnerable "hard-to-reach" employees, particularly in
reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health issues such as electrical hazards, falls from
elevations or being struck by moving equipment. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and CMAA, HMI, and
MMA recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part
of the OSHA national effort.
OSHA and CMAA, HMI, and MMA will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication
goals:
- 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 the CMAA, HMI, and MMA
Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or CMAA, HMI, and MMA conferences, local meetings, or other
events such as the NA2008 (North American Material Handling & Logistics Show and Conference), ProMat
2009 and the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) Annual Membership Meetings.
- Promote and encourage CMAA, HMI, and MMA 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 Program participants on specific issues and projects on the safe use of
hoist and monorail equipment that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
OSHA and CMAA, HMI, and MMA will work together to achieve the following goals related
to 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 on safety
issues related to the use of crane, hoist and monorail equipment to help forge innovative solutions
in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary
cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and
communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These Alliances have
proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance
with a party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency
enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.
An implementation team made up of representatives of the organizations will meet to develop a plan
of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the
participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share
information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. Team members will
include representatives of CMAA, HMI, and MMA and OSHA's Directorate of Construction, Directorate of
Cooperative and State Programs and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan
States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.
This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at
any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with
the concurrence of all signatories.
Edwin G. Foulke Jr.
Assistant Secretary
Occupational Health and
Safety Administration |
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John Paxton
President
Hoist Manufacturers Institute |
Date |
Oddvar Norheim
President
Crane Manufacturers Association of America |
Date |
David Butwid
President
Monorail Manufacturers Association |
Date |
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F. Hal Vandiver
Executive Vice President
Material Handling Industry of America |
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