[The opening paragraph and overall goals may be modified to reflect the specifics of the Alliance but in general should fit this model]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) and <Organization Name(s)>
recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer
and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and <Organization Name(s)>
hereby form an Alliance to provide
<Organization(s)> members
and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that
will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by
reducing and preventing exposure to <specify> hazards <and/or>
addressing <specify>
issues. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and
<Organization Name(s)>
recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are
an integral part of the OSHA national effort.
[The goals and objectives listed below are broken out by standard goal types (training and education; outreach and communication; and promoting the national dialogue on safety and health). To the extent possible, they should contain specifics. In addition, they may be customized to fit the circumstances. Delete any that do not apply.]
OSHA and <Organization(s)> will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
[Following are model objectives for this goal. Delete any that do not apply and to the extent possible, make specific those that do, for example, by naming the type of course to be developed or the course content.]
- Provide expertise to develop training and education programs for <specify
audience> regarding <specify hazard(s) or issue area(s)>,
and provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and
workers in the industry.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of <specify> courses.
- Provide expertise to develop workplace safety and health curricula on <specify>.
OSHA and <Organization(s)> will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication
goals:
[Following are model objectives for this goal. Delete any that do not apply and to the extent possible, make specific those that do, for example, by naming specific conferences to attend or the audience(s) to be reached.]
- Provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and
prevention of workplace hazards, and provide expertise in developing ways of
communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic
assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the <Organization's>
Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or <Organization(s)>
conferences, local meetings, or other <specify> events.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health
professionals regarding
<Organization(s)> best
practices or effective approaches, and publicize results through outreach by <Organization(s)>
and through OSHA- or
<Organization(s)>-developed
materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other
applicable forum).
- Promote and encourage <Organization(s)> members' or worksites'
participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection
Program, Consultation, and the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on <specify issue, industry,
or audience> that are addressed and developed through the Alliance
Program.
- Encourage <Organization(s)> chapters <and/or>
worksites to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues,
including <specify>.
OSHA and <Organization(s)>
will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the
national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
[Following are model objectives for this goal. Delete any that do not apply and to the extent possible, make specific those that do, for example, by naming specific studies to be conducted or the audience(s) to be reached.]
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of
safety and health, and publicize their results.
- Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder
meetings on
<specify> issues to
discuss safety and health issues and to help forge innovative solutions in the
workplace.
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 or promoting, nor does it intend to
endorse or promote, any of that party’s products or services.
An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization 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. OSHA team members will include
representatives of the Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs [, <other National Office Directorate>,
(if applicable)] 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 <specify: two years/other period not to exceed two years>. <specify: Either/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 written
concurrence of <specify: both/all>
signatories.
<Name>
Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health |
Date |
<Name>
<Title>
<Organization Name> |
Date |
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