TEXT VERSION OF SLIDE:
Title: Alliance Program - Impact on Workplaces
Content:
Results of the Alliance Program include:
- New and updated training resources
- Outreach to employers and employees through speeches and exhibits
- New and updated electronic assistance tools (e.g., eTools)
- Publications, case studies and success stories
- Media coverage of the Alliance Program activities
[Includes screen capture of one of the alliance program participant developed products page, and the Alliance and OSHA logos]
Speaker Notes:
The Alliance Program continues to produce concrete results in the form of compliance assistance
tools, presentations, training resources and outreach to assist employers in the reduction of
injuries, illnesses, and fatalities and to promote the national dialogue on workplace Safety and
Health.
Training Events: New training resources have been developed and
delivered through Alliances. During FY 2008, as of the 2nd quarter; 11 events have taken place
which reached close to 250 participants. During FY 2007, 27 training events took place and reached
close to 4,650 participants. Notable examples include Altec Industries, Incorporated's, "Crane
Operator Training," Industrial Truck Association's (ITA), "Industrial Truck Best Practices Seminar:
"Forklift Safety: Man, Machine & Environment," and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),
"How to Build a House" Seminar.
Speeches and Exhibits: OSHA frequently conducts outreach for the
Alliance Program by delivering presentations and exhibiting at conferences. For example, During FY
2008, as of the 2nd quarter; OSHA had more than 38 speaking engagements which reached more than
3,400 participants and exhibited 27 events with almost 17,700 attendees visiting the exhibition
booths and more than 270,000 total event attendees. During FY 2007, OSHA exhibited with National
Alliance Program participants in 67 events with almost 15,500 attendees visiting the exhibit booths
and more than 374,000 total event attendees. In addition, OSHA provided publications for
distribution at 43 National Alliance Program related events. Also, representatives of OSHA's
National Office, Regional, and Area Offices participated in more than 109 speaking engagements to
over 14,500 attendees on or related to the Alliance Program. Alliance participants also make
presentations or exhibit at safety and health related conferences.
Electronic Assistance Tools: Alliance Program participants work with
OSHA to develop and implement a variety of projects, including electronic assistance tools to meet
the goals of their agreements. These compliance assistance products contribute directly to
furthering workplace safety and health. Electronic assistance tools, including Safety and Health
Topics pages and eTools, are Web-based training tools. Alliance members are contributing as
Editorial Board members on more than 90 eTools and Safety and Health Topics pages.
eTools: Through the OSHA and American Association of Occupational
Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN), Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP),
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Alliances; representatives from OSHA and the
organizations provided expertise and input during the update of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Module
of the Hospital eTool. This module was posted to the Agency Web site in March 2008. As of March
2008, 13 eTools had been revised or developed collaboratively by Alliance participants and OSHA.
Alliance Program participants are on the editorial boards of 9 eTools.
Safety and Health Topics Pages: Through OSHA and the ISSA Alliance,
representatives from ISSA collaborated and provided expertise and input into the development of a
Cleaning Industry Safety and Health Topics. This new Safety and Health Topics page was launched in
December 2007. Since the Alliance Program's implementation, more than 85 Safety and Health Topics
pages have been updated by Alliance participants and OSHA. 23 Safety and Health Topics pages have
been developed as products of the Alliance Program.
Publications, Case Studies and Success Stories: Through the OSHA and
American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Alliance, representatives from the APA provided expertise
and input into the development of OSHA's Fireworks Safety Tips Card. The two-sided card includes
tips for Display Operators and Retail Fireworks Sales. 12,500 of these tips cards have been
distributed by OSHA and the APA. In addition, through the Alliance Program, OSHA has developed a
number of case studies with Alliance Program participants, including Abbott, The Steel Group, The
Dow Chemical Company, and Washington Group International. Through the OSHA and Graphic Arts
Coalition Alliance, OSHA and Ritrama were able to publish the following case study: "Ritrama
Invests in Safety and Improves Its Bottom Line," in June 2007. This case study describes how
Ritrama, a multi-national corporation, designed and implemented a safety and health program to
educate the managers, supervisors and employees about safe work practices and company-specific
procedures at its manufacturing plant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a result of the program, the
company reduced its workers' compensation premiums, increased productivity and product quality, and
improved its employee recruitment and retention. Other case studies address workplace safety and
health topics such as ergonomics, motor vehicle safety and construction and are posted on OSHA's
Web site. Through the Alliance Program, OSHA developed and posted to its Web site, the following
Alliance-Related Success Stories; 24 regional and area office success stories, eight ergonomics
success stories, and five national success stories during fiscal year 2008. Examples of these
stories are "Nantucket Club Works with OSHA On-Site Consultation Program to Enhance Safety and
Health Program," "OSHA's Region II Alliance With the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants'
Association Trains over 600 Employees at a Family Health and Safety Fair," "Alliance among OSHA
Region V Peoria, Illinois Area Office, Richland Community College and the Illinois On-site Safety
and Health Consultation Program Works to Increases Employee Awareness of Hazards in General,
Construction and Service Industries," "Success with Ergonomics: Transporting Cutting Dies with Hand
Truck," and "Small Contractor Develops a Safety and Health Training Manual."
Media Coverage: OSHA continues to work to inform the media about the
Alliance Program. OSHA regularly issues news releases to announce Alliance signings and Program
successes. During FY 2008, as of the 2nd quarter; 201 articles were published with 54 OSHA news
releases. 362 articles were published on the Alliance Program with 80 OSHA news releases during
fiscal year 2007. 387 articles were published on the Alliance Program, with at least 75 news
releases, during Fiscal Year 2006. There are a multitude of articles highlighting Alliance Program
products, events, activities and successes. Three examples of the publications which feature
articles about the Alliance Program are the Occupational Health and Safety Magazine (March 2008),
The Synergist: Protecting Worker Health Magazine (February 2008) and Professional Safety: Journal
of the American Society of Safety Engineers Magazine (November, December 2007; January, February
2008).
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