The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Connecticut Department of Labor,
Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ConnOSHA) and the Home Builders Association of Hartford
County, Inc. (HBA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer
and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, ConnOSHA and HBA hereby form an Alliance to provide HBA
members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them
protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in
the residential construction industry, such as, but not limited to falls, electrical, struck-by and
caught between hazards, through training and education of home builders, re-modelers and related
support businesses. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and HBA recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and
Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.
OSHA, ConnOSHA and HBA will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training programs on reducing and preventing
exposure to hazards, such as but not limited to, falls, electrical, struck-by and caught-between
associated with residential construction. The training programs will be designed to address the
needs of entry level workers, non English speaking workers, skilled workers and management,
including comprehensive programs, seminars and courses that promote health and safety in the
workplace.
- Provide expertise in training, education and communicating safety information to employers and
employees in the residential construction industry.
- Provide for the delivery of safety programs, seminars and courses for home builders, re-modelers,
subcontractors and affiliates regarding general and industry related safety topics.
OSHA, ConnOSHA and HBA 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 in residential construction and provide expertise in developing ways of
communicating such information (e.g., Tool Box Talks, print and electronic media, electronic
assistance tools and OSHA, ConnOSHA and HBA websites) to employers and employees involved in
residential construction.
- Distribute topical OSHA and other safety orientated brochures and publications to HBA members at
new member orientations and general meetings.
- Work with other Alliance participants on industry related safety issues or projects that are
addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA or HBA conferences, local meetings, or other HBA scheduled
events.
- Promote and encourage HBA member worksite participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such as
compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, and the Safety and Health
Achievement Recognition Program.
- Encourage other HBA chapters to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to
address health and safety training, communication and awareness.
- Provide safety and health curricula supporting safety development or best practices in the
residential workplace and share information or results among OSHA and industry safety and health
professionals.
OSHA, ConnOSHA and HBA will work together to achieve the following goals related
to promoting the national dialog on workplace safety and health:
- Increase awareness and demonstrate HBA’s commitment to workplace safety and health when HBA
leaders address groups.
- Disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their
results.
- Participate in forums, round table discussions or stakeholder meetings on specific or key safety
issues to assist in forging innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide constructive input
on safety and health initiatives.
- Support national dialogue on workplace safety and health through the National Association of Home
Builders, Inc. (NAHB). Promote their efforts in the NAHB-OSHA Alliance which focuses on providing
NAHB members and others in the residential construction industry with information, training
opportunities, and guidance that helps protect employees' health and safety by reducing and
preventing exposure to residential construction industry hazards.
OSHA Alliances provide the 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 both 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.
This agreement will remain in effect for two (2) years. Any signatory may terminate it for any
reason at any time provided they give the other party 30 days written notice. This agreement may be
modified at any time with the concurrence of all signatories.
WILLIAM FREEMAN
Area Director
Hartford Area Office |
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KENNETH BOYNTON
President
Home Builders Association of
Hartford County, Inc. |
Date |
RICHARD PALO
Director
Connecticut Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health |
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