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AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PROVIDENCE AREA OFFICE, THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTATION PROGRAM AND THE RHODE ISLAND MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Rhode Island Department of Health Occupational Health and Safety Consultation Program (RIDOH 21(d)) and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, the RIDOH 21(d) and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association hereby form an Alliance to provide the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association 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 chemical, respiratory protection, noise, fall and electrical hazards. OSHA, the RIDOH 21(d) and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association will work together to achieve the following training and education goals: Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for marine trade managers and workers regarding, chemical, noise, electrical and fall hazards and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry. Deliver or arrange for the delivery of chemical safety, respiratory protection, noise, fall protection and electrical courses. OSHA, the RIDOH 21(d) and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association 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 Web Sites for OSHA, RIDOH 21(d) and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association) to employers and employees in the industry. Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings and other events held by OSHA, the RIDOH 21(d) and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association. Promote and encourage Rhode Island Marine Trades Association members’ or worksites’ participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), Consultation, and the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). OSHA, the RIDOH 21(d) and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health: Raise others’ awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health whenever RI Marine Trades Association leaders address groups. 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 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 three organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. Team members will include representatives of the OSHA Providence Area Office. 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 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.   Mary Hoye Area Director Providence Area Office Occupational Safety and Health Administration   Date   Ken Kubic President Rhode Island Marine Trades Association   Date   James Gamelin Project Manager RI Department of Health Occupational Health and Safety 21(d) Consultation Program   Date

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