The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Members of the Mutual Aid
Cooperative - State Industrial Chiefs (MAC-SIC) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative
relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and MAC-SIC hereby form an
Alliance to provide MAC-SIC 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 fire related fatalities and injuries related to the handling of hazardous materials
(HAZMAT), hazardous communications (HAZCOM) and emergency evacuation procedures within the New
Jersey workforce. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and MAC-SIC recognize that OSHA’s NJ Department
of Labor State Plan and Consultation Programs are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.
OSHA and MAC-SIC will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing training and education programs on fire safety
targeted to the employees of MAC-SIC members. The training will address HAZMAT, HAZCOM, emergency
evacuation procedures and other fire related topics.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of the OSHA 10 hour general industry course, with emphasis on
fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures, for the employees of MAC-SIC members.
OSHA and MAC-SIC will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
- Share information on the best practices at MAC-SIC member worksites with other employers through
the use of electronic tools and links from the OSHA, MAC-SIC and NJ Department of Community Affairs,
Bureau of Fire Safety Websites.
- Develop and disseminate information and materials that promote fire safety practices through
MAC-SIC and OSHA’s outreach efforts such as the annual Safety and Loss Control Expo.
- Promote and encourage MAC-SIC members and others participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such
as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, On-Site Consultation and its Safety and
Health Achievement Recognition Program and the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health
Program.
- Work with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to provide input on electronic assistance tools for
workplace fire safety programs, including emergency evacuation programs.
- Work with OSHA and other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects related to fire
safety on the job, in the schools, on the road and in their homes.
OSHA and MAC-SIC will also work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the
national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Raise awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health whenever
MAC-SIC leaders address groups.
- Convene or participate in forums and round table discussions on fire safety related topics such as
HAZMAT, HAZCOM and emergency evacuation procedures 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 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 all 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 quarterly 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 from the Alliance
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.
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Signatories
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration |
Patricia K. Clark
Regional Administrator |
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Lisa Levy
Area Director, Hasbrouck Heights |
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Robert D. Kulick
Area Director, Avenel |
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Philip M. Peist
Area Director, Parsippany |
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Gary Roskoski
Area Director, Marlton |
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New Jersey Department of Labor |
Leonard Katz, Assistant Commissioner
Labor Standards and Safety Enforcement |
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Mutual Aid Cooperative – State Industrial Chiefs |
Lawrence Petrillo, Director
N J Division of Fire Safety |
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William C. Margaretta, President
NJ State Safety Council |
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