The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Metropolitan New York Chapter of
the American Industrial Hygiene Association (Metro NY AIHA) recognize the value of establishing a
collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and Metro NY
AIHA hereby form an Alliance to provide Metro NY AIHA members, youths and others with information,
guidance, and access to training resources that will inform them about workplace health and safety,
particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in areas related to youth employment
such as the fast food industry in order to address issues such as but not limited to, electrical
safety, workplace violence, chemical safety and traffic safety. In developing this Alliance, OSHA
and Metro NY AIHA recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral
part of the OSHA national effort.
OSHA and Metro NY AIHA will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for youths
regarding but not limited to, electrical safety, workplace violence, chemical safety and traffic
safety, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the
industry.
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop workplace safety and health curricula on but not
limited to electrical safety, workplace violence, chemical safety and traffic safety.
OSHA and Metro NY AIHA 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 OSHA’s and the NY Metro AIHA Web
sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or Metro NY AIHA’s conferences, local meetings, or other
events.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding
Metro NY AIHA best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by NY
Metro AIHA and through OSHA or Metro NY AIHA developed materials, training programs, workshops,
seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
- Promote and encourage Metro NY AIHA 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 workplace safety for
teens that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
- Encourage other AIHA chapters and worksites to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area
Offices to address health and safety issues, including, but not limited to workplace violence,
chemical safety, electrical safety and traffic safety.
OSHA and NY Metro AIHA 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 Metro NY AIHA leaders address groups.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on youth
workplace safety and health such as workplace violence, electrical safety, chemical safety and
traffic safety issues 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 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 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.
Signatories
Date
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Patricia K. Clark
Region Administrator, Region 2
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Krishna Menon
President
Metro NY AIHA |
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Richard Mendelson
Manhattan Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Robert Kulick
Avenel Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Diana Cortez
Tarrytown Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Patricia Jones
Long Island Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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