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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the New York State On-Site Consultation Program (NYS Consultation) and New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, NYS Consultation and NYARM hereby form an Alliance to provide 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 the chemical known as Methylene Chloride and other hazards such as electrocution and lead exposure in the building management industry. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and NYARM recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA, NYS Consultation and NYARM will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
  • Develop training and education programs on the health hazards associated with the use of Methylene Chloride. Deliver presentations at the association’s monthly training seminars on workplace safety and health hazards related to Methylene chloride and other hazards such as electrocution and lead exposure.
OSHA and NYARM will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
  • Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media, including The Property Manager, electronic assistance tools, and links from OSHA’s and NYARM’s websites.

  • Speak exhibit and appear at NYARM conferences, local meetings and other events such as the NYARM Real Estate Expo.

  • Promote and encourage NYARM members participation in OSHA=s cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, NYS Consultation and it’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.

  • Share information on best practices as jointly determined by OSHA, and NYARM with others in the industry and publicize the results through outreach by NYARM and through OSHA developed training programs and materials.

  • Encourage NYARM members to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional, Area Offices and NYS Consultation Program to address building management health and safety issues such as Methylene Chloride, electrocution and lead exposure.
OSHA, NYS Consultation and NYARM 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 leaders address groups.

  • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on building management industry safety and health hazards such as Methylene Chloride, electrocution and lead exposure to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
The New York State Department of Labor’s On-Site Consultation Program will provide resources, as necessary and available; to support the training and technical assistance needs for the participants of this Alliance. Such assistance may be in the form of either on-site or off-site safety and/or health consultations. All on-site consultation survey findings will be kept confidential, so long as the employer agrees to correct any serious hazards that may be identified. There are no costs to the employer for the assistance provided by the On-site Consultation Program under this agreement.

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 service 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 from all three 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 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
 



 
Patricia K. Clark
Region 2 Administrator
USDOL/OSHA		      



 
Robert Kulick
Avenel Area Director
USDOL/OSHA		      



 
Richard Mendelson
Manhattan Area Director
USDOL/OSHA		      



 
Harvey Shapiro
Bayside/Long Island Area Director
USDOL/OSHA		      



 
Diana Cortez
Tarrytown Area Director
USDOL/OSHA		      



 
James Rush
Director
NYS Consultation Program		      



 
Rochelle Captan
President
NYARM		      



 
Marjorie Russell
Executive Director
NYARM