The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safe and healthier construction worksites in the 5 boroughs of New York City. OSHA and DOB hereby form an Alliance to work cooperatively to address construction hazards throughout New York City. This alliance builds on recommendations from the Scaffold Worker Safety Task Force and formalizes the existing working relationship between the agencies. This Alliance shall supplement but not supersede or replace any other agreement currently in place between DOB and OSHA.

OSHA and DOB agree to establish an Alliance to promote safe and healthful working conditions for construction workers within the five boroughs of New York City by working together to achieve the following training and education goals.

• Deliver cross training between OSHA and DOB inspectors and managers on the respective agencies’ construction safety standards, regulations, and procedures. The training will focus on the most common construction hazards which cause accidents and fatalities.

OSHA and DOB will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Share information by the agencies on best practices regarding safety and health hazards associated with construction activities.
  
  
• OSHA and DOB will publicize and share material in newsletters, seminars, lectures or trainings for employers, employees and agency personnel.

OSHA and DOB will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• Participate in forums, seminars, conferences and discussions on construction safety and health issues. Participation in such forums and/or meetings shall remain at the discretion of the respective parties.
  
  
• The agencies will use media outlets such as the internet, public access television and radio to present and make available compliance assistance and outreach materials for common hazards associated with construction activities.

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 proven 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 product or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet on a regular quarterly schedule 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. Signatories 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 concurrence of signatories.