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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and the Blair County Chamber of Commerce recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, the PA/OSHA Consultation Program (IUP) and the Blair County Chamber of Commerce hereby form an Alliance to provide Chamber of Commerce members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to promote safe and healthful working conditions at members’ worksites.

OSHA, the PA/OSHA Consultation Program (IUP) and the Blair County Chamber of Commerce will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals.
  • Exchange safety and health technical information and share best practices in a practical manner so as not to infringe on the confidentiality rules and concerns of each party.

  • Use existing communication tools effectively, including web sites, newsletters and conferences. Stimulate the development of new safety and health resources and tools.

  • Provide access to technical assistance available through the OSHA area, regional and national offices and the Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program at IUP.

  • Promote and encourage Blair County Chamber of Commerce 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.

  • Encourage Blair County Chamber of Commerce members to send employees to OSHA 10- or 30-hour courses in construction or general industry safety and health standards.
OSHA, PA/OSHA Consultation Program (IUP) and the Blair County Chamber of Commerce 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 Blair County Chamber of Commerce leaders address groups.

  • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on safety and health 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.

An implementation team made up of representatives of the 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 Pittsburgh OSHA Area Office, PA/OSHA Consultation Program (IUP) and the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. 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.
 



 
Bob Szymanski
Area Director
USDOL-OSHA-PGH A.O.


 
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Joseph Hurd
Executive Director
Blair County Chamber of Commerce


 
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John Engler
Project Director
Pennsylvania/OSHA Consultation Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania


 
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