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The Constructors Association of
Western Pennsylvania
ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
December 19, 2006 |
I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
12-19-05
Overview.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Constructors
Association of Western Pennsylvania aligned to provide Council members and others with information,
guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety,
particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the hazards associated with the heavy and
highway construction industry.
Implementation Team Members
Stephen Muck – President, CAWP
Richard Barcaskey – Director of Industrial Relations, CAWP
Jason Koss – Director of Safety, Education, and Membership, CAWP
Robert Szymanski – Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
Robert Carroll – CAS, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
Evaluation Period
December 19, 2005 to December 19, 2006
II. Implementation Team Meetings
December 19, 2005
April 13, 2006
October 17, 2006
December 12, 2006 |
In-person
In-person
In-person
In-person |
Dormont, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Dormont, PA |
III. Events and Products
Training and Education
February 10, 2006 – An OSHA representative presented information on construction standards,
policies/procedures, fatality inspection statistics from the local area office, and OSHA’s internet
site during a 10 hour OSHA training course.
March 10, 2006 – An OSHA representative presented information on construction standards,
policies/procedures, fatality inspection statistics from the local area office, and OSHA’s internet
site during a 10 hour OSHA training course.
Outreach and Communication
Representatives of CAWP and company members have called throughout the year for interpretations and
guidance on construction standards and OSHA policy/procedure information. In addition, a variety of
OSHA construction publications have been requested and supplied to the organization and its members.
IV. Results
The training and outreach communication information provided was well received. The CAWP
representatives and recipients of the training and outreach communication found the information to
be valuable in assisting them in promoting and improving their safety and health efforts at their
jobsites
| Type of Activity (Conference,
Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or
Trained |
| OSHA 10 Hour Construction Course at CAWP Training Center
(2-10-06) |
35 |
| OSHA 10 Hour Construction Course at CAWP Training Center
(3-10-06) |
35 |
| TOTAL |
70 |
Note: The individuals trained and reached by the outreach communication
activities represent companies/unions with many employees/members that would be directly affected by
the safety and health information provided.
The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance has been
very positive.
Upcoming Milestones
The Alliance is looking into future opportunities in providing information for affected parties
through internet use, roundtable discussions and training sessions. The Alliance signatories will
continue to work to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.
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