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ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT August 30, 2006 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION WILMINGTON AREA OFFICE, REGION III AND THE DELAWARE SAFETY COUNCIL
The Alliance was signed on June 2, 2005. OSHA and the Delaware Safety Council have provided council members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in developing defensive driving and forklift safety courses for corporate fleet operations and businesses throughout their service area. The following individuals were part of the implementation team for this reporting year: Vincent Soss – Acting Area Director – OSHA Henry L. Roosevelt – Executive Director - DSC Carol Mathewson – Assistant Corporate Secretary The following organizations were contributors to this Alliance for this reporting year: Associated Builders & Contractors, Delaware Chapter Du Pont Corporation Bank of America Avon Products This report covers a one year period, starting June 2005 and ending June 2006. Implementation Team Meetings October, 2005 – Wilmington, DE. February, 2006 – Wilmington, DE. April,2006 – Wilmington, DE. Training & Education Conducted numerous classes with regard to Forklift Operations and a Train the Trainer Program which were well attended by council membership. Conducted the Corporate Driver Evaluation Program which is a “behind the wheel” driver evaluation program for corporations with employees who had access to company vehicles. This program provides specific feedback concerning driving techniques that may be flawed and are in need of correction. In 2005, 82 drivers from various Delaware companies participated in this program. Additional training courses provided are the Flagger Training Course, individuals ( Flaggers ) operating on Delaware Highways must receive certification training prior to working this job. The council certified 477 individuals in the year 2005/ 2006. First Aid and CPR training provided to 321 workers for the past 2005/2006 year. Outreach and Communication Events "Eggs with OSHA" – Held quarterly, which features up dates concerning OSHA Policies, Procedures, etc. Training Seminars held during the months of February, March, April, and June 2006 concerning Forklift Safety and Forklift Instructor Development Courses in Wilmington, DE. Regular distribution of safety advisories to the local media during the year resulted in interviews on CN-8-TV, WDEL Radio, Community Newspapers, ON- Line Delaware as well as other media outlets. Results This Alliance can be considered a success. It has met several objectives during the course of this evaluation period including the development of training materials and programs and educating employers, and employees on Defensive Driving skills for the corporate fleet as well as the safe operation of material handling equipment.

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