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AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ERIE AREA OFFICE
AND
IUE-CWA LOCAL101
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Lehigh Valley Area Labor-Management Council (LVALMC) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and LVALMC hereby form an Alliance to provide LVALMC 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 employee injuries and illnesses. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and LVALMC recognize that OSHA’s Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA and LVALMC will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
  • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for Council members regarding improvement of workplace safety and health programs, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.

  • Deliver or arrange for the delivery of courses/seminars addressing various safety and health topics, including but not limited to: Effective Safety and Health Programs, Preparing for an OSHA Inspection, OSHA Recordkeeping Regulations, Top Violated Conditions in Construction and General Industry worksites, Multi-Employer Worksite issues, and/or others as deemed appropriate for the members of this Council.

  • Encourage LVALMC members to participate in OSHA Training Institute courses offered through the OSHA Institute an/or through the numerous designated Educational Centers.
OSHA and LVALMC will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
  • Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA’s and the LVALMC’s web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.

  • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or LVALMC conferences, local meetings, or other Area Labor-Management Council State-wide chapter events in order to raise awareness of occupational safety and health and accident prevention.

  • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding LVALMC best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by LVALMC and through OSHA- or LVALMC-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

  • Promote and encourage LVALMC 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 LVALMC members and other Area Labor-Management chapters and/or worksites to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including implementation of effective safety and health programs and committees.
OSHA and LVALMC 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 LVALMC leaders address groups.

  • Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.

  • 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; 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 of both 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 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. Either 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.
 


 
Jean G. Kulp
Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

 
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Michael A. Tirrell
Executive Director
Lehigh Valley Area
Labor-Management Council

 
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