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U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Savannah Area Office
450 Mall Boulevard, Suite J
Savannah, Georgia 31406 – 1418
(912) 652-4393
Savannah, Atlanta-East and Atlanta-West Area Offices –
Annual Alliance Report
Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA) Alliance
(formerly Georgia Nursing Home Association)
November 30, 2007 |
I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
October 21, 2003
Agreement Renewed January 19, 2006
Overview
OSHA, Georgia Tech, and GNHA hereby form an Alliance to provide GNHA’s members and others with
information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect nursing home
employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to musculoskeletal
disorders (MSD), bloodborne pathogens, falls, workplace violence and other hazards.
II. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors
Representatives from OSHA and Georgia Health Care Association conducted all required quarterly
meeting by teleconferencing, formal meetings and training sessions on the following dates: 1/16 –
17/2007, 3/9/07 and 7/20/07
GHCA Annual Conference 01/18 – 19/2006
Recordkeeping and BBP/Needlestick Training Classes 03/29/06
Safety and Health Training Seminar 11/07/06
Evaluation Period
September 28, 2006, through November 30, 2007
III. Events and Products
Training and Education
Events
- On October 10, 2007, OSHA and the GTRI conducted an 8-hour safety and health seminar in
Stockbridge, GA. The seminar focused several topics including Introduction to OSHA, Pandemic Flu,
Recordkeeping, Bloodborne Pathogen, Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Needlesticks and
Electrical safety.
- On October 11, 2007, OSHA and the GTRI conducted an 8-hour safety and health seminar in Gray,
GA. The seminar focused several topics including Introduction to OSHA, Pandemic Flu,
Recordkeeping, Bloodborne Pathogen, Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Needlesticks and
Electrical safety.
- On October 12, 2007, OSHA and the GTRI conducted an 8-hour safety and health seminar in
Savannah, GA. The seminar focused several topics including Introduction to OSHA, Pandemic Flu,
Recordkeeping, Bloodborne Pathogen, Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Needlesticks and
Electrical safety.
Products
Outreach and Communication
Events
- • Representative from the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program, as well as the
Atlanta-East, West and Savannah Area Offices of OSHA participated, in the GHCA's Winter
Conference, January 16 through 18, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia
- Two of the participating employers were approved for participation in the Safety Health
Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) by the Georgia Tech Research Institute Onsite Consultation
Program.
- Bethany - Savannah, GA
- AG Rhodes Nursing Home – Cobb County, GA
Products
IV. Results
Refer to the Training and Education events above
V. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2007
- Participation in the January 2008 GHCA Convention
- Schedule and conduct OSHA safety and health seminars
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