1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed:
   
   June 10, 2006
   
   Overview:
   OSHA, Deep South Center, Safe State, EAP Lifestyle Management, Thomas Hospital, Infirmary Health System, Mercy Medical, Community Health Systems and Select Physical Therapy (formerly HEALTHSOUTH) established an Alliance to provide healthcare workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employee’s health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to workplace violence issues.
   
   Implementation Team Membership:
   Members consist of OSHA, Deep South Center (UAB), EAP Lifestyle Management, Thomas Hospital, Safe State Onsite Consultation Program, Mercy Medical, Community Health Systems and Select Physical Therapy (formerly HEALTHSOUTH)
   
   Contributors: Same as above
   
   Evaluation Period:
   July 16, 2007 through September 8, 2008
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings:
   October 19, 2007, January 25, 2008, April 4, 2008, May 16, 2008, August 22, 2008
   


3. Events and Products
   
   Training and Education
   
   Events
   • The group is currently preparing to conduct its second Workplace Violence Symposium. The event is scheduled for October 31, 2008, in Mobile, AL.
   Products
   • None
   Outreach and Communication
   
   Events
   • The DVD "Violence of the Job," which was developed by the CDC-NIOSH, was once again distributed to Alliance members.
   • A list of workplace violence prevention resources were once again distributed to Alliance members. The listing included the following resources:

     OSHA's Workplace Violence Safety and Health Topics Page;
     
     - OSHA Recommendations for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Late-Night Retail Establishments [PDF^* - 400 KB]
     
     - Risk Factors and Protective Measures for Taxi and Livery Drivers [PDF^* - 30 KB]
     
     OSHA Funded material:
     
     - Workplace Violence Awareness training materials for two hour, four hour and eight hour presentations, training handbook and posters Auburn University
     
     NIOSH Occupational Violence page
     
     - NIOSH Publication No. 2004-100d, Violence on the Job
     
     - Violence: Occupational Hazards in Hospitals
     
     - Violence on the Job
     DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2004-100D (DVD)
     A training and educational DVD from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
     
     - NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin #57: Violence in the Workplace: Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
     DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 96-10 (July 1996)
     
     - NIOSH Alert: Preventing Homicide in the Workplace
     
     - DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 93-109 (May 1995)
     
     State OSHA programs:
     
     - Minnesota Workplace Violence Prevention, A Comprehensive Guide for Employers and Employees
     
     Washington
     
     - Workplace Violence: Awareness and Prevention for Employers and Employees
     
     - Robberies and Abusive Customers: Tips for Preventing Injuries [PDF - 137 KB]
     
     - Sample workplace violence prevention policy - for a health care facility [DOC - 27 KB]
     
     Hawaii
     
     - Workplace Violence Manual, Hawaii's comprehensive manual that addresses workplace violence prevention, intervention, and recovery initiatives
     
     USDA:
     
     - USDA Handbook on Workplace Violence Prevention and Response [PDF - 870 KB, 15 pages]
     
     Other:
     
     -Security Portal for Information System Security Professionals, Workplace Violence Prevention Guidelines
     - International Association of Chiefs of Police, Combating Workplace Violence

   • Alliance members have been selected to participate in the development of the new Hospital e-tool by OSHA.
   Products
   • None
   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health FY
   
   Events
   • None
   Products
   • None
      
4. Results
   • Refer to the events above.
      
5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2009
   • On October 31, 2008, the group will conduct a Workplace Violence Symposium on the Mobile, Alabama, campus as the University of South Alabama. The following topics will be addressed at the event:
     
     1) Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies and Research Needs
     2) From the Crime Scene to the Emergency Room
     3) Arm Yourself: Workplace Violence - Education Prevention & Intervention
     4) Preparing a Workplace Violence Policy & Plan
      
   • Alliance members are working with Florida representatives to develop a similar WPV Alliance in that State.

Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs at 202-693-2200 for assistance accessing DOC and PDF materials.

^* These files are provided for downloading.