I. Alliance Background: OSHA, Jefferson County School System (JCSS), and the ASSE, formed an Alliance to provide JCSS employees and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources in order to help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing youth workers exposure to the prevalent work hazards associated with fields of occupation such as (but not limited to) home care, beauty care, office administration, drafting, industrial maintenance, automotive maintenance, heating and air conditioning mechanics, welding, woodworking, and general construction.

Date Signed: May 26, 2004

Overview: This alliance was formed between the participating agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with the purpose of promoting safe and healthful working conditions for youth workers. An example of the work hazards addressed by the group may include musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), bloodborne pathogens, falls, chemical exposure, machine guarding, electrical, material handling as well as others.

Implementation Team Membership: Representatives from OSHA, Jefferson County School System (JCSS), and the ASSE

Contributors: Same as above.

Evaluation Period: August 5, 2005.


II. Implementation Team Meetings: 05/25/05, 8/1/05 – Safety training provided to teachers


III. Events and Products

Milestones Met in FY 2005

• On May 25 representatives of OSHA, ASSE and JCSS met to discuss future activities. We decided the best approach was a teachers’ in-service day to provide instruction on OSHA and safety/health hazards with relation to topics taught at the schools. Teachers would be provided materials and appropriate information to provide effective safety and health instruction to students.
   
• OSHA was provided a list of schools in the Jefferson County system with career technical programs
   
• August 1 - Training began at 0800 and ended at 1500. Training was provided to 19 teachers from 24 schools with Career Technical Education Programs. The group was interactive and asked several questions.
   
• August 1 – During the training session each school was provided with a package including teen worker publications from NIOSH and a copy of the presentations on CD. Members of ASSE were allotted a time to speak about their interest in the alliance and volunteered their services to speak in the classroom.
   

IV. Results

Refer to the Training and Education events above


V. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2006

• Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media including electronic tools
   
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at JCSS functions such as conferences and local meetings
   
• Promote the Alliance and encourage other organizations to provide safety and health-related support to the school systems