The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The Chicago
Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative
relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and CRCA hereby form an
Alliance to provide roofing contractors in the state of Illinois with information, guidance, and
access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly
in reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards found in the roofing industry.
OSHA and the CRCA will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
- Develop training and education programs on health and safety issues to improve awareness of
OSHA regulations, safety and health management systems, and cooperative programs.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety and health courses for employees and supervisors
working in the various areas covered by this alliance.
- Improve the safety and health performance of employers that receive outreach, training, or
other assistance services (i.e., mentoring, on-site consultation, hazard identification).
OSHA and CRCA will work together to achieve the following outreach and
communication goals:
- Develop and disseminate information through written publications and electronic media.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and CRCA conferences, local meetings, or other events.
- Promote and encourage participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance
assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, and the Safety and Health Achievement
Recognition Program.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects as they relate to
occupational safety and health and that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
OSHA and CRCA will work together to achieve the following goals related to
promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- 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 impacting Illinois roofing contractors 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 three years. Any 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.
Kathy O'Connell, Area Director
Aurora Area Office, OSHA |
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Diane Turek, Area Director
Chicago North Area Office, OSHA |
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Gary Anderson, Area Director
Calumet City Area Office, OSHA |
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Rodney Petrick, President
Chicago Roofing Contractors Association |
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