The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area Office, and the
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative
relationship to support workplace safety and reduce hazards and associated losses.
OSHA and CVTC agree to form an Alliance to provide staff, outside employers, and members of our
community with information, guidance, and access to training and related resources that will help
promote and improve employee health and safety. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and CVTC recognize
the Eau Claire, Wisconsin OSHA Area Office as playing an integral role in the agency’s national
efforts.
OSHA and CVTC will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
- Develop training programs and written materials focusing on relevant health and safety issues,
designed to improve technical knowledge and educational skills to students enrolled in CVTC
programs, as well as students and staff within the Wisconsin Technical College system.
- Deliver or arrange for the presentation of courses such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour classes for
employees, supervisors and management working in the CVTC district and areas covered by this
alliance.
- Develop workplace safety and health curricula in the specific areas of interest to the partners,
as well as training in other areas that may become apparent during the course of this alliance.
- Cross-train OSHA and CVTC personnel with best practices or effective approaches.
OSHA and CVTC will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication
goals:
- Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media (such as Internet or
Web-based links from OSHA and CVTC.)
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, workshops, symposiums, local meetings, or other events.
OSHA and CVTC will work to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national
dialogue on workplace safety and health, including the following areas:
- Raise awareness of and demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety and health.
- Focus on risk control, hazard identification, mitigation and correction.
- Develop and communicate results from case studies or actual events, illustrating the value of
safety and health.
- 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.
- 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.
- Share information on best practices with companies and organizations in the CVTC district, and
publicize the results through outreach training programs and materials.
- Work with other alliance participants on specific issues and projects as they relate to education
and safety and are addressed and developed through the alliance program.
- Encourage CVTC degree and certification programs to build positive relationships with OSHA’s Area
Offices regarding health and safety issues.
OSHA alliances provide an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with
OSHA for purposes including training and education, outreach and communication, promoting a national
dialogue on workplace safety and health. These alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both
OSHA and its alliance participants. By entering into this alliance, OSHA is not endorsing the
College’s products or services.
An implementation team made up of representatives from OSHA and CVTC will meet to develop action
plans, determine operating procedures, and identify roles and responsibilities. Quarterly or more
frequent meetings will be held to share information on activities and evaluate the results from the
cooperative endeavors.
This agreement will remain in effect for three years. Either organization may withdraw from the
agreement at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified
with the concurrence of both organizations.
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