AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
TOLEDO AREA OFFICE
AND
NORTHWEST OHIO CARPENTERS
Consisting of:
INTERIORS SYSTEMS LOCAL 248, CARPENTERS LOCAL 1138, CARPENTERS LOCAL 2239,
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1581, CARPENTERS LOCAL 372, MILLWRIGHTS & PILEDRIVERS
LOCAL 1393 AND RESIDENTIAL CARPENTERS LOCAL 1365
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Northwest
Ohio Carpenters recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer
and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and Northwest Ohio Carpenters hereby form an Alliance
to use their collective expertise to help foster a culture of prevention while sharing best
practices and technical knowledge.
OSHA and the Northwest Ohio Carpenters agree to establish an Alliance to promote safe and healthful
working conditions for construction employees by:
- Providing Northwest Ohio Carpenter leaders with information and guidance that will help
them protect the health and safety of their members, particularly in reducing and preventing
exposure to electrical fall, struck by and crushed by hazards.
- Increasing access to safety and health information and training resources.
- Assist the Northwest Ohio Carpenters in improving existing Health and Safety programs and
developing new programs for future use.
OSHA and the Northwest Ohio Carpenters will also work together to achieve the
following training and education goals:
- Develop training and education programs based on best practices for working safety in the
construction industry and give recognition to the members for taking said training. Share
information on best practices, as jointly determined by OSHA and Northwest Ohio Carpenters and
their employers through jointly developed training programs and materials. Promote their
implementation through print or electronic media, at conferences, or by other means of outreach.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of educational courses specific to the construction
industry. Refer to Appendix A for a list of safety related classes that are currently offered
to members of the Northwest Ohio Carpenters.
OSHA and the Northwest Ohio Carpenters will work together to achieve the
following outreach and communication goals:
- Provide OSHA with access to Northwest Ohio Carpenters newsletters, meetings, and other
resources as the means to disseminate information and guidance on workplace safety and health
issues.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events.
- Share information on current violations and statistics including interpretations of
proposed standards and similar information. Waive any charges for said information, when
applicable.
- Appoint a compliance officer to act as a liaison between Northwest Ohio Carpenters and
OSHA to answer compliance questions, discuss current jobsite findings, and current violation
trends.
- Cross-train OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals on the Northwest
Ohio Carpenters best practices or effective approaches, as jointly determined by OSHA and
Northwest Ohio Carpenters.
OSHA and Northwest Ohio Carpenters will work together to achieve the
following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on work place safety and health:
- Increase other's awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and
health whenever Northwest Ohio Carpenters leaders address groups.
- On a quarterly basis, convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or
stakeholder meetings to discuss safety and health issues and topics of importance to both
OSHA and the Northwest Ohio Carpenters.
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 quarterly to track and
share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.
This agreement will remain in effect for two years and either 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 signatories.
Jule A. Jones
Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Dwight R. Smith
Executive Regional Director
Northwest Ohio Carpenters
Signed this 5th day of March, 2003
Appendix A
List of Safety related classes that are
currently offered to
members of the Northwest Ohio Carpenters |
- 16-hour passport training/consists of 10-hour OSHA training and Fall Protection
- Confined Space Training
- Hazardous Material Recognition
- First Aid Training/CPR
- Scaffold Training - 40-hour Certification
- Scaffold Refresher
- Millwright Frame Scaffold
- Residential Frame Scaffold
- Ergonomics/Noise Training
- Fork Truck Training
- Aerial Lift Training
- Laser Safety Course
- Power Actuated Tools/Hilti Certification
- Power Tool Safety
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