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AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AURORA, CHICAGO NORTH AND CALUMET CITY, ILLINOIS AREA OFFICES
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THE PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
AUTHORITY OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS
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PLUMBERS LOCAL 93 U.A. AND LOCAL 501 |
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The Plumbing and
Mechanical Contractors Authority of Northern Illinois (PAMCANI) recognize the value of establishing a
collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and PAMCANI
hereby form an Alliance to provide plumbing and mechanical 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 plumbing and mechanical contracting industries.
OSHA and PAMCANI 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 PAMCANI 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 PAMCANI 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 PAMCANI 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 plumbing and mechanical 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 all three 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 two (2) 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.
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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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Gary Rippentrop, Sr., President
The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Authority of Northern Illinois |
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S. J. Peters,
Executive Director
Union Representative |
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