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ALLIANCE ANNUAL AND CLOSE OUT REPORT

Alliance Participants:
Rocky Mountain Steel Mills (RMSM)
Englewood Area Office (EAO)
November 29, 2007

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

October 7, 2003

Overview

The purpose of this alliance was to provide RMSM’s members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to workplace hazards and especially during the changeout of the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF).

Implementation Team Members

George Flynn, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), (OSHA/EAO)
Dave Wilson, Manager, Safety and Security (RMSM)

Evaluation Period

October 7, 2006 – October 7, 2007

II. Implementation Team Meetings
 
December 5, 2006
May 15, 2007
August 9, 2007		 OSHA Implementation Team met at Pueblo Community College (PCC)
OSHA Implementation Team met at PCC.
OSHA Implementation Team met at RMSM.

III. Events and Products

Training and Education
  • Events

    • (2/9/07) RMSM supported Machine Guarding seminar hosted by PCC
    • (5/15/07) RMSM supported Crane Rigging Safety seminar hosted by PCC.
    • (9/11/07) RMSM supported Respirator seminar hosted by the Pueblo Safety and Health Promotion Council
    • (11/6/07) RMSM supported Electrical seminar hosted by PCC
  • Products

    None
Outreach and Communication
  • Events

    None

  • Products

    • OSHA promoted Alliance and trainings via local eNewsletters
    • RMSM promoted Alliance and trainings via internal communications, contractor contacts and peer networks.
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
  • Events

    None

  • Products

    None
IV. Results
  • Positive feedback among Pueblo area business representatives expressing appreciation for the increased availability of local OSHA training opportunities.
  • Increased cooperation/collaboration between RMSM and OSHA’s other Alliance partners in the area, Pueblo Community College and Pueblo Safety and Health Promotion Council (PSHPC).
  • 165 individuals trained.
Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
Machine Guarding Seminar at PCC 45
Rigging Seminar at PCC 40
Respirator Seminar hosted by PSHPC 35
Electrical Seminar at PCC 45
TOTAL 165

V. Upcoming Milestones

The current alliance expired 10/07/07. Discussions are underway regarding forming a new Alliance with Rocky Mountain Steel Mills.