Purpose and Scope of Alliance:

Comcast is dedicated to promoting a safe workplace for its employees. This is demonstrated in part by Comcast Michigan Region's dedication to implementing comprehensive safety programs covering vehicle accident, facility management, and employee injury prevention. The purpose of the alliance with MIOSHA is to facilitate communications and enhance the working relationship in an effort to develop additional safety and training programs related to the telecommunications industry. This alliance will also aid in the effort to strengthen safety awareness for our employees and the community.

Goals and Objectives for the Alliance:

• Create and develop training programs specifically for the telecommunications industry in Michigan.
• Work with MIOSHA to establish industry best practices and industry related safety programs.
• Strengthen the continuing efforts of Comcast Michigan Region to provide a safe work environment.

Outreach communications would include the opportunity to provide the following:

• Enhance current safety program in the Michigan region.
• MIOSHA to develop Safety Public Service Announcements promoting their safety message to subscribers within the Comcast cable footprint.
• The opportunity for MIOSHA to develop awareness material specifically targeted at the telecommunications industry.
• Presentation by MIOSHA at Comcast Michigan Region safety trainings and area safety meetings.

Training and Education:

• Develop training programs targeted for telecommunications industry specifications.
• Disseminate safety information to employees and management on related issues.
• Use all available resources that MIOSHA can offer to further our training and educational processes.

Promoting Dialogue:

This alliance will allow MIOSHA and Comcast Michigan Region to share best practices and develop a network with other industry professionals to disseminate safety information to others in the industry during seminars and workshops related to workplace safety. This coincides with our current working efforts with the Illinois Safety Council, Miss Dig and the National Safety Council.

Here are the Responsibilities of the Comcast Midwest Division Director of Safety and Compliance

• Facilitate the alliance program with the Comcast Michigan Safety Team.
• Facilitate dialog between Spotlight, and MIOSHA on Public Service Announcements.
• Coordinate any activities agreed upon between Comcast Michigan Region and MIOSHA.

Outcomes of Alliance Activities:

The goal is to continue to foster the relationship between MIOSHA, Comcast Michigan Region and other industry professionals to share best practices and improve employee safety in the work place.

Initiation and Cancellation of Agreement:

The alliance agreement is effective on the date of signing and will be in effect for 3 years. Prior to the expiration of the agreement, the parties will confer and evaluate whether the agreement should be extended. Without regard to the term of the agreement, any of the parties can terminate the agreement with 30 days written notification.