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Agreement Establishing An Alliance
Between
Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA)
And
Name of Organization: BS&B Pressure Safety Management – Industrial Protection Devices
Address: 7768 West 78th Street City: Bloomington State: MI Zip: 55439
Contact Person: Mark Kennedy Title: Central Area Manager
Telephone Number: 918.406.2527 E-Mail Address: mark.kennedy@bsbipd.com

Purpose and Scope of Alliance:

In this section, provide a brief summary of the purpose of the alliance, who is identified as the target audience, the major activities of the alliance, benefits, and positive impact on workplace safety and health of the alliance, etc.
  • Purpose: BS&B Industrial Protection Devices, LLC recognizes the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful Michigan workplaces. BS&B is proposing that we reach an understanding to work together through an Alliance to provide owners, operators, and constructors of combustible dust processes, handling and storage equipment and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources. These training resources will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to combustible dust explosion hazards and addressing prevention and protection issues.
     
  • Target Audience: GISHD-Com-08-March 12, 2008. Table one--Industries that may have combustible dust.
     
  • Major Alliance Activity: BS&B will work with MIOSHA to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

    Work with MIOSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and MIOSHA and the BS&B websites) to employers and employees in the industry covered by the regulations.

    Set up eight workshops within the three-year length agreement throughout the state of Michigan at locations selected to provide easy access to the target audiences. Can be held at colleges or other government locations to minimize costs.

    The workshops will cover key steps in dust explosion risk management. From the assessment of risk through implementation of technical solutions compliant with industry standards and the MIOSHA Emphasis Program requirements.

    The workshop will include practical guidance for the plant owner/operator and the designer of process equipment.

    The workshops are titled: “Combustible Dust Explosion Hazards – Recognition, Prevention and Protection”.
     
  • Alliance Benefit: MIOSHA and BS&B will work together to: develop training resources, communicate information, and provide training on the prevention of combustible dust explosions.

    To raise awareness of the hazards of combustible dust to prevent employee injuries and illnesses.
     
  • Alliance Positive Impact: Through training, roundtable discussions, and stakeholder meetings, a positive impact will help reduce dust explosions and prevent worker injuries.
Goals and Objectives of Alliance:

All alliances must include an outreach and communication goal. Other goal areas should be included and explained when included in the activities of the alliance. Please list below the goals and objectives of this alliance.
  • Outreach and Communication:
    Describe the types of outreach and communication that will be a part of this alliance. Include, in general terms, how these will be accomplished.

    Provide training regarding combustible dust – risk assessment and prevention and protection strategies that are compliant with current industry standards.

    Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.
     
  • Training and Education:
    Include a description of training and education activities, when applicable. Do not respond if training and education is not part of the alliance.

    Train MIOSHA staff on combustible dust explosion hazards in December 2009.

    Speak and exhibit at The Michigan Safety Conference – Spring 2010.

    Set up eight workshops within the three-year agreement throughout the State of Michigan in conjunction with MIOSHA CET Division.

    Conduct the first workshops within the first quarter of 2010. The workshop will cover key steps in dust explosion risk management. From the assessment of risk through implementation of technical solutions compliant with industry standards and MIOSHA Emphasis Program requirements.
     
  • Promoting Dialogue:
    Include a description of how this alliance will promote dialogue in Michigan related to workplace safety and health issues. Do not respond if promoting dialogue is not part of the alliance.

    Participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on combustible dust explosion risk recognition, protection and prevention issues that can help forge innovative solutions in the workplace and to provide input on safety and health issues related to combustible dust hazards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Include a general description of the role of all parties signing the alliance.
  • BS&B and MIOSHA will develop training information “content” for combustible dust workshops.
  • BS & B will provide trainers for presenting the workshops.
  • BS&B will work collaboratively with MIOSHA to promote safety and health awareness, and participate in open dialogue to increase MIOSHA staff knowledge of the dangers of combustible dust.
  • MOSHA – Promote the alliance in the MIOSHA Newsletter and on the MIOSHA website.
  • MIOSHA will develop brochures to promote the workshops and location of seminars.
Outcomes of Alliance Activities:
Include a general summary of the expected outcomes of the alliances such as the number of activities, news releases, outreach activities, anticipated number of people reached as a result of the alliance activities.
  • The workshops will include practical guidance for the plant owner/operator and the designer of process equipment.
     
  • CEU Credits can be provided to company’s who send employees to these sessions.
     
  • Owner/Operators have an opportunity to learn what changes they need to make in order to be compliant with Industry Standards regarding “combustible dusts” in their facilities in order to protect their employees and facilities.

Initiation and Cancellation of Agreement:


The alliance agreement is effective on the date of signing and will be in effect for three 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.
 
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