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Alliance between Oregon
OSHA and the Oregon Home Builders Association (OHBA) |
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Summary of goals: Residential home construction continues to be a high hazard occupation in Oregon. This alliance seeks to increase outreach efforts to affected employers and employees in this industry, with the goal of increasing awareness surrounding fall and motor vehicle safety hazards, and ultimately reducing illness and injury rates among employees in the residential construction industry in Oregon. In addition, this alliance will contribute to the statewide dialogue on workplace safety and health. Coordinators: OR-OSHA: Marilyn Schuster – Policy Manager Oregon OSHA 350 Winter Street NE, Room 430 Tel: (503) 947-7445 OHBA: Jon Chandler – Executive Officer Oregon Home Builders Association (OHBA) 375 Taylor Street NE Salem, OR 97303 Tel: (503) 378-9066 Outreach and Communication Oregon OSHA and OHBA will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
Oregon OSHA and OHBA will work together to achieve the following goal related to promoting the statewide dialogue on workplace safety and health:
Falls and motor vehicle safety will be specific focus areas for the alliance. A dedicated attempt will be made to reach small employers in the state, using outreach methods (e.g., conferences, seminars, etc.) and consultations. How activities contribute to the OR-OSHA 5-year strategic plan goals and annual performance goals: Alliance activities will contribute to Strategic Goal #1 – Reduce injuries, illness and fatalities by promoting employer self-sufficiency, and Strategic Goal #2 – Reduce injuries, illnesses and fatalities by working with employers to reduce occupational hazards and exposures. In particular, the following activities will contribute to Oregon OSHA’s measurable progress on performance goals for FY 2008 and FY 2009: Performance Goal 1-1 Encourage employer members of the alliance to participate in one of Oregon OSHA’s voluntary recognition programs – SHARP or VPP. Performance Goal 1-2 In consultations with target employers, work with the employer’s safety committee on a majority of consultation visits. Performance Goal 1-3 Strengthen the partnership between Oregon OSHA and the statewide OHBA, as well as between Oregon OSHA and local member home builder associations. Performance Goal 2-1b Increase in the number of consultation visits in construction as a result of this alliance. Performance Goal 2-2 Increase the number of motor vehicle evaluations discussed with employers as a result of comprehensive consultation visits Reporting requirements: Quarterly and annual reporting of evaluation indicators and achievement of outcomes. Assist in preparation of narrative. Contribute information for press releases. Other Information: Industry sector: Residential construction Number of employees covered: 16,000 Expected signing date: January 2008 References: Alliance Policy, OR-OSHA Program Directive PD A-259, effective 10/1/2006 OSHA Alliance Program, OSHA Instruction CSP-04091-001, effective 6/10/2004 OLMIS – Current Employment Statistics, Oregon Employment Department, 10/2007 Oregon OSHA’s alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a cooperative relationship with Oregon OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, promoting the statewide dialogue on workplace safety and health, and regulatory streamlining. These alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both Oregon OSHA and its alliance participants. By entering into an alliance with a party, Oregon 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 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 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 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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