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ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Scaffold Industry Association, Inc. (SIA)
February 25, 2009 |
- Alliance Background
Date Signed
February 25, 2008
Evaluation Period
February 25, 2008 - February 24, 2009
Overview
The OSHA and SIA Alliance focuses on providing SIA’s members, and others in the
construction industry, with information, guidance, and access to training
resources that will focus on reducing safety and health hazards associated with
the use of mast climbing scaffolding and aerial lift equipment. In particular,
the Alliance addresses reducing and preventing exposure to fall and
caught-in-between hazards.
Implementation Team Members
OSHA:
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Michael Buchet
Office of Construction Services (OCS)
Eric Lahaie Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)
Rob Swick OOSA
Elizabeth (Bea) Way OOSA
Danezza Quintero Directorate of Construction |
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IWSA:
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Bill Breault Breault
Industrial Group, Inc.
Dave Glabe DH Glabe & Associates, Inc.
Kevin O’Shea Mastclimbers LLC
John Miller The Millstone Companies
Jeff Stachowiak Sunbelt Rentals
Laurie Weber SIA |
- Implementation Team Meetings
May 13, 2008 Implementation Team Meeting
August 6, 2008 Implementation Team Meeting
December 17, 2008 Implementation Team Meeting
- Results
- Events and Products
Training and Education Goal
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs
for the construction industry regarding mast climbing scaffolding and aerial
lift issues and to provide expertise in communicating such information to
employers and employees in the construction industry.
Products
Aerial Work Platform Operator Training Program
Through the OSHA and SIA Alliance, SIA developed a draft outline for an Aerial
Work Platform Operator training program. The training program addresses issues
associated with aerial work platforms, such as safe use of boom lifts, scissor
lifts and manually propelled lifts. SIA shared the draft outline with OSHA for
review and comment. The Work Platform Operator training program is expected to
be completed by February 2010.
Outreach and Communication Goals
- Work with OSHA 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 OSHA’s and the SIA’s Web sites) to
employers and employees in the construction industry.
Products
OSHA and SIA Alliance Web Page
OSHA created and maintains an OSHA and SIA Alliance Web page that is posted on
the OSHA Web site. The page includes the OSHA and SIA Alliance agreement, this
annual report, news releases, and information on activities and events of the
Alliance. Over the next year, links to resources developed by SIA through the
Alliance Program will be added to the page.
SIA Web site
SIA created and maintains an OSHA and SIA Alliance Web page on its Web site. The
page has information on the OSHA and SIA Alliance and links to the OSHA Web
site. In addition, the Web page includes a photo of Steven F. Witt and
information regarding his presentation at the SIA 36th Annual Convention and
Expo on July 22, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.
Mast Climber Hazard Awareness Tips Sheets
Through the OSHA and SIA Alliance, SIA developed a draft "Transport Platforms
Safety" tips sheet and a draft "Mast Climbing Work Platform Safety" tips sheet.
The tips sheets address issues associated with aerial work platforms. SIA shared
the draft tip sheets with OSHA for review and comment. The tips sheets are
expected to be completed and posted on the SIA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the
SIA Web site in the early spring of 2009. OSHA will then establish a link from
the OSHA and SIA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site to the tip sheets on the
SIA Web site.
Publications and Newsletters
Information and news releases on the OSHA and SIA Alliance and its activities
appeared in print and electronic publications such as Occupational Health &
Safety Magazine and QuickTakes. For more information on the articles, see the
"Alliance Program Reach" table.
OSHA Scaffolding eTool
The following SIA representatives participate on the OSHA Scaffolding eTool’s
editorial board:
- Dale Lindemer, PE, National Engineering Manager, ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc.,
Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Hardy Roloff, CHST, Corp. Safety Manager, Waco Scaffolding and Equipment
Company, Cleveland, Ohio
- Jeff Stachowiak, National Safety Director, Safety & Risk Management, Sunbelt
Rentals, Saint Johns, Florida
During the reporting period, SIA representatives provided extensive comments
regarding the eTool to the OSHA Salt Lake Technical Center.
OSHA Scaffolding Safety and Health Topics page
The following SIA representatives participate on the OSHA Scaffolding Safety and
Health Topics page’s editorial board:
- Dale Lindemer, PE, National Engineering Manager, ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc.,
Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Hardy Roloff, CHST, Corp. Safety Manager, Waco Scaffolding and Equipment
Company, Cleveland, Ohio
- Jeff Stachowiak, National Safety Director, Safety & Risk Management, Sunbelt
Rentals, Saint Johns, Florida
Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA or SIA conferences, local meetings, or other
events such as SIA’s 36th Annual Convention & Exposition.
Events
SIA 36th Annual Convention and Expo, July 20-26, 2008, Denver, Colorado
Steven F. Witt, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA,
gave a presentation entitled "OSHA Update" to 160 scaffold industry executives
and safety and health professionals at the SIA 36th Annual Convention and Expo
on July 22, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health
professionals regarding SIA’s best practices or effective approaches and
publicize results through outreach by SIA and through OSHA- or SIA-developed
materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other
applicable forum).
The OSHA and SIA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs
or projects to address this goal.
- Promote and encourage SIA members’ or worksites’ participation in OSHA’s
cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection
Programs, and the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health
Achievement Recognition Program.
The OSHA and SIA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs
or projects to address this goal.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on mast
climbing scaffolding and aerial lift issues that are addressed and developed
through the Alliance Program.
OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Joint Meeting of the Fall
Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups
On September 18, 2008, Jeff Stachowiak joined representatives from eight
construction-related Alliances and participated in a joint meeting of the Fall
Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups in Washington, DC. During the
meeting, the group discussed common construction-related interests and further
refined the promising project ideas developed at a previously-held January 2008
Alliance Program Construction Roundtable. The group also received updates on the
"Design for Construction Safety 2-4 Hour Course," and Design for Construction
Safety Web site. Further, the group also reviewed and provided feedback on the
draft "Prevention of Fall Fatalities and Injuries in Construction" slide
presentation, received an update on the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health's prevention through design initiative, and discussed a white
paper on a proposed national public awareness outreach campaign focusing on
fatalities in the construction industry. In addition, the group formed two new
subgroups. The first subgroup will focus on strains/sprains and material
handling. The second subgroup will develop case studies and success stories
related to design for safety and falls in construction industry.
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 4-10, 2008,
Washington, DC
SIA joined with more than 50 other Alliance Program participants to support 2008
NAOSH Week. NAOSH Week, sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers,
an Alliance Program participant, focuses on increasing the understanding of the
positive benefits of investing in occupational safety, health and environmental
programs among employers, employees and the public; raising awareness of the
role and contribution of safety, health and environmental professionals; and
reducing workplace injuries and illness by encouraging new safety and health
activities at all companies and organizations. The theme for the 2008 NAOSH Week
was "Safety is Good Business." In support of NAOSH Week, SIA posted information
regarding 2008 NAOSH Week on the SIA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the SIA Web
site.
- Executive Summary
During the OSHA and SIA Alliance's first year, the organizations established a
very productive working relationship. Through the OSHA and SIA Alliance, SIA
developed a draft outline for an Aerial Work Platform Operator training program
which addresses issues associated with aerial work platforms, such as safe use
of boom lifts, scissor lifts and manually propelled lifts. Further, SIA
developed a draft "Transport Platforms Safety" tips sheet and a draft "Mast
Climbing Work Platform Safety" tips sheet. The tips sheets address issues
associated with aerial work platforms.
In addition, OSHA and SIA representatives are sharing their expertise through
participation on OSHA’s electronic assistance tools’ editorial boards and
speaking opportunities, including:
- SIA members serve on the editorial board for the OSHA Scaffolding eTool.
- SIA members serve on the editorial board for the OSHA Scaffolding Safety
and Health Topics Page.
- Steven F. Witt gave a presentation entitled "OSHA Update" to 160 scaffold
industry executives and safety and health professionals at the SIA 36th Annual
Convention and Expo on July 22, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.
- Jeff Stachowiak participated in the OSHA Alliance Program Construction
Roundtable and Joint Meeting of the Fall Protection and Design for Safety
Workgroups on September 18, 2008.
- SIA supported 2008 NAOSH Week.
- Alliance Program Reach
Type of
Activity
(Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of
Individuals Reached or Trained |
| OSHA and SIA Web Page site on
the OSHA Web site |
1,533 |
| SIA and OSHA Web page on the SIA
Web site |
Data Not
Available |
| OSHA Scaffolding eTool |
20,467 |
| OSHA Scaffolding Safety and
Health Topics Page |
28,131 |
July 20, 2008: SIA 36th Annual
Convention and Expo, Denver Colorado.
Speaker: Steven F. Witt, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State
Programs, USDOL-OSHA, presented "OSHA Update." |
160 |
| February 27, 2008: "OSHA
Announces a New Alliance with the Scaffold Industry Association," OSHA News
Release |
69 News Agencies |
| February 27, 2008: "OSHA,
Scaffold Industry Association Vow to Take Safety to New Heights," Occupational
Health & Safety Magazine |
90,000 |
| February 27, 2008: "OSHA,
Scaffold Industry Assoc. Announce New Alliance," ChicagoLand Construction News |
Data not
Available |
| February 27, 2008: "OSHA,
Scaffold Industry Association Vow to Take Safety to New Heights," Occupational
Health Safety - Texas |
Data not
Available |
| February 28, 2008: "OSHA Forms
Alliance with the Scaffold Industry Association," Lift and Access |
Data not
Available |
| February 29, 2008: "OSHA Forms
Alliance with the Scaffold Industry Association," AEM Consolidated Industry
News Network |
Data not
Available |
| February 2008: "OSHA Announces
New Alliance with Scaffold Industry Association," Design and Build |
Data not
Available |
March 1, 2008: "Latest Alliance
Activity," QuickTakes
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55,226 |
| March 6, 2008: "OSHA, Scaffold
Association Form Alliance," BNA Occupational Safety & Health Reporter |
Data not
Available |
| March 7, 2008: "OSHA Announces
Alliance with Scaffold Industry Association," ThomasNet - Industrial NewsRoom |
Data not
Available |
| March 2008: "OSHA Announces a
New Alliance with the Scaffold Industry Association," The Construction
Institute |
Data not
Available |
| May 2008: "OSHA Alliances," OSHA
Up To Date |
Data not
Available |
| TOTAL |
191,517 |
- Upcoming Milestones
Over the next year, OSHA and SIA will continue to work together to provide SIA’s
members and others in the construction industry, with information, guidance, and
access to training resources that will focus on reducing safety and health
hazards associated with the use of mast climbing scaffolding and aerial lift
equipment. The OSHA and SIA Alliance Implementation Team will finalize a draft
of the Work Platform Operator training program, as well as complete the
"Transport Platforms Safety" tips sheet and the draft "Mast Climbing Work
Platform Safety" tips sheet. The tips sheets will be posted on the OSHA and SIA
Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site.
SIA representatives will continue to serve on the Scaffold eTool and Scaffold
Safety and Health Topics page’s editorial boards and support 2009 NAOSH Week.
Moreover, SIA will invite Steven F. Witt to give a presentation at the 2009
Annual Meeting which will be held in San Francisco, California on July 19-24,
2009. Finally, SIA will participate in OSHA Alliance Program Construction
Roundtable and Joint Meeting of the Fall Protection and Design for Safety
Workgroups when scheduled.
Report prepared by: Rob Swick, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and
Alliances, February 23, 2009
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