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Maine
Healthcare Association |
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#101 |
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Date Signed: |
June 14, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
January 6, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Bangor Area Office, (207) 941-8177
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The
Maine Healthcare Association, OSHA, and nursing home and personal care
facilities aim to reduce injuries and illnesses, and to streamline the
implementation of industry regulations and procedures. Information and
training will focus on hazard recognition and OSHA standards.
Results: From May 2002 to February 2004, 45 Health Care facilities in
Maine participated in this Partnership agreement. OSHA conducted 8
training sessions which were completed throughout the state and
covered various safety topics. |
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Connecticut Healthcare
Workers' Compensation Trust |
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#266 |
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Date Signed: |
December 20, 2002 (Extended November 21, 2005) |
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Contact Information: |
Hartford Area Office, (860) 240-3155
Bridgeport Area Office, (203) 579-5516
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Participating employers establish or improve their
safety and health management systems, with focus on preventing employee injuries during
patient handling.
Results: After becoming a participant in this Partnership, one
nursing home facility completed site surveys with a focus on patient handling. As a
result, the Resident Handling Incident Rate decreased from 20.5 in 2002 to 6.6 in 2003.
Additional nursing homes were added in 2004 and by 2005, 15 employers and 3, 278 employees
were covered by the Partnership. |
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Associated General Contractors (AGC)/Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) - Maine
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| #327 |
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| Date Signed: |
November 13, 2003 |
| Date Concluded: |
November 13, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Braintree Area Office, (617) 565-6924
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The Associated General Contractors of America and OSHA
partnered to improve safety and health at construction sites. Goals include annual reductions of
3% in injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, implementation of effective safety and health programs
at partner sites and the provision of training to management, supervisors and employees.
Results: In 2005, the Partnership covered 3 employers – Cianbro
Construction, CPM Constructors, and CCB, Inc. – and 1,000 employees. 70 employees and 30 managers
received safety and health management system training. |
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IKEA Project |
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#311 |
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Partners: |
Skanska USA Building,
Inc.; Construction Council of New Haven, Connecticut; Cherry Hill Glass
Company; Giordano Construction Company; Tucker Mechanical; Connecticut
Bricklayers Association; Sheetmetal Workers; International Brotherhood
of Boilermakers; Insulators Local |
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Date Signed: |
December 18, 2003 |
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Date Concluded: |
August 30, 2004 |
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Contact Information: |
Bridgeport Area Office,
(203) 579-5516
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The
goals for this Partnership are to reduce injuries and illnesses among
workers engaged in construction and construction-related activities
through the implementation of this Partnership; to improve the overall
effectiveness of existing contractor safety and health programs; to
provide training and outreach to employers and employees located on
the Long Wharf site and promote awareness of worker safety; and to
identify and correct primary causal factors leading to employee
injuries and illnesses, in particular those that are present in the
construction industry, e.g., falls, struck by,
electrocution/electrical shock, trenching and silica. |
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Town Square Project
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| #367 |
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| Partners: |
Turner Construction Company, Inc.; The Greater
Hartford – New Britain Building and Construction Trades Council |
| Date Signed: |
April 1, 2005 |
| Date Concluded: |
October 1, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Hartford Area Office, (860) 240-3152
or Regional
Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: This partnership involves the renovation of the former
Hartford, Connecticut Civic Center Mall site with a mixed-use development encompassing
residential, retail, and public access and parking features. The partners are Turner Construction
Company, Construction Trades Council, and the Building Trades Employer Association. The specific
goals include: eliminating the four primary construction hazards (falls, electrical, caught
in/between, and struck–by); minimizing employee exposure to unprotected walking/working surfaces
(horizontal and vertical) that are six feet or more above a lower level; and keeping Turner
Construction Company’s days away, restricted work activity, and job transfer (DART) rate at 25% or
more below the national average.
Results: The project, now known as Hartford 21, is scheduled for completion in the Fall of 2006,
with the final beam of the 36-story, 262-unit luxury residential tower (the tallest in New
England) having been lowered in October 2005. Employees covered by the partnership numbered
approximately 285 during construction in 2005. |
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Cobb Hill/Pro Con Construction Joint Venture
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| #509 |
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| Date Signed: |
June 19, 2006 |
| Date Concluded: |
July 1, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Concord, NH Area Office (603) 225-1629
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Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Cobb Hill/Pro Con Construction Joint Venture, LLC, the New
Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Consultation Program and OSHA Concord Area Office,
mutually recognize the importance of ensuring a safe and healthful work environment in the
construction industry in the State of New Hampshire.
This partnering agreement, which has been developed for the Cobb Hill/Pro Con Construction Joint
Venture, LLC, Project located at 11 South Main Street and 75 Storr Street in Concord, NH, will be
limited to the Cobb Hill/Pro Con Construction Joint Venture, LLC, and specialty or trade
contractors at the site. The primary goals of this partnership are: (1) Reduce injuries illnesses
and fatalities resulting from falls struck-by, caught-in between, and electrocution hazards and
trenching by 5% (2) Decrease workers compensation cost and number of OSHA citations.
Results: During the most recent evaluation period, this partnership
impacted 21 employers and 250 employees. Four training sessions were conducted by OSHA staff with
a total of 250 employees attending these trainings. Among the training conducted at Cobb Hill were
fall protection, steel erection, precast concrete and excavations. In addition, 81 employees
attended an OSHA 10-hour training. Also, throughout the duration of the evaluation period,
eighty-four (84) self-inspections were performed and 99 hazards were abated. |
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Cranston Street Armory Project |
| #589 |
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| Partner: |
Consigli Construction Company, Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
September 19, 2007 |
| Date Concluded: |
September 30, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Providence Area Office (401) 528-4669
or Regional
Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The Project consists of a restoration
project for the old National Guard Armory whose footprint encompasses three
city blocks. The building is a National Historic landmark built in 1907. The
building is considered to be one of eleven most endangered building in the
United States and is currently occupied by two Rhode Island State Agencies.
The Project includes, but is not limited to, two 180 foot stone towers, two 90
foot stone balconies and a 60 foot stone chimney. The building is scheduled to
be restored in phases and is scheduled for completion in early 2008.
The primary goals of this partnership are: (1) reduce injuries illnesses and
fatalities resulting from falls struck-by, caught-in between, and
electrocution hazards and trenching by 5%; and (2) decrease workers
compensation cost and number of OSHA citations |
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Middletown – Norwalk Transmission Project |
| #590 |
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| Partners: |
United Illuminating Company and Black & Veatch Energy |
| Date Signed: |
September 19, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Bridgeport Area Office (203) 579-5581 |
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Overview: To facilitate the goal of reducing occupational fatalities and
injuries within the construction industry, OSHA, the United Illuminating Company, and Black &
Veatch Energy have agreed to enter into a cooperative partnership agreement that will effectively
implement all facets of jobsite safety and health through cooperative efforts by labor,
management, and OSHA at the Middletown-Norwalk Transmission Project.
This partnership is designed to address hazards within the construction industry and to promote
and recognize jobsites controlled by contractors who have implemented an effective safety and
health program.
The Middletown - Norwalk Transmission Project is a system of higher capacity power lines required
to address Connecticut’s growing energy needs. The Project has been broken into four segments. The
UI and B & V’s portion of the project will consist of the erection of the new Singer Substation in
Bridgeport, the construction of 6 miles of underground concrete-encased duct line, and the
connection of underground lines to the Singer and Pequonnock substations. |
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Williams College – North and South Academic Buildings |
| #620 |
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| Partners: |
Barr and Barr Builders |
| Date Signed: |
November 29, 2007 |
| Date Concluded: |
November 29, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Springfield Area Office (413) 785-0123
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Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Barr & Barr Builders and OSHA mutually recognize the
importance of ensuring a safe and healthful work environment in the construction industry in the
State of Massachusetts. To advance this mutual goal, the partnership was established to formalize
a cooperative effort committed to encourage companies to improve their safety and health
performance voluntarily, provide methods to assist them in their efforts, and recognize companies
with exemplary safety and health programs.
This partnering agreement is for the Williams College North & South Academic Buildings Project
located at Chapin Hall Drive, Williamstown, MA. Barr & Barr Builders, Incorporated will request
specialty or subcontractors to join the partnership at the time they start working on the site.
The partnership will provide benefits to Barr & Barr Builders, Incorporated and the specialty or
subcontractors, which include, among others, special recognition from OSHA and priority in
compliance assistance programs.
The Project consists of two four-story buildings with a total of 100,000 square feet of classroom
and office space. The buildings will consist of structural steel frames, masonry block and brick
exteriors, with curtain walls and pitched copper roofs. The expected completion date for the two
buildings is September 2008. |
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Hollywood Slots Project |
| #621 |
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| Partners: |
Cianbro Corporation and Maine Department of Labor,
Workplace Safety and Health Division |
| Date Signed: |
December 19, 2007 |
| Date Concluded: |
November 30, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Augusta Area Office (207) 626-9160
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Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Cianbro Corporation, OSHA, and Maine 21(d)
Consultation Project mutually recognize the importance of ensuring a safe and
healthful work environment in the construction industry in the State of Maine.
To advance this mutual goal, the partnership was established to formalize a
cooperative effort committed to encourage companies to improve their safety
and health performance voluntarily, provide methods to assist them in their
efforts, and recognize companies with exemplary safety and health programs.
This partnering agreement has been developed for Cianbro Corporation for the
Hollywood Slots Project located in Bangor, Maine. The partnership is limited
to the Cianbro Corporation and specialty or sub-contractors at the site.
Cianbro Corporation will request the specialty or subcontractors to join the
partnership at the time they start working on the site. The partnership will
provide benefits to Cianbro Corporation and the specialty or subcontractors,
which include, among others, special recognition from OSHA and priority in
compliance assistance programs.
The Project consists of a seven story hotel, a four story parking garage and a
135,000 square foot gaming facility. The expected completion date for the two
buildings is December 2008. |
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The Combat Training Pool Project |
| #645 |
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| Partners: |
Consigli Construction Company, Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
March 7, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Providence Area Office (401) 528-4669 |
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Overview: This partnering agreement involves Consigli Construction
Company, Inc. and the project is the construction of the Combat Training Pool located at Naval
Station Newport and Officer Training Command in Newport, Connecticut. The Project consists of a
naval combat pool facility that is being built to accommodate the necessary training and support
functions for naval aquatic survival and officer accession training. The facility will include a
25 yard 8 lane pool with a 3 meter diving platform to be used for basic swim qualifications and
man overboard training; male and female locker and shower rooms; observation office; first aid;
laundry and storage rooms. The 11,280 square foot training facility will provide a current and
secure training and support location to maximize effective naval combat and survival training. The
primary function of the facility is combat training. The 4.8 million dollar project is scheduled
for completion in October 2008. The goals for this partnership include: 1) reduce workforce
fatalities, serious injuries, and illnesses and provide a safe work environment for employees at
the Project; 2) reduce by 5% annually the number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities affecting
participating employers, with an emphasis on reducing injuries and fatalities resulting from
falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, electrocution and trenching; and 3) decrease worker
compensation costs and the number of OSHA citations for this project. |
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Granite Street Bridge Project
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| #529 |
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| Date Signed: |
June 12, 2006 (Renewed July 1,
2008) |
| Contact Information: |
Concord, NH Area Office (603) 225-1629 |
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Overview: E.D. Swett, Inc., the New Hampshire
Department of Environmental Services, Consultation Program and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department
of Labor (OSHA) Concord Area Office (CAO) mutually recognize the importance of
ensuring a safe and healthful work environment in the construction industry in
the state of New Hampshire.
This partnering agreement, which has been developed for the Granite Street
Bridge Project on Granite Street, in Manchester, New Hampshire, will be
limited to E.D. Swett, Inc. and associated project employers who have agreed
to participate. E.D. Swett, Inc. will request specialty or trade contractors
to join the partnership when they start working on the site. The partnership
will provide benefits to E.D. Swett, Inc. and the specialty or trade
contractors, which include, among others, special recognition from OSHA and
priority in compliance assistance programs.
The E.D. Swett, Inc. project consists of the rebuilding of the Granite Street
Bridge. It is anticipated that at the peak of the project, E.D Swett, Inc. and
its approximately 10 subcontractors will employ approximately 25 trade
employees on this project.
Results: During the most recent evaluation period,
this partnership impacted one employer and 25 employees. Eight training
sessions were conducted by OSHA staff with a total of 25 employees attended
providing over 900 training hours. Every person on site received the OSHA
10-hour training, as well as, weekly toolbox trainings. In addition, annually
there is a three day Management Safety training session, and a company
training day for all employees. OSHA staff provided technical assistance to
the partner. Their TCIR and DART rates, respectively, is 63 and 31 percent
below the National BLS Averages for their industry. |
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Sunrise of Franklin
Senior Living Facility |
| #673 |
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| Partners: |
Erland Construction, Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
July 31, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Braintree Area Office (617)
565-6924
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Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Recognizing the importance of ensuring a
safe and healthful work environment in the construction industry in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, OSHA and Erland Construction, Inc. signed a
comprehensive safety and health partnership on July 31, 2008.
Goals of the partnership include: reducing the Total Case Injury Rate (TCIR)
and Days Away Restricted Transfer (DART) rates by 5% annually compared to, the
BLS data for General Contractors - Non-Residential/Industrial Buildings SIC
and reducing injuries and fatalities. The partnership will focus in particular
on construction industry hazards such as: falls; struck-by; caught-in;
caught-between, electrocutions and trenching and excavation and exposure to
silica during construction activities.
The Sunrise of Franklin Senior Living Facility project in Franklin,
Massachusetts, involves the construction of a senior living facility
consisting of 79 living units with a complete food service and dining
facility. The building structure consists of four stories with structural
steel frame, metal deck with concrete slabs. The exterior walls will be metal
stud and dens-glass sheathing with cementitious horizontal siding. The roof
consists of membrane roof on the main roof, shingles at the mansards and metal
roof at the porch and entrance. There will be two elevators installed that
will service all four floors. The resident units will be serviced by
through-wall HVAC units. The building is designed with a complete fire
protection system including a fire pump and will be equipped with an emergency
generator for back-up power.
Founded in 1977 in Burlington, MA, Erland Construction, Inc. provides Program
Management; Construction Management; Design/Build; and General Contracting
services to corporate, institutional, educational, industrial, residential,
and commercial development clients.
The project is scheduled for completion during September, 2009. |
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