 Partnership
Closures: Region V
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National Park Service (NPS) - Isle Royale National Park |
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#119 |
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Date Signed: |
May 1, 1999 |
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Date Concluded: |
April 30, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Lansing Area Office, (517)
327-0904
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Results: The 2003 review revealed that this Partnership experienced a decrease
in reportable accidents. Training efforts have continued to expand
significantly, increasing both the knowledge and awareness of staff.
This Partnership’s training program was established based on OSHA
criteria published at www.osha.gov. |
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National Park Service (NPS) - Sleeping Bear Dunes National
Lakeshore |
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#120 |
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Date Signed: |
May 28, 1999 |
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Date Concluded: |
April 30, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Lansing Area Office, (517) 327-0904
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Results: The lost time accident rate decreased from 8.10 in 2001 to 3.53 in 2002
to 1.35 in 2003. In February 2003, park representatives met with the
OSHA Lansing staff in Lansing to develop a detailed workplan for 2003.
As a result of this workshop, a number of activities were planned and
implemented during the calendar year, such as increased sound
monitoring that was implemented during April and July of 2003 on a
variety of park operations. Safety plans, covering a variety of subject
areas, continue to be revised based on comments from OSHA staff. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Leaders
Agreement for Safety
(CLAS) - Ohio Valley Chapter |
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#24 |
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Date Signed: |
February 11, 2000 |
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Date Concluded: |
February 22, 2006 |
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Contact Information: |
Cincinnati Area Office, (513) 841-4132
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Associated Builders and
Contractors, Inc., (ABC) and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) have entered into this partnership to provide a
safe and healthful work environment in the construction Industry.
Implementation of this agreement is expected to result in decreased
injuries, illnesses, and fatalities for participant contractors with a
resultant decrease in worker compensation costs. ABC member
construction companies will use the Safety Training and Evaluation
Process, or "STEP" program in evaluating their safety and health
program performance and their safety and health training programs. The
primary goals are to: reduce by 3% annually the number of injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities affecting participant employers, with an
emphasis on reducing injuries and fatalities resulting from falls,
struck-by and caught-in mishaps, and electrocution (focused four
construction hazards); increase the number of construction companies
that implement effective safety programs; decrease worker compensation
costs and OSHA penalties for contractor participants; and, allow OSHA
to focus resources on companies that require attention from OSHA,
rather than companies that have demonstrated existence of effective
safety programs.
Results: Of the three worksites involved in this Partnership’s 2003 review, one
company has reduced the number of OSHA Lost Time Cases while the other two have remained
constant. Additionally, two companies have reduced the number of OSHA recordables. This
partnership has been instrumental in the growth associated with the VPP Pilot Program for
the Mobile Workforce Demonstration in the Cincinnati area jurisdiction. The past efforts
of this partnership have assisted companies to achieve VPP Star status and have placed
additional members in the pipeline for 2004 VPP application in the Pilot Program. These
efforts were at the expense of growing their internal partnership. There are currently 7
employers in the VPP Demonstration program. It is anticipated that more companies will
apply for the Platinum level of the partnership and once they are at that level, they will
begin to look forward towards VPP construction STAR status. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Leaders
Agreement for Safety (CLAS) - Wisconsin Chapter |
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#51 |
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Partners: |
Wisconsin Safety Consultation Program (WiSCon) |
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Date Signed: |
March 15, 2000 |
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Date Concluded: |
October 10, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Milwaukee Area Office, (414) 297-3315
Madison Area Office, (608) 441-5388
Appleton Area Office, (920) 734-4521
Eau Claire Area Office, (715) 832-9019
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Associated Builders and
Contractors, Inc., (ABC) and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) have entered into this partnership to provide a
safe and healthful work environment in the construction Industry.
Implementation of this agreement is expected to result in decreased
injuries, illnesses, and fatalities for participant contractors with a
resultant decrease in worker compensation costs. ABC member
construction companies will use the Safety Training and Evaluation
Process, or "STEP" program in evaluating their safety and health
program performance and their safety and health training programs. The
primary goals are to: reduce by 3% annually the number of injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities affecting participant employers, with an
emphasis on reducing injuries and fatalities resulting from falls,
struck-by and caught-in mishaps, and electrocution (focused four
construction hazards); increase the number of construction companies
that implement effective safety programs; decrease worker compensation
costs and OSHA penalties for contractor participants; and, allow OSHA
to focus resources on companies that require attention from OSHA,
rather than companies that have demonstrated existence of effective
safety programs.
Results: This Partnership fully covered 2 contractors as of the 2003 review. One
contractor’s LWDII rate was 1.5 while the national average was 2.9 for
its SIC code, and the other contractor’s LWDII rate of was 0 while the
national average was 5.0 for its SIC code. There were 3 Safety Days
held in 2003 for employees and management, with over 1,000 attendees
total. OSHA provided training at these sessions on concrete and masonry
wall safety, scaffold safety, work zone safety, temporary wiring,
recordkeeping, and silica. |
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Partnership Agreement for Safety and Health Success (PASS)
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#85 |
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Partners: |
Ohio Department of Commerce; Ohio Department of Labor and Workers
Safety Consultation Program; Construction Contractors Association;
Construction Trades Council; Mechanical Contractors Association; Toledo
Electrical Contractors Association; Northwestern Ohio Building and
Trades Council |
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Date Signed: |
March 31, 2001 |
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Contact Information: |
Toledo Area Office, (419) 259-7542
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview:
The Partnership goal is to reduce injury and illness rates by 3%
annually by implementing effective
safety
and health program and reducing injuries.
Results: Through this Partnership, 7 smaller construction contractors in
Northwest Ohio have improved their safety and health programs.
Additionally, 5 of the partnering contractors experienced a decrease in
the number of occupational injuries from 2001 to 2002. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) - Northern Illinois
Chapter |
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#121 |
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Date Signed: |
July 19, 2001 |
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Date Concluded: |
July 19, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Associated Builders and
Contractors, Inc., (ABC) and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) have entered into this partnership to provide a
safe and healthful work environment in the construction Industry.
Implementation of this agreement is expected to result in decreased
injuries, illnesses, and fatalities for participant contractors with a
resultant decrease in worker compensation costs. ABC member
construction companies will use the Safety Training and Evaluation
Process, or "STEP" program in evaluating their safety and health
program performance and their safety and health training programs. The
primary goals are to: reduce by 3% annually the number of injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities affecting participant employers, with an
emphasis on reducing injuries and fatalities resulting from falls,
struck-by and caught-in mishaps, and electrocution (focused four
construction hazards); increase the number of construction companies
that implement effective safety programs; decrease worker compensation
costs and OSHA penalties for contractor participants; and, allow OSHA
to focus resources on companies that require attention from OSHA,
rather than companies that have demonstrated existence of effective
safety programs.
Results:
This Partnership’s goal of reducing the number of injuries, illnesses,
and fatalities by 3% has been met and even exceeded. For example, the
non-Platinum STEP members’ recordable rate fell from 5.66 in 2002 to
3.19 in 2003. One non-Platinum member joined STEP in 2002 with a total
incidence rate of 126 based on 24 recordables and 38,000 workhours.
From the latest results in 2003, that member’s rate is now 0 due to the
STEP intervention. Similarly, the 2 Platinum members’ average incident
rate fell from 2.85 in 2002 to 2.72 in 2003. When measured against the
BLS rate of 8.2 for that industry group for the same time period, their
incident rate is 66% below the industry average. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) - Northern Ohio Chapter |
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#83 |
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Date Signed: |
July 19, 2001 |
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Date Concluded: |
September 16, 2006 |
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Contact Information: |
Cleveland Area Office, (216) 522-3818
Toledo Area Office, (419) 259-7542
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., (ABC) and
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have entered
into this partnership to provide a safe and healthful work environment
in the construction Industry. Implementation of this agreement is
expected to result in decreased injuries, illnesses, and fatalities for
participant contractors with a resultant decrease in worker
compensation costs. ABC member construction companies will use the
Safety Training and Evaluation Process, or "STEP" program in evaluating
their safety and health program performance and their safety and health
training programs. The primary goals are to: reduce by 3% annually the
number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities affecting participant
employers, with an emphasis on reducing injuries and fatalities
resulting from falls, struck-by and caught-in mishaps, and
electrocution (focused four construction hazards); increase the number
of construction companies that implement effective safety programs;
decrease worker compensation costs and OSHA penalties for contractor
participants; and, allow OSHA to focus resources on companies that
require attention from OSHA, rather than companies that have
demonstrated existence of effective safety programs.
Progress: The last evaluation in 2005 revealed that through the partnership, they
have trained at least 422 employees, including OSHA 10 and 30 hour training for about 80
supervisors (all partner supervisors). The combined days away, restricted, or job transfer
rate (DART) is 1.3 which is approximately 75% below the 2004 BLS national average. Because
of the success of this program, all first year apprentices have received the 10-hour
training at the Associations training center. Employees now help the employers ensure safer
jobsites by having the ability to recognize hazards and reduce possible injuries. Other
specific training classes held include fall protection, trenching, scaffolding, electrical,
mobile equipment, and CPR/First Aid training. One partner reported a life saving incident
involving CPR/First Aid which contributed to saving an employee’s life.
While some enforcement inspections occurred at partners’ jobsites resulting in citations
for some contractors, no citations were issued specifically to partner companies because
they were found to be incompliance.
Note that one partner contractor has signed up to become an OSHA Challenge Participant to
eventually achieve VPP Status.
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Associated General Contractors (AGC)/Construction Health and Safety
Excellence
(CHASE) |
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#89 |
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Partners: |
Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) |
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Date Signed: |
November 20, 2001; renewed November 17, 2004 |
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Date Concluded: |
November 17, 2007 |
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Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033
or
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.
Progress: OSHA’s Compliance Assistance Specialist worked with the partnership by
presenting numerous OSHA Update sessions, to include fall protection policies, and
training sessions put on throughout the year by SIBA. Safety staff had sessions on first
Aid/CPR, Haz Com, OSHA 10 Hour in Construction, scaffold competent person requirements,
scaffold user, excavation competent person, confined space competent person, fall
protection, etc. The latest information available for this partnership has recorded that
over 300 employees and 25 supervisors have been given safety and health training. The
injury and illness available through 2005 has indicated that the TCIR and DART rates are
42% and 66% below the 2001 BLS National Average total for construction. |
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National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) Partnership |
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#153 |
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Partners: |
Indiana Department of Labor; Michigan Bureau of Safety Regulations,
Minnesota Department of Labor |
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Date Signed: |
November 27, 2001 |
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Date Concluded: |
May 21, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Cleveland Area Office, (216) 522-3818
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: This Partnership is working to cut fatalities and
serious injuries in
the tower erection industry by enhancing safety and health management
systems, providing increased training, and implementing best work
practices.
Results:
The first partners for the 2002/2003 Partnership were approved in
August 2002. Forty-two companies applied for the program. Thirty-nine
were approved. The Partnership requires companies to provide all
personnel who will be working on tower sites with OSHA 10-Hour
Training. All personnel who will be working on tower sites in a
supervisory capacity are to receive OSHA 30-Hour Training. In the first
year of the Partnership, 504 employees received OSHA 10-Hour Training,
and 156 employees received OSHA 30-Hour Training. The first year of the
Partnership has also led to the establishment of new methods of
providing training to the tower erection, service and maintenance
industry. OSHA provided free 10-Hour training to NATE members at the
2003 NATE Annual Conference & Exposition. Over 60 climbers received
training in that session. Nearly 100 tower hands were registered to
receive the same training in February 2004. |
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Mahoning County Medical Society (MCMS) Partnership |
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#154 |
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Partners: |
American Federation of Government Employees |
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Date Signed: |
January 24, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
December 31, 2004 |
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Contact Information: |
Cleveland Area Office, (216) 522-3818
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Industry/Emphasis: |
Ergonomic Emphasis |
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Overview: MCMS is an association of medical practitioners with over 250 member
physicians and healthcare facilities representing all aspects of the
healthcare provider industry. The Partnership aims to reduce injuries
and enhance the safety and health environment of employees engaged in
healthcare activities in Mahoning County. Training and implementation
of safety and health management systems are key components of the
Partnership.
Results: One monitoring inspection was performed during the evaluation period
from 2002-03, with no hazards noted. MCMS’ safety and health program
was exemplary. Employees spoke very highly of the excellent training
they have received and stated that they haven’t before worked in a
facility where the emphasis on safety and health is so high. |
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AMEC Construction Management Project |
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#191 |
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Partners: |
Building and Construction Trades Council; Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters; Safety Compliance Advocates; Climatemp Inc.; MTH Industries, Inc.; Gibson Electric and Technology
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Date Signed: |
April 22, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
February 28, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: OSHA's Calumet City Area Office has had a high-rise initiative to
address the hazards associated with high-rise construction. One
outgrowth of the initiative is this Partnership agreement with AMEC
Construction Management, Inc., which currently is general contractor
at seven high-rise construction sites. The goal is to reduce each
worksite's injury/illness rate to 5.8, which is 30% below the
industry's FY 2000 average rate.
Results: The most positive impact of the Partnership is the reduction
of the injury/illness rate in an industry which is inherently high
hazard. Between the fourth quarter of 2002 and the first quarter of
2003, AMEC experienced a reduction in the LWDII rates from 9.06 to
8.07 in the Chicago area. |
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Builders Exchange - East Central Ohio |
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#197 |
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Date Signed: |
May 31, 2002 |
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Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office, (614) 469-5582
Cleveland Area Office, (216) 522-3818
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: This is a two-year Partnership with the Builders Exchange of East Central
Ohio, whose core members are general contractors and subcontractors specializing in a wide
variety of construction trades including masonry, roofing, sheet metal, structural steel,
carpentry, electrical, mechanical, concrete and other specialties. This construction trade
association located in Canton, OH, services more than 500 member firms in 5 counties
(Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Wayne, and Holmes).
Results: This Partnership is focused on strengthening and intensifying the need to
work safely and healthfully on construction jobsites in the Cleveland/Columbus areas. This
will be accomplished mainly through the education process of the partners and their
employees. Numerous 10- and 30-hour OSHA construction classes continue to be held as well
as more detailed classes on a variety of other construction subjects. Such training is
having an impact on other contractors who are aware of this need and are signing up to
participate in the classes as well. The Area Office routinely meets with the BX members to
discuss current issues in the construction industry. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Leaders
Agreement for Safety (CLAS) - Central Ohio Chapter |
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#200 |
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Date Signed: |
July 9, 2002 (Modified: July 1, 2004) |
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Date Concluded: |
July 1, 2006 |
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Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office, (614) 469-5582
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., (ABC) and
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have entered
into this partnership to provide a safe and healthful work environment
in the construction Industry. Implementation of this agreement is
expected to result in decreased injuries, illnesses, and fatalities for
participant contractors with a resultant decrease in worker
compensation costs. ABC member construction companies will use the
Safety Training and Evaluation Process, or "STEP" program in evaluating
their safety and health program performance and their safety and health
training programs. The primary goals are to: reduce by 3% annually the
number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities affecting participant
employers, with an emphasis on reducing injuries and fatalities
resulting from falls, struck-by and caught-in mishaps, and
electrocution (focused four construction hazards); increase the number
of construction companies that implement effective safety programs;
decrease worker compensation costs and OSHA penalties for contractor
participants; and, allow OSHA to focus resources on companies that
require attention from OSHA, rather than companies that have
demonstrated existence of effective safety programs.
Results: Four of the five partnering contractors reported that their injury
and illness rates have been reduced. A fifth contractor reported an increase in injury and
illnesses. A random verification inspection was conducted by a OSHA Assistant Area
Director, a Compliance Assistance Specialist, and the president of the Central Ohio ABC
Chapter. A partner was randomly chosen for an unannounced verification inspection. No
citations were issued. The following are some comments from some of the partners: "Our
employees and management are proud to be in the partnership. It has helped our safety
training and awareness"; "All of our people are now more knowledgeable and aware of safety
and OSHA standards"; "Through the partnership, continuing to develop relationships with
OSHA, industry, and ABC, along with increasing effectiveness and maturity of our safety
program"; "The training is a big plus for us. Even the employees that have been with us for
years enjoy it and learn. The required partnership training for new employees is a real
plus"; "Safety is now a part of our bids. All management has gotten on board and safety is
a way of daily business not something extra we have to do"; "All company meetings have
safety in the agenda"; "Awards, publicity, and information help to pave the way to safer
jobs that have less or no injuries"; This partnership was renewed in July 2004. |
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Builders Exchange - Central Ohio |
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#259 |
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Date Signed: |
June 21, 2002 |
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Contact Information: |
Cleveland Area Office, (216) 522-3818
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: In this Partnership between OSHA and the Builders Exchange of Central
Ohio, the second largest Builders Exchange in the U.S., participating
construction contractors will ensure that all field employees attend
the OSHA 10-hour construction training course and all field supervisors
attend the OSHA 30-hour construction training course. Also, all new
hires must receive site-specific training before reporting to a job
site. The agreement provides that each contractor must participate in a
site audit, which will include an action plan to eliminate or control
hazards. This Partnership between OSHA and the Builders Exchange of
Central Ohio is guided by the shared goal of preventing construction
fatalities and reducing job site injuries and illnesses.
Results: A strong emphasis has been placed on the
training of employees to recognize and correct hazards prior to any
incident occurring. Top management commitment is a vital ingredient to
the success of the Builder’s Exchange Partnership. Companies have
budgeted money for safety interests and employees are actively involved
in the safety program. |
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National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)/International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Central Ohio |
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#199 |
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Date Signed: |
July 11, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
July 31, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office, (614) 469-5582
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: This Partnership, the first of its kind in the nation, teams OSHA's
Columbus Area Office with the NECA's Central Ohio Chapter and Local
Unions 683 and 1105 of the IBEW. A key goal is to have electrical
contractors adopt an industry standard checklist, designed by the
Partnership that exceeds OSHA requirements and is based on the most
recent National Fire Protection Association 70E Standard for Electrical
Requirements for Employee Workplaces. The partners expect that using
the checklist when working energized circuits will result in
significantly fewer electrocutions and other injuries.
Results: From July 2002 to July 2003 there were no fatalities or
illnesses recorded. At this time there were no changes in the workers’
compensation costs at this Partnership. Each of the companies in the
Partnership were deemed to have effective safety programs, each agreed
to adopt a 6-foot fall protection program and NFPA 70E—the standard for
electrical safety requirements for employee workplaces, and each agreed
to implement an energized electrical checklist. Employees were required
to be trained in the OSHA 10-hour course and all supervisors were
required to be trained in the OSHA 30-hour course. Partner contractors
indicated that the 2 hour site specific safety training has been very
beneficial as it covered hazards that were unique to their jobsites.
Safety training is given to employees when they are first assigned to
the jobsite, which has raised employees’ level of awareness for safety.
Safety directors of partnering contractors have reported an increase of
safety questions from the field which demonstrates heightened hazard
awareness. |
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Illinois Council on Long Term Care (ICLTC) Partnership |
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#220 |
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Partners: |
Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program |
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Date Signed: |
August 23, 2002 |
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Date Concluded |
August 23, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The Illinois Council on Long Term Care represents approximately 220
nursing facilities throughout the state, with most member facilities
located in the Chicago area. Membership consists mainly of privately
owned nursing facilities in urban areas that serve mostly Medicaid and
Medicare populations. Member facilities employ 26,000 employees who
serve more than 38,000 residents. The ICLTC, OSHA and Illinois'
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, which administers the
state's on-site consultation service, are working in Partnership to: (1)
Enhance outreach activities and training programs to improve nursing
home awareness of OSHA's regulations, safety and health management
systems, and cooperative programs. (2) Increase nursing homes' use of
OSHA technical and training assistance and participation in cooperative
programs. (3) Improve the safety and health performance of nursing
homes that receive outreach, training, and other assistance (i.e.
mentoring, on-site consultation, hazard identification).
Results: The Council stated that feedback from their members was very positive.
Similarly, DCEO said that based on feedback from their attendees, the
number of persons impacted by the training was 8,355, and the sessions
received scores of 4 to 4.5 out of a possible 5.0 top score. The
feedback from those attending the OSHA sessions was also very positive,
and the 210 attendees will similarly impact several thousand employees. |
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Wisconsin Council of Safety Partnership |
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#218 |
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Partners: |
Wisconsin Division of Public Health, Bureau of Occupational Health
Consultation Services |
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Date Signed: |
August 22, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
August 27, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Madison Area Office, (608) 441-5388
Appleton Area Office, (920) 734-4521
Eau Claire Area Office, (715) 832-9019
Milwaukee Area Office, (414) 297-3315
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The 4 Wisconsin Area Offices signed a limited Partnership with the
Wisconsin Council of Safety (WCS) and the State of Wisconsin
Consultation Services. Goals include: Enhance outreach activities and
training programs to improve business awareness of OSHA's regulations,
safety and health management systems, cooperative programs, and the
value of effective safety and health programs. Increase Wisconsin
business's use of OSHA, WCS, and Wisconsin Consultation Services
technical and training assistance and participation in cooperative
programs. Improve the safety and health performance of employers that
receive outreach, training, and other assistance (i.e. mentoring,
onsite consultation, hazard identification).
Results: During the first year of the Partnership, over 600 individuals received
training and education on 3 specific technical subjects—Indoor Air
Quality and Mold, Recordkeeping, and Ergonomics. The subjects were
applicable to a broad spectrum of employers, including manufacturing
and service industries throughout the State of Wisconsin. The WCS also
distributed to over 30,000 Wisconsin organizations information relating
to OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, OSHA Consultation Program,
Links to OSHA’s web site and the availability of other resources
including Compliance Assistance. |
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Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Partnership |
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#217 |
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Date Signed: |
September 10, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
December 31, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: OSHA has worked with the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association for
many years providing technical assistance. This agreement between OSHA's 4 Illinois Area Offices and the Association aims to provide a
safe and healthful work environment for employees engaged in roofing
work in the Chicago area, and to help prevent serious accidents within
the industry through training and enhanced safety and health management
systems. By focusing the efforts, skills and resources of the CRCA,
member employers and OSHA, the partners expect that hazards and serious
injuries at jobsites will decrease, and participants will be able to
achieve and maintain an injury and illness rate below the national
average for the roofing industry.
Results: The impact of the first year of this Partnership was to enhance the
working relationship between the roofing contractor and OSHA. Because
of the Partnership, both sides were able to work through a safety and
health issue, which went a long way toward establishing trust. |
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Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities Partnership |
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#212 |
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Partners |
Center for Individual and Organizational Development; Illinois Onsite
Safety and Health Consultation Program |
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Date Signed: |
September 22, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
August 23, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: This Partnership is designed to enhance outreach activities and
training programs to improve awareness of OSHA's regulations, safety
and health management systems, and cooperative programs; increase
employers' use of OSHA technical and training assistance and
participation in cooperative programs; and improve the safety and
health performance of rehabilitation facilities that receive outreach,
training, and other assistance (i.e. mentoring, on-site consultation,
hazard identification).
Results: This
Partnership set goals for enhancing outreach activities and training
programs to improve awareness of OSHA’s regulations; increasing the use
of OSHA technical and training assistance and participation in
cooperative programs; and improving the safety and health performance
of rehabilitation facilities that receive outreach assistance. Just
prior to signing the Partnership, two training sessions were conducted on bloodborne pathogens, ergonomics, and general safety hazards found in
rehabilitation facilities. These training sessions were attended by
approximately 50 participants and were well received.
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Northeast Illinois Residential Construction Employers Council
Partnership |
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#219 |
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Partners: |
Chicago and Northeast Illinois District Council of Carpenters
Apprenticeship and Training Program; Illinois Onsite Safety and Health
Consultation Program |
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Date Signed: |
October 22, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
December 21, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: All 3 Chicagoland Area Offices are participating in this Partnership.
The partners aim to provide enhanced outreach and training for
participating employers and employees, and expect that the Partnership
will lead to increased use of OSHA technical assistance and better
safety and health performance by contractors that receive outreach.
Results: This Partnership has demonstrated the cooperative effort that can exist
between labor unions, construction owners, state consultation, and
OSHA. During the past year, this Partnership produced training
materials on fall protection, such as a video entitled: "Residential
Fall Protection: Nailing It Down." The video was produced in both
English and Spanish and distributed to the 200 RCEC members. A
companion workbook, again in English and Spanish, was also produced.
This material has received good reviews and has been distributed, on
request, to parties throughout the U.S. With the RCEC’s assistance,
OSHA presented the training material at the Midwest Builder’s Show.
This training material could not have been possible without this
Partnership. The State of Illinois Onsite Consultation Service provided
funding and technical advice; the Carpenters provided technical
expertise and assistance; and the RCEC helped to coordinate meetings
and sites to film the video, as well as provide input on technical
matters from their members. |
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Illinois Small Business Development Center Network Partnership |
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#242 |
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Partners: |
Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program |
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Date Signed: |
October 25, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
October 25, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: OSHA's 4 Area Offices in Illinois have worked with the Illinois Small
Business Development Center Network and the State of Illinois Onsite
Consultation Program in the past to develop and provide training in a
variety of safety and health issues. This Partnership, part of OSHA's
national Partnership with the Association of Small Business Development
Centers, continues these collaborative activities.
Results: This partnership provided valuable technical information to small
employers. Outreach efforts were enhanced due to the State of Illinois agencies OSHA was
able to partner with, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the
State of Illinois Consultation Service (DCEO). Seven training sessions were conducted
ranging from machine guarding, accident investigation, and the OSHA 10 course. The number
and quality of the training sessions would not have been possible if not for the
partnership. The State of Illinois Onsite Consultation Service provided technical
assistance and instructors. The Illinois Small Business Development Center Network provided
copies of the OSHA regulations and assisted in logistics, which included classrooms and
materials. Due to these State agencies’ assistance, small employers were able to receive
quality, affordable training at convenient locations.
Challenges for 2005 will include finding ways to get greater participation by small
businesses so they can take advantage of these special courses offered through the State of
Illinois Community College system. |
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Life Services Network, Illinois Non-Profit Nursing Homes Partnership |
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#243 |
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Partners: |
Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program |
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Date Signed: |
December 6, 2002 |
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Date Concluded: |
December 6, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
North Aurora
Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The Life Services Network and the Life Services Network Trust, OSHA,
and the State of Illinois Onsite Consultation Program (DCCA) recognize
that healthcare workers at nursing homes are exposed to significant
occupational hazards. The partners are working together to accomplish
the following: 1) Enhance outreach activities and training programs to
improve nursing home awareness of OSHA's regulations, safety and health
management systems, and cooperative programs. 2) Increase the use of
OSHA technical and training assistance, and participation in
cooperative programs by nursing homes. 3) Improve the safety and health
performance of nursing homes that receive outreach, training, and other
assistance (mentoring, onsite consultation, hazard identification).
Results: This
Partnership provided valuable technical information and training to
nursing homes. Our partners, the Life Services Network (LSN), the LSN
Trust, and the State of Illinois Consultation Service (DCEO), enhanced
OSHA’s outreach efforts through their ability to reach a large number
of nursing homes and by their knowledge of the industry. The Life
Services Network represents approximately 300 not-for-profit nursing
facilities throughout Illinois that employ over 23,000 staff members.
During the past year, the Partnership delivered 4 full-day training
sessions on safety and health programs throughout Illinois. Entitled,
"Safety Leadership," the training was tailored to the nursing home
industry and was attended by more than 130 nursing home staff.
Participants were provided a 55-page workbook and worked on action
plans specific to their facility. The State of Illinois Onsite
Consultation Service and the LSN Trust provided technical assistance
and instructors. The Life Services Network handled registration and
logistics. Nursing homes were able to receive quality, affordable
training at convenient locations. |
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Non-Ferrous Founders' Society
(NFFS) Partnership |
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#253 |
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Partners: |
Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program |
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Date Signed: |
January 6, 2003 |
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Date Concluded: |
November 30, 2004 |
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Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Results: A
Lockout/Tagout training module has been completed and is in the
production phase. The Lockout/Tagout training module contains the
following elements 1) A 23-minute, narrated training CD-Rom available
for both Windows and Macintosh platforms; 2) A written compliance
program with templates and forms written specifically for cast metals
facilities; 3) A student examination with answer key to measure the
effectiveness of the training; 4) A 14-machine specific sample energy
control procedure; and 5) A copy of the 29CFR1910.147 regulations. Two NFFS staff people recently completed the OSHA 501 trainer course for
general industry provided at the National Safety Council through the
Northern Illinois University’s Education Training Center. This training
will also be utilized in the course of this Partnership execution. |
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Associated General Contractors (AGC)/ Ohio-Construction Health and Safety Excellence (OCHASE) |
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#241 |
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Date Signed: |
January 24, 2003 (renewed January 21, 2005) |
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Date Concluded: |
April 1, 2006 |
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Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office, (614) 469-5582
Cincinnati Area Office, (513) 841-4132
Toledo Area Office, (419) 259-7542
Cleveland Area Office, (216) 522-3818
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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.
Progress: The last evaluation for this partnership was in March,
2006. This partnership was terminated primarily because they couldn’t recruit more
participants. Overall, the companies that participated had a combined TCIR and DART Rate
that was 59% and 51% below the 2004 BLS Rates respectively. All companies in the
Partnership had effective safety programs and adhered to the 6-foot fall protection
program. All subcontractors had effective safety programs as well. Over 345 employees were
trained including 60 supervisors that were trained in the OSHA 30-hour course. Safety
training was given to employees when they were first assigned to the jobsite, which raised
the employees’ level of awareness for safety. Safety Directors reported an increase of
safety questions from the field, which demonstrated heightened awareness of safety
hazards. More than half of the companies received random on-site evaluations during the
year and no citations were issued. |
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Allied Construction Industries (ACI) Partnership |
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#264 |
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Date Signed: |
March 4, 2003 |
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Date Concluded |
March 4, 2006 |
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Contact Information: |
Cincinnati Area Office, (513) 841-4132
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: In this Southwestern Ohio Partnership between OSHA and the Allied
Construction Industries, a trade association in Cincinnati,
participating construction contractors will work to improve safety and
health performance at construction worksites under strict guidelines
set by the Partnership. The trade association is mounting a concerted
effort to provide partnering members with safety training and
information materials and to develop written safety and health policies
and procedures, including employer and employee responsibilities, for
construction contractors.
Results: From the inception of the Partnership to the
end of the evaluation period in April 2002, the 24 companies in the
Partnership have implemented effective safety and health programs.
Additionally, all partners received OSHA 10 and 30-hour training. Only
8 companies have reported any OSHA recordables/lost workdays; the other
16 companies are incident free. |
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Wisconsin Paper
Industry Contractor Safety Initiative |
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#263 |
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Partners: |
Wisconsin Paper Council; Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin; Associated Builders &
Contractors; Wisconsin Safety Consultation Program (WiSCon) |
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Date Signed: |
March 5, 2003 |
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Contact Information: |
Appleton Area Office, (920) 734-4521
Madison Area Office, (608) 441-5388
Eau Claire Area Office, (715) 832-9019
Milwaukee Area Office, (414) 297-331
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The focus of the Partnership is to develop a strong safety and health
program for outside contractors working in the Paper Industry facilities and training the
employees on this program. |
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Foundry Ergo Partnership |
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#261 |
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Partners: |
Neenah Foundry; Pottery, Plastic and Allied Workers; Paper
Allied-Industrial Chemical and Energy; Waupaca Foundry; Brillion Iron
Works; Roloff Manufacturing; Manitocaw Grey Iron Foundry; Wisconsin
Safety Consultation Program (WiSCon) |
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Date Signed: |
March 14, 2003 |
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Date Concluded: |
September 21, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Appleton Area Office, (920) 734-4521
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: This is a Partnership between 4 local foundries, their unions,
Wisconsin On-site Health Consultation and the Appleton Area OSHA
Office. The focus is on musculoskeletal disorders. Workstations will be
will be analyzed and control measured developed to reduce or remove
ergonomic hazards. The control measures will be documented and shared
with OSHA and other foundry associations. |
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Builders Association of Greater Chicago (BAGC) Partnership |
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#279 |
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Date Signed: |
May 8, 2003 |
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Date Concluded: |
May 8, 2006 |
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Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847)
803-4800
Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033
or
Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The Builders Association of Greater Chicago (BAGC) is the leading trade
association serving contractors and suppliers in the Chicagoland
commercial industry with over 125 member companies representing over
13,000 employees. BAGC general contractor members range from large,
national firms to smaller, specialized companies. They build private and
public projects worth more than $4 billion annually. The goal of this
program is to develop an industry/government Partnership that will
encourage contractors to improve their safety and health performance, to
assist them to do that, and to recognize contractors with exemplary
safety and health programs. |
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Camp Randall Stadium Renovation and Construction Project
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#287 |
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Partners: |
Cullen Smith LLC; Wisconsin Health OSHA Consultation; Wisconsin Safety
Consultation Program (WiSCon); Waausau Insurance Loss Prevention;
Construction & General Laborers; International Union of Operating
Engineers; Carpenters Local |
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Date Signed: |
May 29, 2003 |
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Date Concluded: |
August 1, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Madison Area Office, (608) 441-5388
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: During the construction/renovation of
Camp Randall, the football stadium used by the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, the partners will work together to maintain illness
and injury rates below the national average, develop a site-specific
system to identify and correct hazards, and enhance training and safety
and health management system implementation.
Results: In early 2004, the Wausau Insurance Company awarded
Cullen/Smith LLC an award for safety excellence at a quarterly
partnership meeting at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI, which is
undergoing an extensive 3 year renovation. Both Wausau Insurance Company
and Cullen/Smith LLC are partners in this Partnership. More than 250
workers have been or are scheduled to be working at the site. OSHA,
Cullen/Smith LLC, its partners and numerous building trade unions
including Ironworkers, Equipment Operators and Laborers have been
meeting monthly in an effort to ensure the safety of the employees
working at the site. |
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Associated General Contractors (AGC)/Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) - Greater Milwaukee |
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#280 |
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Partners: |
Wisconsin Department of Commerce; Wisconsin Health OSHA Consultation;
Wisconsin Safety Consultation Program (WiSCon) |
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Date Signed: |
July 18, 2003 |
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Contact Information: |
Appleton Area Office, (920) 734-4521
Madison Area Office, (608) 441-5388
Eau Claire Area Office, (715) 832-9019
Milwaukee Area Office, (414) 297-331
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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. |
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Lorain County Visitor Bureau Project |
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#294 |
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Partners: |
Fior General Contractor, Inc.; Safety Controls Technology; Carpenters
Local; Northeast Ohio Carpenters; Ohio Department of Commerce
Consultation |
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Date Signed: |
August 5, 2003 |
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Date Concluded: |
May 18, 2004 |
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Contact Information: |
Toledo Area Office, (419) 259-7542
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The goals of the Partnership are to prevent construction fatalities and
serious injuries from occurring of the project by establishing
pro-active measures and a target of zero lost time accidents and
injuries; employ only contractors that have or will develop a
site-specific safety and health plan; provide a construction worksite
free from employee exposure to recognized hazards; and increase the
number of safety trained construction workers in the industry. |
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Elite Partnership |
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#283 |
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Partners: |
Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council; Construction
Employers' Association; Ohio and Vicinity Regional Council of
Carpenters; Mechanical and Plumbing Industry Council; National
Electrical Contractors Association of Greater Cleveland; Sheet Metal and
Air Conditioning Contractors, Cleveland Chapter; Sheet Metal and Air
Conditioning Contractors, North Central Ohio Chapter |
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Date Signed: |
August 8, 2003 |
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Date Concluded: |
December 31, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Cleveland Area Office, (216) 522-3818
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The Partnership’s goal is to provide a safe and healthful work
environment for employees engaged in construction activities in the
Greater Cleveland area, and to help prevent serious accidents within
the industry through increased training and implementation of enhanced
safety and health programs. This
Partnership was originally signed in 2000 and was known as the
Construction Employers Association (CEA). The agreement was modified
and re-signed in 2003. |
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Builders Exchange - Cleveland Ohio |
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#298 |
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Date Signed: |
September 5, 2003 |
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Date Concluded: |
July 1, 2005 |
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Contact Information: |
Cleveland Area Office, (216) 522-3818
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: The Partnership’s goal is to provide a safe and healthful work
environment for employees engaged in the construction industry and to
prevent fatalities and serious injuries within the industry. The
Partnership will focus heavily on training and education for both
laborers and management. |
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Underground Contractors Association (UCA) Partnership |
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#255 |
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Date Signed: |
October 8, 2003 (renewed January, 11 2005) |
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Date Concluded: |
December 11, 2006 |
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Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Aurora Area Office,
(630) 896-8700
Calumet City
Area Office, (708) 891-3800
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033
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Regional Partnership Coordinator |
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Overview: UCA's contractor members are underground utility contractors
specializing in utility, cable, electric, gas, fiber optic, telephone,
water, storm water, and sewer installations, maintenance and repair.
Partners will work to reduce or eliminate exposures to the 7 emphasis
areas: falls, confined-space entry hazards, electrocution prevention,
trenching hazards, struck-by hazards, caught-between hazards, silica
and other respiratory hazards, and utility damage prevention. Partners
will also work to reduce injuries and illnesses involving lost or
restricted workdays by 5%. |
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