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Structure Tone Organization (#640)
Date Signed: February 19, 2008
Contact Information: Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, (202) 693-2213

Partners:
  • Structure Tone Organization
  • Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Partnership Purpose/Scope:

The hazards associated with the construction industry are well documented. These hazards increase in complexity in typical multi-story or large complex interior renovation type projects. The Structure Tone organization (STO) supports the efforts of OSHA towards the reduction and/or elimination of these hazards and recognizes the importance and value of leadership commitment in this regard. To facilitate OSHA's goal of reducing occupational-related fatalities and serious injuries in the construction industry, OSHA and STO agree to the joint implementation of this partnership.

Partnership Goals:

The Structure Tone Organization and OSHA will work in partnership to accomplish three key goals:
  • Reduce Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR) and Days Away Restricted, Transfer Case Incidence Rate (DART) by 3% each year
  • Improve safety and health management systems (SHMS) for sub-contractors at partner sites
  • Develop safety and health outreach tools and/or hazard awareness materials for Hispanic workers.
Partnership Objectives:

Partnership goals will be achieved through strategies and objectives that include:
  • Develop a system to track and address incidences related to falls, electrical, caught-between and struck by hazards
  • Implement a safety and heath management system consistent with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926 and OSHA's 1989 Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines
  • Develop criteria for a model contractor SHMS
  • Provide safety and health training and educational materials to all onsite contractors
  • Develop tools to include but not limited to: bi-lingual project signage, bi-lingual orientation, bi-lingual tool box talks and subcontractor support utilizing bi-lingual foreman and supervision.
 
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