Partnership Agreements

• Partnership Agreement May 19, 2011

Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to ensure a safe and healthful environment for workers during the construction project which is a $55 million, 210,000 square feet, seven story addition to an existing hospital located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. As a part of the initial phase, the lower level, ground and second floor will be completely built out and finished. In addition, mechanical equipment will be installed on the third floor to serve lower level through the second floor. The fourth, fifth, and sixth levels will be built as a core and shell space to be built out and completed in a later phase in 2015-2016. There will be approximately four employers and twelve subcontractors with approximately 150-200 workers onsite throughout the duration of the project.

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Eliminate fatalities and limit serious injuries with a goal of maintaining project-wide injury and illness 25 percent below the 2009 BLS Total Recordable Case (TRC) rate and Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate for the industry
• Ensure that 100 percent of contractors and subcontractors have site-specific comprehensive written, developed, and implemented safety and health programs
• Identify and prevent the most common causes of workplace injuries and illnesses in the construction industry, included but not limited to: falls, electrical safety, struck-by, caught in/between, silica, cranes, and noise
• Ensure that all workers onsite will receive jobsite orientation training and site-specific program training in addition to training required by specific OSHA standards

Partnership Objectives:
The common objective of the OSP is to promote the project’s safety efforts and foster open communication among OSHA, Power Construction Company, partners, and OSP participants. By increasing communication, focusing efforts, knowledge, and resources, this OSP expects to reduce exposure to hazards and the incidence of serious injuries and fatalities at the St. Alexius Medical Center East Pavilion Project.

Partnership Agreements

• Partnership Agreement August 10, 2003
• Partnership Agreement November 21, 2006
• Partnership Agreement November 17, 2009

Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was first signed in August 2003 and renewed twice: once in November 2006 and a second time in November 2009. The OSP represents a voluntary agreement which affords the Underground Contractors Association (UCA-IL) of Illinois members with an alternative to traditional OSHA enforcement. The purpose of the OSP is to foster open communication between OSHA, UCA-IL, and its members. In doing so, there will be cooperation in developing training, promotion of worker safety and health and the prevention of discrimination for those with safety concerns. The expected end date of the OSP is November 2012.

Partnership Goals:
The goals of the UCA-2 OSP are to:

• Reduce the aggregate incidence rate of workplace injuries and illnesses for OSP participants
• Annually increase the membership in the OSP
• Increase training conducted by OSP participants
• Reduce OSP participants’ violations of OSHA regulation 1926 – Subpart P – Excavation

Partnership Objective:

• The partners are committed to achieving a reduction of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the underground construction industry through means of open communication, promoting recognition for construction safety excellence, and sharing knowledge of the best industry technology, innovations, and work practices that improve safety and health performance

Partnership Results:
Results from the OSP’s 2010 annual evaluation include OSP participants offering 24 safety and health training sessions consisting of over 7,570 hours to 440 workers, managers, and supervisors. Emphasis was placed on offering 10- & 30-Hour OSHA instruction courses, competent excavation (e.g., initial and review), confined space, work-zone training (Including flagger training), First Aid/CPR, and a variety of other industry-specific training. Specific attention was paid to promoting and coordinating special training regarding the inadvertent release of excavator buckets with quick couplers and silica hazard awareness training. The OSP participants achieved an aggregated Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) that was 45 percent below the 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average); and a Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate 47 percent below the national average for this industry.

Partnership Agreements

• Partnership Agreement May 12, 2008

Signing Photo
Partnership Success Story
Construction Industry Partnerships
Lead Exposure Emphasis Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to promote safety and health during the construction of the new expansion of Nationwide Children's Hospital. The expansion will add more than one million square feet of clinical and research space to the existing two million square-foot hospital. When completed, Nationwide Children's Hospital is anticipated to be the second largest pediatric hospital and research center in the country. Approximately 94 employers and 450 workers are covered by the OSP. The expected completion date of the project is early in 2012 and possibly before the end of 2011.

Partnership Goals:
The goals of the OSP are to:

• Increase the number of workers, employers, and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training
• Maintain injury and illness rates that are at least 25 percent below the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average for construction
• Experience zero injuries on the job and ensure all serious hazards are controlled through safe processes or procedures, including pre-planning and utilizing the Jobsite Task Assignment (JTA) program

Partnership Objective:
To provide a safe and healthful work environment for workers involved in the construction industry. The partners will also help prevent serious accidents and fatalities within the industry through increased training, implementation of best work practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and being in-compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations.

Partnership Results:
In July 2009, the OSP submitted their first annual evaluation. During the first year, the OSP offered 24 safety trainings and 1,200 training hours to almost 700 workers, supervisors, and managers. The OSP participants performed 123 self-inspections resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of 209 hazards. One of the OSP participants achieved Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star status and two OSP participants are exploring the possibility of applying to VPP in the future.

In July 2010, the OSP submitted their second annual evaluation. During the second year, the OSP offered over 20 safety trainings and over 1,000 training hours to 645 workers and 50 supervisors and managers. The OSP participants performed 448 self-inspections resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of 511 hazards. Four comprehensive walkthroughs were conducted by OSHA On-Site Consultation with only a few minor hazards being identified. All hazards were corrected immediately during the visits.

In July 2011, the OSP submitted their third annual evaluation. During the third year, the OSP offered 28 safety trainings and 1,500 training hours to almost 790 workers, supervisors, and managers. Ninety-four safety and health programs were reviewed, developed, improved, and/or implemented. The OSP participants performed 670 self-inspections resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of 1,034 hazards. As of June 30, 2011, the Partnership’s TCIR so far during its third year was 65% less than the BLS national average for 2009 and its DART rate 52% less.

Partnership Agreements

• Partnership Agreement September 8, 2008

U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA forms safety and health partnership with Messer Construction during Xavier University construction project. OSHA News Release (2008, September 10).
Partnership Success Story
Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to develop and share best practices and implement safety and health training to contractors and workers in the construction industry. Thirty-five (35) employers participate in the OSP covering a total of 950 workers. The expected completion date of the construction project (both Phases I and II) is September 2011.

Partnership Goals:
The goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce and/or eliminate serious injuries and illnesses, and provide a safety and health work environment for construction workers in Cincinnati, Ohio
• Increase the number and use of safety and health programs and best practices among contractors in the construction industry
• Increase the number of workers and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training

Partnership Objective:
The main objective of the OSP is to reduce and/or eliminate workers’ injuries, illnesses, and serious hazards during the construction of the $89 million Xavier University Hoff Academic Quad project in Cincinnati (Phase I and Phase II).

Partnership Results:
Results from the OSP’s second annual evaluation include participants offering 101 safety and health training sessions and 1,150 training hours to 1,769 workers and supervisors/managers. The OSP participants performed 210 self-inspections resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of over 600 hazards. Also, OSP participants achieved a Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) 39 percent below the 2008 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average; and a Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate 64 percent below.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement September 30, 2008

Signing Photo
Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to achieve measurable and meaningful safety and health improvements for construction workers in Northeast Ohio by working as collaborative partners with OSHA. Positive results are achieved through continuous communication, training, information-sharing, and through developing and improving effective safety and health programs. Twenty-four (24) employers from the construction industry participate in the OSP covering 2,522 workers. The expected end date of the OSP is September 2011.

Partnership Goals:
The OSP plans to achieve these goals through a tiered, three-level recognition process:

• Reduce baseline injury and illness rates by 3 percent
• Increase effective safety and health programs
• Increase safety and health training in the construction industry of Northeast Ohio

Partnership Objective:
The main objective is to achieve measurable and meaningful improvements in construction worker safety through continuous communication, sharing of information, and performance evaluation.

Partnership Results:
The OSP participants met the OSP goal of reducing the baseline injury and illness rates by 3 percent. During the second year of the OSP, achieved a TCIR 26 percent below the 2008 BLS national average and a DART rate that was 49 percent below. The OSP offered almost 16, 925 safety training hours to approximately 2,287 workers and supervisors/managers with topics including excavation, First Aid and CPR, confined space entry, and scaffolds. OSP participants performed 3,600 self-inspections.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement October 1, 2008

U.S. Labor Department's OSHA and National Park Service forge innovative safety and health partnership for Coral Reef National Monument. OSHA News Release (2007, December 12).

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed in October 2008 to improve the NPS, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway's safety and health management system, and serve as a model for the Department of Interior by attaining Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) status within five years. The OSP covers 58 workers and the expected completion date of the OSP is September 2013.

Partnership Goals:
The goals of the OSP are to:

• Develop and implement an effective comprehensive safety and health management system in accordance with 29 CFR Part 1960 - Basic Program Elements for Federal Worker Occupational Safety and Health Programs, and OSHA's 1989 Safety and Health Management Guidelines
• Reduce the total case rate by 3 percent per year, while at the same time increasing the timeliness of reporting new injuries and illnesses to ESA/OWCP for this park by 5 percent per year
• Improve the safety and health management system to become qualified and eligible to participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) within five years

Partnership Objective:
In the past, NPS has experienced the highest worker injury and illness rates of all of the Department of Interior (DOI) bureaus. Recognizing this problem, the NPS – St. Croix National Scenic Riverway formed this OSP to improve worker safety and health management system at establishments with high rates of injuries and illnesses.

Partnership Results:
Results from the OSP's 2010 annual evaluation include 18 hours of safety and health training provided to 43 workers and supervisors/managers. The NPS St. Croix National Scenic Riverway workers have had direct involvement in the development and implementation of the park's safety and health management system which has improved the quality of the programs and the employees' understanding of the safety and health initiative. The OSP has just completed its second year of its five year plan to achieve VPP recognition. Within the past three years, the OSP has reduced its Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) by 71 percent.

Partnership Agreements

• Partnership Agreement March 14, 2003
• Partnership Agreement August 25, 2005
• Partnership Agreement March 11, 2009

New Partnership Aims to Drive Down Ergonomic Injuries in Foundries. OSHA News Release (2005, September 27).
Partnership Success Story
General Industry Partnerships
Ergonomics Emphasis Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to establish a cooperative effort to develop policies, practices, and processes designated to decrease the incidence and severity of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the foundry industry. It is the third OSP formed with previous and new partners from this industry. There are seven employers participating covering 4,230 workers. The planned end date for this OSP is March 12, 2012.

Participating Facilities:

• Neenah Foundry Company, Neenah, Wisconsin
• ThyssenKrupp Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin
• Brillion Iron Works, Brillion, Wisconsin
• Roloff Manufacturing Corporation, Kaukauna, Wisconsin
• Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
• Mercury Marine Division of Brunswick Corporation, Plant 17, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Partnership Goals:
The key goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce the incidence and severity of MSDs at participating facilities
• Implement ergonomic improvement
• Communicate best practices in the foundry ergonomic arena

Partnership Objective:
The main objective of the OSP is to reduce worker injuries and illnesses by implementing effective safety and health management systems (SHMS) and eliminating serious hazards.

Partnership Results:
Highlights from the OSP’s second evaluation include 5 safety training sessions conducted and 6,500 safety and health training hours provided to 3,500 workers. All of OSP participants developed, improved, and implemented a SHMS based on the OSHA 1989 Guidelines. The OSP compared injury and illnesses data to previous years to specifically evaluate the effectiveness of the ergonomic program. The OSP participants’ Days Away from Work Injury and Illness (DAFWII) ergonomic rate decreased 50 percent from the initial 2008 baseline and the Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) ergonomic rate decreased by 52 percent. The participants have worked together to share ideas and success stories of the many different improvements made throughout their facilities. Worker involvement is an important part of the OSP. Each OSP foundry participant has established an Ergonomics Safety Committee, which includes workers who participate in the on-site ergonomics abatement activity at the establishment and make recommendations to the OSP Committee.

Partnership Agreements

• Partnership Agreement May 29, 2009

Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to provide a safe work environment for all workers during The Banks construction project. Approximately 15 employers are participating in the OSP which covers 80 workers. The project is expected to be completed by the spring of 2012.

Partnership Goals:
Key goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce and /or eliminate serious injuries and illnesses, and provide a safe and healthy work environment for workers associated with The Banks project
• Increase the number of and the use of safety and health programs and best practices among contractors
• Increase the number of workers and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training through programs such as orientation, reorientation, and monthly safety training that may result in OSHA 10-hour certification
• Achieve a total lost workday injury and illness incident rate of 25 percent below the 2008 Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) industry average for construction

Partnership Objectives:
The main objectives of the OSP are to reduce exposure to hazards and the incidence of serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities during the project; ensure a safe work environment for all workers; and increase communication and mutual respect between all stakeholders.

Partnership Results:
In July 2010, the OSP submitted their first annual evaluation. During the first year, the OSP offered 120 safety training sessions consisting of 1,358 training hours to 1,638 workers, supervisors, and managers. Each worker was required to participate in a one-hour site-specific safety orientation prior to starting any work on the project. Each supervisor was required to participate in an additional hour of training which focused on behavior based safety. OSP participants held various project wide toolbox talks (e.g., ladders, fall protection) during daily huddle meetings. All OSP participants were required to develop or improve, and implement a SHMS (e.g., Safety4Site program), as well as adhere to the six foot fall protection requirement; 100 percent safety glasses/hardhats requirement, and 100 percent fluorescent safety vest requirement. The OSP exceeded one of their goals to attain injury and illness rates that were 25 percent below the national average. The OSP participants’ attained a TCIR that was 59 percent below the 2008 BLS national average for construction and a DART rate that was 18 percent below the BLS national average. Also, the OSP participants performed 154 self-inspections resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of 360 hazards.

In August 2011, the OSP submitted their second evaluation. During the second year, the OSP offered 104 safety training sessions consisting of 380 training hours to 260 workers, supervisors, and managers. OSHA conducted one enforcement inspection as required by the OSP. No violations were found during the inspection. During the second year of the OSP, participants performed 111 self-inspections resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of 186 hazards and/or violations. All unsafe conditions or behaviors are addressed immediately. Where conditions could not be corrected immediately, all possible exposures were controlled and corrective measures completed within 24 hours. Various meetings held to discuss unsafe conditions and/or behaviors and share better practices and to help insure no repeat violations. Trends from violations of the Messer Safety4Site were shared with the subcontractors and stand downs were done on subjects such as ladder usage and fall protection.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement November 12, 2009

US Labor Department's OSHA, Harold O'Shea Builders and state of Illinois partner to safely complete hospital project. OSHA News Release (2009, November 25).
Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) focuses on promoting a safe and healthful work environment for employees during the construction of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital addition project. The OSP is designed to address the hazards within the construction industry and to promote and recognize jobsites that have developed effective safety and health programs. It will serve to establish a cooperative effort in ensuring safety and maintaining an open line of communication between all stakeholders. Approximately 15 participating employers and 100 workers are covered by the OSP. The project is expected to be completed by March 2011.

Partnership Goals:
Key goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce and/or eliminate serious injuries and illnesses and provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees at the project
• Increase the number of and use of safety and health programs and best practices among contractors
• Increase the number of employees and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training

Partnership Objectives:
The common objectives of the OSP are to provide a safe and healthful environment for workers working in the construction industry through increased training, implementation of best work-practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations. Also, by focusing efforts and resources, the OSP expects to reduce exposure to hazards and incidence of serious injuries and fatalities. Increased communication between the stakeholders and mutual respect are additional benefits expected to be realized from this cooperative and voluntary OSP.

Partnership Results:
Results from the OSP’s first annual evaluation showed that 60 workers and managers/supervisors received 600 hours of safety and health training which focused on topics including fall, electrical, lead, silica, Portland cement, and hexavalent chromium hazards. All of the OSP participants implemented and/or improved their safety and health systems using the 1989 Guidelines as a model. In addition, self-inspections were conducted on a weekly basis which resulted in 50 potential hazards being identified and corrected/abated.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement March 22, 2007
• Partnership Agreement December 18, 2009

Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This is the second OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) to be formed between the Builders Association, a trade organization in the construction industry, and OSHA. This OSP covers 24 participating employers which are both large and small general contractors and specialty trade companies from the Chicago area, covering 2,200 workers. The OSP is committed to the continued development of participants’ safety and health management systems. The end date of the OSP is December 2012.

Partnership Goals:
Key goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce workplace injuries and illnesses by three percent annually by developing a comprehensive safety and health management process approach
• Promote an exposure and hazard free construction worksite through conducting frequent and regular inspections and investigations of near miss accidents, and developing and enforcing disciplinary procedures for workers violating safety rules
• Increased Occupational Safety and Health training for construction workers

Partnership Objectives:
The main objectives of the OSP are to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry through means of open communication; promoting recognition for construction safety excellence; and sharing knowledge of the best industry technology, innovations and work practices that improve safety and health performance.

Partnership Results:
Results from the OSP’s 2010 annual evaluation include the OSP offering over 3,330 safety and health training sessions consisting of 19,725 hours to 1,223 workers. The OSP’s participating companies conducted 12,349 self-inspections which resulted in the identification and abatement/correction of 2,749 hazards and/or violations. The participants of the OSP attained an aggregated Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) of 3.3, and a Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate of 2.1.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement May 19, 2009

Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to reduce occupational-related fatalities and serious injuries within the construction industry, effectively implement all facets of jobsite safety, and achieve self-compliance through cooperative efforts. Fifteen (15) employers participate in the OSP which covers approximately 800 workers. The planned end date for the OSP is May 2012.

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Promote and recognize those jobsites controlled by contractors that have demonstrated an effective safety and health program
• Establish a cooperative effort in ensuring safety and maintaining an open line of communication between OSHA and contractors on the worksites
• Utilize OSHA resources and innovation in safety management
• Encourage more participation in the safety process from the construction community

Partnership Objectives:
The common objectives of the OSP are to provide a safe and healthful work environment for workers from the construction industry; and to help prevent serious accidents and fatalities within the industry through increased training, implementation of best work practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations. By utilizing partners’ skills, knowledge, and areas of expertise, OSP participants expect to reduce construction workers’ exposure to hazards, and reduce injuries and fatalities at construction project sites across Wisconsin. Increased communication and mutual respect between partners are additional benefits expected as a result of this cooperative and voluntary initiative.

Partnership Results:
Results from the first annual evaluation include OSP participants offering 37 training sessions to approximately 800 employees, managers, and supervisors. The OSP hosted an “AGC Safety Day” with 120 attendees. In addition, there was a monthly “Safety Leaders Forum” with close to 40 safety personnel and trades people attending. Numerous OSHA 10- and 30-hour sessions were conducted by AGC safety personnel for AGC members. All of the participating employers improved, developed, and/or implemented an effective safety and health program which meets one of their key goals. The OSP participants achieved an aggregated Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) that was 45 percent below the 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average, and a Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate 65 percent below the national average for this industry.

Results from the second annual evaluation include the OSP offering 51 training sessions consisting of over 4,100 hours to 1,125 employees, supervisors, and managers. One AGC Safety Day was held with presentations made by OSHA staff and others. There were 130 participants who attended the event. Eight Monthly Safety Leader sessions were conducted with a training component for the members and the Milwaukee CASs participated during several of the sessions. In addition, there was a monthly “Safety Leaders Forum” where 20 to 40 safety personnel and tradespeople attended. Six OSHA 10- and three 30-hour sessions were conducted by AGC safety personnel for AGC members. In addition, 12 rigging classes, 13 signalperson classes, and 5 CPR classes were also offered. All 15 of the participating employers improved, developed, and/or implemented an effective safety and health program. The OSP participants achieved an aggregated Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) that was 42 percent below the 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average, and a Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate 76 percent below the national average for the construction industry.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement September 24, 2010

US Labor Department's OSHA establishes strategic partnership at Big Sky Wind Project with White Construction. OSHA News Release (2010, September 27).
Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to address the construction hazards within the wind energy industry and to promote and recognize jobsites that have developed effective safety and health programs. This OSP is the first of its kind in the wind energy industry and allows for leveraging of OSHA’s limited resources and encourages participation in all aspects of the safety process from the wind energy industry. There are two employers participating in the OSP which covers 200 workers. The planned end date for the wind energy project is September 2012. .

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce and/or eliminate serious injuries and illnesses, and provide a safe and healthful work environment for all employees in the wind industry;
• Increase the number and use of wind farm-specific safety and health programs and best practices among wind project developers, owners and contractors; and
• Increase the OSHA compliance officer’s level of knowledge with respect to wind farm construction.

Partnership Objectives:
The common objective of the OSP is to provide a safe and healthful environment for workers in the wind energy industry through increased training, implementation of best work practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement October 27, 2010

Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
NECA-IBEW formed their fourth OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) in October 2010 with the purpose being to promote safe and healthy environment for Ohio’s electrical workers. Ten companies participate in the OSP which cover 672 workers. Worker involvement is a primary focus of the OSP. During 2009, the previous NECA-IBEW OSP achieved a Days Away, Restricted and Transferred (DART) rate 56 percent below the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average and a Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) 32 percent below the national average. The new OSP hopes to continue building on its successes. The planned end date is October 2012.

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Decrease worker injury and illness rates
• Increase accessibility to quality safety training and education, thereby raising safety awareness for both the worker and employer
• Increase number of new participants

Partnership Objectives:
The partners’ main objective is to work together to achieve measurable and meaningful improvements in electrical worker safety. This will be accomplished by continuing open and honest communication between OSHA, NECA, IBEW and participating companies; improving safety and health programs with the latest technology, innovations and best practices; and developing and delivering effective and meaningful safety training to electrical workers.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement January 13, 2011

US Department of Labor's OSHA, contractor, others establish safety partnership for construction of Hanover Park, Ill., police headquarters. OSHA News Release (2011, January 13).
Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to promote safety and health for workers during the 16 million dollar police headquarters construction project in Hanover Park, Illinois. The facility will include flat concrete floors, structural steel and metal deck framing system, pre-cast wall panels, and office space. There are approximately 40 employers participating in the OSP which covers close to 300 workers. The planned end date for the construction project is December 2011.

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce serious injuries and illnesses and provide a safe and healthful work environment for workers at the Hanover Park Police Headquarters Construction Project;
• Maintain lost time injuries and illnesses at a rate of 15 percent (2.1) below the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) industry average (2.5);
• Increase the number and improve the quality of safety and health programs and best practices implemented among subcontractors and sub-tier subcontractors; and
• Increase the number of workers, employers, and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training.

Partnership Objectives:
The key objectives of the OSP are to provide a safe and healthful work environment for workers in the construction industry; and to help prevent serious accidents and fatalities within the industry through increased training, implementation of best work practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement January 19, 2011

Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to promote worker safe and health during the construction of the new 85 million dollar, eight-story addition to an existing hospital in Evergreen Park. Union participation is a key factor of this OSP. There are two employers participating in the OSP covering 400 workers. The planned end date for the construction project is December 31, 2012.

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Eliminate construction fatalities and limit serious injuries by establishing a foundation of pro-active measures with a goal of obtaining a project-wide injury and illness rate 25 percent below the 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) averages;
• Achieve responsible and knowledgeable supervision and a conscientious well-trained workforce through a proactive approach to managing safety.

Partnership Objectives:
The common objectives of the OSP are to ensure through a cooperative effort that a safe and healthy work environment is maintained at all times. This OSP will expand OSHA’s reach into this project, allowing OSHA to work with the companies involved to promote effective safety programs and work methods by utilizing the latest technologies and safest available methods.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement March 14, 2011

Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to promote effective safety and health programs during the construction of a new thirty-two story addition to Roosevelt University’s Chicago campus with a projected cost of $110 million. Construction will include building classrooms, laboratories, a student recreation center and residence suites for approximately 600 students and will feature “green” technology with a glass exterior on three sides to reduce energy costs. A major focus of the OSP includes union participation and involvement. There are two employers participating in the OSP which covers approximately 400 workers. The planned end date for the project is March 2012.

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Eliminate construction fatalities and limit serious injuries by establishing a foundation of pro-active measures, with a goal of obtaining a project-wide injury and illness rate 25% below the stated BLS averages for 2009.
• Require 100% of the contractors working on this project to have effective safety and health programs.
• Implement a comprehensive audit program with to ensure that employees are not exposed to serious hazards. Any identified hazards identified will be corrected.
• Ensure that all employees receive jobsite orientation and training on the Power Safety Program.

Partnership Objectives:
The common objectives of the OSP are to promote the project’s safety efforts and foster a relationship between OSHA, POWER, and its contractors and subcontractors working on the RUAC project.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement March 29, 2011

US Department of Labor’s OSHA establishes safety partnership with Holder Construction for DuPont project in Elk Grove Village, Ill. OSHA News Release (2011, April 5).
Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to promote effective safety and health programs during phase two of the DuPont CH1 Construction Project in Elk Grove Village. Holder Construction, which is headquartered in Atlanta, is the lead contractor for the DuPont CH1 Project and also partnered with OSHA in 2007 for the first phase of the project. The $170 million DuPont project will convert a vacant 250,000-square-foot manufacturing building into a computer data center. All contractors and subcontractors on the project will have comprehensive, site-specific written safety and health programs. There are approximately 12 employers participating in the OSP who cover 300-400 workers. The planned end date for the project is December 2011.

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Maintain the project-wide injury and illness rate 25% below the 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Total Recordable Case (TRC) rate and Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate for the industry.
• Promote a cooperative relationship between labor and management and encourage worker participation to achieve a safe and healthful workplace.
• Identify and prevent the most common causes of workplace injuries and illnesses in the construction industry, included but not limited to: falls, electrical safety, struck-by, caught in/between, silica, cranes and noise.
• One hundred percent (100%) of contractors and subcontractors to have site-specific comprehensive written safety and health programs.

Partnership Objectives:
The common objectives of the OSP are to identify and control safety hazards, improve safety and health programs, promote a cooperative relationship between labor and management, and encourage worker participation in achieving a safe and healthful workplace.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement August 11, 2011

US Labor Department's OSHA establishes safety and health partnership with Weis Builders for Illinois State University Cardinal Court project in Normal. OSHA News Release (2011, August 11).
Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to address and prevent key hazards within the construction industry, and to promote and recognize jobsites that have developed effective safety and health programs. The project includes the building of five residential hall wood frame buildings and a single story community center building. The OSP is consistent with OSHA’s long-range efforts to develop a partnership approach to safety management. It allows for better use of OSHA resources and encourages participation in the safety process from the construction community. There are 25 employers participating in the OSP which covers 100 workers. The planned end date for the project is August 2012.

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce and/or eliminate serious injuries and illnesses and provide a safe and healthful work environment for workers at the project
• Increase the number of and use of safety and health programs and best practices among contractors
• Increase the number of workers and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training
• Increase the number of representatives of the building trade organizations directly involved or participating in OSP activities

Partnership Objectives:
The common objective and goal of the OSP is to provide a safe and healthful environment for workers within the construction industry through increased training, implementation of best work-practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement September 9, 2011

US Labor Department’s OSHA establishes safety partnership with Ryan Companies US Inc. at Kone Building Project work site in Moline, Ill. OSHA News Release (2011, September 13).
Construction Industry Partnerships
Signing Photo

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) focuses on promoting a safe and healthful work environment during the Kone Building Project in Moline, Illinois. The project includes the construction of an eight-story and approximately 121,000 square feet office building with the top floor reserved for residential condominiums. The project also includes the construction of a two-story parking facility. The OSP will focus on identifying and controlling hazards and improving the health and safety programs of the general contractor and the sub-contractors. The local union representatives will be involved in the worksite safety inspections. Approximately 30 participating employers and 150 workers are covered by the OSP. The project is expected to be completed in September 2012.

Partnership Goals:
Specific goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce and/or eliminate serious injuries and illnesses and provide a safe and healthful work environment
• Increase the number of and use of safety and health programs and best practices among contractors
• Increase the number of workers and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training
• Increase the number of representatives of the building trade organizations directly involved or participating in OSP activities

Partnership Objectives:
The common objectives of the OSP are to provide a safe and healthful environment for workers within the construction industry through increased training, implementation of best work-practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations. By focusing efforts and resources, this OSP expects to reduce exposure to hazards and incidence of serious injuries and fatalities. Increased communication between the stakeholders and mutual respect are additional benefits expected to be realized from this cooperative and voluntary OSP. Representatives of the building trade organizations directly involved or affected by the OSP will be consulted and encouraged to provide input and enhancements.

Partnership Agreement

• Partnership Agreement September 19, 2011

US Labor Department's OSHA establishes safety partnership with Vogel Bros. Building Co. for Mentor Commercialization Upgrade Project in Madison, Wis. OSHA News Release (2011, September 20).
Construction Industry Partnerships

Partnership Overview:
This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) will focus on preventing work-related fatalities, controlling or eliminating serious workplace hazards, and establishing a foundation for the development of an effective safety and health program during the construction of the Mentor Commercialization Upgrade Project. Increased communication between the stakeholders and the resultant mutual respect are additional benefits expected to be realized from this cooperative and voluntary OSP. Approximately 25 participating employers and 100 workers are covered by the OSP. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2012.

Partnership Goals:
Key goals of the OSP are to:

• Reduce serious injuries and illnesses and provide a safe and healthful work environment during the Mentor Commercialization Upgrade Project
• Increase the number of safety and health programs implemented among subcontractors
• Increase the number of best practices implemented among subcontractors
• Increase the number of employees, employers, and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training

Partnership Objectives:
The common objectives of the agreement are to provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees involved in the construction industry and to help prevent serious accidents and fatalities within the industry through increased training, implementation of best work practices, mentoring of subcontractors, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations.