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Underground Contractors' Association 2
#526
   
Partners: Underground Contractors Association of Illinois (UCA-IL)
Date Signed: December 11, 2006; renewed on November 17, 2009
Contact Information: Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was signed in August 2003 and renewed in December 2006. Specific goals of the OSP are to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the underground construction industry; increase employee involvement in safety and health; identify and correct/abate all serious key hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by); promote enforcement policies that are consistent, fair, and effective; promote recognition for construction safety excellence; and share best industry practices. The OSP was renewed on November 17, 2009.

Progress: The OSP has submitted three annual evaluations between 2006 - 2008. Results from the 2006 annual evaluation included:
  • Increasing safety and health training conducted by approximately 1,000 hours, placing an emphasis on offering 10- and 30-hour OSHA instruction, competent excavation (initial and review), confined space, and other industry specific training.
  • Developing a training DVD on Confined Spaces to all OSP participants.
  • Performing 252 self-inspections on participants’ worksites.
  • Decreasing the number of OSHA citations by 44 percent
Results from the 2007 annual evaluation included:
  • Conducting almost 5,000 training hours to employers and employees (an increase of almost 50 percent from the previous year) with industry-specific topics including 10- and 30-Hour OSHA instruction courses, competent excavation (initial and review), confined space, work-zone training, first aid/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
  • Performing 228 self-inspections (an increase of 20 percent from the previous year).
  • Decreasing the number of OSHA citations by 71 percent.
  • Achieving a Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) 39 percent lower than the 2006 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average for the construction industry; and a three-year TCIR average rate 25 percent lower than BLS.
Results from the 2008 annual evaluation included:
  • Increasing the number of safety and health training hours offered by approximately 1,800 from the previous year.
  • Developing UCA’s website to include industry-specific toolbox talks, special emphasis training videos and aids, and safety training presentations.
  • Conducting 20 internal safety audits to assist OSP participants in enforcing safety rules and programs onsite.
  • Achieving a Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) 56 percent lower than the 2006 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average for the construction industry.

 

AK Steel
#533
   
Partners: AK Steel
Date Signed: February 28, 2007
Contact Information: Toledo Area Office, (419) 259-7542
Links: Blast Furnaces and Basic Steel Products
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to reduce worker injury and illness rates through the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective safety and health management system (SHMS), reducing exposures to hazards by performing regular self-inspections, and increasing employee involvement. An informal goal of the OSP was to develop better working relationships between all stakeholders.

Progress: So far, the OSP has submitted two annual evaluations for the years 2007 and 2008. Results from the 2007 annual evaluation included:
  • Offering a company-wide Accident Potential Recognition (APR) course resulting in over 500 employees receiving training.
  • Implementing an ergonomic project which involved evaluating and abating ergonomic hazards throughout the worksite.
  • Meeting an informal goal of improving relationships between stakeholders by regularly communicating by phone or meeting in person.
Results from the 2008 annual evaluation included:
  • Offering over 4,600 safety and health training hours to 1,100 employees.
  • Performing almost 18,000 self-inspections and identifying and correcting/abating over 800 hazards.
  • In 2008, the Partnership reduced its Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) by 45% and 47% compared to the baseline data (2006); its two-year TCIR rate average was 58% below the 2007 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average and its two-year Days Away, Restricted and Transferred (DART) rate was 87% below.
Learn more about the successes of this OSP.

 

Associated Builders and Contractors – Wisconsin (ABC of WI)
#584
   
Partners: Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Inc. and the Wisconsin Consultation Program (WisCon)
Date Signed: July 25, 2007
Contact Information: Milwaukee Area Office, (414) 297-3315
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to promote a safe and healthful work environment for employees within the construction industry. Key goals of the OSP include reducing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by);
increasing safety and health training; promoting recognition for construction safety excellence; implementing best practices and effective safety and health management systems (SHMS); and increasing collaborative relationships between stakeholders. The OSP provides assistance and incentives to contractors who voluntarily participate in the ABC National Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program and demonstrate that they have developed and implemented effective SHMS. The OSP covers six employers and 978 employees. The expected completion date of the OSP is July 2010.

The OSP submitted their first annual evaluation in January 2009. During the first year of the OSP, over 1,000 safety and health training sessions were conducted resulting in almost 4,000 employees and 1,100 managers and supervisors receiving training. Eleven OSHA enforcement inspections were conducted resulting in 100 percent compliance. In addition, 1,674 self-inspections were performed resulting in over 5,000 hazards were identified and abated/corrected. Also during the first year, the OSP’s injury and illness rates were below the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ national average.

Learn more about the successes of this OSP.

 

Mortenson CHOI/North Gerlach Hospital Expansion
#506
   
Partners: M.A. Mortenson Company and Illinois Onsite Safety & Health Consultation Program
Date Signed: August 3, 2007
Contact Information: Peoria Area Office (309) 671-7033
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was developed jointly by M.A. Mortenson Company and OSHA to provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees involved in the construction industry; help prevent serious accidents and fatalities within the construction industry (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) through increased training; implement best industry work practices; enhance safety and health management systems; and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations.

By utilizing the skills, knowledge, and resources of OSHA and the On-site Consultation Programs, this OSP expects to reduce exposure to hazards and the incidence of serious injuries and fatalities during the CHOI/North Gerlach Hospital expansion project. Increased communication between the stakeholders and the resultant mutual respect are additional benefits expected as a result of the OSP. This planned end date of the project is scheduled for May 2010. Currently, there are 35 employer participants in the OSP covering 400 employees.

Progress:
The OSP has submitted two annual evaluations in September 2008 and October 2009. Results from the 2008 annual evaluation included:
  • 100 employees, managers, and supervisors received safety training.
  • 200 self-inspections performed on the worksite resulting in 800 hazards identified and abated/corrected.

  • All 20 participants developed and/or improved their safety and health management systems.
Results from the 2009 annual evaluation included:
  • 500 safety training hours provided to 900 employees; 100 supervisors and managers trained. Topics of training sessions included OSHA inspections, effective safety programs, personal protective equipment standards, hazard identification, and fall protection.
  • 250 self-inspections performed on this worksite resulting in 350 hazards and/or violations corrected/abated.
  • All 35 participants developed and/or improved their safety and health management systems.

 

Nationwide Children's Hospital
#658
   
Partners: Turner Construction Company, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and
State of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) On-Site Consultation Services
Date Signed: May 12, 2008
Contact Information: Columbus Area Office (614) 469-5582
Links: Construction
Lead Exposure Emphasis
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
 
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. Goals of the OSP are to: increase the number of employees, employers and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training; maintain injury and illness rates that are at least 25 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 the use of the Jobsite Task Assignment (JTA) program. Approximately 9 employers and 150 employees are covered by the OSP. The project is expected to be completed by 2011.

Progress: In July 2009, the OSP submitted their 2008 annual evaluation. Results from the evaluation included:
  • Offering 24 safety training sessions and 1,200 training hours to almost 700 employees, supervisors, and managers.
  • Performing 123 self-inspections resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of 209 hazards.
  • One partner achieving Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star status and two participants exploring the possibility of applying to VPP in the future.
  • Attaining a Days Away, Restricted and Transferred (DART) rate 49 percent below the national average for construction.
Learn more about the successes of this OSP.

 

Xavier University Hoff Academic Quad
#688
   
Partners: Messer Construction Company and Xavier University
Date Signed: September 8, 2008
Contact Information: Cincinnati Area Office: (513) 841-4132
Links: Construction 
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to develop and share best practices and develop and implement safety and health training to contractors and construction employees in the construction industry. The goals of the OSP are to reduce injuries and other worksite hazards (falls, electrocution, caught-between, and struck-by), develop stronger training programs, and enhance safety and health during construction of the $89 million Xavier University Hoff Academic Quad in Cincinnati, OH. There are 35 employer participants covering close to 1,000 employees in the OSP. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2010.

Progress: Results from the OSP’s first annual evaluation included:
  • Offering 22 training sessions of 200 training hours to over 350 employees, supervisors, and managers.
  • Performing 40 self-inspections resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of over 146 hazards.
  • Achieving a Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) 45 percent below the 2008 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average and a Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate 60 percent below.

 

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Central Ohio Chapter
#689
   
Partners: Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Inc. – Central Ohio Chapter
Date Signed: September 18, 2008
Contact Information: OSHA Region V Columbus Area Office: (614) 529-4300
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
Article
 
Overview: ABC, Inc. – Central Ohio Chapter formed their first OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP)in 2002 which they renewed twice in 2004 and again in 2007. The OSP formally ended in September 2008 and a new, updated OSP agreement with revised goals was signed. The purpose of the new OSP is to collaborate to develop and share best practices and develop and implement safety and health management systems (SHMS) with in the construction industry in Central Ohio. The OSP will cover approximately 20 employers and 1,000 employees. The goals of the OSP are to reduce injuries and other key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught-between, and struck-by); increase safety training; and encourage participants to pursue OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) approval by participating in OSHA Challenge and serving as an Administrator. The expected end date of the OSP is the fall of 2010.

Progress: In December 2009, the OSP submitted their first annual evaluation covering September 2008 to September 2009. Results from the first year of the OSP included:
  • The OSP’s Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) rate was 36 percent below the 2008 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average; the OSP’s Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate was 48 percent below.

  • 100 percent of all 19 OSP participants completed the 30-hour OSHA training and 95 percent completed OSHA 10-hour training.

  • 100 percent of all 19 OSP participants developed, improved, and/or implemented an effective safety and health management system using the 1989 OSHA Guidelines as a model.

  • The number of companies interested in participating in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) has dramatically increased since the inception of the OSP – five OSP participants attained VPP Star status, one participant submitted their VPP application in the fall of 2009, and two participants are currently preparing their applications.

 

Methodist North Medical Building Construction Project
#690
   
Partners: P.J. Hoerr, Inc. and Illinois On-site Consultation Program
Date Signed: September 18, 2008
Contact Information: Peoria Area Office: (618) 632-8612
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
 
Overview: This is the third OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) formed between P.J. Hoerr, the Illinois On-site Consultation Program, and OSHA. The main purpose of OSP is to have labor, management, and OSHA work collaboratively to effectively implement all facets of jobsite safety and achieve self-compliance during the Methodist North project. Key goals of the OSP are to reduce occupational-related fatalities and serious injuries within the construction industry by addressing key hazards (falls, trenching, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) prior to employee exposure; and to recognize contractors with effective developed and implemented safety and health management systems (SHMS). The Methodist North project consists of constructing a $30 million dollar, three-story medical office building which is expected to be completed within two years. Besides the 70 P.J. Hoerr employees, the OSP will also cover 20 contractors and 150 of their employees. The OSP's first annual evaluation is due in late November 2009.

This is the third OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) formed between P.J. Hoerr, the Illinois On-site Consultation Program, and OSHA. The main purpose of OSP is to have labor, management, and OSHA work collaboratively to effectively implement all facets of jobsite safety and achieve self-compliance during the Methodist North project. Key goals of the OSP are to reduce occupational-related fatalities and serious injuries within the construction industry by addressing key hazards (falls, trenching, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) prior to employee exposure; and to recognize contractors with effective developed and implemented safety and health management systems (SHMS). The Methodist North project consists of constructing a $30 million dollar, three-story medical office building which is expected to be completed within two years. Besides the 70 P.J. Hoerr employees, the OSP will also cover 20 contractors and 150 of their employees.

Progress: In November 2009, the OSP submitted their first annual evaluation. Results from the evaluation included:
  • Reviewing, improving and/or developing over 20 participants’ safety and health management systems.
  • Performing 51 self-inspections resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of 30 hazards.
  • Achieving a Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate 100% below the 2008 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average for construction.
Additional unmeasured results include: an increased safety and health awareness on the worksite and improved relationships between OSHA, employers, employees, and the union.

 

Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Project
#473
   
Partners: CG Schmidt Barton Malow and Wisconsin On-Site Consultation
Date Signed: September 25, 2008
Contact Information: Milwaukee Area Office (414) 297-3315
Links: Construction
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to promote worker safety and health during the multi-million construction project of the expansion and modernization of the Columbia St. Mary's Hospital on the Milwaukee Campus in Milwaukee, WI. Key goals of the OSP are to: ensure worker safety and health and prevent serious accidents and fatalities by addressing hazards such as falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by; and promote the development of effective Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS) in the construction industry. Approximately two employers (including their contractors and subcontractors) will participate in the OSP covering more than 500 employees.

The expected end date of the project is September 2010.

 

Northeast Ohio Union Construction Industry Partnership (ELITE)
#699
   
Partners: Construction Safety Council of Northeast Ohio, Construction Employers Association, Construction Industry Service Program, Mechanical and Plumbing Industry Council, Great Lakes Construction Company and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local 38
Date Signed: September 30, 2008
Contact Information: Cleveland Area Office (216) 615-4266
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
 
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 will be achieved through continuous communication and sharing of information, ongoing recognition for good Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS), and periodic evaluation of performance.

Goals of the OSP are to: reduce injuries and illnesses by addressing key industry hazards falls, electrocutions, caught between, and struck-by and trends; promote recognition to participating employers who have developed effective Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS); and increase safety and health training and safety awareness. The OSP plans to achieve these goals through a tiered, three-level recognition process. Approximately 132 employers from the construction industry will participate in the OSP covering 2,640 workers.

The expected end date of the OSP is September 2009.

 

National Park Service – St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
#687
   
Partners: National Park Service - St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Date Signed: October 1, 2008
Contact Information: Eau Claire Area Office (715) 832-9019
Links: Partnership Agreement
Press Release
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed in October 2008 to improve the Park’s safety and health management system and serve as a model for the Department of Interior by attaining Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) status - OSHA’s premier safety recognition program. The goals of the OSP are to: reduce injuries and illnesses by addressing key hazards (falls, trenching, electrocution, caught-between, and struck-by); and developing and implementing effective safety and health management systems (SHMS). The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway has five departments covering approximately 80 employees. The expected completion date of the OSP is September 2013.

Progress: Results from the OSP’s first annual evaluation included:
  • Offering five training sessions consisting of over 16 hours to almost 70 employees, supervisors, and managers.
  • Performing a self-inspection that resulted in the identification and abatement/correction of over 73 hazards and/or violations.
  • Decreasing its Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) by 46 percent since forming the OSP, and achieving a Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) rate 9 percent below the 2008 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average for this industry.

 

National Electrical Contractors Association, Central Ohio Chapter and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
#698
   
Partners: Central Ohio Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Unions 683 and 1105
Date Signed: October 1, 2008
Contact Information: Columbus Area Office (614) 469-5582
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
 
Overview: NECA-IBEW formed their third OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) in October 2008 with the purpose being to promote safe and healthful work environment for employees within the construction industry. Key goals of the OSP are to: implement safety and health management systems (SHMS); reduce worksite injuries and illnesses by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, struck-by, and energy part exposure); and offer and conduct safety training for employers and employees to help them properly identify and abate hazards. Eleven companies participate in the OSP which covers close to 1,000 employees. Employee involvement is a key factor of the OSP. The planned end date is October 2010.

Progress: In December 2009, the OSP submitted their 2008-2009 annual evaluation. Highlights from the evaluation included:

  • 5,430 training hours were provided to 1,877 employees in courses including the OSHA 10-hour (534), the OSHA 30-hour (876), and the NFPA 70E (467).

  • Continued training and outreach focused on secondary school students
  • 11 safety and health management systems were implemented or improved using the OSHA 1989 Guidelines as a model.

  • 572 self-inspections were conducted resulting in the identification and abatement/correction of 858 hazards.

  • The OSP's Days Away, Restricted and Transferred (DART) rate was 56 percent below the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) national average and its Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) was 32 percent below the national average.

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Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., North Ohio Chapter
#701
   
Partners: Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. North Ohio Chapter
Date Signed: October 9, 2008
Contact Information: Cleveland Area Office (216) 615-4266
Toledo Area Office (419) 259-7542
Links: Construction
Signing Photo
 
Overview: ABC, Inc. – North Ohio Chapter formed their first OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) in 2002 which they renewed in September 2004. The OSP formally ended in September 2006 and this new agreement with revised goals was signed in October 2008. The purpose of the new OSP is to promote safe and healthful work environment for construction employees in Ohio.

Goals of the OSP are to: reduce injuries and illnesses by addressing industry hazards such as falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by; promote recognition to participating employers who have developed effective safety and health management systems (SHMS); increase safety and health training; promote safety awareness; and prepare companies for future Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognition – OSHA's premier recognition program. Approximately 15 employers from the construction industry will participate.

The expected end date of the OSP is October 2011.

 

Luther Midelfort Bed Tower Expansion Project
#708
   
Partners: The Boldt Company, J.F. Ahern Company, Hunt Electric Corporation, and Wisconsin On-site Consultation
Date Signed: October 30, 2008
Contact Information: Eau Claire Area Office: (715) 832-9019
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to promote safety and health during the 80 million dollar construction project of an addition to the Luther Midelfort Hospital's Bed Tower. This OSP provides a unique opportunity to closely review the operations of tower cranes and prepare construction contractors for participation in Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), OSHA's premier recognition program.

Key goals of the OSP are to: reduce worksite injuries and illnesses by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, struck-by); implement safety and health management systems (SHMS); increase safety and health training; and prepare participants to prepare for VPP recognition. There are 25 companies participating covering approximately 250 employees. The planned end date of this OSP is October 2010.

 

Queen City Square Tower
#716
   
Partners: Turner Construction Company and OSHA On-site Consultation
Date Signed: February 5, 2009
Contact Information: Cincinnati Area Office (513) 841-4132
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to promote a safe and healthful worksite during the construction of the Queen City Square Tower project to take place in downtown Cincinnati. Key goals of the OSP are to: reduce and/or eliminate serious worksite injuries and illnesses by addressing key industry hazards (falls, struck-by-equipment or machinery, electrocution, and caught-in-between equipment); achieve a total lost workday injury and illness incident rate that is 25 percent below the 2006 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average for construction; develop and implement effective safety and health management systems (SHMS); and increase safety and health training. There are 45 employers participating in the OSP which covers approximately 4,000 employees. The planned end date of the project is October 2011.

 

Rush University Transformation Project
#719
   
Partners: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, Illinois Safety and Health OnSite Consultation Program
Date Signed: February 25, 2009
Contact Information: Calumet Area Office (708) 891-3800
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to promote safety and health during the Phase One and Phase Two construction project of the medical center expansion. The expansion effort includes a new fourteen story hospital tower, parking garage, and medical office. The goals of the OSP are: to provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees involved in the construction industry; to prevent serious accidents and fatalities by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) through increased safety and health training and self-inspections; to develop and implement effective safety and health management systems (SHMS); and to be in-compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations. The OSP includes four employers which covers approximately 500 employees. The project is expected to be completed in December 2012.



Northeast Wisconsin Foundry Ergonomics Partnership (NEW FEP)
#722
   
Partners: Neenah Foundry Company; ThyssenKrupp Waupaca, Inc.; Brillion Iron Works, Inc.; Roloff Manufacturing Corporation; Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry, Inc.; Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, Co.; Mercury Marine Division of Brunswick Corporation; and the Wisconsin Consultation Program (WisCon), Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene

Participating Labor Unions: GMP Local 121B (Neenah Foundry); GMP Local 301 (Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry); United Steelworkers, Local 125; Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers, Local 301; International Association of Machinist & Aero Space Workers, Local 516 (Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry); GMP, Local 271 (Roloff Manufacturing Corporation); USW, Local 70475 (Brillion Iron Works); and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local 1947 (Mercury Marine).
Date Signed: March 11, 2009
Contact Information: OSHA Region V Appleton Area Office: (920) 734-4521
OSHA Region V Ergonomist: (414) 297-3315
Links: General Industry
Ergonomics Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
 
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 (the first was formed in 2003). There are seven employers participating covering 4,230 employees. The planned end date for this OSP is March 12, 2012.

The overall goal of the OSP is reduction of employee injuries and illnesses by implementing effective safety and health management systems (SHMS) and eliminating serious industry-related hazards. Specific OSP goals include: reducing the incidence and severity of MSDs at participating facilities, implementing ergonomic improvements, and communicating best practices in the foundry ergonomic area which will be shared with foundry employees and employees in related industries, as well as the public when appropriate.



Allied Construction Industries
#724
   
Partners: Allied Construction Industries (ACI)
Date Signed: April 3, 2009
Contact Information: Cincinnati Area Office (513) 841-4132
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
 
Overview: Building on the success of its three previously formed OSHA Strategic Partnerships (OSPs) in 2000, 2003, and 2007, a new agreement between ACI and OSHA’s Cincinnati Area Office was signed in April 2009. Initially, the OSP affected a 20 county area; however, building on its past successes, coverage has been expanded to all of the OSHA Area Offices within the State of Ohio. Specific OSP goals include achieving injury and illness rates 15% below the national average for construction; identifying key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) by increasing the number of self-inspections conducted; increasing the number of safety and health management systems developed and implemented by contractors; and increasing safety and health training. The OSP covers 150 employees and the expected end date of the OSP is April 2011.



Scott Air Force Base
#726
   
Partners: River City Construction, LLC and the Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program
Date Signed: April 27, 2009
Contact Information: Peoria Area Office (309) 589-7033
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
Press Release
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to provide a safe work environment for all employees during the U.S. Transportation Command construction project at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. When the project is completed, the $93.6 million, 180,000 square-foot building will house approximately 758 military and civilian personnel who work for the U.S. Transportation Command, the U.S Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, and/or the Defense Intelligence Agency. Goals of the OSP are: to reduce and/or eliminate injuries and illnesses during the project by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught-between, and struck-by); to increase, recognize, and promote contractors who have developed and implemented effective safety and health management systems (SHMS); to increase the number of employees and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training; and for River City Construction to attain OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognition. Approximately 20 employers and 150 employees are covered by this OSP. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2010.



The Banks – Phase I Public Infrastructure Development
#725
   
Partners: Messer Construction Company
Date Signed: May 29, 2009
Contact Information: Cincinnati Area Office (513) 841-4132
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photos
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to provide a safe work environment for all employees during the construction of the $40 million two-story public enclosed parking garage and street-grid. The project’s cost includes site demolition, mass excavation, infrastructure and utility work, and landscaping. Goals of the OSP are: to achieve a total lost workday injury and illness incident rate 25% below national average by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught-between, and struck-by); to increase the number of construction contractors who have developed and implemented effective safety and health management systems (SHMS) and best practices; to increase the number of employees and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training through programs (e.g., orientation, re-orientation, and monthly safety training that may result in OSHA 10-Hour certification). Increased communication and improved relationships between stakeholders are additional expected benefits. Approximately 35 employers and 1,000 employees are covered by the OSP. The project is expected to be completed in May 2010.



Harrison Learning Center
#735
   
Partners: River City Construction, LLC and the Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program
Date Signed: June 8, 2009
Contact Information: Peoria Area Office (309) 589-7033
Fairview Heights District Office (618) 632-8612
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to provide a safe and healthy working environment with zero accidents for all workers during the construction of the Harrison Learning Center project in Peoria, Illinois. When completed, the $16 million, 108,000 square-foot building will provide a new school for infants through eighth grade. Goals of the OSP are: to reduce and/or eliminate injuries and illnesses during the project by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught-between, and struck-by); to increase the number and implementation of effective safety and health management systems (SHMS) and best practices among contractors; to increase the number of employees and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training; and for River City Construction to attain OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognition by utilizing the new mobile workforce way of participating. There are five employers participating in this OSP, approximately covering 200 employees. The project is expected to be completed by August 2010.



Peoria Airport Construction Addition
#746
   
Partners: Williams Brothers Construction Inc. (WBCI) and Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation
Date Signed: October 15, 2009
Contact Information: Peoria Area Office (309) 589-7033
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Article
 
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is designed to provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees during the construction of the Peoria Airport addition project. Specific goals of the OSP are to: reduce and/or eliminate injuries and illnesses by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught-between, and struck-by); increase the number and use of safety and health management systems developed and implemented by participating contractors; increase the number of best practices developed in the construction industry by participants; and increase the number of employees and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training. Increased communication between stakeholders is an additional expected result of the OSP. Approximately 20 participating employers and 120 employees are covered by the OSP. The project is expected to be completed by December 2010.



Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
#747
   
Partners: Harold O’Shea Builders and Illinois Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program
Date Signed: November 25, 2009
Contact Information: Peoria Area Office (309) 589-7033
Links: Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
 
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. Specific goals of the OSP are to: reduce and/or eliminate injuries and illnesses by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught-between, and struck-by); increase the number and use of safety and health management systems developed and implemented by participating subcontractors; and increase the number of employees and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training. Approximately 25 participating employers and 200 employees are covered by the OSP. The project is expected to be completed by November 2010.

 
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