Through the Alliance, OSHA and AFSA will work together to provide AFSA's members and others in the fire sprinkler installation industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to material handling and fall hazards and addressing motor vehicle safety issues. The Alliance goals include:
Training and Education
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for fire sprinkler installers regarding material handling, fall and motor vehicle safety issues and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the construction industry.
Outreach and communication
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information to employers and employees in the fire sprinkler installation industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or AFSA's conferences, local meetings, or other events, including the AFSA Convention and Exhibition.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on safety and health issues, including those related to fire sprinkler installation, that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
- Encourage AFSA local boards to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including fall protection and materials handling.
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health
- Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on workplace hazards, including those associated with fire sprinkler installation, to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Back Injuries in Construction. (March 2010).
- Healthy Backs in the Mechanical Trades. (March 2010).
- Lifts and Loads: Lifting by Two Persons. (March 2010).
- Material Handling on Construction Sites. (March 2010).
- Mini Breaks During the Day. (March 2010).
- Minimizing Musculoskeletal Fatigue. (March 2010).
- Backing Problems. (February 2010).
- Courtesy and Safe Driving. (February 2010).
- Drive Defensively. (February 2010).
- The Right-of-Way. (February 2010).
- Roads and Weather. (February 2010).
- Seat Belts. (February 2010).
- Seat Belts: The Three Collisions. (February 2010).
- Aerial Lift-Pre-Operational Inspection. (March 2010).
- Aerial Lift Mounting and Dismounting Procedures. (March 2010).
- Aerial Platform Safety. (March 2010).
- Fall Protection Requirements Apply. (March 2010).
- Floor and Wall Openings. (March 2010).
- Floor Openings - Cover or Protect. (March 2010).
- Proper Step Ladder Set Up. (March 2010).
- Electrical Safety. (July 2010).
- Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters. (July 2010).
- PPE Overview. (February 2011).
- Hard Hats. (February 2011).
- Hearing Conservation. (March 2012).
- Don't Give Fire A Chance. (March 2012).
- Introduction to Fire Extinguishers. (March 2012).
- Choosing Safer Hand Tools. (March 2012).
- Safe Use of Hand Tools - Wrenches. (March 2012).
- Safety Data Sheets. (October 2012).
- Safety Signs. (October 2012).
- Safety Tags. (October 2012).
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
Additional Resources
- AFSA/OSHA Alliance page.
- Alliance Program Construction Roundtable. Through the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable, a number of products and resources have been developed for the construction industry. (October 2018).
- Fire Service Features of Buildings and Fire Protection Systems (PDF). OSHA Guidance Document. (January 2006).
- Preventing Falls in Construction. Provides links to OSHA tools and resources to help prevent construction-related falls. (May 2019).