Through the OSHA and AGSP Alliance, both organizations are committed to providing AGSP members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by: 1) reducing and preventing falls; 2) addressing issues related to small businesses, motor vehicles, and hazard communication; and 3) understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury and illness data in selected industries to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and AGSP recognizes that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort. The Alliance's goals include:
Training and Education
AGSP participants intend to work together on the following training and education activities:
- Develop and disseminate Toolbox Talks on Extreme Temperatures (Heat and Cold).
- Review and revise, as necessary, the existing Best Practice Fact Sheets, with a particular focus on the appropriate use of seat belts in ground support equipment. The review and revisions will be based on existing OSHA policies and other relevant information.
- Develop and disseminate a Case Study on emerging workplace hazards based on incident and other relevant data.
- Review existing case studies, toolbox talks, and other guidance products previously developed through the Alliance and, as needed, incorporate ergonomic guidance.
NOTE: The AGSP Alliance will explore the use of electronic media where it is feasible. (e.g., webinars, videos, etc.)
Outreach and Communication
AGSP participants intend to work together on the following outreach and communication activities:
- Seek participation of additional industry stakeholders, including ground service providers and the union(s) representing their employees.
- Provide opportunities for staffing an Alliance exhibit booth at Regional Airline Association Annual Conferences.
- Support and promote the Annual North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week.
Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives
AGSP participants intend to work together on the following rulemaking and enforcement activities:
- Disseminate information about OSHA initiatives, including rulemaking, enforcement activities, and others through AGSP webpages, newsletters, magazines, social media outlets, and similar tools. Special emphasis will be given to OSHA's recently-announced new reporting requirements.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
2016
- Baggage Tug and Carts Fact Sheet: Preventing Vehicle Accidents and Collisions. Provides possible solutions to prevent injuries and aircraft/equipment damage while operating baggage tugs and carts.
- Baggage Tugs and Carts Fact Sheet: Slips, Trips and Falls. Provides guidance to prevent potential injuries due to slips, trips and falls while employees mount and dismount baggage tugs and work with baggage carts.
- Belt Loader Fact Sheet: Preventing Injuries Caused by Falling Objects. Provides possible solutions for the prevention of injuries and aircraft/equipment damage from falling objects.
- Belt Loader Fact Sheet: Preventing Pinch Point, Amputations and Caught In-Between Injuries. Provides possible solutions for the prevention of caught in-between and pinch point injuries from belt loaders.
- Beltloaders: General Driving Fact Sheet. Addresses best practices for driving beltloaders.
2015
- Cold Illness Identification Toolbox Talk. Identifies the symptoms and appropriate responses to cold stress and how to prevent it.
- Hazard Communications Standard Changes Toolbox Talk. Addresses recent changes to the Hazard Communications Standard.
- Heat Illness Identification Toolbox Talk. Identifies the symptoms and appropriate responses to heat illness conditions.
- High-Lift Truck (Box Truck) Case Study. Identifies the hazards associated with the operation of High-Lift Box Trucks.
- Pushback Vehicles Fact Sheet: Preventing Caught In Between Injuries. Reviews how to prevent caught in between injuries while operating pushback vehicles.
- Pushback Vehicles Fact Sheet: Preventing Struck By Injuries. Reviews how to prevent struck by injuries while operating pushback vehicles.
2014
- Pushback Vehicle Types & Fundamentals Reference Guide. Identifies and defines fundamental functions of pushback vehicles.
- Pushback Vehicles Fact Sheet: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls. Identifies potential hazards and provides possible solutions to prevent injuries caused by slips, trips and falls while operating pushback vehicles.
2013
- High Lift Trucks Fact Sheet: Preventing Struck By Injuries. Provides possible solutions to prevent potential struck by injuries associated with the use of high lift trucks.
- High Lift Truck Guide. Overview of the fundamentals of high lift trucks.
- High Lift Trucks Fact Sheet: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls. Identifies potential hazards and provides possible solutions to prevent potential injuries due to slips, trips and falls while employees use high lift trucks.
2012
- Baggage Tug and Carts Fact Sheet: Preventing Pinch Point, Amputations and Caught In-Between Injuries. Identifies potential hazards and provides possible solutions to prevent injuries and aircraft/equipment damage while operating baggage tugs and carts.
- Distracted Driving by Airline Employees on the Ramp and Airport Roadways Toolbox Talk. Identifies the three main types of distraction and provides suggestions for limiting them.
2011
- Baggage Tugs and Carts Fundamentals Reference Guide. Provides an explanation of the different types of baggage tugs and carts and how they are used.
2010
- Belt Loader Fact Sheet: Preventing Vehicle Accidents and Collisions. Provides possible solutions for the prevention of injuries and aircraft/equipment damage due to vehicle accidents and collisions.
- Beltloader Types & Fundamentals Reference Guide. Assists in identifying the types, parts, control arm parts for Beltloaders.