OSHA and Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces, and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.
In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with Altec by:
- Providing routine communication on enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives.
- Sharing invitations to, and offering opportunities to speak at, the OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the National, Regional, or Area Offices, and the National Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Forum.
- Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities and as resources allow.
Altec will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:
- Sharing information with stakeholders on OSHA’s National Initiatives (enforcement, regulatory, and outreach), and encouraging their participation in OSHA’s outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes.
- Sharing information with stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
- Encouraging stakeholders to build relationships with OSHA’s National, Regional, and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
- Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding Altec good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
- Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Aerial Equipment - Electrical Hazards (English/Español - PDF). Addresses electrical hazards associated with working on aerial devices and provides guidelines for employees.
- Chipper Safety (English/Español - PDF). Provides guidance on the inspection, transportation, and operation of chipper devices..
- Crane Assembly & Disassembly - Around Power Lines Flowchart (English/Español - PDF). Helps employers comply with OSHA's requirements for assembly and disassembly of cranes around power lines..
- Crane Operation Around Power Lines Flowchart (English/Español - PDF). Helps employers comply with OSHA's requirements for crane operation around power lines..
- Cribbing and Blocking - Protect Yourself. Provides guidance for the proper use of cribbing and blocking to set up cranes or other devices with outriggers or stabilizers..
- SOPORTES Y BLOQUES – Protéjase (Spanish). Provides guidance for the proper use of cribbing and blocking to set up cranes or other devices with outriggers or stabilizers..
- Operator Training for Aerial Equipment- Vehicle-Mounted Elevating & Rotating Work Platforms (English/Español - PDF). Addresses the hazards associated with aerial devices and provides guidelines for employees..
- Operator Training for Elevating Equipment (English/Español - PDF). Addresses operator training requirements for operating aerial equipment..
- Platform Use for Cranes Under 1926.1431: Trial Lift/Proof Test (English/Español - PDF). Provides guidance for conducting trial lifts and proof tests..
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
OSHA eTools
Additional Resources
- Statement of Best Practices of General Training and Familiarization for Aerial Work Platform Equipment (English - PDF). An educational document providing general guidance and best practices for training and safe use of Aerial Work Platform equipment..