Dow Chemical Company

(signed January 13, 2003 ; renewed May 26, 2004; renewed May 12, 2006; renewed June 27, 2008; concluded January 13, 2010)

The OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Alliance focuses on further enhancing a culture of prevention while sharing proven practices and technical knowledge in the areas of, but not limited to, process safety management, safety and health management systems, emergency preparedness, and employee wellness programs. The goals of the Alliance include:

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 (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and Dow's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
  • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health

  • Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.
  • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

Products and Resources

OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
OSHA eTools
Case Studies
  • "Contractor Safety Case Study: Texas Operations Contractor Alliance for Safety at Dow Facility in Freeport, Texas". Describes how the Texas Operations Contractor Alliance for Safety (TOCAS) works to identify and articulate the safety-related needs of its broad spectrum of contractor companies and partners with Texas operations to improve contractor safety performance. OSHA.
  • "Ergonomics Case Study: The Dow Chemical Company's Use of the 'Six Sigma' Methodology". Describes the Six Sigma methodology and how Dow used it to successfully address ergonomics hazards in the company's design and construction division. OSHA.
  • "Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study: The Dow Chemical Company's Use of Six Sigma Methodology". Describes the Six Sigma methodology and how Dow used it to successfully reduce motor vehicle accidents in the company's Hydrocarbons and Energy business unit. OSHA.
  • Overview of OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Case Studies. Provides a summary of the ergonomics and motor vehicle-related case studies developed through the OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Alliance. OSHA.