1. Concluded National Alliances
  2. ISSA

ISSA

(signed August 05, 2005; renewed August 16, 2007; concluded May 18, 2011)

Through the Alliance, OSHA and ISSA are working together to provide the organization's members and others in the cleaning, maintenance and warehousing industries with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help protect employee's health and safety. In particular, the Alliance is focusing on reducing exposure to hazards such as slips, trips and falls and hazard communication (HAZCOM) issues (e.g., hazard classification, precautionary labeling, material safety data sheets and personal protective equipment). The Alliance's goals include:

Training and Education
  • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for cleaning, maintenance, and warehousing industry employers and employees regarding slips, trips and falls and HAZCOM.
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 ISSA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
  • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's and ISSA's conferences and workshops, including various ISSA training seminars and forums such as ISSA's annual convention, ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America.
  • Promote and encourage ISSA members' or worksites' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
  • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on cleaning, maintenance, and warehousing industry hazards, such as slips, trips and falls and HAZCOM that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health
  • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions or stakeholder meetings on cleaning, maintenance, and warehousing industry hazards such as slips, trips and falls and HAZCOM, 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
  • Controlling Slips & Falls in Restaurants. Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed "Controlling Slips & Falls in Restaurants." The Fact Sheet provides information to help minimize slip and fall incidents in restaurants. (March 2010).
  • ISSA Safety and Health Portal. Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed the ISSA Safety and Health Portal. The Web page includes ISSA Occupational Safety and Health Topics Pages for the cleaning industry on: Bloodborne Pathogens; Cleaning Chemicals in the Workplace (Hazard Communication); Injury & Illness Recordkeeping; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace; Small Business Resources; Spanish Resources, and Warehouse Safety. (November 2007).
  • Minimizing Slips, Trips and Falls. Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed "Minimizing Slips, Trips and Falls." The checklist provides information to help minimize slip, trip and fall incidents. (April 2007).
  • Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Custodians. Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed "Preventing Slips Trips and Falls for Custodians." The article presents a checklist of common causes for slips, trips and falls and practical tips for avoiding these types of workplace incidents. (April 2007).
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
Publications and Newsletters
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2008, June). The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's June edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes two articles, "OSHA Unveils New Flood and Tornado Cleanup and Recovery Web Page," and "OSHA Offers Safety Tips for Working in Summer Heat". (June 2008).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2008, May). The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's May edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Industry Study Indentifies Most Disabling Workplace Injuries". (May 2008).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2008, April). The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's April edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "ISSA Adds Small Business Resources to Safety and Health Portal". (April 2008).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2007, July/August). The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's July/August edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Case Study Highlights Benefits of Safety and Health Program". (July 2007).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2007, June). The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's June edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, " OSHA VPP: A Proven Way to Reduce Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Costs". (June 2007).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2007, April). The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's April edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "ISSA Supports North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 6-12". (April 2007).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2007, February/March). The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's February/March edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Unveils New Guidance on Preparing For Influenza Pandemic". (February 2007).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2007, January). The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's January edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Workshop Identifies Compliance Assistance Tools For GHS". (January 2007).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2006, November/December). The ISSA's November/December 2006 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "EPA and OSHA Participate in GHS Public Forums" and "OSHA Offers Avian Flu Guidance." The edition's Safety and Health Corner includes "OSHA Makes The Business Case For Safety and Health". (November 2006).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2006, July). The ISSA's July 2006 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA, DOL & ISSA Offer Valuable Workplace Compliance Assistance". (July 2006).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2006 May/June). The ISSA's May/June 2006 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Offers Employers a Guide to Workplace First Aid Programs". (May 2006).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2006 May/June). The ISSA's May/June 2006 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Making the Most of OSHA's Standard Letters of Interpretation". (May 2006).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2006, March). The ISSA's March 2006 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Helping Small Businesses Benefit from Being Drug Free". (March 2006).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2006, February). The ISSA's February 2006 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Offers New Guidelines to Help Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes". (February 2006).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2006, February). The ISSA's February 2006 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Health and Safety Resources for Employers with Hispanic Workers". (February 2006).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2006, January). The ISSA's January 2006 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Required OSHA Posters and Publications Are Available For Free". (January 2006).
  • ISSA E-newsletter (2005, December). The ISSA's December 2005 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Department of Labor Offers Safety Tips on Preventing Impaired Driving During the Holiday Season". (December 2005).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2005, November). The ISSA's November 2005 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Valuable Workplace Health and Safety Resources". (November 2005).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2005, September/October). The ISSA's September/October 2005 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Consultation Helps Small businesses Establish Workplace Health and Safety Programs". (September 2005).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2005, August). The ISSA's August 2005 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Occupational Safety and Health to be Featured in the Legislative and Regulatory Update". (August 2005).
  • ISSA E-newsletter. (2005, August). The ISSA's August 2005 edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "ISSA Forms Alliance With OSHA to Promote Worker Safety and Health". (August 2005).
Additional Resources
  • ISSA/OSHA Alliance page.
† Alliance Implementation Team members participated in the development of this resource.