ISRI - Alliance Annual Report - January 01, 2019


ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI)
January 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      October 19, 2015

    2. Evaluation Period

      FY 2018: October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018

    3. Alliance Overview and Goals

      Through the alliance, OSHA and ISRI provide ISRI's members and others with information, training, and other resources to protect the health and safety of workers within the scrap recycling industry and promote understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    The Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on agency-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, and outreach campaigns.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Areas Number Reached
    Webpage 10/1/17 - 9/30/18 Alliance Webpage-OSHA Website   241
    Webpage 10/1/17 - 9/30/18 Alliance Webpage-ISRI Website   330
    Webpage 10/1/17 - 9/30/18 Alliance Webpage: ISRI Website: Subpage on Safety Tips for Cleanup and Recovery Work Emergency Response/Recovery 4
    Webpage 10/1/17 - 9/30/18 ISRI Webpage: OSHA Training Aids (provides links to OSHA resources relevant to ISRI members)   34
    e-Newsletter 1/1/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- OSHA training requirements   1253
    e-Newsletter 1/8/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- OSHA recordkeeping requirements Recordkeeping / Reporting 1237
    e-Newsletter 1/15/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- housekeeping Walking Working Surfaces 1292
    e-Newsletter 1/22/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- new employee training   1321
    e-Newsletter 1/29/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- cold stress   1266
    e-Newsletter 2/5/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessments   1239
    e-Newsletter 2/12/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- control of hazardous energy and lockout/tagout   1464
    e-Newsletter 2/19/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter article- compressed gas cylinder safety   1332
    e-Newsletter 2/26/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- portable ladder safety   1242
    e-Newsletter 3/5/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- confined spaces   1256
    e-Newsletter 3/19/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter article-hand safety   1223
    e-Newsletter 3/26/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- pinch and nip points and machine safety   1287
    e-Newsletter 4/2/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- occupational hearing loss prevention programs   1199
    e-Newsletter 4/9/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- emergency eyewash and shower stations   1338
    e-Newsletter 4/16/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- distracted walking in the workplace   1349
    e-Newsletter 4/23/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- safeguarding shearing machines   1394
    e-Newsletter 4/30/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- equipment inspections   1416
    e-Newsletter 5/7/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- 3 points of contact   1403
    e-Newsletter 5/14/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- focusing on routine tasks   1393
    e-Newsletter 5/21/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- safety for new workers   1220
    e-Newsletter 5/28/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- power tool safety   1243
    e-Newsletter 6/4/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- loading dock safety   1289
    e-Newsletter 6/11/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- combustible dust   1203
    e-Newsletter 6/18/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- recognizing hidden dangers   1278
    e-Newsletter 6/25/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- protecting workers from heat stress Heat Illness Prevention 1202
    e-Newsletter 7/2/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- fireworks safety   1169
    e-Newsletter 7/9/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- hot work safety   1198
    e-Newsletter 7/16/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- first-aid kits   1266
    e-Newsletter 7/23/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- mosquito safety   1216
    e-Newsletter 7/30/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- outdoor safety   1235
    e-Newsletter 8/6/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- flammable liquids   1252
    e-Newsletter 8/13/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- lightning safety   1218
    e-Newsletter 8/20/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- entanglement hazards   1234
    e-Newsletter 8/27/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- preventing electric shock   1219
    e-Newsletter 9/3/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- near miss incidents   1278
    e-Newsletter 9/10/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) diamond   1224
    e-Newsletter 9/17/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- safety signs   1217
    e-Newsletter 9/24/18 Safety Points e-Newsletter- high visibility clothing   1277
    Twitter 6/12/18 Tweet re National Forklift Safety Day   9,000
     
    TOTAL   57,951

    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Participant Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation (if applicable) City State Emphasis Areas Number Reached
    Event 5/3/18 OSHA Alliance Program Forum John Day, ISRI (N/A) Washington DC   50
    Speech/ Presentation 6/5/18 ISRI Safety and Environmental Conference David Keim, OSHA St. Louis Area Office [Update on OSHA incident reporting process and industry trends] St. Louis MO   65
     
    TOTAL   115

    Report prepared by: Christina Morgan, Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, January 2019