The OSHA and NTSP Alliance will focus on providing NTSP members and others in the telecommunications industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, by addressing ergonomic issues. The Alliance's goals include:
Outreach and communication goals
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards related to ergonomics and provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and NTSP's websites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Share information addressing ergonomics among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding NTSP's best practices or effective approaches and publicize the results through outreach by NTSP and OSHA and through OSHA- or NTSP-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of addressing ergonomic issues and publicize their results.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Ergonomic Guidelines for Common Job Function in the Telecommunications Industry (PDF). Through the OSHA and National Telecommunications Safety Panel (NTSP) Alliance, NTSP developed "Ergonomic Guidelines for Common Job Functions in the Telecommunications Industry." The Guidelines provide information to help telecommunications industry employees prevent ergonomic injuries. (Updated 2007, November 01).
- Laptop Computers (PDF). Through the OSHA and National Telecommunications Safety Panel (NTSP) Alliance, NTSP developed "Laptop Computers." The document provides information to help employees prevent ergonomic injuries when using laptop computers.
- Office Lighting Fact Sheet (PDF). Through the OSHA and National Telecommunications Safety Panel (NTSP) Alliance, NTSP developed "Office Lighting Fact Sheet." The fact sheet explains the relationship between office lighting and ergonomics.
- Shoveling Fact Sheet (PDF). Through the OSHA and National Telecommunications Safety Panel (NTSP) Alliance, NTSP developed "Shoveling Fact Sheet." The fact sheet provides ergonomic tips and suggestions for safe shoveling.
- Retail Store Ergonomics Fact Sheet (PDF). Through the OSHA and National Telecommunications Safety Panel (NTSP) Alliance, NTSP developed "Retail Sales Ergonomics Fact Sheet." Working in a wireless retail store environment involves many tasks. Some job functions may involve potential cumulative trauma disorder risk factors: long term standing; awkward positions at computer stations; and light duty material handling. This fact sheet highlights some of these risk factors and provides practical solutions for improving health and comfort for wireless retail associates.