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  2. Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute)

Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute)

(signed February 20, 2003; renewed July 21, 2005; renewed July 11, 2007; renewed July 06, 2009; renewed June 24, 2011; renewed March 20, 2014)

Through the OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance, both organizations are committed to providing SWR Institute members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by: 1) reducing and preventing falls; 2) addressing issues related to small businesses, motor vehicles, and hazard communication; and 3) understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury and illness data in selected industries to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and SWR Institute recognizes that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort. The Alliance's goals include:

Raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives
  • To share information on OSHA's National Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
  • To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
  • To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on falls, vehicle safety, and other industry related hazards to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
Outreach and communication
  • To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the SWR Institute's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
  • To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or SWR Institute's conferences, local meetings, or other regional events.
  • To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SWR Institute's good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
(L to R) Doug DeSilvio, Worker Representative, SWR Institute; then-Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels, USDOL-OSHA; Jim Dougherty, Safety Committee Member, SWR Institute; and Dave Grady President, SWR Institute sign a national Alliance renewal agreement on March 20, 2014.

(L to R) Doug DeSilvio, Worker Representative, SWR Institute; then-Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels, USDOL-OSHA; Jim Dougherty, Safety Committee Member, SWR Institute; and Dave Grady President, SWR Institute sign a national Alliance renewal agreement on March 20, 2014.

Products and Resources

Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
  • Fall Protection (English - PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF). Through the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable Fall Protection Workgroup, the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) developed "Fall Protection." The slide presentation addresses fall protection issues in the construction industry, including fall protection systems. (2009, April 01).
  • Hazards and Safe Use of Multi-Component Chemical Products in Construction (English - PDF). Through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, SWR Institute developed a guidance document to help employers and workers identify key hazards, OSHA requirements, and safe handling procedures for multi-component products used in this industry. (2012, June 01).
  • Safety and Health Field Manual (PDF). Through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, SWR Institute developed a manual to help employers and workers identify the key hazards and OSHA requirements in this industry. (2019, June 01).
  • Safety and Health Manual (English - PDF). Through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, SWR Institute developed a manual to help employers understand how to develop a written safety and health program that covers topics such as hazard communication, confined space, fall protection, recordkeeping, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection and scaffolding. (2007, October 01).
  • Safety Toolbox Talks. Through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, SWR Institute developed a series of toolbox talks to help employers and workers identify the key hazards and OSHA requirements in the construction industry. (2019, November 23).
  • Aerial Lifts (English - PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF). (2013, July 01).
  • Barricades (English - PDF). (2015, March 01).
  • Competent Person (English - PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF). (2015, March 01).
  • Drinking Water (English - PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF). (2015, March 01).
  • Driving Safety (English - PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF). (2013, July 01).
  • Electrical Safety (English - PDF). (2013, March 01).
  • Excavation and Trenching (English - PDF). (2015, March 01).
  • Eye Protection (English - PDF). (2015, March 01).
  • Fall Protection (English - PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF). Through the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable Fall Protection Workgroup, the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) developed "Fall Protection." The slide presentation addresses fall protection issues in the construction industry, including fall protection systems. (2009, April 01).
  • Fire Extinguisher (English - PDF). (2013, May 01).
  • First Aid (English - PDF). (2013, May 01).
  • Foot Protection (English - PDF). (2016, May 01).
  • Guidelines to a Productive Toolbox Talk (English - PDF). (2013, July 01).
  • Head and Face Protection (English - PDF). (2015, March 01).
  • Housekeeping (English - PDF). (2014, April 01).
  • Illumination (English - PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF). (2015, March 01).
  • Lift Back Protection (English - PDF). (2016, April 01).
  • Lockout/Tagout Procedures (English - PDF). (2014, April 01).
  • Portable Generator Safety (English - PDF). (2014, January 01).
  • Powder Actuated Tools (English - PDF). (2013, May 01).
  • Power Tools (English - PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF). (2016, September 01).
  • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (Spanish - PDF). (2013, March 01).
  • Respiratory Protection (English - PDF). (2013, March 01).
  • Safety Clothing (Protective Clothing) (English - PDF). (2016, May 01).
  • Silica (English - PDF). (2016, October 01).
  • Slips, Trips & Falls (English - PDF). (2016, April 01).
  • Suspension Trauma (English - PDF). (2015, March 01).
  • Swing Radius for Fall Protection (English - PDF). (2015, March 01).
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‡ Alliance Implementation Team members participated in the development of this resource.