OSHA and SWR Institute continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces, and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.
In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with SWR Institute by:
- Providing routine communication on enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives.
- Sharing invitations to, and offering opportunities to speak at, OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the National, Regional, or Area Offices, and the National Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Forum.
- Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities and as resources allow.
- Maintaining the organization’s status as an Alliance Program Ambassador on the agency’s public webpage.
SWR Institute will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:
- Sharing information with members and stakeholders on OSHA’s National Initiatives (enforcement, regulatory, and outreach), and encouraging their participation in OSHA’s outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes.
- Sharing information with members and stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
- Encouraging SWR Institute members to build relationships with OSHA’s National, Regional and Area Offices to address health, safety, and whistleblower issues.
- Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SWR Institute good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
- Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at SWR Institute conferences, local meetings, or other events.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Fall Protection (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.
- Hazards and Safe Use of Multi-Component Chemical Products in Construction (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.
- 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.
- Safety and Health Manual (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.
- 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.
- Aerial Lifts (PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF).
- Barricades (PDF).
- Competent Person (PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF).
- Drinking Water (PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF).
- Driving Safety (PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF).
- Electrical Safety (PDF).
- Excavation and Trenching (PDF).
- Eye Protection (PDF).
- Fall Protection (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.
- Fire Extinguisher (PDF).
- First Aid (PDF).
- Foot Protection (PDF).
- Head and Face Protection (PDF).
- Housekeeping (PDF).
- Illumination (PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF).
- Lift Back Protection (PDF).
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures (PDF).
- Portable Generator Safety (PDF).
- Powder Actuated Tools (PDF).
- Power Tools (PDF), Spanish (Spanish - PDF).
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (Spanish - PDF).
- Respiratory Protection (PDF).
- Silica (PDF).
- Slips, Trips & Falls (PDF).
- Suspension Trauma (PDF).
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
OSHA eTools
Success Stories
- George D. Alan Works with OSHA to Promote Worker Safety and Health, (2011, December 01).
- Tri-State Building Services Works With NYDOL For a Safer Workplace, (2019, September 04).
Additional Resources
- Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, (2019, September 11).
- OSHA's Fall Prevention Campaign. Provides links to OSHA tools and resources to help prevent construction-related falls.