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OSHA News Release
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Region 5
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Region 5 News Release: 07-1148-CHI
Aug. 16, 2007
Contact: Scott Allen
Phone: (312) 353-6976
MADISON, Wis. -- Reducing electrical and other work site hazards, developing stronger training programs, and enhancing safety and health for electricians throughout Wisconsin are the goals of a new alliance among the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Wisconsin chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association Inc. (NECA).
"This alliance seeks to reach employees and employers at all levels, and provide them with the knowledge and ability to anticipate, identify and eliminate work-related hazards," said Kimberly Stille, OSHA's area director in Madison.
Established in 1910, NECA is a trade association for the electrical contracting industry and has been a leader in creating uniform electrical codes, safe installation practices and training of electricians.
The alliance partners will work together to develop a safety and health training program, and to encourage the use of voluntary compliance within the association's Wisconsin chapter, which represents contractors that employ more than 2,000 electricians.
OSHA health and safety alliances are part of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao's ongoing efforts to improve the health and safety of employees through cooperative partnerships. OSHA currently has more than 470 alliances throughout the nation with organizations committed to fostering safety and health in the workplace.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request at (202) 693-7828 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.
Aug. 16, 2007
Contact: Scott Allen
Phone: (312) 353-6976
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA forms safety and health alliance with Wisconsin Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association
MADISON, Wis. -- Reducing electrical and other work site hazards, developing stronger training programs, and enhancing safety and health for electricians throughout Wisconsin are the goals of a new alliance among the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Wisconsin chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association Inc. (NECA).
"This alliance seeks to reach employees and employers at all levels, and provide them with the knowledge and ability to anticipate, identify and eliminate work-related hazards," said Kimberly Stille, OSHA's area director in Madison.
Established in 1910, NECA is a trade association for the electrical contracting industry and has been a leader in creating uniform electrical codes, safe installation practices and training of electricians.
The alliance partners will work together to develop a safety and health training program, and to encourage the use of voluntary compliance within the association's Wisconsin chapter, which represents contractors that employ more than 2,000 electricians.
OSHA health and safety alliances are part of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao's ongoing efforts to improve the health and safety of employees through cooperative partnerships. OSHA currently has more than 470 alliances throughout the nation with organizations committed to fostering safety and health in the workplace.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
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U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request at (202) 693-7828 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.