ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the
National Demolition Association (NDA)
June 29, 2006

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   Evaluation Period

   May 26, 2005 – May 25, 2006

   Overview

   Through the OSHA and NDA Alliance, the organizations are working together to provide NDA members and others in the demolition industry, including non-English or limited English speaking employees, with information, guidance, and access to training resources to protect employees’ health and safety, by addressing issues such as emergency preparedness and response and fall protection.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Larry Campion

   Office of Training and Education (OTE)

   Cathy Cronin

   OTE

   Jess McCluer

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances

   Danezza Quintero

   Office of Construction Services

   NDA:

   Jerry Myrick

   Chair - Employee Health & Safety Committee

   Mike Taylor

   Executive Director

   Todd Tredick

   Employee Health & Safety Committee

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   May 26, 2005

   Kick-off meeting, OSHA, Washington, DC

   October 27, 2005

   Meeting, NDA Safety Summit, Baltimore, MD

   February, 17 2006

   Meeting, Teleconference

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Training and Education Goals

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop workplace safety and health curricula on hazards in the demolition industry.

      Product

      OSHA Training Institute (OTI) 3500 Demolition Training Course

      Larry Campion, OTI training instructor, and NDA members Andy Lang and Todd Tredick developed the OTI 3500 Demolition Training Course agenda and delivered the course to State Plan State representatives. During the course, information is presented on the scope and application of the OSHA 1926-Subpart T standard along with demolition terminology, processes, and equipment. In addition, special emphasis is placed on hazardous demolition activities. This course has been presented on:

      • • April 18-20, 2006: Larry Campion and Andy Lang delivered training to 26 UT OSH representatives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

        • March 14-16, 2006: Larry Campion and Todd Tredick delivered training to 27 CalOSHA representatives in West Covina, California.

        • September 13-15, 2005: Larry Campion and Todd Tredick delivered training to 30 CalOSHA representatives in Oakland, California.

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for demolition industry employees, including non-English and limited English speaking employees, on emergency preparedness and response and fall protection.

      Product

      Disaster Site Training Grants

      In response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts, NDA is working with OTE to develop a demolition training program focusing on issues such as asbestos and chemical waste. NDA will assist in delivering the training program to organizations that are awarded a Disaster Response and Recovery Training Grant through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

      Outreach and Communication Goals

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA’s and NDA’s Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.

      Products

      OSHA and NDA Alliance Web Site

      OSHA developed an OSHA and NDA Alliance Web site that is posted on the Agency's Web page that includes the OSHA and NDA Alliance agreement, news releases, and activities and events. This Web site is updated on a regular basis.

      Publications and Newsletters

      Information and news releases on the OSHA and NDA Alliance signing and the activities of the Alliance have appeared in publications such as BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter. For more information on the articles, see "Alliance Program Reach" in this report.

      OSHA's Electronic Assistance Tools

      The following OSHA and NDA Alliance implementation team member is participating on the editorial board and is reviewing and providing comments on OSHA’s Construction – Demolition Safety and Health Topics page.

      • • Michael R. Taylor, CAE, Executive Director, NDA; Doylestown, PA
      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s and NDA’s conferences and events such as NDA’s national conference, safety summits and training sessions.

      Events

      33rd National Demolition Association Annual Convention, March 26-29, 2006, Nashville, Tennessee

      On March 29, 2006, Paula White, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation on OSHA's compliance assistance resources for Hispanic employers and employees to over 60 attendees at the 33rd National Demolition Association Annual Convention, March 26-29, 2006, Nashville, Tennessee.

      OSHA also provided NDA with compliance assistance materials and information on OSHA and the Alliance Program, including an OSHA and NDA Alliance Activities Summary document. The Activities Summary was distributed at the event.

      11th Annual National Demolition Association Safety Summit, October 27-28, 2005, Baltimore, Maryland

      On October 27, 2006, Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation on the Alliance Program and the activities of the OSHA and NDA Alliance to 90 attendees at the 11th Annual National Demolition Association Safety Summit, October 27-28, 2005, Baltimore, Maryland.

      • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding NDA best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by NDA and through OSHA-or NDA developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

        The OSHA and NDA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      • Promote and encourage NDA members’ participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.

        The OSHA and NDA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects including, emergency preparedness and response and fall protection, that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

        The OSHA and NDA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals

      • Raise others’ awareness of, and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health whenever NDA leaders address groups.

        The OSHA and NDA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      • Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health, and publicize the results.

        The OSHA and NDA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on demolition industry issues such as emergency preparedness and response and fall protection to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

      OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Fall Protection Workgroup

      The Fall Protection Workgroup was developed during the June 8, 2004 Alliance Program Construction Roundtable for construction-related national Alliances.

      • Fall Protection Workgroup – NDA is participating on the Fall Protection Workgroup and helped develop Fall Protection Safety Tips Sheets for Employers and Employees. The Workgroup is also providing comments on the "Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry" training course, developed by OSHA’s OTE. The training program is designed for construction industry audiences including small business owners, trainers, foreman and workers.

       

   2. Executive Summary

      During the OSHA and NDA Alliance's first year, OSHA learned more about the demolition industry and NDA learned more about the compliance assistance resources and cooperative programs that the Agency has developed. As a result, OSHA and NDA representatives are sharing their expertise through providing information for OSHA’s training programs, participating on an electronic assistance tool’s editorial board and speaking and exhibiting opportunities. For example:

      • An NDA implementation team member is serving on OSHA’s Construction-Demolition Safety and Health Topics page editorial board.
      • Larry Campion, OTI Training Instructor and NDA members, Andy Lang and Todd Tredick worked together to develop the OTI Demolition Course’s agenda and delivered training to State Plan State representatives in California and Utah.
      • NDA has a representative on the Fall Protection Workgroup that was created at the July 8, 2004 OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable meeting.
      • Paula White, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation on OSHA's compliance assistance resources for Hispanic employers and employees to over 60 attendees at the 33rd National Demolition Association Annual Convention.
      • Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation on the Alliance Program and the activities of the OSHA and NDA Alliance to 90 attendees at the 11th Annual National Demolition Association Safety Summit.
      • NDA is working with OTE to develop and deliver a demolition training program, for organizations that are awarded a Disaster Response and Recovery Training Grant through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and NDA Web site on OSHA's Web page	5,473
      Construction - Demolition Safety and Health Topics page	25,008
      April 18-20, 2006 - OTI Demolition Training Course, Salt Lake City, Utah Speakers: Larry Campion, OTE Training Instructor and Andy Lang, NDA member	26
      March 29, 2006 - 33rd National Demolition Association Annual Convention, Nashville, Tennessee Speaker: Paula White, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA	60
      March 14-16, 2006 - OTI Demolition Training Course, West Covina, California Speakers: Larry Campion, OTE Training Instructor and Todd Tredick, NDA member	27
      October 27, 2005 - 11th Annual National Demolition Association Safety Summit, Baltimore, Maryland Speaker: Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA	90
      September 13-15, 2005 - OTI Demolition Training Course, Oakland, California Speakers: Larry Campion, OTE Training Instructor and Todd Tredick, NDA member	30
      June 2, 2006 - "National Demolition Association, OSHA Sign Alliance for Safety, Emergency Preparedness", BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter	Data Not Available
      June 1, 2005 - OSHA includes information on the OSHA/NDA Alliance signing in its bi-weekly e-newsletter; QuickTakes	38,000
      May 29, 2006 - "OSHA Partners with National Demolition Association," National News	Data Not Available
      May 26, 2006 - "OSHA Aligns with National Demolition Association," Yahoo! News	Data Not Available
      May 26, 2005 - "OSHA Aligns with the National Demolition Association," OSHA news release	69 News Services
      TOTAL	68,714

4. Upcoming Milestones

   The OSHA and NDA Alliance implementation team has discussed a number of activities that will be undertaken in the upcoming year. For example, Larry Campion OTI training instructor and NDA members Jerry Myrick and Andy Lang, are planning to teach the OTI 3500 Demolition Training Course June 6-8, 2006 in Arlington Heights, Illinois and July 11-13, 2006 in Lansing, Michigan to OSHA federal, State Plan State and Onsite Consultation Program representatives.

   In addition, NDA will continue to be a member of OSHA’s Construction-Demolition Safety and Health Topics page’s editorial board. The NDA representatives will provide expertise and review and provide comments on the page. NDA will also work with OSHA to develop a 16-Hour OTI Disaster Site Worker course and an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach Training Program focusing on the demolition industry.

   NDA is working with OTE to develop and deliver a demolition training program to organizations that are awarded a Disaster Response and Recovery Training Grant, in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts, through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

   In addition, OSHA and NDA will work together to develop Spanish-language Safety Tip Sheets based on the NDA Demolition Safety Talks Program. The organizations are also interested in working with the OSHA and Integrated Waste Services Association Alliance to develop an emergency preparedness training program.

   Finally, OSHA will promote the products the Alliance produces in the Alliance Quarterly Review and through sending the information on the resources to OSHA’s Regional, Area Office, Onsite Consultation Program and State Plan State Representatives.

   Report prepared by: Jess McCluer, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, June 29, 2006

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
and
ISSA
August 16, 2007

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   August 5, 2005

   Overview

   The OSHA and ISSA Alliance focuses on providing ISSA's members and others, including small businesses, with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees' health and safety. The Alliance particularly focuses on hazards in the cleaning, maintenance and warehousing industries, such as slips, trips and falls; hazard communication; hazard classification; precautionary labeling; material safety data sheets and personal protective equipment.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Rick Harris

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)

   Lee Anne Jillings

   OOSA

   Lisa Ramber

   OOSA

   ISSA:

   Bill Balek

   Director of Legislative Affairs

   Dan Wagner

   Manager Regulatory Compliance

   Evaluation Period

   August 5, 2006 - August 4, 2007

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   November 1, 2006

   Implementation Team Meeting

   November 27, 2006

   Cleaning Industry Safety and Health Topics Page Development Workgroup Conference Call

    

   Cleaning Industry Safety and Health Topics Page Development Workgroup Conference Call

   January 17, 2007

   Implementation Team Meeting

   May 21, 2007

   Implementation Team Meeting

3. 1. Results

      Training and Education Goal

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for cleaning and maintenance industry employers and employees regarding slips, trips and falls, hazardous communication (HAZCOM) and address issues such as hazard classification, precautionary labeling, and material safety data sheets.

      Product

      ISSA Hazard Communication Training Module

      ISSA developed, with input from OSHA, a draft hazard communication training module for ISSA's members and others in the cleaning and maintenance industries. OSHA shared the draft module with Alliance Program participant, the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) for review and feedback. OSHA provided ISSA with SCHC's comments, which ISSA considered for incorporation into the final document. When completed, the training module will be posted on ISSA Web site.

      Outreach and Communication Goals

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and ISSA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.

      Products

      ISSA Safety and Health Portal

      ISSA maintains and updates its Safety and Health Portal on the ISSA Web SITE, which was developed for ISSA's members, employers and employees in the cleaning industry. The Portal has the following modules: Bloodborne Pathogens; Cleaning Chemicals in the Workplace (Hazard Communication); Injury and Illness Recordkeeping; Personal Protective Equipment; and Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace. The Portal includes links to OSHA safety, health, and compliance assistance resources on the agency's Web site and the OSHA and ISSA Alliance Web page.

      Product

      Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Custodians

      Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed an article, "Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Custodians," that includes a checklist of common causes for slips, trips and falls such as wet or oily surfaces, ice or snow and uneven surfaces. The checklist has a number of recommendations to help employers and employees avoid slips, trips and falls in the workplace. The article was posted on ISSA's Safety and Health Portal and linked to from the OSHA and ISSA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participant Developed Products Web page on the Agency's Web site.

      Minimizing Slips, Trips and Falls

      Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed a checklist, "Minimizing Slips, Trips and Falls." The checklist addresses a number of topics including, housekeeping; employee training; flooring and stairs; matting and footwear. The document was posted on ISSA's Safety and Health Portal and linked to from the OSHA and ISSA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participant Developed Products Web page on the Agency's Web site.

      OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages Editorial Boards

      Members from the OSHA and ISSA Alliance implementation team continue to serve on the following Safety and Health Topics Pages' editorial boards:

      • Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts):

        Dan Wagner, Manager Regulatory Compliance

      • Walking/Working Surfaces

        Bill Balek, Director of Legislative Affairs

      OSHA and ISSA Alliance Web Page

      OSHA continues to update the OSHA and ISSA Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site with links to Department of Labor developed articles that were published in ISSA newsletters. The Web page includes links to the OSHA and ISSA Alliance agreement, news releases, photographs of the signing ceremony, activities and events, products and resources, and milestones and successes. The page also links to the Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Custodians and Minimizing Slips, Trips and Falls products of the OSHA and ISSA Alliance which are posted on the association's Web site. The page had about 6,486 visitors during the reporting period.

      Print and Electronic Media

      Information on the OSHA and ISSA Alliance appeared in a number of print and online publications including an OSHA news release, Alliance Quarterly Review; OSHA QuickTakes; and Legislative and Regulatory Update.

      For more information on the media coverage, please see the Alliance Program Reach table in Section C of this report.

      ISSA's Legislative and Regulatory Update Newsletter

      ISSA published several Department of Labor-developed articles on safety and health in its monthly newsletter, Legislative and Regulatory Update. For example, in the November/December 2006 edition ISSA included an article, "OSHA Makes the Business Case for Safety and Health." ISSA also continues to include a Safety and Health Corner section in the newsletter.

      For more information on articles published in ISSA's newsletter, please see the Alliance Program Reach table in Section C of this report.

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's and ISSA's conferences and workshops, including various ISSA training seminars and forums such as ISSA's annual convention, ISSA/INTERCLEAN^®.

      Events

      ISSA/INTERCLEAN^® 2006, October 4-7, 2006, Chicago, Illinois

      On October 4, 2006, OSHA representatives from the Agency's National Office and Region V, Calumet City, Illinois Area Office; On-site Consultation, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; and ISSA staffed the OSHA and ISSA Alliance exhibit booth at ISSA/INTERCLEAN® 2006 in Chicago, IL. During the event, OSHA, On-site Consultation and ISSA representatives distributed safety and health compliance assistance information and answered questions from cleaning and maintenance industry employers and employees. There were over 16,600 attendees at the event.

      On October 4, 2006, Ann Williams, Team Leader, Region V, USDOL-OSHA, participated in a seminar, "Update: Globally Harmonized System of Labeling - U.S. Implementation by OSHA, EPA, and DOT Representatives" during the ISSA/INTERCLEAN^® 2006. There were approximately 40 attendees at the seminar.

      ISSA Legislative and Regulatory Forum, April 5, 2007, Arlington, Virginia

      On April 5, 2007, Earl Hicks, Program Analyst, OOSA, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA and Ryan Tremain, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, OOSA, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth and distributed OSHA safety and health information and answered questions from the forum's attendees.

      • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professional regarding ISSA best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by ISSA and through OSHA or ISSA developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

      Events

      2007 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH), May 6-12, 2007

      ISSA, along with a number of Alliance Program participants supported 2007 NAOSH Week, May 6-12, 2007. Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. ISSA promoted 2007 NAOSH Week by posting information and promoting the event on the association's Web site.

      ISSA Cleaning and Maintenance Industry Presentations

      Dan Wagner, Manager Regulatory Compliance, ISSA, gave a number of presentations during which he shared cleaning and maintenance industry safety and health information and promoted the OSHA and ISSA Alliance. See Appendix A for a list of the presentations.

      Promoting the National Dialogue Goals:

      • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussion or stakeholder meetings on cleaning and maintenance industry hazards such as slips, trips and falls, and HAZCOM to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

      Promoting the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Workgroup, October 25, 2006, Washington, DC

      ISSA representatives participated in the October 25, 2006 Alliance Program Hazard Communication Roundtable's Promoting the GHS Workgroup meeting, in Washington, DC. During the Workgroup meeting, representatives from 15 Alliance Program participants identified compliance assistance tools and products to educate the public, particularly small businesses, about the GHS. They also provided recommendations on the target audiences, subjects and formats of and methods for distributing the information. The meeting was held as a follow-up to the February 15, 2005 Alliance Program Hazard Communication Roundtable and the August 1, 2005 promoting the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals Workgroup meeting.

   2. Executive Summary

      In the second year of the Alliance, OSHA and ISSA have continued to work together to reduce injuries and exposure to cleaning industry safety and health hazards and to achieve the goals of the Alliance. The Alliance implementation team collaborated to develop an Alliance renewal agreement which will be signed on August 16, 2007 in Washington, DC.

      Through the Alliance, OSHA and ISSA are developing and sharing outreach materials. For example, OSHA maintains an OSHA and ISSA Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site. The Web page includes links to the OSHA and ISSA Alliance agreement, OSHA news releases, activities and events, products and resources, and milestones and successes. The Web page had over 6,400 visitors during the reporting period.

      Further, ISSA included a number of occupational safety and health articles in its electronic newsletter, Legislative and Regulatory Update, that it posts on its Web site. The articles highlighted a number of safety and health topics including OSHA makes the business case for safety and health, OSHA's guidance on pandemic flu and OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

      In addition, ISSA continues to update its Safety and Health Portal on the association's Web site. The Portal's modules are: Bloodborne Pathogens; Cleaning Chemicals in the Workplace (Hazard Communication); Injury and Illness Recordkeeping; Personal Protective Equipment; and Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace. In addition, the Portal links to two new products developed through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, an article, "Slips, Trips and Falls for Custodians" and a checklist, "Minimizing Slip, Trips and Falls." The documents discuss a number of conditions that can contribute to slips, trips and falls and offer recommendations and practical tips for avoiding these types of workplace incidents.

      ISSA is also sharing its expertise with OSHA, through representatives from the association serving on the editorial boards on OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages Powered Industrial Trucks and Walking/Working Surfaces.

      Further, OSHA gave a presentation and exhibited at ISSA's INTERCLEAN^® 2006 in Chicago, IL. OSHA representatives from the Agency's National Office and Region V, Calumet City, Illinois Area Office; On-site Consultation, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; and ISSA staffed the OSHA and ISSA Alliance exhibit booth at ISSA/INTERCLEAN® 2006 in Chicago, IL. During the event, OSHA, On-site Consultation and ISSA representatives distributed safety and health compliance assistance information and answered questions from cleaning and maintenance industry employers and employees. There were over 16,600 attendees at the event.

      In addition, OSHA maintained an exhibit booth at ISSA's Legislative and Regulatory Forum, distributing safety and health information to the conference's 75 attendees.

      ISSA also made a number of presentations between March and June 2007 promoting industry safety and health and the OSHA and ISSA Alliance. In addition, ISSA supported 2007 NAOSH Week by posting information on the event on the association's Web site.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity	Number of Individuals Reached
      August 15, 2006, "OSHA/ISSA Alliance Generates New Occupational Safety and Health Web Site" QuickTakes	54,254
      August 16, 2006, "OSHA/ISSA Alliance Generates New Occupational Safety and Health Web Site" News for OSC	Data not available
      ISSA/INTERCLEAN® 2006 October 4-7, 2006 Chicago, Illinois Alliance Program Exhibit	16,637
      ISSA/INTERCLEAN® 2006 October 4, 2006 Chicago, Illinois "Update: Globally Harmonized System of Labeling - U.S. Implementation by OSHA, EPA, and DOT Representatives" Speaker: Ann Williams, Team Leader, Chicago, Illinois Regional Office, Region V, USDOL-OSHA	40
      November/December 2006, Safety and Health Corner, "OSHA Makes The Business Case For Safety and Health" Legislative and Regulatory Update	Data not available
      November/December 2006, "OSHA Offers Avian Flu Guidance" Legislative and Regulatory Update	Data not available
      January 2007, Safety and Health Corner, "OSHA Workshop Identifies Compliance Assistance Tools For GHS" Legislative and Regulatory Update	Data not available
      February/March 2007, Safety and Health Corner, "OSHA Unveils New Guidance on Preparing For Influenza Pandemic" Legislative and Regulatory Update	Data not available
      Legislative and Regulatory Forum April 5, 2007 Arlington, Virginia Alliance Program Exhibit	75
      March 2007, "Exhibits Information Reaches Thousands of Conferences Participants" Alliance Quarterly Review	80
      April 20, 2007, "ISSA Supports NAOSH Week" ISSA News Release	Data not available
      April 2007, Safety and Health Corner, "ISSA Supports North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 6-12" Legislative and Regulatory Update	Data not available
      May 4, 2007, "ASSE, CSSE and Industry Groups Team Up To Increase Job Safety For North American Occupational Safety and Health Week" OSHA News Release	69 News Services
      May 2007, Safety and Health Corner, "OSHA Training Must Be Presented in a Manner That is Understood by Workers" Legislative and Regulatory Update	Data not available
      June 2007, Safety and Health Corner, "OSHA VPP: A Proven Way To Reduce Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Costs" Legislative and Regulatory Update	Data not available
      OSHA and ISSA Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site	6,486
      ISSA Web Site	Data not available
      TOTAL	77,611

4. Upcoming Milestones

   The OSHA and ISSA implementation team will continue to advance its excellent working relationship by collaborating on projects and activities to achieve the goals of the Alliance.

   For example, the Alliance Program will work with ISSA to share safety and health information at ISSA/INTERCLEAN^® North America 2007, October 23-26, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. On October 26, 2007, Carol Jones, Acting Director, Office of Biological Hazards, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, USDOL-OSHA, will give as presentation on pandemic preparedness at ISSA/INTERCLEAN^® North America 2007.

   The OSHA and ISSA Alliance implementation team will also work together to finalize a Hazard Communication Training Program for the cleaning industry. The program will provide information on developing an effective employee safety training program, hazard communication issues (e.g. material safety data sheets, physical and health hazards posed by spills and leaks) and will describe OSHA's labeling requirements.

   ISSA also is planning to develop an additional module on warehouse safety which ISSA plans to post on its Safety and Health Portal late 2007. In addition, the Alliance implementation team members are discussing working with Alliance Program participants, International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA and the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC) to develop products on warehouse safety.

   Also, ISSA will continue to provide OSHA with information to update the Agency's Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) and Walking/Working Surfaces Safety and Health Topics pages. Finally, ISSA representatives will continue to provide OSHA with information during the Agency's development of a Cleaning Industry Safety and Health Topics page and identify representatives from its membership to serve on the Topics page's editorial board.

   Report prepared by: Richard L. Harris, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services Alliances, August 16, 2007

ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the American Staffing Association (ASA)
October 31, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      May 21, 2014

   2. Dates Renewed

      October 21, 2016

   3. Evaluation Period

      October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018

   4. Alliance Overview and Goals

      The OSHA and ASA Alliance provides ASA members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that helps them protect the health and safety of temporary workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards during temporary job assignments.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • 3/20/2018

   In addition to the formal meeting, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular 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.

   Disseminations

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Webpage	10/1/17-9/30/18	Alliance Webpage-OSHA Website	Temporary Worker	820
   Webpage	10/1/17-9/30/18	Alliance Webpage-Participant Website "Safety Matters"	Temporary Workers, Safety & Health Programs, Recordkeeping/Reporting	1,882
   Webpage	10/1/17-9/30/18	American Staffing Association Webpage-Employee Safety Training and OSHA Webinars		686
   Newsletter	10/2/2017	Published an article entitled "OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for FY 2017" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	10/4/2017	Published an article entitled "Active Shooter Response—Developing an Effective Policy" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	10/12/2017	Published an article entitled "OSHA Resumes Regular Enforcement in Texas and Louisiana" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Emergency Response/ Recovery	33,000
   Newsletter	10/19/2017	Published an article entitled "Kentucky OSHA's Electronic Recordkeeping Rule Is in Effect" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	10/23/2017	Published an article entitled "OSHA Injury Tracking Application Up and Running" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	11/8/2017	Published an article entitled "OSHA Resumes Regular Enforcement in Florida and Georgia" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Emergency Response/ Recovery	33,000
   Newsletter	11/16/2017	Published an article entitled "U.S. Department of Labor Cites Auto Auction Company and Staffing Firm" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Temporary Workers	33,000
   Newsletter	11/22/2017	Published an article entitled "OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Electronically Submitting Injury, Illness Reports to Dec. 15" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	11/29/2017	Published an article entitled "Top 10 Questions About OSHA's Dec. 15 Injury Reporting Deadline" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	12/13/2017	Published an article entitled "Reminder: Electronic Submission Due Dec. 15" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	12/19/2017	Published an article entitled "OSHA Accepting Electronically Submitted Injury, Illness Reports Through Dec. 31" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	1/2/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Reminds Employers of Snow Removal Hazards" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	1/3/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Penalties Up to Adjust for Inflation" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	1/5/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA's Cold Stress Guide Provides Useful Information" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	1/8/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Civil Penalties Going Up Again—Adopts 2018 Maximums" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	1/9/2018	Published an article entitled "Georgia Safety Stand-Down Focuses on Winter Weather Hazards" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	1/29/2018	Published an article entitled "As OSHA Summary Posting Deadline Nears, Avoid Common Mistakes" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	2/19/2018	Published an article entitled "Recent Court Decision Reaffirms There Is No Limitation on OSHA's Repeat Violation Period" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	3/22/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Issues Interim Guidance on Citing Employers That Failed to Electronically Submit Injury and Illness Records" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	4/11/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Announces National Safety Stand-Down: Stopping to Save Lives" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Fall Stand-Down	33,000
   Newsletter	4/13/2018	Published an article entitled "Ignorance of OSHA Requirements Does Not Preclude Willful Violation" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	4/17/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Again Highlights Focus Four Hazards" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Safety & Health Programs, Trenching	33,000
   Newsletter	5/22/2018	Published an article entitled "The Tug-of-War Between Fed OSHA and the State OSH Programs Over the Electronic Recordkeeping Rule" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	5/24/2018	Published an article entitled "U.S. Department of Labor Cites Staffing Firm Following Fatal Trench Collapse" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Trenching, Temporary Workers	33,000
   Newsletter	6/7/2018	Published an article entitled "Recent Decisions Remind Employers That OSHA Citations May Become Final if Not Timely Contested" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	7/5/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Publishes Two New Temporary Worker Safety Bulletins" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Temporary Workers	33,000
   Newsletter	7/11/2018	Published an article entitled "Will OSHA Inspect Your Workplace if You Electronically Report Injury and Illness Data After July 1?" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Recordkeeping/Reporting	33,000
   Newsletter	7/16/2018	Published an article entitled "U.S. Department of Labor Kicks Off Safe + Sound Week on Aug. 13" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Safe + Sound Week	33,000
   Newsletter	7/18/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Issues New Publications for Safety Professionals" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Safety & Health Programs, Recordkeeping/Reporting,	33,000
   Newsletter	7/27/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Announces Free Online Presentation on Developing Safety and Health Programs" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Safety & Health Programs	33,000
   Newsletter	7/31/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA to Employers: Consider Screening Workers for Heat Stress When Indexes Hit 85 Degrees" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Heat Illness Prevention	33,000
   Newsletter	8/13/2018	Published an article entitled "ASA Partners With OSHA on Safe + Sound Week 2018" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Safe + Sound Week	33,000
   Newsletter	9/5/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA's Cold Stress Guide Provides Useful Information" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Newsletter	9/13/2018	Published an article entitled "The Rain Is Coming: Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Employee Safety During Hurricane Season" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today	Emergency Response/ Recovery	33,000
   Newsletter	9/28/2018	Published an article entitled "Workplace Safety in the Age of Electric and Semi-Autonomous Vehicles" in e-Newsletter Staffing Today		33,000
   Twitter	8/13/2018	ASA Partners With OSHA on Safe + Sound Week 2018	Safe + Sound Week	12,300
   Instagram	8/13/2018	ASA Partners With OSHA on Safe + Sound Week 2018	Safe + Sound Week	1,073
   Facebook	8/13/2018	ASA Partners With OSHA on Safe + Sound Week 2018	Safe + Sound Week	4,221
   LinkedIn	8/13/2018	ASA Partners With OSHA on Safe + Sound Week 2018	Safe + Sound Week	9,975
   TOTAL				1,185,957

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in an event such as a roundtable, conference, informational webinar, stand-down, meeting, or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

   Activities

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Participant Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Speech/ Presentation	10/25/2018	Staffing World 2017	Mark A. Lies II, Esq.	Forecast: Occupational Safety and Health Trends for 2018	Chicago	IL	Safety & Health Programs	47
   Speech/ Presentation	10/26/2018	Staffing World 2017	Amy Harper, National Safety Council; Gary Lescallett, OSHA; Sharon Pancamo, Elwood Staffing	Protecting Temporary Workers: Roles and Responsibilities of Host Employers and Staffing Firms	Chicago	IL	Temporary Workers	98
   Webinar	2/27/2018		Mark A. Lies II, Esq.	Preventing and Managing the Threat of Workplace Violence			Workplace Violence	264
   Webinar	3/29/2018	Webinar -National Alliance Bi-annual Reporting	Chrissy Morgan, OOSA, DCSP, OSHA	National Alliance Bi-annual Reporting	Washington	DC		1
   Speech/ Presentation	4/12/2018	ASA Texas Council	Joshua Flesher, Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Tom Landry, Allegiance Staffing LLC	Protecting Temporary Workers: Roles and Responsibilities of Host Employers and Staffing Firms	Dallas	TX	Temporary Workers, Safety & Health Programs, Recordkeeping/ Reporting	102
   Webinar	9/12/2018	ASA and OSHA Webinar on TWI Bulletin for Hazard Communication	Jennifer Kim, Office of Health Enforcement, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration	Understanding OSHA's Chemical Exposure Guidelines			Temporary Workers,	334
   Event	9/20/2018	Alliance Program Construction Roundtable	Brittany Sakata, ASA	Alliance update and presentation: "Labor Trends in the Construction Industry"	Washington	DC	Construction	35
   TOTAL								881

4. Alliance Developed Products

   • As a Partner for Safe + Sound Week 2018, ASA collaborated with OSHA's Directorate of Standards and Guidance (DSG) in developing a Fact Sheet on Temporary Worker Hazard Information.

5. OSHA Product Reviews

   • TWI Bulletin #8: Respiratory Protection (June 2018)
   • TWI Bulletin #9: Noise and Hearing Conservation (June 2018)
   • TWI Bulletin #10: Lockout/Tag Out [Not posted on OSHA's TWI website but reviewed within the reporting period.]
   • TWI Bulletin #11: Safety and Health Training in Shipyard Employment [Not posted on OSHA's TWI website but reviewed within the reporting period.]

Report prepared by: Morgan Seuberling, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, October 31, 2018.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
American Pipeline Contractors Association
April 15, 2011

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   January 25, 2007

   Evaluation Period

   January 25, 2010 through January 24, 2011

   Overview

   Through the Alliance, OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) are providing APCA members and others in the pipeline construction industry, including small businesses and non-English and limited English speaking employees, with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly focusing on reducing and preventing exposure to equipment operation (e.g. bulldozer, excavator and sideboom), trenching and excavation and hydrostatic testing hazards.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA

   Francis Dougherty

   Office of Construction Services (OCS), Directorate of Construction (DOC)

   Gary Johnson, Jr.

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA), Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP)

   Sandra Kahn^*

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA), Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP)

   Mike Stracka†

   Office of Small business Assistance (OSBA), DCSP

   APCA:

   Dave Campbell^#

   Project Superintendent, Alcorn Construction

   Marilyn Cole

   APCA Consultant

   J.D. Lormand

   Executive Director, APCA

   Judd Lormand

   APCA Consultant

   ^*Sandra Khan, served as the OSHA Alliance coordinator until April 22, 2010.

   ^†Mike Stracka, served on the Implementation Team until October 22, 2010.

   ^#Dave Campbell, joined the Implementation Team on November 9, 2010.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • November 9, 2010 - Implementation Team Meeting
   • July 22, 2010 - Implementation Team Meeting
   • April 22, 2010 - Implementation Team Meeting

    

3. Results

1. Events and Products

   Training and Education Goal

   • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for the pipeline construction industry, including small businesses and non-English and limited English speaking employees regarding equipment operation (e.g. bulldozer, excavator and sideboom), trenching and excavation and hydrostatic testing hazards and to provide expertise in communicating such information in both English and Spanish to employers and employees in the industry.

     Products

     Toolbox Talks

     Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA completed three toolbox talks. The toolbox talks were created as part of APCA's goal to develop a safety and health program for seasonal and temporary workers. OSHA and APCA finalized the following Toolbox Talks during the reporting period:

     • The Spotter
     • Working Around Heavy Equipment
     • Working in Close Proximity to Overhead Power Line

     Additionally, APCA translated two previously created OSHA and APCA Alliance developed Toolbox Safety Talks into Spanish. These products are part of APCA's goal to develop a safety and health program for seasonal and temporary workers. OSHA and APCA finalized Spanish translations for the following Toolbox Safety Talks during the reporting period:

     • Bloodborne Pathogens
     • Confined Spaces

   Outreach and Communication Goal

   • Work with OSHA to provide the expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and APCA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the pipeline construction industry.

     Products

     OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page

     OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page that is posted on the OSHA Web site. It includes the Alliance agreement, renewal agreement, news releases, links to APCA Alliance developed products, including Best Practice Fact Sheets and Toolbox Talks, and information on activities and events and milestones and successes of the OSHA and APCA Alliance. For information on the number of visits to the OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page, please see the "Alliance Program Reach Table."

     APCA and OSHA Alliance Web page

     APCA maintains an APCA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the APCA Web site. The Web page includes information about the OSHA and APCA Alliance and links to the OSHA Web site and other safety and health information. In addition, during the reporting period, APCA added three English language toolbox talks and two Spanish language translations that were developed through the OSHA and APCA Alliance to the page.

     Asbestos Safety and Health Topics page

     The following APCA representative serves on the OSHA Asbestos Safety and Health Topics page's editorial board and provides OSHA with her expertise and comments:

     • Marilyn Cole, Consultant, APCA

   • Speak, exhibit or appear at OSHA's or APCA's conferences, local meetings or other events such as the APCA Annual Meeting.

     Events

     National Action Summit for Latino Health & Safety, April 14-15, 2010, Houston, Texas

     Marilyn Cole, Consultant, APCA, along with individuals from 11-APCA member companies attended the OSHA sponsored conference that brought together workers and representatives from employer associations, labor unions, the faith community, community organizations, the medical community, safety and health professionals, educators, government officials, Consulates, the entertainment community and other non-traditional partners.

     Construction was the primary industry targeted. Latino immigrant workers comprise almost one quarter of the construction industry workforce and suffer the highest rate of construction-related deaths. The conference also targeted other high-risk industries that employ large numbers of Latino workers.

   • Promote and encourage APCA's members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs, such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.

     During the reporting period, no milestones were achieved that address this goal.

   • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects, including trenching and excavation, which are developed through the Alliance Program

     OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Fall Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups

     APCA is continuing to participate in the Design for Safety (DFS) and Fall Protection Workgroup Alliance Program Construction Roundtable. The following is a summary of the meeting that was held during the reporting reflecting APCA participation:

     • On July 29, 2010, Marilyn Cole joined representatives from sixteen other construction-related Alliances and participated in a joint meeting of the Fall Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups in Washington, DC. During the meeting, Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA, thanked the Alliance Program participants for their support of the Program and provided information on numerous OSHA safety and health initiatives, including rulemaking efforts and enhanced enforcement activities. The OSHA Directorate of Construction staff provided an update on a number of topics, including information on the Agency's Cranes and Derricks in Construction Final Rule and outreach products, such as QuickCards and guidance documents, currently in development. The OSHA Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs staff provided additional updates, including information on the revised Alliance Program participant criteria, State Plans, OSHA's Latino outreach efforts, and small business assistance-related resources, such as the Agency's On-site Consultation Program and enhanced Web pages. CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training delivered a presentation focusing on green jobs in the construction industry and their available research resources. The group agreed to invite a representative from CPWR to deliver an overview of their Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health (eLCOSH). Finally, the group discussed the Roundtable-developed Construction Workplace Design Solutions which focus on the prevention of falls in the construction industry and a slide presentation addressing material handling. The Roundtable participants agreed to develop a template to be used in the development of additional Design Solutions that will be drafted prior to the next Roundtable meeting in early 2011.

     2010 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 2-8, 2010, Washington, DC

     APCA and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2010 NAOSH Week. Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), the Week focused on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme for 2010 NAOSH Week was "Mission NAOSH 2010: Safe Workplaces." Marilyn Cole, Consultant, represented APCA at the Kick-off event.

2. Executive Summary

   During the reporting period, APCA worked through the OSHA and APCA Alliance to provide the pipeline construction industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them to protect employees' health and safety by reducing and preventing exposure to equipment operation, trenching and excavation, and hydrostatic testing hazards.

   For example, through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed the following three toolbox talks:

   • The Spotter
   • Working Around Heavy Equipment
   • Working in Close Proximity to Overhead Power Lines

   Additionally, through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA has translated the following two toolbox talks into Spanish:

   • Bloodborne Pathogens
   • Confined Spaces
   • Marilyn Cole, along with individuals from 11 APCA–member companies, participated in the 2010 National Action Summit for Latino Health & Safety held on April 14-15, 2010, in Houston, Texas.
   • Marilyn Cole attended the Construction Roundtable held at DOL on July 29,
   • An APCA representative is serving on the editorial board for the OSHA Asbestos Safety and Health Topics page
   • APCA supported 2010 NAOSH Week, May 2-8, 2010

3. Alliance Program Reach

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site	Data Not Available
   OSHA Asbestos Safety and Heath Topics Page Note: Due to technical difficulties, only statistics from January 25, 2010 to September 30, 2010 are available.	62,533
   APCA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the APCA Web site	Data Not Available
   TOTAL	62,533

4. Upcoming Milestones

   During the upcoming year, the OSHA and APCA Alliance Implementation Team will translate the seven remaining toolbox talks into Spanish. When completed, the Spanish versions of the toolbox talks will be posted on the APCA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the APCA Web site and linked to from the OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products Web page on the OSHA Web site.

   Further, APCA intends to work with OSHA through the Alliance Program to:

   • Develop toolbox talks towards a larger goal of creating a safety and health program for seasonal and temporary employees,
   • Support the 2011 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week,
   • Participate in the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, and
   • Continue to serve on the OSHA Asbestos Safety and Health Topic Page editorial board.

Gary Johnson, Jr., Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, April 15, 2011.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE NATIONAL SERVICE, TRANSMISSION, EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION
SAFETY NETWORK
AND
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); the National Service, Transmission, Exploration & Production Safety (STEPS) Network; and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) continue to recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, the National STEPS Network, and NIOSH hereby renew the Alliance signed December 2, 2014 with a continued emphasis on preventing fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the United States onshore exploration and production sector of the oil and gas industry. Specifically, each organization is committed to providing employers and workers in the industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance’s activities. Alliance participants will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant data, such as injury and illness data, workers’ compensation experience, and data on known and suspected exposure to hazards in the United States onshore exploration and production sector of the oil and gas industry 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 effort to improve workplace safety and health for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA, the National STEPS Network, and NIOSH recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and the activities of the Alliance will be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objective related to raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives:

• To share information on OSHA’s enforcement, rulemaking, and other initiatives.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication objectives:

• To develop products that increase awareness of, and promote effective controls for, identified workplace hazards.
• To enhance OSHA’s oil and gas materials.
• To improve the collection and dissemination of NIOSH fatality and injury and illness data to identify and address safety and health issues in the industry, including emerging issues.
• To promote the dissemination and adoption of NIOSH oil and gas research findings and recommendations.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education objectives:

• To support training events, such as the OSHA Oil and Gas Safety and Health Conferences, other conferences, and oil and gas safety stand-downs.
• To provide guidance and resources for development of training for those groups at greatest risk of injury and illness, such as contractors, small companies, short services employees, and temporary workers.

OSHA’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party’s products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, and Regions. OSHA will encourage State Plan States’ and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for five years. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 29th day of November, 2016

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and American Shipbuilding Association (ASA)
August 13, 2008

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   July 15, 2003

   Date Renewed

   January 13, 2006

   August 22, 2007

   Evaluation Period

   July 16, 2006 – July 15, 2007

   Overview

   Through the OSHA and ASA Alliance, the organizations are using their collective expertise to help advance a culture of injury and illness prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge and promoting safe and healthful working conditions for shipyard employees.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Todd Briggs

   Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP), Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)

   Steve Butler

   Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP), Office of Maritime Enforcement (OME)

   Paul Comolli

   DEP, OME

   Joe Daddura

   Directorate of Standards and Guidance (DSG), Office of Maritime Standards (OMS)

   Debra Gabry

   Directorate of Science Technology and Medicine, Office of Science and Technology Assessment

   Lisa Ramber

   DCSP, OOSA

   Amy Wangdahl

   DSG, OMS

   Danielle Watson

   DSG, OMS

   Elizabeth Way

   DCSP, OOSA

   ASA:

   Stacy P. Ballow

   General Counsel, ASA

   Jim Thornton

   Director, Environment, Health & Safety, Northrop Grumman Ship Systems – Newport News Operation

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   October 25, 2007

   Joint Implementation Team Meeting with National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) and Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) Alliances

   November 19, 2007

   Safety Alert: Electrocution, Teleconference

   January 16, 2008

   Safety Alert: Electrocution, Teleconference

   January 24, 2008

   Joint Implementation Team Meeting with NSRP and SCA Alliances

   May 6, 2008

   Joint Implementation Team Meeting with NSRP and SCA Alliances

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Outreach and Communication Goals

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and ASA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.

      Products

      OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page

      OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page that is posted on the Agency Web site. It includes the OSHA and ASA Alliance agreements, news releases, activities and events and milestones and successes

      Publications and Newsletters

      Articles on the OSHA and ASA Alliance activities have appeared in a number of print and online publications, including: the OSHA Alliance Quarterly Review and QuickTakes, MarineLog, ThomasNet - Industrial NewsRoom, and The Daily Reporter. For more information see the "Alliance Program Reach" table.

      OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages

      • Stacy P. Ballow, General Counsel, ASA; Washington, DC
      • James Thornton, Northrop Grumman-Newport News; Newport News, VA

      Shipbuilding and Repair Safety and Health Topics page

      • James Thornton, Northrop Grumman-Newport News; Newport News, VA

      Shipyard Employment eTool

      • Jim Thornton, Director, Environmental, Health and Safety; North Grumman Corporation - Newport News; Newport News, VA
      • Bob Watson; NASSCO; San Diego, CA
      • Shawn Wilkerson; Northrop Grumman Ship Systems-Avondale Operations.; New Orleans, LA

      Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding ASA best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by ASA and through OSHA- or ASA-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

      Events

      OSHA Business of Small Business Forum: "Safety and Health Issues in the Maritime Industry," September 14, 2007, Washington, DC

      On September 14, 2007, representatives from Alliance Program participants ASA and SCA, addressed safety and health issues of employees in small and medium-sized shipyards during the OSHA Business of Small Business Forum: "Safety and Health Issues in the Maritime Industry" at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC. Jim Thornton, Director of Environmental, Health and Safety at Northrop Grumman Corporation-Newport News in Newport News, Virginia and representing ASA, described his organization's management and employee engagement in workplace safety and health. His presentation showed that a strong safety and health program helped his company's facility reduce injuries and illnesses.

      Products

      Success Story: OSHA Region IV Mobile, Alabama Area Office Alliance Develops Courses in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry

      Representatives from the OSHA and ASA Alliance participate in the OSHA Region IV Mobile, Alabama Area Office Gulf Coast Maritime Safety Alliance (with the Gulf Coast Maritime Safety Association, the Alabama chapter of the Physical Therapy Association and the Alabama Technology Network). The Alliance collaborated with representatives from the OSHA Training Institute Education Center (Ed Center) at the University of South Florida, the OSHA Directorate of Training Education and the OSHA National Office to develop the OSHA Maritime Industry Outreach Training Program. The Program is similar to the existing programs for general industry and construction but includes health hazard recognition in the targeted areas of shipyard employment, marine terminals and longshoring. OSHA developed a success story about the Alliance's efforts which was posted on the Agency Web site in March 2008.

      • Promote and encourage ASA members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.

        The OSHA and ASA Alliance has not started work on programs or projects during this reporting period.

        Work with other Alliance participants on specific maritime industry issues and projects that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

      Products

      Safety Alert: Electrocution and Shock Hazards in Shipyard Employment

      Through the Alliance Program, ASA worked with representatives from the NSRP, SCA, American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Alliances to develop "Safety Alert: Electrocution and Shock Hazards in Shipyard Employment." The Safety Alert provides tips and reminders about what potentially hazardous situations to look for; and also lists instructions on preventing and eliminating electrical safety and shock hazards. In addition, the Alert illustrates examples of dangerous situations. It was posted on the SCA Web site in January 2008 and the OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products Web page on the OSHA Web site link to the document.

      Safety Alert: Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures in Shipyard Employment

      Through the Alliance Program, ASA is working with representatives from the NSRP, SCA, AIHA and ASSE Alliances to develop "Safety Alert: Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures in Shipyard Employment" The Alert will focus how to use LOTO procedures to protect employees from the dangers posed while they are working on or near electrical circuits and equipment during the servicing and maintenance of machines and electrical systems on ships and at shipyard shore facilities. The Safety Alert will be completed by December 2008.

      Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

      • Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on shipyard safety and health hazards to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

        The OSHA and ASA Alliance has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.

   2. Executive Summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and ASA are continuing their productive relationship and are working together to address safety and health issues in the maritime industry. As a result, the organizations signed an Alliance renewal agreement on August 22, 2007. Further, the OSHA and ASA Alliance is working with other Alliances the Agency signed with NSRP and SCA and with OSHA representatives from the Directorates of Cooperative and State Programs; Enforcement Programs; Science, Technology and Medicine and Standards and Guidance.

      In addition, the OSHA and ASA, NSRP and SCA Alliances worked with the OSHA and AIHA Alliance and OSHA and ASSE Alliances to develop "Safety Alert: Electrocution and Shock Hazards in Shipyard Employment." The document provides tips and reminders about what potentially hazardous situations to look for and also lists instructions on preventing and eliminating electrical safety and shock hazards. In addition, the Safety Alert illustrates examples of dangerous situations. It was posted on SCA's Web site in January 2008 and the OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products Web page on the OSHA Web site link to the document. The group is also developing "Safety Alert: Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures in Shipyard Employment," which will focus how to use LOTO procedures to protect employees from the dangers posed while they are working on or near electrical circuits and equipment on ships and at shipyard shore facilities.

      ASA representatives are also sharing their expertise through participation on the OSHA electronic assistance tools' editorial boards. For example, ASA representatives are continuing to serve on the Maritime Industry and Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Safety and Health Topics pages' editorial boards and the Shipyard Employment eTool's editorial board.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site	2,454
      Maritime Industry Safety and Health Topics page	31,790
      Ship Building and Ship Repair Safety and Health Topics page	6,640
      Shipyard Employment eTool	5,216
      August 22, 2007, "OSHA Renews Alliance with the American Shipbuilding Association," OSHA News Release	Data Not Available
      August 22, 2007, "OSHA & ASA Renew Partnership," ASA News Release	Data Not Available
      August 22, 2008, "ASA and OSHA Renew Alliance," MarineLog	Data Not Available
      August 23, 2008, "OSHA, ASA Renew Partnership," MarineLink	Data Not Available
      August 23, 2008, "Federal Agency, Shipbuilding Lobbying Group Renew Safety Partnership," Daily Press - Newport News, VA	Data Not Available
      August 24, 2008, "OSHA, ASA Renew Alliance," Marine Digest	Data Not Available
      August 30, 2007, "OSHA, ASA Renew Alliance," The Daily Reporter	Data Not Available
      September 1, 2007, "Alliance Program News," QuickTakes	60,000
      September 6, 2007, "OSHA Renews Alliance with the ASA," ThomasNet - Industrial NewsRoom	Data Not Available
      September 14, 2007, OSHA Business of Small Business Forum: "Safety and Health Issues in the Maritime Industry," Washington, DC Speaker: James Thornton, Northrop Grumman Corporation-Newport News, Newport News, VA	25
      September – October 2007, "OSHA and ASA Renew Partnership," American Shipbuilder	Data Not Available
      October 2007, "OSHA Alliances," OSHA Up To Date	Data Not Available
      December 2007, "Maritime Industry's Safety and Health Issues Topic of OSHA Forum," Alliance Quarterly Review	325
      February 7, 2008, "OSHA Maritime Alliance Participants Complete Safety Alert for Electrocution and Shock Hazards in Shipyard Employment," Shipyard Chronicle	Data Not Available
      May 30, 2008, "New OSHA and Alliance Program Participant Products," ASSE Government Affairs Update	Data Not Available
      TOTAL	106,550

4. Upcoming Milestones

   In the upcoming year, the OSHA and ASA Alliance will undertake a number of activities and develop a number of products. For example, ASA members will continue to serve on the Maritime Industry and Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Safety and Health Topics pages' editorial boards and the Shipyard Employment eTool editorial board. Further, the OSHA and ASA Alliance will continue to work with the OSHA Alliances with NSRP, SCA, AIHA and ASSE to complete "Safety Alert: Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures in Shipyard Employment" in 2008. The group may develop additional Safety Alerts addressing other safety hazards, including incidents related to falls or confined spaces. The Alliance Program will promote the maritime industry developed products in its Alliance Quarterly Review and through sending the information to the OSHA Regional, Area Office, On-site Consultation Program and State Plan State representatives.

   Report prepared by: Lisa Ramber, Alliance Coordinator, OOSA, August 13, 2008.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute)
February 20, 2009

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   February 20, 2003

   Dates Renewed

   July 21, 2005

   July 11, 2007

   Evaluation Period

   February 20, 2008 - February 19, 2009

   Overview

   The OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance focuses on providing SWR Institute members and others in the sealant, waterproofing, and restoration industry, including small businesses, with information and guidance that will help them protect employees' health and safety. Through the Alliance, the organizations are addressing workplace issues such as confined spaces, falls, lead and silica hazards and staging requirements.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Michael Buchet

   Office of Construction Services (OCS)

   John Franklin

   OCS

   Robert Ibarra*

   OCS

   Danezza Quintero

   OCS

   Rob Swick

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)

   SWR Institute:

   Dan Cain

   The George D. Alan Company, Inc.

   Dave Grady

   Tri-State High Rise Services

   Jim Grady

   Tri-State High Rise Services

   Deb Nemec

   SWR Institute

   Erin Nied

   SWR Institute

   Ron Pilla

   Valcourt Building Services

   Al Rose

   Richmond Primoid, Inc.

   * Robert Ibarra served on the Implementation Team until May 23, 2008

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   April 22, 2008

   Joint Meeting of the Design for Safety Workgroup and Fall Protection Workgroup

   June 4, 2008

   Implementation Team Meeting

   June 17, 2008

   Workshop Development Meeting

   July 28, 2008

   Workshop Development Meeting

   August 22, 2008

   Workshop Development Meeting

   September 18, 2008

   Joint Meeting of the Design for Safety Workgroup and Fall Protection Workgroup

   January 7, 2009

   Implementation Team Meeting

3. Results

   1. Products and events

      Outreach and Communication Goals

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards and to provide expertise in developing 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 employees in the industry.

        Products

        OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance Web page

        OSHA is continuing to update and maintain the OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance Web page that is posted on the OSHA Web site. The page includes the OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance agreement, renewal agreements, annual reports, news releases, information on activities and events, and links to resources developed by SWR Institute through the Alliance Program.

        SWR Institute Web site

        SWR Institute maintains an OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance Web page on its Web site. The page has information on the OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance and links to the OSHA Web site. In addition, the page features links to resources developed by SWR Institute through the Alliance Program, including a Fall Protection Slide Presentation and a SWR Institute Safety and Health Manual.

        Publications and Newsletters

        Information on the OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance activities and OSHA's compliance assistance resources appeared in BNA's Occupational Safety and Health Reporter. For more information, please see the "Alliance Program Reach" table.

        OSHA Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Safety and Health Topics Page

        The following SWR Institute members are continuing to participate on the OSHA Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Industry Safety and Health Topics page's editorial board:

        • David Carter, Chapman Waterproofing Company, Inc. Boston, MA
        • Eric Johnson, Spray-O-Bond Company, Milwaukee, WI

        The Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Safety and Health Topics page was developed through the OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance.

        OSHA Respiratory Protection Safety and Health Topics Page

        The following SWR Institute member is continuing to participate on the OSHA Respiratory Protection Safety and Health Topics page editorial board:

        • David Carter, Chapman Waterproofing Company, Inc., Boston, MA

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or SWR Institute's conferences, local meetings, or other events, such as SWR Institute's Annual or Fall Technical Meetings.

        Events

        2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 4-10, 2008, Washington, DC

        SWR Institute joined with more than 50 other Alliance Program participants to support 2008 NAOSH Week. NAOSH Week, sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers, an Alliance Program participant, focuses on increasing the understanding of the positive benefits of investing in occupational safety, health and environmental programs among employers, employees and the public; raising awareness of the role and contribution of safety, health and environmental professionals; and reducing workplace injuries and illness by encouraging new safety and health activities at all companies and organizations. The theme for the 2008 NAOSH Week was "Safety is Good Business." In support of NAOSH Week, SWR Institute posted information regarding 2008 NAOSH Week on the SWR Institute and OSHA Alliance Web page on the SWR Institute Web site.

        National Safety Council 2008 Congress and Exposition, September 19-26, 2008, Anaheim, California

        On September 24, 2008 Lee Anne Jillings, Deputy Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA; Rob Matuga, Assistant Staff Vice President, Labor, Safety & Health Department, National Association of Homebuilders; and Ron Pilla presented an Alliance-developed technical session entitled "Safety and Health Resources - Tools for the Construction Industry" to 30 safety and health professionals at the National Safety Council 2008 Congress and Exposition in Anaheim, California.

        SWR Institute Fall 2008 Technical Meeting, September 21-23, 2008, Baltimore, Maryland

        On September 23, 2008, Michael Walterschied, Area Director, Region III, Baltimore/Washington Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, gave a "Keynote Presentation" to 190 sealant waterproofing and restoration executives and safety and health professionals during the SWR Institute Fall 2008 Technical Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition, on September 23, 2008, Michael Buchet presented, "Construction Industry Issues" to 200 sealant waterproofing and restoration executives and safety and health professionals at the meeting.

      • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SWR Institute's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by SWR Institute and through OSHA- or SWR Institute-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

        Products

        SWR Institute Safety and Health Field Manual

        Through the OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance, SWR Institute developed a draft SWR Institute Safety and Health Field Manual. The draft field manual addresses issues associated with sealant and waterproofing industry worksites, including competent person, aerial & scissor lift, excavation and trenching, fall protection, and respiratory protection. SWR Institute shared the draft field manual with OSHA for review and comment. The SWR Institute Safety and Health Field Manual is expected to be completed by summer 2009.

      • Promote and encourage SWR Institute members' or worksites' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.

        The OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance Implementation Team is working to identify another SWR Institute member company who used On-site Consultation Program and is willing to share its experience as a success story.

      Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goal

      • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

        Events

        OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Fall Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups

        SWR Institute is continuing to participate in the Design for Safety and Fall Protection Workgroups that were created at the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable on July 8, 2004. During the reporting period, SWR Institute participated in the following meetings:

        • On April 22, 2008, Ron Pilla joined representatives from other construction-related Alliances and participated in a joint meeting of the Fall Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups in Washington, DC. During the meeting, the group discussed a number of initiatives, including enhancing the fall protection slide presentation with a design for safety component and information on residential falls. The group also began working on an outline for a new "Design for Fall Prevention and Protection" slide presentation focusing on the top 10 most frequent types of falls. The presentation, targeted to designers and business owners, would include information on making the business case for safety and health and construction-related fatalities, the reason or problem that caused the fall, and recommended design changes or solutions to help prevent the fall. In addition, the group discussed a potential national awareness outreach campaign focusing on fatalities in the construction industry targeted to the public, employees, general contractors with a special emphasis on business owners and designers. OSHA provided an update on other national outreach campaigns, including OSHA's Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign and NAOSH Week.
           
        • On September 18, 2008, Ron Pilla joined representatives from other construction-related Alliances and participated in a joint meeting of the Fall Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups in Washington, DC. During the meeting, the group discussed common construction-related interests and further refined the promising project ideas developed at a previously-held January 2008 Alliance Program Construction Roundtable. The group also received updates on the "Design for Construction Safety 2-4 Hour Course," and Design for Construction Safety Web site. Further, the group also reviewed and provided feedback on the draft "Prevention of Fall Fatalities and Injuries in Construction" slide presentation, received an update on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's prevention through design initiative, and discussed a white paper on a proposed national public awareness outreach campaign focusing on fatalities in the construction industry. In addition, the group formed two new subgroups. The first subgroup will focus on strains/sprains and material handling. The second subgroup will develop case studies and success stories related to design for safety and falls in construction industry.

   2. Executive Summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and SWR Institute continued to work together to address safety and health issues in the sealant, waterproofing and restoration industry. Through the OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance, SWR Institute developed a draft SWR Institute Safety and Health Field Manual. The draft field manual addresses issues associated with sealant and waterproofing industry worksites, including competent person, aerial & scissor lift, excavation and trenching, fall protection, and respiratory protection.

      In addition, OSHA and SWR Institute representatives shared their expertise through participation on OSHA's electronic assistance tools' editorial boards, speaking opportunities, and other activities including:

      • SWR Institute representatives serve on the OSHA Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Industry; and OSHA Respiratory Protection Safety and Health Topics pages' editorial boards.
      • On September 23, 2008, Michael Walterschied gave a "Keynote Presentation" to 190 sealant waterproofing and restoration executives and safety and health professionals during the SRI Institute Fall 2008 Technical Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition, on September 23, 2008, Michael Buchet presented, "Construction Industry Issues" to 200 sealant waterproofing and restoration executives and safety and health professionals at the meeting.
      • On September 24, 2008, Lee Anne Jillings, Ron Pilla and Rob Matuga presented an Alliance-developed technical session entitled "Safety and Health Resources - Tools for the Construction Industry" to 30 safety and health professionals at the National Safety Council 2008 Congress and Exposition in Anaheim, California.
      • SWR Institute joined with more than 50 other Alliance Program participants to support 2008 NAOSH Week.
      • Ron Pilla joined representatives from other construction-related Alliances and participated in joint meetings of the Fall Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups in Washington, DC on April 22, 2008 and September 18, 2008.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (e.g., Conference, Training, Printing and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance Web page the Agency's Web site	11,273
      OSHA Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Industry Safety and Health Topics page	15,684
      OSHA Respiratory Protection Safety and Health Topics Page	9,669
      September 23, 2008: SWR Institute Fall 2008 Technical Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, "Keynote Presentation" Speaker: Michael Walterschied, Area Director, Region III, Baltimore/Washington OSHA Office, USDOL-OSHA	190
      September 23, 2008: SWR Institute Fall 2008 Technical Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, "Construction Industry Issues" Speaker: Michael Buchet, Senior Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction Services, Directorate of Construction, USDOL-OSHA	200
      September 24, 2008: National Safety Council 2008 Congress and Exposition in Anaheim, California, "Safety and Health Resources - Tools for the Construction Industry" Presenters: Lee Anne Jillings, Deputy Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA; Ron Pilla, Vice President, Valcourt Building Services, and Rob Matuga, Assistant Staff Vice President, Labor, Safety & Health Department, National Association of Homebuilders	30
      October 2, 2008: "Alliance Program Affords OSHA Inspectors Supplemental Training by Residential Builders," BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter	Data unavailable
      TOTAL	37,046

4. Upcoming Milestones

   The OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance implementation team has discussed a number of activities that will be undertaken in the upcoming year. OSHA and SWR Institute plan to renew the Alliance agreement for an additional two years on the same terms as the current Alliance. Through the Alliance, SWR Institute will finalize the Safety and Health Field Manual. The manual will address over twenty topics including aerial & scissor lifts, fall protection, ladders, and respiratory protection.

   In addition, members of the SWR Institute will continue to serve on OSHA's Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Industry, and Respiratory Protection Safety and Health Topics pages editorial boards and will review and provide comments on the pages. SWR Institute members will also attend meetings of the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Design for Safety Workgroup and Fall Protection Workgroup meetings when scheduled.

   Finally, SWR Institute will support 2009 NAOSH Week and invite OSHA representatives to speak at the SWR Institute Fall 2009 Technical Meeting in October 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Report prepared by: Rob Swick, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, February 27, 2009

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And
The Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP)
April 26, 2005

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   February 19, 2004

   Overview

   The OSHA and AOHP Alliance is providing the association's members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees' health and safety. The organizations will work to reduce and prevent exposure to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases and bioterrorism in healthcare facilities.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Shelia Arbury

   Directorate of Science, Technology and Medicine (DSTM)

   Bret Besser

   DSTM

   Brently Donaldson

   Office of Training and Education

   Sandi Khan

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances

   AOHP:

   Diane Dickerson

   Director, EHS, Inova Health System

   June Duck

   Team Coordinator, Sentara Healthcare

   Jan Frustaglia

   Program Coordinator, Austin Community College

   Linda Good

   Employee Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital

   MaryAnn Gruden

   EHS Coordinator, West Penn Hospital

   Linda Haney

   Clinical Director, Dligent Services

   Sandra Prickett

   EHS Coordinator, Morin General Hospital

   Denise Strode

   Case Manager, OSF Saint Francis

   Evaluation Period

   February 19, 2004 – February 18, 2005

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   - February 19, 2004

   Kick-off Team Meeting, OSHA, Washington, DC

   - July 1, 2004

   Meeting, AOHP Conference Orlando, Florida

   - October 7, 2004

   Meeting, OSHA, Washington, DC

   - February 9, 2005

   Meeting, OSHA, Washington, DC

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Training and Education Goal

      • Develop workplace safety and health curricula for training and education programs on patient handling and bloodborne pathogens for healthcare institutions and workers.

      OSHA and AOHP Alliance implementation team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      Outreach and Communication Goals

      • Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media, including electronic assistance tools and links from OSHA's and AOHP's Web sites.

      Products

      OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web Site

      The OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site includes links to related documents, activities and events, and products and resources. This Web page is kept up-to-date on a regular basis. For more information on the number of site visits please see the "Alliance Program Reach" table on page 5.

      Print and Electronic Media

      Articles on the OSHA and AOHP Alliance have appeared in a number of printed and online publications, including: OSHA and AOHP news releases, OSHA's QuickTakes, the AOHP Journal, and Scienceblog.com. For more information on the articles, please see the "Alliance Program Reach" table on page 5.

      OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages and eTools

      Representatives from the OSHA-AOHP Alliance serve on the editorial boards for OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages and eTools, including: Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Care Facilities and OSHA's Hospital eTool.

      • Encourage AOHP chapters and AOHP worksites to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including patient handling hazards, bloodborne pathogen hazards and bioterrorism.

      The Colorado AOHP Chapter has agreed to provide speakers for OSHA's Region VI Consultants Seminar.

      • Cross-train OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals in AOHP's best practices or effective approaches, as jointly determined by OSHA and AOHP.

      AOHP is in the process adding speaker notes to PowerPoint® presentations on Patient Handling in the Acute Care Setting and Bloodborne Pathogens to share with OSHA's Compliance Assistance Specialist. Once the notes have been added OSHA will post the presentations on its Limited Access Page.

      • Promote and encourage AOHP members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, Consultation, and SHARP.

      AOHP agreed to disseminate information on OSHA's Cooperative Programs at their local Chapter meetings.

      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects related to the healthcare setting that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

      The OSHA and AOHP Alliance implementation team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences such as AOHP's national and chapter events.

      Events

      AOHP 24th Annual National Conference, October 6-9, 2004, Tampa, Florida
      Ms. Paula White, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA gave the keynote address to over 400 attendees on OSHA's Cooperative Programs. In addition, representatives from the OSHA-AOHP Alliance staffed an exhibit booth.

      Promoting the National Dialog Goals

      • Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.

      The OSHA and AOHP Alliance implementation team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on healthcare workplace safety and health issues to provide input and help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

      AOHP has agreed to participate on an ergonomic roundtable which OSHA is planning for the summer or fall of 2005.

   2. Executive summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and AOHP are working together to address important safety and health issues including, patient handling, bioterrorism, and bloodborne diseases in healthcare. During the past year, the organizations have established effective lines of communication and a successful working relationship.

      Through the Alliance, OSHA and AOHP increased awareness of the programs and resources that are offered by both organizations. AOHP has demonstrated their committed to the Alliance Program by supplying information and resources as requested by the Agency including, providing expertise on OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages and eTools and document review. In addition, AOHP agreed to share the following PowerPoint® presentation with OSHA, Patient Handling in the Acute Care Facility and Bloodborne Pathogens with OSHA, once the speaker notes have been added. OSHA agreed to post the presentations on its Limited Access Page.

      The speaking and exhibiting opportunities are invaluable to the success of the OSHA-AOHP Alliance, as was proven in 2004. Paula White's presentation during the 24th AOHP Annual National Conference in October, 2004 provided an excellent vehicle for speaking directly to occupational health professionals regarding the Agency's outreach efforts and members of the OSHA-AOHP Alliance provided information products and resources from the Alliance exhibit booth. In addition, AOHP has agreed to provide speakers for OSHA's Region VI Compliance Seminar, March 28 – April 1, 2005 in Dallas, Texas.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA-AOHP Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site.	6,356
      February 19, 2004, "OSHA and the Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare Form Alliance," OSHA News Release	25 News Services
      February, 2004, "AOHP Forms Alliance with OSHA for a Safer Workplace for Healthcare Workers," AOHP Journal	?
      February 19, 2004, "OSHA, AOHP Form Alliance; Efforts to Focus on Bloodborne Disease and Bioterrorism, Patient-Handling Hazards," Scienceblog.com	Data Not Available
      February 19, 2004, "The healthcare industry is set to benefit from an Alliance formed today between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP)," USNewswire.com	Data Not Available
      March 1, 2004, "Five More Organizations Sign National Alliances with OSHA," OSHA QuickTakes
      October 6-9, 2004, AOHP 24th Annual National Conference, Tampa Bay, Florida. October 7, 2004: Paula White, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA gave the keynote address "An OSHA Update on Cooperative Programs," to AOHP members. OSHA exhibited	400+
      TOTAL	13,456

      
       

4. Upcoming Milestones

   During the upcoming year the OSHA-AOHP Alliance is planning a number of activities to continue promoting healthy and safe workplaces, particularly in the areas bioterrorism, bloodborne diseases and patient handling hazards.

   The OSHA-AOHP Alliance will continue its focus on patient handling hazards in the workplace by updating information on the OSHA-AOHP Alliance Web page and on the AOHP Web site as new information becomes available. AOHP is discussing developing an AOHP-OSHA Alliance Web page on the AOHP Web site, similar to the OSHA-AOHP Web page. Additionally, representatives from AOHP have agreed to continue serving as editorial board members for OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages, Health Care Facilities and Bloodborne Pathogens and OSHA's Hospital eTool. AOHP members have also agreed to continue reviewing and providing expert input on OSHA safety and health documents, as requested.

   The OSHA – AOHP implementation team is developing plans to promote the Alliance through a number of speaking and exhibiting opportunities including, the AOHP 2005 Annual Conference, October 12-15, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas.

   The OSHA and AOHP Alliance implementation team members will look for opportunities to work with other Alliance Program participants on projects related to a number of occupational safety and health issues, including an Alliance ergonomic roundtable which is expected to be held in the summer or fall of 2005.

   Report prepared by: Sandra Khan, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, April 26, 2005

OSHA and the American Textile Manufacturers Institute Alliance
Close-out Report
as of March 31, 2004

On August 12, 2003, OSHA and the American Textile Manufacturers Institute (ATMI) formed an Alliance promoting safe and healthy working conditions for the textile industry's employees. Through the Alliance, OSHA and ATMI agreed to provide information and guidance to reduce and prevent exposure to cotton dust, noise, and the unintended release of mechanical, electrical, or other energy hazards and by reaching out to members who may benefit from mentoring or guidance in developing, implementing, or improving safety and health management systems.

At the time of the Alliance signing, ATMI was the national trade association for the textile mill products industry. Its members manufactured yarns, fabrics, home furnishings and other textile products and the industry employed approximately 425,000 workers. The association's Safety and Health Committee, which served as members of the Alliance's implementation team, addressed a number of workplace safety and health issues including cotton dust, personal protective equipment and ergonomics.

After OSHA and ATMI began working together to implement the goals of the Alliance, the textile industry experienced a sharp economic downturn which resulted in many textile firms closing their facilities or severely cutting back their production. This decline had a very serious impact on ATMI's membership and resources; resulting in the association's dissolution on March 31, 2004.

However, the groups' initial work together to meet the Alliance goals resulted in some successes:

• On February 25, 2003, Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA, presented an overview of OSHA's cooperative programs to textile industry safety and health professionals. During her presentation, she also discussed the OSHA and ATMI Alliance goals and activities. Ms. Jillings spoke during the Early Bird Session at the 2003 ATMI-North Carolina Manufacturers Association Environmental, Safety and Health Conference on February 24-25, 2003: at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons in Greensboro, North Carolina.
   
• OSHA staff had an exhibit booth at the 2003 ATMI-North Carolina Manufacturers Association Environmental, Safety and Health Conference and distributed over 100 copies of a CD developed specifically for the textile industry by OSHA's Salt Lake Technical Center.
   
• Through the Alliance, members of ATMI provided review and comment on OSHA's Cotton Dust Safety and Health Topics page. The page provides links to resources that provide safety and health information relevant to cotton dust. Members of ATMI also participated on the page's editorial board.