ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA)
October 30, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      June 10, 2010

   2. Dates Renewed

      October 31, 2012
      February 14, 2018

   3. Evaluation Period

      October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018

   4. Alliance Overview and Goals

      The OSHA and IWCA Alliance provides IWCA members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and address slips, trips, falls from heights, and issues related to the safe use of high-reach access equipment, including ladders and scaffolding, in the window cleaning industry. The Alliance also addresses the safety and health challenges of small business owners and low literacy and limited English speaking workers in the window cleaning industry.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • 2/21/2018

   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.

   These tables are best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Webpage	10/1/17 - 9/30/18	Alliance webpage- OSHA website	Hispanic/Latino Workers and Small Business	3,967
   Webpage	10/1/17 - 9/30/18	Alliance webpage- IWCA website	Recordkeeping/ Reporting Safety & Health Programs Walking-Working Surfaces Heat Illness Prevention	6,457
   Webpage	10/1/17 - 9/30/18	IWCA Field Safety Guide [Alliance Product]		5,231
   Newsletter	10/3/2017	Published an article entitled "Lockout, Blockout, Tagout" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,417
   Newsletter	10/10/2017	Published an article entitled "Workplace Safety" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Safety & Health Programs	4,415
   Newsletter	10/17/2017	Published an article entitled "Workers Compensation Fraud" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,411
   Newsletter	10/23/2017	Published an article entitled "What's in Your Toolbox?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,405
   Newsletter	10/27/2017	Published an article entitled "Snakes and Rodents" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,400
   Newsletter	11/7/2017	Published an article entitled "Why Do We Have Safety Meetings?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Safety & Health Programs	4,388
   Newsletter	11/14/2017	Published an article entitled "Eye Protection" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,380
   Newsletter	11/17/2017	Published an article entitled "OSHA Walking and Working Surface Regulations Enforcement" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces	4,389
   Newsletter	11/21/2017	Published an article entitled "Why a written safety program?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Safety & Health Programs	4,389
   Newsletter	11/28/2017	Published an article entitled "Afterthoughts and Regrets" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Safety & Health Programs	4,391
   Newsletter	12/1/2017	Published an article entitled "OSHA RDS Clarification" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces	4,226
   Newsletter	12/3/2017	Published an article entitled "Avoiding Electrical Shocks" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,223
   Newsletter	12/12/2017	Published an article entitled "Do Cellphones cause Accidents?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,147
   Newsletter	12/19/2017	Published an article entitled "Backing Into Trouble" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,145
   Newsletter	12/22/2017	Published an article entitled "Carelessness" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,146
   Newsletter	1/2/2018	Published an article entitled "CTD's" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,139
   Newsletter	1/9/2018	Published an article entitled "Earthquakes" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Emergency Response/ Recovery	4,141
   Newsletter	1/16/2018	Published an article entitled "A Few Seconds" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,142
   Newsletter	1/23/2018	Published an article entitled "Attitude and Behavior" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,144
   Newsletter	1/30/2018	Published an article entitled "What is Your Back IQ" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,150
   Newsletter	2/3/2018	Published an article entitled "Cold Medication and Drowsiness" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,164
   Newsletter	2/20/2018	Published an article entitled "Alcohol and the Job" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,174
   Newsletter	2/27/2018	Published an article entitled "What is Hazardous Material or Chemical?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,186
   Newsletter	2/272018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Alliance Initiatives" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Safe + Sound Week	4,191
   Newsletter	3/5/2018	Published an article entitled "Near Misses" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Injury Illness Prevention	4,194
   Newsletter	3/27/2018	Published an article entitled "Fire Extinguishers" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,204
   Newsletter	4/3/2018	Published an article entitled "IWCA Toolbox Talk" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,206
   Newsletter	4/10/2018	Published an article entitled "Drug Use on the Work Team" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,211
   Newsletter	4/16/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Fall Stand-Down" in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Stand Down	4,218
   Newsletter	4/17/2018	Published an article entitled "Read The Signs!" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,195
   Newsletter	4/24/2018	Published an article entitled "Accident or Error?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,199
   Newsletter	5/1/2018	Published an article entitled "Slips and Falls" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Prevention	4,197
   Newsletter	5/2/2018	IWCA forwarded the OSHA Webinar link for the Fall Stand Down Event.	Fall Stand Down	4,197
   Newsletter	5/4/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Fall Stand-Down: Step Ladders" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Stand Down	4,199
   Newsletter	5/7/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Safety Stand-Down: Fall Protection Harnesses" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Stand Down	4,200
   Newsletter	5/8/2018	Published an article about "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down: Aerial Lift Safety" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Stand Down	4,200
   Newsletter	5/9/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down: Extension Ladders" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Stand Down	4,199
   Newsletter	5/10/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down: Preventing Suspension Trauma" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Stand Down	4,199
   Newsletter	5/15/2018	Published an article entitled "Being Mentally Prepared for Emergencies" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,208
   Newsletter	5/21/2018	Published an article entitled "OSHA Fall Stand-Down Wrap Up" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Stand Down	4,186
   Newsletter	5/29/2018	Published an article entitled "Back Care" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,186
   Newsletter	6/4/2018	Published an article entitled "Develop and Sell Your Safety Solutions" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Safety and Health Programs	4,187
   Newsletter	6/11/2018	Published an article entitled "Don't Gamble with Personal Fall Arrest Equipment" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Fall Prevention	4,188
   Newsletter	6/13/2018	Published an article entitled "Important Safety Message for Members!" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,189
   Newsletter	6/25/2018	Published an article entitled "Water, Rest, Shade: Heat Illness Prevention" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Heat Illness Prevention	1,298
   Newsletter	6/26/2018	Published an article entitled "Employee Responsibility" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,190
   Newsletter	7/3/2018	Published an article entitled "Give New Co-Workers Your Support" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,191
   Newsletter	7/10/2018	Published an article entitled "What to do for Drowning Victims" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		1,115
   Newsletter	7/17/2018	Published an article entitled "Head Injuries" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,196
   Newsletter	7/18/2018	Published an article entitled "IWCA/OSHA Alliance Safety Message"		4,194
   Newsletter	7/24/2018	Published an article entitled "Hearing Protection" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Hearing Conservation	4,194
   Newsletter	7/31/2018	Published an article entitled "Controlling Stress" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,194
   Newsletter	8/7/2018	Published an article entitled "It's Your Decision" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,198
   Newsletter	8/13/2018	Published an article entitled "The Right Footwear" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,198
   Newsletter	8/20/2018	Published an article entitled "Personal Ergonomics" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Safety & Health Programs	4,201
   Newsletter	8/28/2018	Published an article entitled "When a Hurricane is Headed Your Way" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Emergency Response/ Recovery	4,204
   Newsletter	9/3/2018	Published an article entitled "Aerial Work Platforms" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,205
   Newsletter	9/10/2018	Published an article entitled "Preventing Heat Exhaustion" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.	Heat Illness Prevention	4,203
   Newsletter	9/25/2018	Published an article entitled "First Aid Kits" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.		4,199
   Facebook	10/3/2017	Posted a toolbox talk link to "Lockout Tagout".		259
   Facebook	10/31/2018	Posted a link to "OSHA 10 Course" at their Annual Convention.		490
   Facebook	11/1/2017	Posted a link to their "Super Safety Session" at their Annual Convention.	Safety & Health Programs	250
   Facebook	11/17/2017	Posted an article about the November 21st RDS enforcement deadline.	Walking Working Surfaces	402
   Facebook	12/1/2017	Posted an article on clarification to the RDS enforcement regulations.	Walking Working Surfaces	4,645
   Facebook	12/20/2017	Posted a ladder safety updates video.	Fall Prevention	2,572
   Facebook	2/6/2018	Posted a video on the IWCA Safety Tools.		2,990
   Facebook	2/8/2018	Posted a video of the Safety Super Session.		243
   Facebook	2/15/2018	Posted an article on renewing the OSHA Alliance with the IWCA.		4,358
   Facebook	4/25/2018	Posted a link to our Foundations Course on Safety.		1,700
   Facebook	5/1/2018	Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down."	Fall Stand Down	1,600
   Facebook	5/4/2018	Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down."	Fall Stand Down	1,400
   Facebook	5/6/2018	Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down."	Fall Stand Down	1,700
   Facebook	5/8/2017	Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down."	Fall Stand Down	1,300
   Facebook	5/9/2018	Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down."	Fall Stand Down	299
   Facebook	5/11/2018	Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down."	Fall Stand Down	1,300
   Facebook	6/7/2018	Posted about our Online Safety Training Programs.		738
   Facebook	7/29/2018	Posted a link to Safe and Sound Week.	Safe + Sound Week	2,700
   Facebook	8/12/2018	Posted a link to Safe and Sound Week.	Safe + Sound Week	2,500
   Facebook	8/22/2018	Posted a link to a Safety Training Event in Oakland.		2,700
   LinkedIn	10/3/2017	Posted a link to Toolbox Talks, Lockout Tagout.		3,714
   LinkedIn	11/10/2017	Posted a link to OSHA 10 Course at annual convention.		3,714
   LinkedIn	11/12/2017	Posted a link to Super Safety Session at annual convention.	Walking-Working Surfaces	3,714
   LinkedIn	11/14/2017	Posted a link to OSHA Walking Working Surfaces Enforcement regulations date.	Walking-Working Surfaces	3,714
   LinkedIn	12/11/2017	Posted a link to OSHA RDS Regulations clarification.		3,714
   LinkedIn	1/3/2018	Posted a link to OSHA 10 Course at annual convention		3,714
   LinkedIn	1/10/2018	Posted a link to Toolbox Talks, Repetitive Motion.		3,714
   LinkedIn	1/15/2018	Posted a link to Super Safety Session at annual convention.		3,714
   LinkedIn	2/10/2018	Posted a link to IWCA Safety Training at annual convention.		3,714
   LinkedIn	2/15/2018	Posted a link to IWCA - OSHA Alliance renewal signing.		3,714
   LinkedIn	8/11/2018	Posted a link to OSHA Safe and Sound Week	Safe + Sound Week	3,720
   Twitter	10/31/2017	Posted a link to OSHA 10 course at their convention.		48
   Twitter	11/1/2017	Posted a link to Super Safety Session course at their convention.		46
   Twitter	11/17/2017	Posted a link to OSHA WWS Regulation Enforcement.	Walking-Working Surfaces	205
   Twitter	12/1/2017	Posted an article on OSHA RDS clarification.	Walking-Working Surfaces	73
   Twitter	12/12/2017	Posted a link to IWCA's "110 Toolbox Talks."		73
   Twitter	12/28/2017	Posted a link to OSHA 10 course at their convention.		230
   Twitter	1/2/2018	Posted a link to Toolbox Talk, Repetitive Motion.		82
   Twitter	1/4/2018	Posted a link to IWCA Safety Training.		148
   Twitter	2/15/2018	Posted a link to OSHA Alliance - IWCA Renewal.		457
   Other Social Media	12/1/2017	Posted a link on Instagram to OSHA RDS Enforcement Clarification.	Walking-Working Surfaces	32
   Other Social Media	1/4/2018	Posted a link on Instagram to IWCA Safety Training at their Annual Convention.		43
   Other Social Media	2/15/2018	Posted a link on Instagram to OSHA Alliance - IWCA Renewal.		32
   Other Social Media	2/17/2018	Posted a link on Instagram to OSHA Alliance - IWCA Renewal.		36
   TOTAL				335,411

   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.

   These tables are best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Participant Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Speech/ Presentation	1/19/2018	Safety Training	Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director	IWCA Safety Training	Gaithersburg	MD	Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces	49
   Speech/ Presentation	1/25-26/2018	Safety Training	Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director	IWCA Safety Training	Clearwater Beach	FL	Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces	40
   Speech/ Presentation	2/7/2018	IWCA Annual Convention	Joan Spencer, CAS, Region IV, Tampa Area Office, OSHA	How OSHA Affects your Business?	Kissimmee	FL		53
   Speech/ Presentation	2/8/2018	IWCA Annual Convention	Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director	Super Safety Session	Kissimmee	FL	Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces	69
   Speech/ Presentation	02/8-9/2018	IWCA Annual Convention	Larry Green, OSHA 10 Outreach Trainer	OSHA 10	Kissimmee	FL	Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces	25
   Speech/ Presentation	2/10/2018	IWCA Annual Convention	Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director	IWCA Safety Training	Kissimmee	FL	Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces	114
   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	4/27/2018	Safety Training	Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director	IWCA Safety Training	Philadelphia	PA	Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces	67
   Event	5/3/2018	Alliance Program Forum	Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director	Alliance update	Washington	DC		50
   Speech/ Presentation	10/24/2018	Safety Training	Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director	IWCA Safety Training	Oakland	CA	Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces	30
   Event	9/20/2018	OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable	Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director	Alliance update	Washington	DC	Construction	35
   TOTAL								533

4. Alliance Developed Products

   • As a Partner for Safe + Sound Week 2018, IWCA collaborated with OSHA's Directorate of Standards and Guidance (DSG) in producing a YouTube video entitled We Talk Safety with Stefan Bright for Safe and Sound Week.

      

Report prepared by Morgan Seuberling, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, October 30, 2018.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
GLOBAL COLD CHAIN ALLIANCE

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and GCCA hereby renew the Alliance signed July 30, 2010 and renewed July 28, 2014 with a continued emphasis on ammonia refrigeration system safety. Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing OSHA personnel, GCCA members, and the public 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). Through the Alliance, the organizations will work to reduce and prevent exposure to hazards related to chemical releases from ammonia refrigeration systems, and improve the Process Safety Management (PSM) programs for these systems.

This 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, OSHA and GCCA will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and GCCA recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort to ensure that employers provide safe and healthful workplaces, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Share information on OSHA’s National Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
• Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards related to ammonia refrigeration and communicate such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA and the GCCA websites) to employer and workers in the industry.
• Develop information on emergency preparedness and response, and communicate such information (e.g., via print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA and the GCCA websites) to employers and workers in the industry
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and GCCA conferences, meetings, or other events.
• Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on ammonia safety to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues. Examples include the Global Cold Chain Expo and the Cold Chain Policy Forum.
• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding ammonia system safety good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Develop and deliver effective training and education programs for OSHA personnel regarding ammonia refrigeration and applicable industry consensus standards.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to two times per year to discuss the responsibilities of the participants, share information on activities, and track results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, and any other appropriate office. OSHA will encourage State Plans’ and OSHA On-Site Consultation programs’ participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for five years. Either 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 both signatories.

Signed this 31st day of July, 2019.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND THE
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) hereby renew the Alliance signed on October 3, 2002. OSHA and CMAA continue to recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Both groups are committed to sharing their collective expertise to help advance a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and CMAA recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. 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 any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet on a regular schedule to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA will afford the opportunity for representatives of the Occupational Safety and Health State Plan Association and the association of state Consultation Projects to participate as well.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of signing and will automatically be renewed annually thereafter. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of both signatories and may be terminated for any reason with 30 days written notice from either signatory.

OSHA and the National Air Transportation Association - Airline Services Council (NATA-ASC)
Close-Out Report
as of February 1, 2006

On February 9, 2005, OSHA and the National Air Transportation Association - Airline Services Council (NATA-ASC) formed an Alliance to provide NATA-ASC members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources to protect employees' health and safety. The Alliance focused on reducing and preventing exposure to inclement/severe weather hazards (e.g. electrical storms, extreme cold, extreme heat/humidity, tornados and hurricanes) on the Airport Operating Area (AOA) ramp areas, cargo and mail ramp areas, and ramp areas associated with aircraft maintenance operations.

However, after the Alliance was signed, NATA-ASC focused its efforts and resources on launching the ASC, increasing membership in the Council and developing programs and projects for the NATA's Safety 1st Toolkit. As a result, the goals of the Alliance were not addressed and the Alliance will be concluded as of February 9, 2006.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
AND
THE ROADWAY WORK ZONE SAFETY AND HEALTH PARTNERS (NATIONAL
ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION; AMERICAN ROAD AND
TRANSPORTATION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION; LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL
UNION OF NORTH AMERICA; THE LABORERS’ HEALTH AND SAFETY FUND OF
NORTH AMERICA; THE LIUNA TRAINING AND EDUCATION FUND; THE
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS; THE ASSOCIATED
GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA; AND THE ASSOCIATION OF STATE
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); the American Road and Transportation Builders Association; the National Asphalt Pavement Association; the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA); the Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America; the LIUNA Training and Education Fund; the International Union of Operating Engineers; the Associated General Contractors of America; and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (collectively, "The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners") continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, NIOSH and The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners hereby renew in part the Alliance signed January 25, 2007, and renewed September 11, 2009, with a continued emphasis on roadway work zone safety and health. Specifically, each organization is committed to providing The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners members and others 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). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address the prevention of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in roadway construction work zones, with particular emphasis on the prevention of runovers/backovers, and address issues of non-English-speaking or limited-English-speaking workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA, NIOSH and The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

• To share information on OSHA's National Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on roadway work zone safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's, NIOSH's, and The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners members' Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's, NIOSH's or The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners conferences, local meetings, or other events, such as ARTBA's roadway work zone conference.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners roadway work zone access and egress good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
• To develop and disseminate case studies on preventing runovers/backovers in roadway work zones and publicize their results.

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 and NIOSH are not endorsing or promoting, nor do they 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 plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three 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, the Directorate of Construction, and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two 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 19th day of April, 2012.

OSHA and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and the
Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST)

On September 26, 2003, OSHA and BCSP formed an Alliance to focus on providing information and guidance and access to training resources regarding the value of safety and health professionalism and accredited certifications. In addition, the organizations used their collective expertise to help enhance safety professionals' education and professional expertise and promote the value of increasing safety competency in the workplace. An addendum was signed on September 13, 2004 that added the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists (CCHEST) to the agreement and the Alliance was renewed on July 12, 2006.

OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST are working together to sign a new Alliance agreement with additional signatories including American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). As a result, OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST agreed to conclude the Alliance signed September 26, 2003 as of September 26, 2007.

During the implementation of the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance, the following successes resulted from the organizations' work together to meet the agreements' goals:

• Through the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance, BCSP developed the Certified Safety Professional and the Value of Certification Fact Sheet. The fact sheet discusses the value of professional certification, including the benefits to employers, salaries, professionalism, and accreditation.
   
• The OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance also developed a brochure, "Career Paths in Safety," that includes information on education, experience needed and the types of professional certification. OSHA, BCSP, and CCHEST representatives are distributing the brochure during presentations at safety and health-related events including, the National Safety Congress and Expo, Construction Safety Conference, and Associated General Contractors Conference.<
   
• On May 17, 2006, Dr. Roger Brauer, Executive Director, BCSP gave a presentation on the value of certification and provided information on the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance to over 100 international attendees at the Safety in Action Conference in Melbourne, Australia.
   
• Stew Burkhammer, Director, Office of Construction Services, Directorate of Construction, USDOL-OSHA gave several presentations during the term of the Alliance that included information on the OSHA and BCSP/CCHEST Alliance and distributed the Alliance-developed fact sheet, Certified Safety Professional and the Value of Certification and the brochure, Career Paths in Safety, at the following conferences and events:
  • Construction Safety Conference
  • Dival/Region II Safety Summit
  • National Asphalt Pavement Association Annual Meeting
  • IBEW Training and Education Conference
  • Associated General Contractors Conference
  • The Washington Group Safety Summit
• BCSP created a BCSP and OSHA Alliance Web page on the organization's Web site that includes the goals of the Alliance, links to the Alliance agreement, news releases, OSHA, BCSP/CCHEST Alliance Web page, and a slide presentation, "Certified Safety Professional," that can be used by OSHA representatives and others when giving speeches on the value of certification.
   
• BCSP and CCHEST helped to support and promote the 2006 and 2007 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. NAOSH Week is sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers, another Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering. Linda Tapp, Director, BCSP represented the organizations at the 2006 NAOSH Week's kick-off event, May 1, 2006 at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
May 31, 2005

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   May 8, 2003

   Evaluation Period

   May 9, 2004 - May 8, 2005

   Overview

   The Alliance provides NAHB members and others in the residential construction industry with information, training opportunities, and guidance to protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to residential construction industry hazards.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Todd Briggs

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)

   Steve Cloutier

   Office of Construction Services

   Cathy Cronin

   Office of Training and Education

   Jess McCluer

   OOSA

   Lisa Ramber

   OOSA

   NAHB:

   Rob Matuga

   Director, Labor, Safety & Health Regulatory Affairs

   George Middleton

   Program Manager, Labor, Safety & Health Regulatory Affairs

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   June 21, 2004

   Meeting, NAHB -1201 15th Street, NW - Washington, DC

   July 8, 2004

   OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Washington, DC

   November 8, 2004

   Fall Protection Workgroup, Washington, DC

   May 2, 2005

   Fall Protection Workgroup, Washington, DC

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Training and Education

      • Develop and present training and education programs and workshops on residential construction industry issues, with specific emphasis on the Spanish-speaking work force.

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

      • Explore the feasibility of developing a comprehensive safety training course specific to residential construction that is similar to OSHA's 30-hour construction course.

      Product

      Training Course on Residential Construction

      OSHA and NAHB are in the process of developing a one to two day Residential Construction Set-Up Training Program for OSHA staff. The first day may include a general description of how houses are built, including foundation and framing. The second day may focus on the four major construction hazards: falls, struck-by, caught-in between and electrocution.

      Outreach and Communication

      • NAHB will assist OSHA in identifying safety and health issues that can be addressed in e-tools and other electronic compliance assistance products specific to the residential construction industry.

      Products

      OSHA and NAHB Alliance Web site

      OSHA continued to maintain an OSHA and NAHB Alliance Web site that is posted on the Agency's Web page that includes the OSHA and NAHB Alliance agreement, news releases, and milestones and successes. This Web site is updated on a regular basis.

      OSHA's Residential Construction Industry Safety and Health Topics Page

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and NAHB provided input into the development of the OSHA Residential Construction Industry Safety and Health Topics page that was posted on OSHA's Web page on August 16, 2004.

      The Web page is designed to make employers and employees in the residential construction industry aware of safety and health hazards and provide relevant reference materials including standards, directives, training materials and links to other informative Web sites related to the industry.

      The following NAHB members are on the editorial board of the OSHA Residential Construction Industry Safety and Health Topics page:

      • • Rob Matuga, NAHB; Washington, DC

        • Vern Pottenger, Pottenger Builders; Beaufort, SC

        • Connie Wilhelm, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona; Phoenix, AZ

      • Explore the feasibility of updating, publishing, and distributing OSHA's Selected Construction Regulations for the Home Building Industry (SCOR).

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

      • Develop and disseminate information on residential construction industry issues, with specific emphasis on the Spanish-speaking workforce, through print and electronic media, including NAHB's Nation's Building News and affiliated local associations' newsletters, electronic tools, and links from OSHA's and NAHB's Web sites.

      Publications and Newsletters

      Information and news releases on the OSHA and NAHB Alliance activities appeared in NAHB's Nations Building News Online along with BNA Safety and Occupational Health Reporter, Occupational Health & Safety E-News and Facility Safety Management Magazine. For more information on the articles, see the "Alliance Program Reach" table on page 7.

      • Share NAHB English/Spanish construction safety publications with OSHA regional and area offices.

      Products

      NAHB Safety Handbooks

      NAHB provided OSHA with copies of its Scaffolding, Job Site Safety and Tool Kit Safety Handbooks to distribute to OSHA representatives in the regional and area offices, the Directorate of Construction, Consultation Projects and state plan states.

      • Provide construction safety training and/or presentations on current construction activities within OSHA, and/or host an OSHA informational booth at the International Builders' Show and affiliated local association functions.

      Products

      Jobsite Safety Video

      Steve Cloutier, Office of Construction Services reviewed and provided comments on NAHB's script for a training video on residential construction safety. The video was produced in both English and Spanish.

      Events

      OSHA Hispanic Task Force Meeting, Denver Colorado, August 24, 2004

      George Middleton, Program Manager, Labor, Safety & Health Regulatory Affairs, NAHB, gave a presentation at OSHA's Hispanic Task Force regarding the association's Hispanic outreach programs.

      • Promote OSHA's free consultation program to businesses, companies, and corporations in the residential construction industry and help them obtain relevant OSHA publications such as posters, fact sheets, compliance guides, and recordkeeping forms.

      Events

      NAHB State and Local Government Affairs Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi, November 5, 2004

      Clyde Payne, Region IVJackson, Mississippi Area Director; Rob Matuga, Director, Labor, Safety & Health Regulatory Affairs, NAHB; Benny J. Pritchett, Home Builders Association of Alabama; and Leon Greaser, Wichita Area Builders Association participated in a Construction Safety Breakout Session titled, "Construction Safety Resources You and Your Members Can Really Use." The session was held during the NAHB State and Local Government Affairs Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 5, 2004.

      The speakers updated over 50 attendees on OSHA's Alliance Program, in particular the OSHA and NAHB Alliance.

      • Encourage companies or local associations to identify resources for providing training in English as a second language, as appropriate, to the Spanish-speaking workforce in the residential construction industry.

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

      Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

      • Working with the various Hispanic contractors associations and other Alliance Program participants to establish a dialogue on residential construction safety issues affecting the Spanish-speaking workforce.

      OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Department of Labor, Washington, DC, July 8, 2004

      Representatives from NAHB participated in the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable for construction-related national Alliances on July 8, 2004. The roundtable participants discussed how the construction-related national Alliances could work together to address issues such as ergonomics, silica and motor vehicle safety. The Fall Protection and Design for Safety workgroups were developed at the roundtable meeting.

      • • Fall Protection Workgroup

        • November 8, 2004 - NAHB member, Rob Matuga attended the workgroup meeting.

        • May 2, 2005 - NAHB member, Rob Matuga attended the workgroup meeting. The workgroup is in the process of developing a fall protection safety tip sheet for employees and employers.

      • Working to raise others' awareness of, and demonstrate their respective commitments to, workplace safety and health whenever NAHB and OSHA leaders address groups, with specific emphasis on the Spanish-speaking work force.

      Workshop at the National Safety Congress in Orlando, Florida, September 21-23, 2005

      Rob Matuga, NAHB, has volunteered to participate in the September 22, 2005 construction -related workshop titled, "Construction Related Safety and Training" at the September 21-23, 2005 National Safety Congress in Orlando, Florida. The workshop will include representatives from OSHA and the Alliance Program. During the session, a brief overview of the Alliance Program will be presented and the training products and activities that have been developed to address construction-related issues will be discussed.

   2. Executive Summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and NAHB are working together to address important safety and health issues in the residential construction industry. The OSHA and NAHB Alliance have developed a productive working relationship.

      This positive relationship has led to the development of several programs and projects that the implementation team is working on or has produced. Some examples include:

      • OSHA and NAHB are in the process of developing a one to two day Residential Construction Set-Up Training Program for OSHA staff.

      • OSHA and NAHB provided input into the development of OSHA's Residential Construction Industry Safety and Health Topics page. NAHB members currently serve on the page's editorial board.

      • OSHA reviewed and provided comments on NAHB's script for a training video on residential construction safety titled, Jobsite Safety Video.

      • Clyde Payne, Region IV Jackson, Mississippi Area Director, updated over 50 attendees on OSHA's Alliance Program, in particular the NAHB Alliance at the NAHB State and Local Government Affairs Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 5, 2004.

      • George Middleton, Program Manager, Labor, Safety & Health Regulatory Affairs, NAHB, gave a presentation regarding the association's Hispanic outreach programs at the OSHA Hispanic Task Force meeting in Denver, Colorado on August 24, 2004.

      • NAHB has representatives on the Fall Protection Workgroup that was created at the July 8, 2004 OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable meeting.

      • NAHB will participate in a construction-Alliance related workshop focusing on training products developed through the Alliance Program at the National Safety Council's 2005 Congress and Expo.

      In addition, the implementation team is in the process of distributing copies of NAHB's Scaffolding, Job Site and Toolbox Safety Handbook to OSHA Regional Hispanic Coordinators, Compliance Assistant Specialists, Regional/Area Offices, State Plan State and Consultation Program staff.

      In addition, NAHB had used the OSHA Residential Construction Industry Safety and Health Topics page, the NAHB's Nations Building News Online publication and the OSHA-NAHB Alliance Web page to show its members that OSHA has numerous compliance assistance materials and resources that are available for use and distribution throughout the residential construction industry.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

       

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and NAHB Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site	3,603
      NAHB Web site - Link to Alliance Agreement	Data Not Available
      OSHA Residential Construction Safety and Health Topics page	19,777
      December 6, 2004 - "NAHB Alliance with OSHA on Safety," Nations Building News Online	140,000
      November 5, 2004 - NAHB State and Local Government Affairs Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi Speakers: Clyde Payne, Region IV Jackson, Mississippi Area Director and Rob Matuga, Director, Labor, Safety & Health Regulatory Affairs, NAHB	50
      August 19, 2004 - "OSHA Announces Residential Construction Page," BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter	Data Not Available
      August 18, 2004 - "OSHA Launches Safety Web Page For Residential Construction," NAHB press release announcing OSHA Residential Construction Safety and Health Topics page	3,000
      August 17, 2004 - "OSHA Unveils Safety and Health Page for Residential Construction," Facility Safety Management Magazine	Data Not Available
      August 16, 2004 - "New Web Page Offers Safety Information for Home Builders," Occupational Health & Safety E-News	Data Not Available
      August 16, 2004 - "OSHA Unveils Safety and Health Topics Page for Residential Construction," OSHA press release announcing OSHA Residential Construction Safety and Health Topics page	25 News Services
      August 15, 2004 - OSHA includes information on the OSHA Residential Construction Industry Safety and Health Topics page in its bi-weekly e-newsletter; QuickTakes	38,000
      TOTAL	204,430

       

4. Upcoming Milestones

   In the upcoming year, OSHA's and NAHB's relationship, that was built through the Alliance Program, will continue to grow and the implementation team will undertake a number of activities and develop a number of products. OSHA and NAHB agreed to renew the Alliance for another year. The Alliance agreement will have a set of very specific issues and projects that the implementation team will address.

   In the upcoming year, OSHA and NAHB will complete development and deliver a one to two day Residential Construction Set-Up Training Program for OSHA staff. NAHB will continue to be a member of OSHA's Residential Construction Industry Safety and Health Topics page's editorial board and will review and provide comments on the page.

   In addition, NAHB is participating in the Fall Protection Workgroup that was created at the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable for on July 8, 2004. The workgroup is currently developing a fall protection safety tip sheet for both employees and employers. OSHA and NAHB will also work together to distribute copies of NAHB's Scaffolding, Job Site and Toolbox Safety Handbook to OSHA representatives including Regional Hispanic Coordinators, Compliance Assistant Specialists, Regional, State Plan State and Consultation Program staff.

   NAHB will also participate with representatives from OSHA, the Independent Electrical Contractors and the Modular Building Institute Alliances in the September 22, 2005 construction-related National Alliance workshop titled, "Construction Related Safety and Training" at the 2005 National Safety Congress in Orlando, Florida.

   Finally, NAHB plans to promote OSHA's compliance assistance materials through a number of resources including: articles in its publication; the Nations Building News Online, OSHA's Residential Construction Industry Safety and Health Topics page and the OSHA-NAHB Alliance Web page.

Report prepared by: Jess McCluer, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, May 31, 2005

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources (JCR)
September 22, 2009

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   July 27, 2004

   Dates Renewed

   November 8, 2006
   January 14, 2009

   Overview

   The OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance focuses on providing health care workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to biological and airborne hazards in health care and addressing emergency preparedness, ergonomics, and workplace violence issues.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Patricia Bray

   Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management (DTSEM)

   Tina Jones

   DTSEM

   Sandra Khan

   Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs

   Dionne Williams

   Directorate of Enforcement Programs

   JCR:

   Cathy Hinckley

   Executive Director, Publications

   Nancy Kuzmich

   Program Manager Department of Education

   Leslie J. LaBelle

   Associate Director, National Conferences

   Gina LaMantia

   Program Manager, Department of Education

   Charles MacFarlane*

   Vice-President, Learning

   Kristine Miller

   Senior Editor, Publications

   Pam Steinbach

   Executive Director of Education

   *Charles MacFarlane served on the OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance Implementation Team until June 30, 2009.

   Evaluation Period

   July 27, 2008 – July 26, 2009

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   August 18, 2008

   Implementation Team Meeting

   October 27, 2008

   Environment of Care® News Conference Call

   December 16, 2008

   Environment of Care® News Conference Call

   January 22, 2009

   2009 Emergency Preparedness Conference Meeting

   March 24, 2009

   Implementation Team Meeting

   April 15, 2009

   Implementation Team Meeting

   June 16, 2009

   Environment of Care® News Conference Call

   July 21, 2009

   Environment of Care® News Conference Call

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance Implementation Team members 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

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs targeted to health care workers on topics including emergency preparedness, biological and airborne hazards, ergonomics and workplace violence.

      Outreach and Communication

      • 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 Joint Commission/JCR’s Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.

      Products

      OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance Web page

      The OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site continues to be updated on a regular basis. The page includes links to the Alliance agreement and related documents, as well as information on activities, events, and milestones and successes.

      Publications and Newsletters

      Environment of Care® News

      Through the Alliance, OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR are jointly writing an "OSHA & Worker Safety" column in the JCR newsletter, Environment of Care® News, about health care worker safety and health. The March 2008 edition included the article, "OSHA’s Perspective on MRSA: Preventing Transmission to Health Care Workers" co-authored by Elise Handelman, Director, Office of Occupational Health Nursing (OOHN), DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA. The May 2009 edition included the article, "OSHA’s Role in Disaster Response and Recovery" co-authored by John Ferris, Director, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA and Tina Jones, Director, Office of Science and Technology Assessment (OSTA), DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA and the July 2009 edition included the article, "Health Care Related Illnesses and Recordkeeping" co-authored by Patricia Bray, Medical Officer, Office of Occupational Medicine (OOM), DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA. In addition, Patricia Bray serves on the Environment of Care® News’ editorial board.

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or The Joint Commission/JCR conferences, local meetings, or other jointly sponsored events.

      Events

      Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference: Preparing for the Unknown: "Are You Ready?" April 14-15, 2009, Washington, D.C.

      Through the OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance, John Ferris, Director, OEM, DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation, "Introduction of New OSHA Office of Emergency Management for Protecting Employees Responding to Disasters," during the Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference held in Washington, D.C. The conference examined the threat of pandemic flu and natural disasters and discussed effective planning strategies and available tools and techniques to maintain preparedness and readiness in health care facilities. More than 350 emergency management and health care employers and employees attended the conference. In addition, OSHA representatives staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth and distributed OSHA Safety and Health publications to conference attendees.

      2008 Annual Infection Control Conference: Channeling Infection Control Practices into Sustainable Solutions, September 18-19, 2008, Chicago, Illinois

      Through the OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance, Patricia Bray, Medical Officer, OOM, DTSEM, OSDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation, "OSHA Guidelines for Infection Control in 2008 for the Health Care Worker."

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

      Events

      Healthcare and Security: Preventing Criminal Events Audio Conference, May 29, 2009

      Through the OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance, Elise Handelman, Director, OOHN, DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA, Kathleen McPhaul, PhD, MPH, RN, Assistant Professor, Work and Health Research Center, University of Maryland School of Nursing, and Merlin Wessels, Associate Director, Standards Interpretation Group, The Joint Commission, participated in the audio conference about workplace violence and hospital settings that are at high risk for violence.

      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects related to health care worker safety that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program
        
        During the reporting period, the OSHA and TJC/JCR Alliance Implementation Team have not completed work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      • Promote and encourage participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such as compliance assistance and the Voluntary Protection Programs when The Joint Commission/JCR representatives work with healthcare institutions.
        
        During the reporting period, the OSHA and TJC/JCR Alliance Implementation Team have not completed work on programs or projects to address this goal.

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

      Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

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

      Products

      Federal Tuberculosis Taskforce

      Patty Bray, Medical Officer, OOM, DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA serves on the Federal Tuberculosis Taskforce and provides information and recommendations from the Taskforce to The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance Implementation Team members.

   2. Executive Summary

      During the 2008-2009 reporting period, the OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR signed an Alliance renewal agreement for an additional two years. The organizations will continue to work together to update and develop new resources related to reducing and preventing exposure to biological and airborne hazards in healthcare and addressing emergency preparedness issues. This positive relationship has led to the development of the many projects that the team is currently working on or has produced. For example:

      • OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Web page on the Agency Web site provides links to the Alliance agreement, related documents, activities and events, and milestones and successes.
      
      
      • A representative from The Joint Commission/JCR attended a meeting in Chicago, Illinois to discuss the content for the OSHA Training Program Course for Health Care Employees.
      
      
      • On September 18, 2008, Patricia Bray, Medical Officer, OOM, DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA gave a presentation, "OSHA Guidelines for Infection Control in 2008 for the Health Care Worker," during the Annual Infection Control Conference: Channeling Infection Control Practices into Sustainable Solutions, in Chicago, Illinois.
      
      
      • On April 15, 2009, John Ferris, Director, OEM, DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA gave a presentation, "Introduction of New OSHA Office of Emergency Management for Protecting Employees Responding to Disasters," during the Annual Emergency Management Conference in Washington, D.C. In addition, OSHA representatives staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth and distributed Agency compliance assistance publications during the conference.
      
      
      • On May 29, 2009, Elise Handelman, Director, OOHN, DTSEM, USDOL-OSHA and Kathleen McPhaul, PhD, MPH, RN, Assistant Professor, Work and Health Research Center, University of Maryland School of Nursing, and Merlin Wessels, Associate Director, Standards Interpretation Group, The Joint Commission, participated in the audio conference about workplace violence and hospital settings that are at high risk for violence.
      
      
      • OSHA representatives staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth and distributed OSHA safety and health publications during the Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference: "Practical Applications for Health Disaster Preparedness" April 8-9, 2008, Alexandria, Virginia.
      
      
      • Patricia Bray is serving on the editorial board of the JCR publication, Environment of Care® News. In addition, OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR are jointly writing an "OSHA & Worker Safety" standing column for the quarterly newsletter.
      
      
      • A representative from The Joint Commission/JCR is serving on the editorial board of the OSHA Hospital eTool.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site	3,123
      OSHA Hospital eTool	36,964
      September 18-19, 2008 Annual Infection Control Conference: Channeling Infection Control Practices into Sustainable Solutions Chicago, Illinois	324
      March 2008, “OSHA’s Perspective on MRSA: Preventing Transmission to Health Care Workers” Environment of Care® News	1,324
      April 14-15, 2008 Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference Washington, D.C. Speaker: John Ferris, Director, Office of Emergency Management, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management Exhibit Booth	350
      May 2009, “OSHA’s Role in Disaster Response and Recovery” Environment of Care® News	1,324
      May 29, 2009 Healthcare and Security: Preventing Criminal Events Audio Conference	1,324
      July 2009, “Health Care Related Illnesses and Recordkeeping” Environment of Care® News	1,848
      Total	46,581

4. Upcoming Milestones

   During the upcoming year the OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance Implementation Team is planning a number of activities to provide health care workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to biological and airborne hazards in health care and addressing emergency preparedness issues.

   For example, the Agency is committed to maintaining and updating the OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site. The Joint Commission/JCR is also considering developing an Alliance-related Web page on the JCR Web site.

   In addition, the OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR Implementation Team is developing plans to promote the Alliance through a number of speaking and exhibiting opportunities including, the Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference, April 8-9, 2010 in Washington, D.C., the Annual Infection Control Conference, August 21-22, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia and the Annual Conference on Quality and Patient Safety: Explore, Enhance, and Energize --Leadership for the Future, in Rosemont, Illinois, The Joint Commission/JCR will also work with other Alliance Program participant’s to support and promote the 2009 Drug-Free Work Week, October 19-25, 2009.

   Further, OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR will continue to jointly write articles for the standing column, "OSHA & Worker Safety, in JCR’s quarterly publication, Environment of Care® News. The Joint Commission/JCR will also work with the Laser Institute of America, an Alliance Program participant to develop an article on laser safety. Patricia Bray will also continue to serve on the publication’s editorial board.

   Finally, OSHA and The Joint Commission/JCR will continue to work with other Alliance Program participants through serving on the editorial board of OSHA’s Hospital eTool and supporting the 2010 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and the 2010 Drug-Free Work Week.

Report prepared by: Sandra Khan, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, September 22, 2009.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
December 29, 2010

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   December 4, 2002

   Dates Renewed

   June 8, 2004

   June 12, 2006

   June 10, 2008

   Overview:

   The OSHA and ASSE Alliance focuses on providing ASSE members and others, including small businesses, with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, including non-English or limited-English speaking and youth workers. In particular, the Alliance focuses on addressing ergonomic and motor vehicle safety issues and promoting the annual North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Todd Briggs

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

   Michael Buchet

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

   Damon Bonneau

   OCS, DOC

   Diana Cortez

   Region II

   Russell Jones

   Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA), DCSP

   Danezza Quintero

   OCS, DOC

   Robert Sanders

   OSBA, DCSP

   Morgan Seuberling

   OOSA, DCSP

   Mike Stracka

   OSBA, DCSP

   ASSE:

   David Heidorn

   Government Affairs and Policy

   Diane Hurns

   Public Relations

   Evaluation Period

   December 3, 2009 through December 2, 2010

2. Implementation Team Meetings
   • March 26, 2010 - Implementation Team Meeting
   • July 27, 2010 - Implementation Team Meeting
   • November 22, 2010 - Implementation Team Meeting

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization spoke regularly to discuss and plan the activities and programs listed under events and products. Morgan Seuberling and Diane Hurns also spoke regularly to discuss and plan NAOSH Week-related activities such as the 2010 NAOSH Week Kick-off event at the Department of Labor (DOL).

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 the OSHA and ASSE Web sites) to employers and employees.

        Products

        Safety Alert: Ventilation Procedures in Shipyard Employment

        Through the OSHA and American Society of Safety Engineers, American Industrial Hygiene Association, American Shipbuilding Association, National Shipbuilding Research Program, and Shipbuilders Council of America Alliances, the participants developed a safety alert addressing ventilation procedures in shipyard employment, including possible solutions to shipyard ventilation hazards. The alert was finalized and posted to the SCA Web site and linked to from the OSHA and ASSE Alliance Program Web page in July 2010.

        Spanish-Translated Safety Alerts for the Shipyard Employment

        Through the OSHA and American Society of Safety Engineers Alliance, safety alerts for the following documents were translated into Spanish through the SPALW and posted to the ASSE and OSHA Websites:

        • Safety Alert: Welding and Other Hot Work Procedures in Shipyard Employment
        • Safety Alert: Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) Procedures in Shipyard Employment
        • Safety Alert: Electrocution and Shock Hazards in Shipyard Employment
        • Safety Alert: Shipyard Sewage and Hydrogen Sulfide in Shipyard Employment

        Publications and Newsletters

        Information on the activities of the OSHA and ASSE Alliance have appeared in publications produced by OSHA, including the Agency’s Alliance Quarterly Review (AQR). Information on the OSHA and ASSE Alliance has also been published in a number of safety and health print and electronic publications such as Fleet Daily, EHS Today, and Business News. In addition, the ASSE newsletter, Government Affairs Update, is regularly distributed to the ASSE Chapter Chairs, OSHA, and others interested in government affairs and regulatory and legislative activities. The newsletter includes information on the Alliance Program and OSHA's activities.

        OSHA and ASSE Alliance Program Web Page

        OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and ASSE Alliance Web page that is posted on the Agency’s Web site. The page includes the OSHA and ASSE Alliance agreement, renewal agreements, annual reports, news releases, information on activities and events, milestones and successes of the Alliance, and links to resources developed through the Alliance.  The page also links to ASSE’s Chapter Alliances, and OSHA’s Safety and Health Topics pages for Making the Business Case for Safety and Health and Motor Vehicle Safety.

        ASSE and OSHA Alliance Program Web Page

        ASSE is continuing to update the ASSE and OSHA Alliance Web page that is posted on the Association’s Web site. The page includes updates on the Alliance and OSHA compliance assistance resources such as QuickCards, fact sheets, safety alerts, and public service announcements (PSAs) in English and Spanish.

        OSHA Electronic Assistance Tools

        Representatives from ASSE serve on the editorial boards of the following Safety and Health Topics pages, providing OSHA with their expertise and technical review:

        • Making the Business Case for Safety and Health
          • Mark Hansen, Senior Safety Representative, Hunt Oil Company, Dallas, TX
        • Motor Vehicle Safety
          • Carmen Daecher, Daecher Consulting Group, Camp Hill, PA
          • Dave Heidorn, Manager, Government Affairs, ASSE, Des Plaines, IL

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or ASSE’s conferences, local meetings, or other events such as ASSE’s annual Professional  Development Conference (PDC).

        Events

        ASSE Professional Development Conference (PDC), Safety 2010, Baltimore Convention Center, June 13-16, 2010, Baltimore, Maryland

        During the ASSE 2010 PDC in Baltimore, Maryland, a number of OSHA senior level staff spoke to the attendees during plenary and workshop sessions, including:

        • Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA, participated in the Plenary Session and addressed the key issues and concerns of safety, health and environment professionals regarding the impact of the federal government on standards development and compliance assistance efforts.
        • Steven F. Witt, Director, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA, Amanda Edens, Deputy Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance (DSG), USDOL-OSHA, and Thomas M. Galassi, Director, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management (DTSEM), USDOL-OSHA, presented "OSHA Current Activities Update."
        • Lloyd J. Boom, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA; Cindy Lewis, Outreach Program Coordinator, Gulf Coast Safety Institute, College of the Mainland; and Matthew J. Taylor, Corporate Safety Director, OCP Contractors, presented "OSHA Challenge Update."
        • Joseph Sancomb, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Region III, Baltimore/Washington, Maryland Area Office, USDOL-OSHA; Brett Beall, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Region III, Baltimore/Washington, Maryland Area Office, USDOL-OSHA; James Skipper Kirkland, President, Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC; David L. Johnson, Editor, Industrial Safety & Hygiene News; and Kenneth Wengert, ARM, Kraft Foods, presented an interactive session between safety and health professionals in industry and OSHA compliance inspectors entitled "Meet the Inspectors."
        • Michael M. X. Buchet, Esq., Senior Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, OCS, DOC, USDOL-OSHA, presented "OSHA Update Construction."
        • Barnett Lawrence, Compliance Assistance Coordinator, OOSA, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA; Vance E. Lineberger, Deputy for Safety, Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary, United States Air Force-Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health; and Jose Carlos N. Banaag, Staff Engineer, Honda of America MFG., Inc., presented "Ergonomic Successes through OSHA's Cooperative Programs."
        • Steven F. Witt, Director, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA; Roger W. Cambell, Assistant Commissioner, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health: Jaclyn Schede, Program Analyst, Office of State Programs, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA; and Paul B. Schilinski, Regional Director, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, presented "Tools for Understanding and Working with State Plans."
        • Diana M. Cortez, Area Director, Region II, Tarrytown, New York Area Office, USDOL-OSHA and Ernie L. Garcia, Manager Area Office, Corporate Safety Engineer, Honeywell International, presented "Free Training Resources Available in Spanish for Safety Professionals."
        • Veneta Chatmon, Exhibits and Meeting Specialist, Office of Communications, USDOL-OSHA, staffed an OSHA exhibit booth at the conference and distributed copies of the Agency's compliance assistance and cooperative program publications, including the OSHA and ASSE Alliance Activities Summary, and answered attendees' questions.

        Department of Labor (DOL) Safety Day, June 9, 2010, Washington, D.C.

        On June 9, 2010, ASSE representatives staffed an exhibit booth and distributed safety and health information during the DOL Safety Day at the Francis Perkins Building.

        The National Capital Chapter of ASSE and Potomac Section of AIHA Joint Chapter Meeting, March 25, 2010, DOL, Washington, D.C.

        Through the OSHA and ASSE Alliance, OSHA hosted the ASSE National Capitol Chapter and AIHA Potomac Section Joint Chapter Meeting.  Dave Heidorn, Manager, Government Affairs, ASSE, delivered an update on the activities of the OSHA and ASSE Alliance. Elizabeth (Bea) Way, Director, OOSA, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA, also delivered an overview of the Agency's Alliance and Cooperative program activities to more than 200 safety and health professionals from the Washington, D.C. area.

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

        Events

        OSHA and ASSE Alliance Sponsored Webinars

        Through the OSHA and ASSE Alliance, ASSE has provided OSHA staff with access to the following informational webinars:

        • On May 12, 2010, ASSE presented a Webinar entitled "A Conversation with Assistant Secretary for OSHA, Dr. David Michaels-What to Do About Safety Incentives?"
        • May 19, 2010, ASSE provided a Webcast entitled "Distracted Driving: A View Inside the Cab."

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

        Products

        Through the Construction Roundtable Design for Safety and Fall Protection Workgroups, John Mroszczyk, ASSE, chaired a workgroup to develop "Prevention of Fall Fatalities and Injuries in Construction" slide presentation. The presentation was posted to the Design for Safety Web site and linked to from the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable Web page on the Agency’s Web site. OSHA is working with SPALW to translate the presentation into Spanish. Mr. Mroszczyk delivered the presentation at the following conference:

        • Prevention of Strains, Sprains, and Material Handling Injuries in Construction

          Through the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, John Mroszczyk, ASSE, and other Alliance Program participants developed a slide presentation on the prevention of strains, sprains, and material handling injuries in construction. The presentation was posted on the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable Web page in July 2010.

        • Sprains and Strains Prevention Toolbox Safety Talk

          Through the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, John Mroszczyk, ASSE, and other Alliance Program participants developed a toolbox talk on the prevention of sprains and strains in construction. The resource was posted on the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable Web page in July 2010.  OSHA is working with SPALW to translate the toolbox talks into Spanish.

        • Construction Workplace Design Solutions

          Through the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, John Mroszczyk, ASSE, and other Alliance Program participants developed a series of Construction Workplace Design Solution documents on fall hazards in construction. The following documents were posted on the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable Web page in May 2010:

          • Falls From Roof Edge
          • Falls From Floor Openings
          • Falls From Non-Moving Vehicles
          • Roof Hatch Access and Hole Protection
          • Specify Non-Fragile Skylights and/or Skylight Guards
          • Specify Sufficient Wall Height to Allow Parapets to Function as Fall Protection

        Events

        OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, July 29, 2010, Washington, D.C.

        Through the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, ASSE representatives are continuing to participate in the development and distribution of construction-related compliance assistance tools and other resources for workers and employers.  At the July 29, 2010 meeting, 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. John Mroszczyk, ASSE, gave a presentation on "Prevention of Strains, Sprains, and Material Handling Injuries in Construction."

      • Encourage ASSE's chapters to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.

        OSHA Regional/Area Office and ASSE Alliances

        The following OSHA Regional and Area Offices and ASSE Chapter Alliances have been signed and are ongoing:

        • Region I, New England Chapters of the American Society of Safety Engineers, signed December 2, 2003. Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing the New England Chapter members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employee’s health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to occupational safety hazards associated with machinery operations, electrical equipment, lockout/Tagout systems, confined spaces, powered industrial trucks, and fall protection.
        • Region I, Concord Area Office with Granite State Chapter-American Society of Safety Engineers signed April 21, 2005. Through the Alliance, the organizations are helping to advance a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge, especially in the area of ergonomics and reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), construction safety, and bloodborne pathogens.
        • Region II, Avenel, Bayside, Manhattan, and Tarrytown Area Offices and New York Metropolitan Chapter of ASSE (Metro ASSE) signed March 10, 2004. Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing non-English speaking Hispanic workers with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers’ safety and health, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to work-related hazards such as chemical, electrical, falls, excavations, and amputations.
        • Region II, Avenel, Hasbrouck Heights, Marlton, and Parsippany Area Offices with New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers signed May 6, 2004. Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing non-English speaking Hispanic workers with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers’ safety and health, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to work-related hazards such as chemical, electrical, falls, excavations, and amputations.
        • Region, IV, Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama Area Offices, Alabama and Mississippi Chapters of ASSE and University of Alabama- Safe State Consultation Program, signed October 25, 2006. Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing career/technical education teachers, students, and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of career/technical education students and educators, particularly in reducing and preventing youth workers exposure to the prevalent work hazards in the workplace and school laboratory environment.
        • Region IV, Jacksonville, Florida Area Office with American Society of Safety Engineers Pensacola Chapter, Inc.; Sacred   Heart Health Systems, Inc.; Employee Assistance Professional Association Big Bend Chapter; Northwest Florida Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc.; Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor; University of South Florida Consultation Program; EAP Lifestyle Management, LLC; Northwest Florida Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (A Chapter of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses); and The Florida State Association of Occupational Health Nurses signed October 4, 2009. Through the Alliance the organizations are providing members and others with information, guidance, and access to training programs for employees on workplace violence issues, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to help them protect healthcare employees’ health and safety.
        • Region IV, Tampa, Florida Area Office with American Society of Safety Engineers Central Florida Chapter, signed October 4, 2009. Through the Alliance, OSHA and ASSE are working to provide access to information, guidance, and training resources that will help protect the health and safety of youth workers with possible exposure to hazards in construction and general industry.
        • Region IV, Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West and Savannah Area Offices and the Georgia Chapter of ASSE, signed September 24, 2004. Through the Alliance, OSHA and ASSE are working to provide career/technical education teachers, students and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help protect career/technical education students' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing youth workers exposure to hazards in the construction industry, and general industry hazards. Through the Alliance, OSHA wrote a success "OSHA Region IV Alliance Educates Students About Construction Hazards" story focusing on the Alliance educating students about construction hazards. The success story was posted to the Regional and State Plan State Success Stories Web page on OSHA's Web site in December 2007.
        • Region V, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Area Office with Waukesha County Technical College and American Society of Safety Engineers-Wisconsin Chapter, signed June 11, 2009. Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing small businesses with information, accident prevention guidance, and access to safety training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers in the workplace.
        • Region VI, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Offices with the American Society of Safety Engineers-Greater Baton Rouge Chapter, signed December 19, 2008. Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing small businesses with information, accident prevention guidance, and access to safety training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of their workers in the workplace, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to oil and gas wells, trenching, combustible dust and general construction hazards.

      Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals

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

        Events

        2010 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 2-8, 2010, Washington, D.C.

        ASSE and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2010 NAOSH Week, "Mission NAOSH 2010: Safe Workplaces."  Sponsored annually by ASSE and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace.   On May 3, 2010, Deputy Assistant Secretary Jordan Barab, USDOL-OSHA; Christopher Patton, then-President, ASSE; and Andrew Cooper, Secretary, CSSE; provided brief remarks during the NAOSH Week Kick-off event at DOL in Washington, D.C.  Dave Heidorn, Manager, Government Affairs, ASSE, and James H. Morris, III, Region VI Vice President, ASSE, attended the NAOSH Week Kick-off event.

   2. Executive Summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and ASSE are working together to continue to advance a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge.  The positive relationship that ASSE has developed over the past eight years has led to the development of many projects and programs that the team is currently working on or has produced.

      Through the Alliance Program, ASSE representatives, along with other Alliance Program participants, developed a safety alert that addresses ventilation procedures in shipyard employment, including possible solutions to shipyard ventilation hazards. The "Safety Alert: Ventilation Procedures in Shipyard Employment" was posted to the SCA Web site,  and OSHA linked to the alert from the OSHA and ASSE Web page and the Alliance Program Participant Developed Products page on the OSHA Web.  The following safety alerts were translated into Spanish by the SPALW and posted to the ASSE and OSHA Websites:

      • Safety Alert: Welding and Other Hot Work Procedures in Shipyard Employment
      • Safety Alert: Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) Procedures in Shipyard Employment
      • Safety Alert: Electrocution and Shock Hazards in Shipyard Employment
      • Safety Alert: Shipyard Sewage and Hydrogen Sulfide in Shipyard Employment

      To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding approaches to safety and health issues, ASSE sponsored two webinars:

      • Distracted Driving
      • A Conversation with Assistant Secretary for OSHA, Dr. David Michaels-What to Do About Safety Incentives?

      ASSE also invited OSHA staff to speak at their Safety 2010 PDC, June 13-16, 2010, in Baltimore Maryland.  During the conference, Dr. Michaels addressed the key issues and concerns of safety, health, and environmental professionals regarding the impact of the federal government on standards development and compliance assistance efforts, and Steven F. Witt presented an update on current activities at OSHA.  In addition, OSHA staff from Region III and safety and health professionals in industry presented an interactive session entitled "Meet the Inspectors."  Further, OSHA had an exhibit booth in the exhibition hall and distributed copies of the Agency’s compliance assistance and cooperative program materials.

      ASSE representatives are also sharing their expertise with OSHA through participation on the editorial boards for the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages:

      • Making the Business Case for Safety and Health
      • Motor Vehicle Safety

      OSHA and ASSE worked together to sponsor a 2010 NAOSH Week Kick-off event on May 3, 2010, at DOL in Washington, D.C. and have begun planning for the 2011 NAOSH Week Kick-off event on May 2.

      Lastly, ASSE is continuing to participate in the development of compliance assistance and training materials for workers and employers through the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and through the Alliances between OSHA’s Area Offices and ASSE Chapters throughout the U.S. ASSE is continuing to provide the Association’s members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers’ health and safety through outreach, education, and training.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

   Type of Activity	Number of Individuals Reached
   February 23, 2010, "ASSE, OSHA to Examine Work Safety Systems during HSOAH Week" EHS Today	Data Not Available
   February 23, 2010, "American Society of Safety Engineers, OSHA to Look at Work Safety Systems During Annual North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week" Fleet Daily	Data Not Available
   February 23, 2010: "ASSE, OSHA, To Focus on Work Safety During North American Occupational Safety and Health Week This May" ASSE News Press Release	Data Not Available
   March 12, 2010, "OSHA Holding April 1 Small Business Forum on Green Jobs" ASSE Government Affairs Update	Data Not Available
   March 2010, "Mission NAOSH 2010: Safe Workplaces is Focus for 2010 NAOSH Week" Alliance Quarterly Review	43 National Alliance Program Participants
   April 19, 2010, "ISSA Joins with ASSE and OSHA to Promote Work Safety during NAOSH WEEK this May" ISSA News	Data Not Available
   May 3, 2010, "May 2-8 is NAOSH Week" EHS Today	Data Not Available
   May 3, 2010, "May 2-8 is NAOSH Week" Business News	Data Not Available
   May 2010, "SIA Joins ASSE Engineers, OSHA, to Promote Work Safety" Scaffold Industry	Data Not Available
   June 7, 2010, "New OSHA Design for Safety Web Page/NIOSH PtD Efforts Advancing" ASSE Government Affairs Update	Data Not Available
   June 7, 2010, "OSHA Thanks Alliance Partners for NAOSH Week Participation" ASSE Government Affairs Update	Data Not Available
   June 2010, "Mission 2010: Safe Workplaces is the Focus of 2010 NAOSH Week" Alliance Quarterly Review	43 National Alliance Program Participants
   December 2010, "North American Occupational Safety and Health Week May 1-7, 2011: Celebrating a Century of Safety" Alliance Quarterly Review	43 National Alliance Program Participants
   March 25, 2010: The National Chapter of ASSE and Potomac Section of AIHA Joint Chapter Meeting, Department of Labor, Washington, DC Speakers: Dave Heidorn, Manager, Government Affairs, ASSE and Elizabeth (Bea) Way, Director, OOSA, DCSP	150
   May 12, 2010, ASSE Sponsored Webinar-"A Conversation with Assistant Secretary for OSHA Dr. David Michaels-What to Do About Safety Incentives?" Speaker:  Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary	Data Not Available
   May 19, 2010, ASSE Sponsored Webinar-"Distracted Driving: A View From Inside the Cab" Speaker:  Del Lisk, DriveCam, Inc.	7
   June 14-15, 2010 ASSE PDC, Safety 2010, Baltimore, Maryland OSHA Staff Exhibited	250
   June 14, 2010, ASSE PDC, Safety 2010, Baltimore, Maryland, "OSHA Current Activities Update" Speakers: Steven F. Witt, Director, DCSP; Amanda Edens, Deputy Director, DSG; and Thomas M. Galassi, Director, DTSEM	Data Not Available
   June 14, 2010, ASSE PDC, Safety 2010, Baltimore, Maryland, Plenary Session Speaker: Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary	Data Not Available
   June 14, 2010, ASSE PDC, Safety 2010, Baltimore, Maryland, "OSHA Challenge Update" Speakers: Lloyd J. Boom, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, DCSP; Cindy Lewis, Outreach Program Coordinator, Gulf Coast Safety Institute, College of the Mainland; and Matthew J. Taylor, Corporate Safety Director, OCP Contractors	50
   June 14, 2010, ASSE PDC, Safety 2010, Baltimore, Maryland, "Meet the Inspectors" Speakers: Joseph Sancomb, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Region III, Baltimore/Washington, Maryland Area Office; Brett Beall, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Region III, Baltimore/Washington, Maryland Area Office; James Skipper Kirkland, President, Kendrick Global Enterprises, LLC; David L. Johnson, Editor, Industrial Safety & Hygiene News; and Kenneth Wengert, ARM, Kraft Foods	Data Not Available
   June 15, 2010, ASSE PDC, Safety 2010, Baltimore, Maryland, "OSHA Update Construction" Speaker: Michael M. X. Buchet, Esq., Senior Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, OCS, DOC	Data Not Available
   June 15, 2010, ASSE PDC, Safety 2010, Baltimore, Maryland, "Ergonomic Successes through OSHA’s Cooperative Programs" Speakers: Barnett Lawrence, Compliance Assistance Coordinator, OOSA, DCSP; Vance E. Lineberger, Deputy for Safety, Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary, United States Air Force-Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health; and Jose Carlos N. Banaag, Staff Engineer, Honda of America MFG., Inc.	50
   June 16, 2010, ASSE PDC, Safety 2010, Baltimore, Maryland, "Free Training Resources Available in Spanish for Safety Professionals" Speakers: Diana Cortez, Area Director, Region II, Tarrytown, New York Area Office; and Ernie L. Garcia, Manager, Corporate Safety Engineer, Honeywell International	Data Not Available
   June 16, 2010, ASSE PDC, Safety 2010, Baltimore, Maryland, "Tools for Understanding and Working with State Plans" Speakers: Steven F. Witt, Director, DCSP; Roger W. Cambell, Assistant Commissioner, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health; Jaclyn Schede, Program Analyst, Office of State Programs, DCSP; and Paul B. Schilinski, Regional Director, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry	Data Not Available
   Making the Business Case for Safety and Health, Safety and Health Topics page	8,834
   Motor Vehicle Safety, Safety and Health Topics page	16,674
   OSHA and ASSE Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site	Data Not Available
   ASSE and OSHA Web page on ASSE’s Web site	Data Not Available
   Total	26,144

4. Upcoming Milestones

   During the upcoming year, OSHA and ASSE will continue to work together through the Alliance to provide employers, employees, OSHA staff and the public with safety and health information. For example, during the ASSE PDC, Safety 2011, June 12-15, in Chicago, Illinois, a number of senior level OSHA staff from OSHA's National and Regional Offices and Alliance Program participants are planning to speak during workshop sessions:

   • A representative from the Office of the OSHA Assistant Secretary will be invited to present during an occupational safety and health panel plenary discussion.
   • Representatives from DEP, DSG, and DCSP will present "OSHA Current Activities Update."
   • A representative from DOC will present "OSHA Construction Update."
   • Representatives from the Regional Area Office and ASSE Safety and Health Professionals will present "Meet the Inspectors."

   OSHA representatives will staff an exhibit booth during the conference and distribute copies of the Agency's compliance assistance and cooperative program materials, including QuickCards. During the conference, representatives from OSHA will also deliver an update on the Agency's Hispanic outreach activities at the ASSE SPALW Annual Workgroup meeting. SPALW is continuing to work with OSHA to translate Alliance Program developed products (developed in cooperation with ASSE) into Spanish, including safety alerts focusing on safety and health issues in shipyard employment and to vet other Alliance Program participant Spanish-translated products.

   Further, ASSE representatives will continue to participate in the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable meetings to develop compliance assistance and training materials for workers and employers in the construction industry. John Mroszczyk, ASSE, is developing three Design Workplace Solutions focusing on ladders, floor openings, and beam columns.

   ASSE representatives will also continue to serve on the editorial boards of the Agency's Making the Business Case for Safety and Health and the Motor Vehicle Safety, Safety and Health Topics pages.

   The OSHA and ASSE Alliance is working with other Alliance Program participants to promote and support 2011 NAOSH Week, May 1-7. The theme for the Week is "Celebrating a Century of Safety." ASSE will host a number of events to commemorate the Week, including recognizing the winners of the ASSE Kids' "Safety on the Job" poster contest. ASSE will also continue to support OSHA's Distracted Driving Initiative with special emphasis during NAOSH Week.

   ASSE will continue to work with the Shipbuilding and AIHA Alliances to develop safety alerts focusing on maritime-related safety and health issues.

   Finally, through the Alliance, OSHA will host the ASSE National Capitol Chapter and AIHA Potomac Section Joint Chapter meeting at DOL on March 25, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Senior level staff from DCSP, DSTM, DSG, DEP, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary will be invited to deliver presentations focusing on the Agency's compliance assistance, cooperative program, and enforcement-related activities. Dave Heidorn and David Hicks, AIHA, will deliver updates on the ASSE and AIHA national Alliances.

Report prepared by: Morgan Seuberling, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, December 29, 2010.