AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE HEALTH PHYSICS SOCIETY

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Health Physics Society (HPS) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and HPS hereby agree to form an Alliance to use their collective expertise both to enhance workplace health and safety, and to assist employers in developing a preventive focus for radiological safety and health issues in workplace environments, especially related to emergency preparedness. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and HPS recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

HPS members have expertise in understanding, evaluating, and controlling the potential risks from radiation relative to the benefits of using radiation, as well as controlling and mitigating radiological hazards in the workplace.

OSHA and HSP will work together to achieve the following training and education goal:

• Provide the OSHA Training Institute, upon request, with educational and training materials and resources on radiological safety and provide peer review, upon request, of OSHA technical documents and training curricula on topics relevant to radiological safety issues.

HPS and OSHA will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Identify existing and emerging occupational radiological safety and health issues in the workplace and share technical information and best practices, as jointly determined by OSHA and HPS regarding radiological safety. HPS will identify individuals within the Society who have expertise on specific radiological safety issues, and who have agreed to serve as direct points of contact for OSHA regarding these issues.
• Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on radiological safety that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
• Develop and disseminate information on radiological safety and health issues through print and electronic media, including electronic assistance tools and links from OSHA's and HPS' Web sites addressing ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or HPS' conferences, such as: HPS' Annual meeting, local meetings, or other Alliance related events concerning radiological safety issues in the workplace.

HPS and OSHA will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue:

• Work together to encourage employers to incorporate radiological safety strategies into their overall safety and health programs.
• Participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings that address radiological safety issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• Provide OSHA, upon request, with information about international regulations and guidelines relevant to radiological safety.

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 the 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 at least quarterly to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. Team members will include representatives of OSHA's Directorate of Cooperation and State Programs and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA Consultation Project's participation on the team.

The information provided by HPS and/or its members is for the purpose of contributing to informed decision-making by the Agency and any other recipients of this information. Information provided by HPS does not constitute an official statement or position by HPS and is not intended by the parties to create any legal obligations for HPS or its individual members. Information provided pursuant to this Alliance Agreement is not intended as a legally binding standard or guideline.

This Alliance Agreement will remain in effect for two 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 concurrence of both signatories.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and
The American Red Cross
August 10, 2012

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   May 19, 2005

   Date Renewed

   • August 6, 2008

   Overview

   Through the OSHA and American Red Cross (ARC) Alliance, the organizations are providing employers and employees, including non-English and limited English speaking employees, with information, guidance, and access to training resources. The Alliance specifically addresses workplace issues, including emergency preparedness, disease prevention education and first aid training.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Sheila Arbury

   Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management (DTSEM)

   Todd Briggs

   Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs

   Kay Dellinger

   DTSEM

   American Red Cross:

   Jean Erdtmann

   Director, Program Management and Field Support

   Jennifer Geiger

   Health and Safety

   Evaluation Period

   May 19, 2011 – May 18, 2012

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • July 7, 2011 - Implementation Team Meeting
   • December 15, 2011 - Implementation Team Meeting
   • April 24, 2012 - Implementation Team Meeting

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

3. Results

   1. Products and Events

      Outreach and Communication Goals

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

      OSHA and the American Red Cross Alliance Web Page

      OSHA continues to update and maintain the OSHA and ARC Alliance Web page that is posted on the OSHA Web site. The page includes the OSHA and ARC Alliance agreement, renewal agreement, annual reports, news releases, information on activities and events, and milestones and successes of the Alliance. The page also includes links to the ARC Pandemic Flu Web page and the ARC Alliance-related Web page on the ARC Web site.

      American Red Cross Alliance Web Page

      ARC continues to update the ARC and OSHA Alliance Web page on the ARC Web site. The page includes information about the ARC and OSHA Alliance. It addition, the page linked to information about 2011 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week and the OSHA Distracted Driving Web page.

      OSHA Distracted Driving Initiative

      Through the Alliance Program, ARC supported OSHA's national outreach initiative focusing on distracted driving, including the dangers of texting while driving and other distracted driver-related hazards. ARC helped to promote the outreach-related materials, including posting information about the initiative to the ARC and OSHA Alliance Web page.

      OSHA Editorial Boards

      A representative from ARC serves on the editorial board for the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics page on the Agency's Web site: Medical and First Aid. As of January 2012, the use of editorial boards has been suspended.

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and the ARC conferences or other events such as Web cast presented by the ARC local chapter meetings. During this evaluation period, no products or activities have been developed to meet this goal of the Alliance.
         
      • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding American Red Cross best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by American Red Cross and through OSHA- or American Red Cross- developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

      2012 OSHA Annual On-site Consultation Conference

      A representative from ARC delivered a presentation to more than 20 people focusing on the organization's "Ready Rating" Program at the 2012 OSHA Annual On-site Consultation Conference on April 23-26, 2012, in Nashville, Tennessee. The program helps small businesses prepare and assist with their emergency response efforts.

      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues to increase emergency preparedness and disease prevention education to the workplace and also increase first aid information to individuals with LEP and youth workers.

      2012 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week

      On May 6-12, 2012, the ARC and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported the 2012 NAOSH Week. Sponsored annually by the American Association of Safety Engineers, an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme for 2012 was "Safety, it's What Every Business Needs." ARC helped support the Week through a number of activities, including posting information about the Week to ARC and OSHA Alliance Web page, as well as provided safety-related items for inclusion in the bags distributed to the attendees at the NAOSH Week Kick-off event at DOL on May 7, 2012.

      • Encourage ARC chapters to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Vice President for Preparedness and Health and Safety Services Offices to increase emergency preparedness and disease prevention education to workplaces and increase first aid information to LEP and youth workers.

        During this evaluation period, OSHA and ARC Chapters did not sign or renew any Alliance agreements.

      Promoting the National Dialogue Goals

      • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings to discuss emergency preparedness, disease prevention education and first aid issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

      First Aid Advisory Taskforce

      Kay Dellinger, Medical Officer, Office of Occupational Medicine, DTSEM, serves on the ARC and American Heart Association (AHA), an Alliance Program participant, First Aid Advisory Taskforce.  The First Aid Advisory Taskforce is responsible for updating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and first aid guidelines every five years.

   2. Executive Summary

      OSHA and ARC continue to work together to address workplace issues, including emergency preparedness, disease prevention education, and first aid training. As a result of this positive relationship, the organizations completed a number of projects and activities to meet the goals of the Alliance agreement. For example:

      • A representative from ARC delivered a presentation at the 2012 OSHA Annual On-site Consultation Conference focusing on the organization's "Ready Rating" Program, which helps small businesses prepare and assist with their emergency response efforts.
      • ARC and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported the 2012 NAOSH Week, May 1-7, 2012. ARC also supported the OSHA initiative focusing on distracted driving.
      • The OSHA and ARC Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site is updated regularly and includes links to the Alliance agreement, news releases, activities and events, and milestones and successes.
      • An ARC representative serves on the editorial board of the OSHA Medical and First Aid Safety and Health Topics page.
      • ARC continues to encourage its Chapters to form and maintain Alliances with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices.
      • OSHA representative, Kay Dellinger, Medical Officer, OOM, DSTM, serves on the ARC and AHA First Aid Advisory Taskforce.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and ARC Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site	3,211
      ARC and OSHA Alliance-related Web page on the ARC Web site	Data Not Available
      OSHA Medical and First Aid Safety, Safety and Health Topics Page	31,923
      2012 OSHA Annual On-Site Consultation Conference	20
      Total	42,154

4. Upcoming Milestones

   In the upcoming year, OSHA and the ARC will undertake several activities to meet the goals of the Alliance. For example:

   • ARC and OSHA will work to deliver a Webinar for members of the On-site Consultation Program focusing on the ARC Small Business "Ready Rating" Program.
   • OSHA and ARC will develop compliance assistance resources, including resources for small businesses, and non-English and Limited-English speaking workers such as tear sheets/fact sheets on disaster preparedness and heat illness prevention.
   • ARC will join with other Alliance Program participants in supporting 2013 NAOSH Week, May 5-11, 2013.
   • ARC will staff an exhibit booth at DOL Safety Day in June 2013.
   • ARC Chapters will work to form and maintain Alliances with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices.

Report prepared by: Todd Briggs, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, August 10, 2012.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Construction Institute – American Society of Civil Engineers (CI-ASCE)

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

November 3, 2003

Evaluation Period

November 2, 2005 - November 1, 2006

Date Renewed

March 19, 2006

Overview

Through the OSHA and CI-ASCE Alliance, both organizations are encouraging employers to increase employee access to safety and health information and training resources, especially in the area of crane safety to incorporate safety and health issues into the construction/constructability process.

Implementation Team Members
 

II. Implementation Team Meetings
 

III. Results

1. Events and Products
   
   Training and Education Goal
    
   • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for employees of civil engineering, construction, and construction engineering and management and consulting companies regarding crane safety and construction/constructability, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the construction industry.
     
     The OSHA and CI-ASCE Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.
   Outreach and Communication Goals
    
   • Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and the CI's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
     
     OSHA and CI-ASCE Webpage
     
     OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and CI-ASCE Alliance Web page that is posted on the Agency's Web site. The page includes the OSHA and CI-ASCE Alliance agreement, renewal agreement, news releases, activities and events and milestones and successes.
     
     Design for Construction Safety Web page
     (www.designforconstructionsafety.org)
     
     Mike Toole is continuing to take the lead in updating the "Design for Construction Safety" Web site that was developed through the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable's Design for Safety Workgroup. The Web site provides information on the barriers to designing for safety and how to overcome the barriers. The slide presentation, "Design for Construction Safety", also created by the Design for Safety Workgroup, is posted on the page.
     
     "Making the Business Case for Safety and Health" Safety and Health Topics page
     
     Through the Alliance, CI-ASCE representatives provided input and expertise to assist OSHA with the development of its "Making the Business Case for Safety and Health" Safety and Health Topics page. CI-ASCE provided feedback and information for the draft page. The Topics page was posted on the agency's Web site on September 27, 2006.
     
     Print and Electronic Media
     
     Articles on the OSHA and CI-ASCE Alliance and the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable's Design for Safety and Fall Protection Workgroup have appeared in a number of publications, including the Aggregates Manager e-News, Alliance Quarterly Review, Facilities Management News, IHS, and News for OSC. For more information, please For more information on the articles, see the "Alliance Program Reach" table on pages 7-8.
      
   • Speak, exhibit, and/or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events such as regional meetings of the Construction Institute or annual meetings of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
     
     Products
     
     "Design for Construction Safety" Slide Presentation
     
     Mike Toole took the lead in updating the "Design for Construction Safety" slide presentation that was developed through the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable's Design for Safety Workgroup. The presentation informs the public about the process of addressing site safety and health in the design of a construction project. It is located in the "DfCS Presentation" section on the Design for Construction Safety Web site.
     
     The slide presentation is continually updated based on feedback from the participants at the conferences and workshops where it is delivered. OSHA representatives and members of the Workgroup delivered the "Design for Construction Safety" presentation during the reporting period at the following events:
      
     • 22nd Annual National Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association Conference, August 28-31, 2006, Orlando, Florida
       
       On August 30, 2006, Marvin Oey, CI-ASCE; John Mroszczyk, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) which is another Alliance Program participant and Lee Anne Jillings, Director, OOSA, USDOL-OSHA, delivered the presentation to 50 attendees at the 22nd Annual National Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association Conference, in Orlando, Florida.
       
       ASSE Professional Development Conference, June 11-14, 2006 Seattle, Washington
       
       On June 14, 2006, John Gambatese, CI-ASCE; John Mroszczyk, ASSE which is another Alliance Program participant, and Stew Burkhammer, Director, OCS, USDOL-OSHA, delivered the presentation to over 120 attendees in a workshop, "Designing for Construction Worker Safety", at the ASSE Professional Development Conference in Seattle, Washington.
       
       American Institute of Steel Construction's North American Steel Construction Conference, February 6-9, 2006, San Antonio, Texas
       
       On February 9, 2006, T. Michael Toole, CI-ASCE Construction Site Safety Committee, delivered the presentation to over 50 attendees at the American Institute of Steel Construction's North American Steel Construction Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
       
       Geo³ Comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technical Conference, November 6-9, 2005, Dallas, Texas
       
       On November 7, 2005, Bill Nash, CI-ASCE Construction Site Safety Committee, gave the presentation to over 100 attendees at the Geo³ Comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technical Conference in Dallas, Texas.
   • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program, especially in the areas of crane safety and construction/constructability.
     
     Please refer to the Outreach and Communications goal bullet: "Speak, exhibit and/or appear at conferences..." and the Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health goal.
      
   • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding CI's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by CI and through OSHA- or CI -developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
     
     Please refer to the Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health goal.
      
   • Promote and encourage CI's members participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
     
     The OSHA and CI-ASCE Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.
   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
    
   • Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.
     
     The OSHA and CI-ASCE Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.
      
   • Convene or participate in forums and roundtable discussions on construction safety issues such as crane safety and the construction/constructability process to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.
     
     Events
     
     OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Design for Safety Workgroup
     
     On July 8, 2004, representatives from CI-ASCE participated in the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable for construction-related national Alliances. The Design for Safety and Fall Protection Workgroups were developed at the Roundtable meeting.
     
     Design for Safety Workgroup - CI-ASCE is participating on the Design for Safety Workgroup and helped develop a "Design for Construction Safety" slide presentation and Design for Construction Safety Web site. Mike Toole has taken the lead in updating each product. The Workgroup also developed a 2-4 Hour Design for Safety Training Course. The course is based on the Design for Construction Safety slide presentation and provides technical information for those that are interested learning more about Designing for Safety.
     
     Matt Burkhart, CI-ASCE is taking the lead in working with the group to develop an OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program for engineers.
     
     Fall Protection Workgroup - During this reporting period, CI-ASCE began participating on the Fall Protection Workgroup and helped develop Fall Protection Safety Tips Sheets for Employers and Employees. The Workgroup also developed a "Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry" training program. The training program is designed for construction industry audiences including small business owners, trainers, foreman and workers. The Workgroup is developing Toolbox Talks for Ladders that address issues such as "Do's and Don'ts of Using a Ladder", "Choosing the Right Ladder" and "Set-Up and Use of a Ladder." Matt Burkhart, CI-ASCE is developing the "How to Extend" a ladder section of the toolbox talk.
2. Executive Summary
   
   Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and CI-ASCE are continuing to work together to promote safe and healthful working conditions for construction employees and to incorporate safety and health issues into the construction/constructability process. This positive relationship has led to the development of the many programs and projects that the team is currently working on or has produced.
   
   For example, CI-ASCE is continuing to participate on the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable Design for Safety Workgroup. Mike Toole has played an important role within the Design for Safety Workgroup by taking the lead in both developing and updating the Design for Construction Safety slide presentation. OSHA representatives, CI-ASCE members and other Alliance Program participants have shared the presentation with the public at the following events:
    
   • Marvin Oey, CI-ASCE; John Mroszczyk, ASSE and Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA, delivered the presentation to 50 attendees at the 22nd Annual National Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association Conference, August 30, 2006 in Orlando, Florida.
      
   • John Gambatese, CI-ASCE; John Mroszczyk, ASSE and Stew Burkhammer, Director, OCS, USDOL-OSHA, made the presentation to over 120 attendees in a workshop entitled, "Designing for Construction Worker Safety" at the ASSE Professional Development Conference, June 14, 2006 in Seattle, Washington.
      
   • Mike Toole, CI-ASCE Construction Site Safety Committee, delivered the presentation to over 50 attendees at the American Institute of Steel Construction's North American Steel Construction Conference, February 9, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas.
      
   • Bill Nash, CI-ASCE Construction Site Safety Committee, gave the presentation to over 100 attendees at the Geo³ Comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technical Conference, November 7, 2005 in Dallas, Texas.
   Mike Toole has also played an important role within the Design for Safety Workgroup by taking the lead in developing and maintaining the Design for Construction Safety Web site. Mr. Toole will continue to work on the Web site and encouraged members of the Workgroup to review the Web site and provide recommendations for adding information to the site.
   
   During the reporting period, CI-ASCE began participating on the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable Fall Protection workgroup. The Workgroup is developing Toolbox Talks for Ladders that address issues such as "Do's and Don'ts of Using a Ladder", "Choosing the Right Ladder" and "Set-Up and Use of a Ladder." Matt Burkhart, CI-ASCE is developing the "How to Extend a Ladder" section of the toolbox talk.
   
   CI-ASCE representatives are sharing their expertise through reviewing and providing comments on OSHA's "Making the Business Case for Safety and Health" Safety and Health Topics page which was posted to the Agency's Web site on September 27, 2007.
   
   Finally, OSHA and CI-ASCE committed to continuing the Alliance and signed an Alliance renewal agreement on March 16, 2006.
    
3. Alliance Program Reach

IV. Upcoming Milestones

The OSHA and CI-ASCE Alliance implementation team has discussed a number of activities that will be undertaken in the upcoming year. For example, CI-ASCE remains committed to working with OSHA and other Alliance Program participants to develop compliance assistance information and products for Agency staff and employers and employees in the construction industry. The organization will continue to attend meetings of the Design for Safety and Fall Protection Workgroups that were established at the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable.

Through the Design for Safety Workgroup, Mike Toole will continue to take the lead in maintaining and updating the Design for Construction Safety slide presentation along with the Design for Construction Safety Web site. Matt Burkhart will also take the lead in developing an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach Training Program for engineers.

Through the Fall Protection Workgroup, Matt Burkhart will complete the "How to Extend a Ladder" section for the Toolbox Talks for Ladders.
 
In addition, Mike Toole, CI-ASCE; John Mroszczyk, ASSE and Lee Anne Jillings, Director, OOSA, USDOL-OSHA, will deliver the "Design for Construction Safety" slide presentation in a workshop "Safety Through Design: Designing for Construction Worker Safety" at the 2006 National Safety Congress, November 5-9, 2006 in San Diego, California. The presentation will also be delivered by Mike Toole, CI-ASCE, and Rick Marshall, ADSC: International Association of Foundation Drilling at the ASCE and the National Council for Geo-Engineering and Construction Workshop; "Trends Affecting the Geo-Community: What Does the Future Hold?", December 4-7, 2006 in Reston, Virginia.

Finally, OSHA has submitted a proposal for Mike Toole, CI-ASCE; John Mroszczyk, ASSE which is another Alliance Program participant; Brad Giles, Washington Group International who is also an Alliance Program participant and Lee Anne Jillings, Director, OOSA, USDOL-OSHA to deliver the Design for Construction Safety presentation at OSHCON, April 10-13, 2007 in Newport, Rhode Island.

Report prepared by: Jess McCluer, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, December 14, 2006.
 

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE NATIONAL LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS ASSOCIATION

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) hereby renew the Alliance signed on July 28, 2003. OSHA and NLBMDA continue to recognize the value of providing safe and healthy workplaces in the retail lumber and building materials industry. Both groups are committed to working together and networking with interested parties to increase overall safety awareness while specifically addressing recordkeeping issues and reducing or preventing forklift accidents and lifting strains in the lumber and building materials industry. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and NLBMDA 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 at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two 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 concurrence of both signatories.

OSHA and Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS)
Alliance Close-Out Report

On October 6, 2003, OSHA and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) formed an Alliance focusing on improving the safety and health of employees by reducing the number of traffic collisions that occur on the job. In particular, the Alliance focused on advancing a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and increasing access to safety and health information, training resources and technical knowledge to help reduce traffic collisions and related deaths and injuries within the nation's workforce.

OSHA and NETS agreed to conclude the Alliance as of October 6, 2005. However, OSHA and NETS will continue to work together through other avenues to develop and share information on motor vehicle safety. The following successes resulted from OSHA and NET’s working together to meet the Alliance’s goals:

• OSHA promoted NETS’ Drive Safely to Work Week to its Regions and also shared the association’s tools and resources with the field.

• OSHA promoted and attended the NETS Drive Safely to Work Week Employer Symposium which focused on distracted driving September 29, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland.

• OSHA worked with NETS to develop the Agency’s "Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes" which discusses how employers can reduce motor vehicle injuries and fatalities in their workforce.

• Representatives of NETS served on the editorial board for OSHA’s Motor Vehicle Safety and Health Topics Page.

• Members of NETS' National Board agreed to give presentations on traffic safety issues and injury reduction for employers when requested by OSHA.

• At the 2004 OSHA Compliance Assistance Training Sessions in Falls Church, Virginia, NETS exhibited and spoke at a session entitled "Promoting Motor Vehicle Safety Through OSHA's Compliance Assistance and Cooperative Programs."

Report prepared by: Todd Briggs, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, October 6, 2005

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And
Altec Industries, Inc.
January 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      November 22, 2005

   2. Dates Renewed

      December 18, 2007
      June 14, 2012
      December 1, 2015

   3. Evaluation Period

      FY 2017: October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017

   4. Alliance Overview and Goals

      Through the alliance, OSHA and Altec work together to provide information and access to training resources to help protect employees' health and safety, including non-English or limited English speaking workers. The Alliance continues to address the safe operation of cranes, digger derricks, and insulated and non-insulated aerial devices, including tree care devices, and focuses on equipment hazards such as falls and electrocutions.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • February 16, 2017
   • May 11, 2017

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

3. Results 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, Initiatives focusing on OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, and outreach campaigns.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Webpage	10/1/16- 9/30/17	Alliance Webpage-OSHA Website (https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/alliances/altec/altec.html)		162
   Webpage	10/1/16 - 9/30/17	Altec Safety Resources webpage linking to various items developed by OSHA and through the OSHA-Altec Alliance (http://www.altec.com/safety/safety-resources/)	Construction, Electrical, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Safety & Health Programs	1802
   Webpage	10/1/16 - 09/30/17	Cribbing & Blocking Instruction, Alliance product (http://www.altec.com/cribbing-and-blocking-protect-yourself/)	Construction, Electrical	4731
   Webpage	10/1/16 - 9/30/17	Cribbing & Blocking Instruction, Alliance product, Spanish translation (http://www.altec.com/cribbing-and-blocking-protect-yourself/)	Construction, Electrical	204
   Webpage	10/1/16 - 9/30/17	Altec webpage linking to OSHA-Altec Alliance Products (http://www.altec.com/safety/safety-resources/osha-and-altec-alliance-fact-sheets/)	Construction, Electrical, Walking-Working Surfaces, Fall Prevention, Agriculture	247
   Webpage	10/1/16 - 9/30/17	Altec webpage linking to OSHA QuickCards (http://www.altec.com/safety/safety-resources/osha-quick-cards/)	Construction, Electrical, Walking-Working Surface, Fall Prevention, Agriculture	284
   Print Publication	10/1/16 - 9/30/17	Distribution of Cribbing & Blocking Instruction Alliance product at Altec Sentry classes	Construction, Electrical	1000
   Print Publication	10/1/16 - 9/30/17	Distribution of Crane Assembly & Disassembly Around Powerlines Flowchart 29 CFR 1926.1407 Alliance product at Altec Sentry Classes	Construction, Electrical	400
   Print Publication	10/1/16 - 9/30/17	Distribution of Crane Operation Around Power Lines Flowchart 29 CFR 1926.1408 Alliance product at Altec Sentry classes	Construction, Electrical	400
   TOTAL				9230

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Participant Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Exhibit	10/14/16	International Lineman's Rodeo	Darin Hinnergardt, Altec	Not Applicable	Overland Park	KS	Construction, Electrical	500
   Exhibit	11/10- 11/11/16	Tree Care Industry Association Expo	Joe Coleman, Altec	Not Applicable	Baltimore	MD	Agriculture, Construction	400
   Speech/ Presentation	12/1/16	New England Grows Conference	Phil Doud, Altec, and Peter Barletta, OSHA's Braintree Area Office	OSHA Safe Crane Rigging for Tree Care Industry	Boston	MA	Agriculture, Construction	150
   Exhibit	12/1/16	ConExpo	Phil Doud, Altec	Not Applicable	Las Vegas	NV	Construction	800
   Exhibit	4/20/17 - 4/22/17	International Sign Association- Lights and Signs Expo	Phil Doud, Altec	Not Applicable	Las Vegas	NV	Construction, Electrical	750
   Exhibit	6/12/17 - 6/14/17	Southern Area Instructors Association Conference	Phil Doud, Altec	Not Applicable	Lexington	KY	Construction, Electrical	350
   TOTAL								2950

   Training for OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant provided training or assistance in training OSHA and OSHA-affiliated staff (including state plan and/or On-site Consultation Program representatives).

   Training Type	Date	Name/Title of Trainer	Training Title	Audience: OSHA, State Plan, Onsite Consultation	City	State	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Seminar	11/15/16	Darin Hinnergardt	Tree Care Aerial Device	Cal-OSHA	Sacramento	CA	Agriculture, Construction, Electrical	13
   Seminar	11/15/16	Darin Hinnergardt	Wood Chipper Device (Classroom only)	Cal-OSHA	Sacramento	CA	Agriculture, Construction	13
   Seminar	11/16/16	Darin Hinnergardt	Tree Care Aerial Device	Cal-OSHA	Sacramento	CA	Agriculture, Construction, Electrical	15
   Seminar	11/16/16	Darin Hinnergardt	Wood Chipper Device (Classroom only)	Cal-OSHA	Sacramento	CA	Agriculture, Construction	15
   Seminar	11/17/16	Darin Hinnergardt	Tree Care Aerial Device	Cal-OSHA	Sacramento	CA	Agriculture, Construction, Electrical	16
   Seminar	11/17/16	Darin Hinnergardt	Wood Chipper Device (Classroom only)	Cal-OSHA	Sacramento	CA	Agriculture, Construction	16
   Seminar	3/28 - 3/29/17	Darin Hinnergardt	Mobile Crane	Region 2	Cliffwood	NJ	Construction, Electrical	9
   Seminar	3/29 - 3/30/17	Darin Hinnergardt	Mobile Crane	Region 2	Cliffwood	NJ	Construction, Electrical	8
   Seminar	6/20 - 6/21/17	Phil Doud	Mobile Crane	SC OSHA	Columbia	SC	Construction, Electrical	25
   Seminar	6/21 - 6/22/17	Phil Doud	Mobile Crane	SC OSHA	Columbia	SC	Construction, Electrical	25
   Seminar	8/29-8/30/17	Darin Hinnergardt	Mobile Crane	Region 7	Wichita	KS	Construction, Electrical	11
   Seminar	8/30-8/31/17	Darin Hinnergardt	Mobile Crane	Region 7	Wichita	KS	Construction, Electrical	12
   TOTAL								178

Report prepared by: Christina Morgan, Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services & Alliances, January 2018.

*Please Select From The Following Emphasis Areas: (Emphasis areas are tied to OSHA's Operating Plan, DOL's Strategic Plan, and agency/departmental initiatives; they are updated annually. If none apply, leave blank. More than one can be included in the field.)

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Industrial Truck Association
February 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      January 15, 2004

   2. Dates Renewed

      April 24, 2006
      April 9, 2008
      January 11, 2016

   3. Evaluation Period

      FY 2017: October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017

   4. Alliance Overview and Goals

       

      Through the Alliance, OSHA and ITA are promoting the safe operation and use of powered industrial trucks by providing information and access to training resources to assist employers and employees in reducing exposure to potential hazards associated with the use of powered industrial trucks. ITA also provides forklift safety training seminars to federal OSHA, State Plan, and Consultation Project staff.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • January 11, 2017
   • April 19, 2017
   • August 15, 2017

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

3. Results 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.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Webpage	10/1/16 – 9/30/2017	Alliance Webpage-OSHA Website		2727
   Webpage	10/1/16 – 9/30/2017	Alliance Webpage-Participant Website		1477
   Other Email	10/12/2016	ITA emailed its General Engineering Committee regarding OSHA’s Safe & Sound Campaign.	Safety & Health Programs	20
   Other Email	1/10/2017	ITA emailed its General Engineering Committee Advisory Committee regarding OSHA's pending RFI on 1910.178		5
   Other Email	1/10/2017	ITA emailed its General Engineering Committee Advisory Committee regarding the Walking-Working Surfaces standard.	Walking-Working Surfaces	5
   Other Email	1/10/2017	ITA emailed its General Engineering Committee Advisory Committee regarding the Lockout/Tagout standard.		5
   Other Email	6/2/2017	ITA emailed its National Forklift Safety Day Task Force members regarding OSHA’s Safe + Sound Campaign.	Safety & Health Programs	9
   Other Email	6/12/2017	ITA emailed its General Engineering Committee members regarding OSHA’s Heat Safety Tool.	Heat Illness Prevention	23
   Other Email	6/27/2017	ITA emailed its General Engineering Committee members regarding the effective date for electronic injury reporting.	Recordkeeping/ Reporting	23
   Other Email	9/5/2017	ITA emailed its General Engineering Committee members regarding OSHA’s Worker Safety and Health Resources for Hurricane and Flood Cleanup and Recovery.	Safety & Health Programs	23
   TOTAL				4317

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Participant Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Speech/Presentation	6/13/2017	National Forklift Safety Day	Patrick Kapust, Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, OSHA	[Remarks on enforcement and related programs and Safe + Sound Week]	Washington	DC	Safety & Health Programs	63
   TOTAL								63

   Training for OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant provided training or assistance in training OSHA and OSHA-affiliated staff (including state plan and/or On-site Consultation Program representatives).

   Training Type	Date	Name/Title of Trainer	Training Title	Audience	City	State	Emphasis Areas*	Number Reached
   Seminar	5/16/2017	Joe Yahner (Raymond Corp.) and Dave Nicollette (Trainer, Clark Material Handling)	Forklift Safety: Operator, Machine and Environment	Region 2- federal (10), rest NJ state plan/consultation	Union	NJ	Fall Prevention; Electrical; Temporary Workers; Youth Workers	21
   Seminar	7/19/2017	Dave Couch (Engineer, Hyster- Yale Corporation) and Dave Nicolette (Trainer, Clark Material Handling)	Forklift Safety: Operator, Machine and Environment	Region 4- NC OSHA and NC Consultation Program	Charlotte	NC	Fall Prevention; Electrical; Temporary Workers; Youth Workers	19
   Seminar	7/20/2017	Dave Couch (Engineer, Hyster- Yale Corporation) and Dave Nicolette (Trainer, Clark Material Handling)	Forklift Safety: Operator, Machine and Environment	Region 4- NC OSHA	Charlotte	NC	Fall Prevention; Electrical; Temporary Workers; Youth Workers	18
   TOTAL								58

Report prepared by: Christina Morgan, Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, February 2018.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the
Safe Tank Alliance
May 30, 2008

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   March 22, 2004

   Date Renewed

   October 2, 2006

   Evaluation Period

   March 29, 2007 - March 28, 2008

   Overview

   Through the OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance, OSHA, American Petroleum Institute (API), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Steel Tank Institute (STI) are promoting safe tank entry, cleaning, maintenance, and rescue operations and work within and around petroleum and petrochemical liquid storage tanks. The workers include, but are not limited to, tank owners and operators, tank maintenance and repair workers, tank contractors and rescue personnel.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Lee Anne Jillings

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliance (OOSA)

   Russell Jones

   Office of Small Business Assistance

   Tony Mapes*****

   OOSA

   Jess McCluer*

   OOSA

   Lisa Ramber****

   OOSA

   Rob Swick**

   OOSA

   Daniel Youhas***

   OOSA

   Safe Tank:

   Guy R. Colona

   Assistant Vice President, NFPA

   William J. Erny

   Senior Policy Advisor, Safety and Security Issues, API

   Wayne Geyer

   Executive Vice President, STI/SPFA

   Will Sauer

   Research Assistant, API

   * Jess McCluer served as the Alliance Coordinator until May 29, 2007.
   ** Rob Swick served as the Alliance Coordinator from May 29, 2007 to June 25, 2007.
   *** Daniel Youhas served as the Alliance Coordinator from June 25, 2007 to August 31, 2007.
   **** Lisa Ramber served as the Alliance Coordinator from August 31, 2007 to January 22, 2008.
   *****Tony Mapes serves as the Alliance Coordinator since January 22, 2008.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   June 27, 2007

   Implementation Team Meeting

   August 8, 2007

   Implementation Team Meeting

   January 7, 2008

   Implementation Team Meeting

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

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Outreach and Communication Goals

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

        Publications

        Information on the activities of the OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance has appeared in publications such as Thompson's Aboveground Storage Tank Guide and Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) Regulatory Update. For more information on the articles, see the "Alliance Program Reach Table."

        OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance Web Page

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

        API and OSHA Alliance Web Page

        The API and OSHA Alliance Web page has information on the OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance. In addition, the link to the API's Fall Protection for Aboveground Storage Tanks Fact Sheet is posted on the Web page; the fact sheet was developed through the OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance.

        STI/SPFA Web Site

        The STI/SPFA Web site has information on the OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance along with links to OSHA's compliance assistance resources.

        OSHA's Electronic Assistance Tools

        Representatives from API, NFPA and STI/SPFA serve on the editorial boards of the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages and eTool, providing OSHA with their expertise and technical review:

        Safety and Health Topics Pages:

        •  

          Confined Spaces
          • Guy R. Colonna, P.E., Assistant Vice President, Fire Protection Applications and Chemical Engineering, NFPA, Quincy, MA

         

        • Emergency Preparedness and Response
          • David Fritz, Crisis Management Coordinator, BP America, Inc., Naperville, IL

         

        • Fall Protection
          • Bill Donovan, OSHA Chicago Regional Office, Chicago, IL
          • Sherman Williamson, OSHA Directorate of Enforcement Programs, Washington, DC

         

        • Fire Safety
          • Guy R. Colonna, P.E., Assistant Vice President, Fire Protection Applications and Chemical Engineering, NFPA, Quincy, MA

         

        • Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Storage, Storage Tanks Module
          • Patrick Kapust, OSHA Directorate of Enforcement Programs, Office of General Industry Enforcement, Washington, DCSanji Kanth, OSHA Directorate of Enforcement Programs, Office of General Industry Enforcement, Washington, DC
          •  

         

        • Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Storage
          • Ray Cook, Marathon Oil, Houston, TX
          • Bill Erny, API, Washington, DC
          • Lane Smith, Chevron Texaco, Houston, TX

         

        • Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool
          • Ray Cook, Marathon Oil, Houston, TX
          • Charlie Curlee, Marathon Oil, Houston, TX
          • Bill Erny, API, Washington, DC
          • Lane Smith, Chevron Texaco, Houston, TX
          • Joe Sologub, Marathon Oil, Houston, TX

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA or industry conferences such as the API/NFPA Safe Tank Entry Workshop.

        Events

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

        Safe Tank Alliance representatives are working with more than 40 other Alliance Program participants to support 2008 NAOSH Week that will be held May 4-10. Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers, another Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme of the 2008 NAOSH Week is "Safety is Good Business."

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

        NFPA and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2007 NAOSH Week, May 6-12, 2007. Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme of the 2007 NAOSH Week was "All Modes of Transportation."

        NFPA World Safety Congress and Exposition, June 3-7, 2007, Boston Massachusetts

        During NFPA's World Safety Congress and Exposition in Boston, Massachusetts, the following OSHA staff members and Safe Tank representatives made presentations:

        • Dana Schmidt, Project Engineer, STI/SPFA, presented "Prevention of Spills from Aboveground Tanks," to 25 attendees on June 3, 2007.

        • Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA and Guy Colona, Assistant Vice President, NFPA, presented "OSHA's Compliance Assistance Resources," which highlighted OSHA's products and training programs, including materials developed through the OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance to 40 attendees on June 5, 2007.

        • Mat Chibbaro, Fire Protection Engineer, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, USDOL-OSHA, presented "Fire Service Features of Buildings and Fire Protection Systems," to 21 attendees on June 5, 2007.

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

        Products

        "Safe Tank Entry: When Entering Above Ground Storage Tanks" Brochure

        The OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance is working with the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) Alliance to develop a compliance assistance resource; Safe Tank Entry: When Entering Above Ground Storage Tanks brochure. The Safe Tank and ILMA brochure has information on preventing injuries when working in confined spaces in and around aboveground storage tanks such as how to keep employees safe and good practices for entering tanks.

        Storage Tank Module for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Servicing and Storage Safety and Health Topics page

        Through the Alliance, the Safe Tank Alliance representatives provided their expertise to OSHA during the agency's development of the Storage Tank Module for the Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Servicing and Storage Safety and Health Topics page. The module which addresses requirements and solutions for working in permit and non-permit required confined spaces in above ground storage tanks was posted on the agency's Web site in June 2007. OSHA issued a news release about the product, "OSHA introduces a new Safety and Health Topic page module," on June 14, 2007.

        Events

        STI/SPFA Pressure Vessel Conference, October 29-30, 2007, Houston, Texas

        James Shelton, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Region VI, Houston North Texas, Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, attended the STI/SPFA Pressure Vessel Conference, October 29-30, 2007 in Houston, Texas. The conference included a certification class for aboveground tank inspectors and a tour of an aboveground tank facility.

        API/NFPA Safe Tank Entry Workshop, April 27-28, 2007, Atlantic City, New Jersey

        OSHA staff from Region II attended the Safe Tank Entry Workshop, April 27-28, 2007 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The workshop focused on learning and applying best practices for safe entry and work in petroleum and petrochemical storage tanks.

        Safe Tank Entry Best Practices Seminar, April 17-18, 2007, Houston, Texas

        Through the Alliance, OSHA and Safe Tank developed the Safe Tank Entry Best Practices Seminar for OSHA staff and oil refinery professionals held at the Houston Area Safety Council in Houston, Texas. The seminar includes information on safe work practices and new technology being used by the oil and gas industry during tank entry and cleaning operations. The seminar had a total of 80 attendees and a link to the seminars' presentations is posted the OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance Web page on the agency's Web site.

      • Promote and encourage the petroleum and petrochemical industry's participation in OSHA cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and Consultation and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.

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

   2. Executive Summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and the Safe Tank organizations are working together to develop resources for employers in the petroleum and petrochemical industries to protect employees' health and safety, particularly in the areas of petroleum and petrochemical liquid storage tank entry, cleaning, maintenance, and rescue operations and work within them. The positive relationship that the signatories have developed over the past four years has led to the development of the many programs and projects that the team is currently working on or has produced.

      For example, through the Alliance, Safe Tank is working with ILMA to develop the draft "Safe Tank Entry: When Entering Above Ground Storage Tanks," brochure which will provide assistance to employers in the petroleum and petrochemical industries for hazards involved with confined space entry in aboveground storage tanks. In addition, the Safe Tank representatives provided OSHA with their expertise during the agency's development of the Storage Tank Module for the Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Servicing and Storage Safety and Health Topics page. The module which addresses requirements and solutions for working in permit and non-permit required confined spaces in above ground storage tanks was posted on the agency's Web site in June 2007.

      As part of their outreach efforts, NFPA and a number of Alliance Program participants supported 2007 NAOSH Week, May 6-12 and are supporting 2008 NAOSH Week, May 4-10. In addition, Safe Tank representatives are sharing their expertise with OSHA through participation on the editorial boards for the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages and eTool:

      • Confined Spaces

      • Emergency Preparedness and Response

      • Fall Protection

      • Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Servicing and Storage

      • Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool

      Further, OSHA, NFPA, and STI/SPFA shared safety and health information and OSHA's compliance assistance resources at NFPA's World Safety Congress and Expostion, June 3-7, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and Safe Tank Alliance Web site on OSHA's Web page	4,206
      API and OSHA Alliance Web site on API's Web page	Data not available
      OSHA Confined Spaces Safety and Health Topics page	110,472
      OSHA Emergency Preparedness and Response Safety and Health Topics page	121,832
      OSHA Fire Safety and Health Topics page	93,164
      OSHA Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Servicing and Storage Safety and Health Topics page	22,444
      OSHA Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Servicing and Storage eTool	48,936
      June 2007- "Maintaining safe tank working environment focus of training program," Alliance Quarterly Review	600
      June 3, 2007- NFPA World Safety Congress and Exposition, June 3-7, 2007, Boston, Massachusetts Speaker: Dana Schmidt, Project Engineer, STI/SPFA, presented "Prevention of Spills from Aboveground Tanks."	25
      June 5, 2007- NFPA World Safety Congress and Exposition, June 3-7, 2007, Boston, Massachusetts Speaker: Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA and Guy Colona, Assistant Vice President, NFPA, presented " OSHA's Compliance Assistance Resources," and Mat Chibarro, Fire Protection Engineer, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, USDOL-OSHA, presented "Fire Service Features of Buildings and Fire Protection Systems."	61
      June 14, 2007- "OSHA introduces new Safety and Health Topics Page module," OSHA News Release	Data not available
      June 25, 2007- "New Module Tells All About Working in Storage Tanks," CCH Netnews	Data not available
      July 2007- "Safety Best Practices Presented at Safe Tank Alliance Conference," Thompson's Aboveground Storage Tank Guide	Data not available
      July 6, 2007- "OSHA Alliance Creates Online Guide for Storage Tank Entry," New England Oilheat News	Data not available
      July 7, 2007- "OSHA Introduces New Safety and Health Topics Page Module," Oklahoma Safety Council's Safety Connections Newsletter	Data not available
      July 9, 2007- "Tip of the Week," Occupational Health and Safety E-News	Data not available
      July 9, 2007- "Aboveground Storage Tanks," PMAA Regulatory Update	Data not available
      July 9, 2007- "OSHA and ASTS," MPCA News Online	Data not available
      November 2, 2007- "Latest in OSHA Compliance Assistance Tools," ASSE Government Affairs Update	Data not available
      TOTAL	401,740

4. Upcoming Milestones

   As a result of the Alliance's successes over the last four years, OSHA and the Safe Tank Alliance participants will renew the agreement for two years. Through the renewal agreement, the organizations will encourage employers in the petroleum and petrochemical liquid storage industries to increase employee access to safety and health information and training resources on workplace issues, including tank entry, cleaning, maintenance, and rescue operations and work within and around petroleum and petrochemical liquid storage tanks. For example, through the Alliance, Safe Tank and ILMA representatives will finalize the "Safe Tank Entry: When Entering Above Ground Storage Tanks" brochure. In addition, the Alliance will begin developing additional compliance assistance resources on confined space tank entry and hot work in aboveground storage tanks.

   As part of the Alliance's outreach efforts, Safe Tank representatives will be joining with more than 40 other Alliance Program participants to support 2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 4-10. In addition, Safe Tank representatives will continue to provide OSHA with their expertise and serve on a number of OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages' and eTool editorial boards including Confined Spaces, Emergency Preparedness and Response and Fire Safety.

   Finally, Safe Tank will continue to work with ILMA through the Alliance Program on projects including fact sheet development and the 2009 Safe Tank Best Practices Seminar.

Report prepared by: Tony Mapes, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, on May 30, 2008.