Occupational Safety and Health Administration

NCS - Alliance Annual Report - February 21, 2005

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
and the
Airline Industry and the National Safety Council
International Air Transport Section
February 21, 2005

Alliance Background

Date Signed

November 12, 2002

Date Renewed

April 21, 2004

Overview

Signatories of the Alliance:

Air Canada
Airtran Airways
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
American Trans Air
America West Airlines
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Lines Jetblue Airways
Midwest Express Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
U.S. Airways
National Safety Council, International Air Transportation Section

The Airline Industry Alliance addresses ergonomic issues associated with the handling of passenger checked baggage. It explores ways to promote communication, outreach, training, education and a national dialogue to reduce ergonomic-related injuries.

Implementation Team Members

OSHA:

Brett Besser
Cathy Cronin
Bob Curtis
Brentley Donaldson
Lee Anne Jillings
Lisa Ramber
Bill Wright

Airlines:

Cheryl Beasley
Barry Brown
Linda Christopherson
Kristin Green
Cathi Hollister
Phil Isom
Cindy Keiser
Ray McCleary
Kim McDaniel
Penny Prince
Tim Racicot
Christopher San Giovanni
Chris Snyder
Tracy Sora
Kevin Summerlin
Jim Swartz
Chris Turner
Debra Vujasin
Terri Weiland
Ashley West

National Safety Council:

B.J. LoMastro

Contributors:

Kym Pond

Salt Lake Technical Center (SLTC)
Office of Training and Education (OTE)
SLTC
OTE
Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)
OOSA
Region VIII

AirTran
Southwest Airlines
America West
United Airlines
Air Canada
ATA Airlines
Continental Airlines
US Airways
Southwest Airlines
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
JetBlue
AirTran
Air Canada
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Alaska Airlines
US Airways
Midwest Express
Delta Air Lines

Contractor for OSHA, SLTC

Evaluation Period

November 12, 2003 - November 13, 2004
Implementation Team Meetings

March 23, 2004
July 29, 2004

Team meeting
Team meeting

Results

Events and Products

Training and Education Goal
- Continue the development of an industry training manual (referred to as a training module in the Alliance signed 11/12/02), with OSHA input, for employees on the handling of checked baggage and make it available, without charge, to the aviation industry, OSHA, and other interested parties.
Products

Ergonomics for Baggage Handlers Training Manual

The Alliance is developing a training manual for aviation baggage handlers on how to handle large volumes of passenger checked baggage safely and reduce the chance for injuries on the job. The draft manual covers: injury prevention, forces that affect the body, safety workplaces and identification and reducing risk factors and proper body mechanics for handling checked baggage. The Planeside Loading and Unloading and Ticketing Counter sections of the manual have been completed and the Alliance is developing the baggage make-up room section.

Outreach and Communication Goals
- With OSHA's input, commence development of an industry Awareness/Education Program for passengers, including, for example, a "Fact Sheet" with suggestions on how to pack baggage so it is easier to handle while traveling.
Products

"2 Heavy 2 Lift" Baggage Tag

A "2 Heavy 2 Lift" baggage tag was created by the implementation team. The heavy bag tag alerts travelers about the injuries that can be incurred from carrying heavy luggage. The tag was distributed with the National Safety Council's 2004 Safety Congress and Expo attendee materials. In addition, the Alliance Program logo has been added to the tag.

"A Guide to Packing for Business and Personal Travel" Pamphlet

"A Guide to Packing for Business and Personal Travel" pamphlet, based on the baggage tag, has been developed. The pamphlet has more in-depth information, in a question and answer format, for airline passengers to think about and use on how to properly pack their baggage to avoid muscle strains and pulls. After the document is finalized, the airlines can post the pamphlet on their Web sites and/or print and distribute the document to travelers. The document includes the Alliance participants' and the Alliance Program's logos.
- Define the process for interested parties to participate with and obtain information about the Alliance, including, for example, a process for providing feedback and comments.
Products

Interested Parties Process and List

OSHA has added an Interested Parties section to the OSHA, Airline Industry and National Safety Council, International Air Transport Section Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site. This section is for aviation industry safety and health professionals or organizations that are not signatories to the Alliance agreement, but would like to receive information concerning activities of the OSHA/Airline Industry Alliance.
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise on the periodic review and update of OSHA's Baggage Handling eTool and the Airline Industry Safety & Health Topics page.
Products

Airline Industry Safety and Health Topics Page and Baggage Handling eTool

The Airline Industry Safety and Health Topics page on OSHA's Web site was developed by OSHA with input from the Alliance members, provides employers and employees in the aviation industry with information and assistance to help create a healthy and safe working environment. The Baggage Handling eTool on OSHA's Web site was updated by representatives from the Alliance and OSHA, describes many of the common hazards associated with the baggage handling process as well as provides possible solutions that are ranked according to their feasibility to the operations. The OSHA-Airline Industry and National Safety Council, International Air Transport Section Implementation Team reviewed and provided comments on the tools in 2004 and the SLTC has incorporated the comments into the tools.

Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals
- Conduct a design consultation/seminar with and disseminate information to airports, manufacturers, and other interested parties to share information about, and promote consideration of, ergonomic issues related to airport design.
Events

76th Annual American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Conference and Exposition, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 21-24, 2004

Kim McDaniel and Ashley West attended the AAAE's annual conference and took part in a panel discussion "What Do You Do When You Remodel Airports" and discussed the OSHA-Airlines Industry Alliance, challenges faced by the airlines and working with the airport authorities.
- Educate interested parties on and solicit ideas for improvement of ergonomics associated with the handling of checked baggage during a national safety related conference, such as the National Safety Council's National Safety Congress and Exposition.
Events

National Safety Council Congress and Expo, Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 13, 2004

During the National Safety Congress and Expo, the OSHA and Airline Industry Alliance had a workshop, "OSHA/Airlines Industry Ergonomic Alliance." The workshop included an overview of today's baggage handling process and the current challenges and impacts on the airline industry. The workshop presenters also updated the attendees on the group's activities and discussed the Alliance's ongoing work, including the development of information for airline passengers on handling heavy bags, discussions with airport authorities regarding airport design, updates to the baggage handling eTool and the continued development of an ergonomics-training manual for airline employees.

The following Alliance members were part of the workshop panel:
- Cheryl Beasley, Air Tran Airways
- Linda Christopherson, America West Airlines
- Lee Anne Jillings, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, OSHA
- Ray McCleary, US Airways
- Penny Prince, American Airlines
- Ashley West, Delta Air Lines
OSHA Compliance Assistance Training Sessions, Falls Church, Virginia, June 15, 2004

Jim Swartz spoke during a workshop on June 15 at the 2004 OSHA Compliance Assistance Training Sessions held in Falls Church, Virginia. The conference was held for OSHA's management, including Regional Administrators and Area Directors. During the workshop titled, "Marketing Cooperative Programs," he discussed the use of OSHA's cooperative programs' logos and promotional materials to help inform, educate and effectively communicate the Program's successes to the public.

Jim Swartz, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Presentations

Jim Swartz, Director of Corporate Safety for Delta Air Lines, Inc., made many presentations to national and international industry groups and other airlines about the Alliance Program and its intent to work with airports, manufacturers, and other interested parties about ergonomic issues related to airport design. Following is a list of presentations and meetings that were held:
- Revitalising Health & Safety In Air Transport (RHSAT) Strategy Group Meeting, November 2003
- European Aviation Group for Occupational Safety and Health (EaGOSH), Frankfurt, Germany, November 2003
- National Safety Council's International Air Transport Section Executive Committee (ARTEX), Orlando, Florida, February 2004
- EaGOSH, Frankfurt, Germany, May 2004
- ARTEX, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 2004
- Heart of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, September 2004
- ARTEX, Dallas, Texas, October 2004
- Underwing Partner Safety Leadership Team, Jacksonville, Florida, October 2004
- Global Partners in Safety, Atlanta, Georgia, November 2004
Products

OSHA, Airline Industry and the National Safety Council's International Air Transport Section Alliance Web Page

The OSHA and Airline Industry Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site contains information on the Alliance, Products and Resources, Activities and Events, and Milestones and Successes. The page is updated regularly.

Alliance-Related Publications

Information and news releases on the signing of the OSHA, Airline Industry and the National Safety Council's International Air Transport Section Alliance renewal agreement and the activities of the Alliance have appeared in a number of Safety and health publications. See the chart in this report under "Alliance Program Reach" for additional information.
Executive Summary

The OSHA, Airline Industry and the National Safety Council's International Air Transport Section Alliance attained a number of achievements during its second year. When the groups renewed the Alliance on April 20, 2004, they decided to continue to define very specific goals for the agreement and to define the projects that would meet the goals of the Alliance. During the past year, the Alliance implementation team has been working to meet the renewal agreement's goals and has produced and coordinated some very successful products and events.

The Alliance participants addressed the issue of passengers getting hurt by over packing and handling their luggage. As a result, the Alliance developed the "2 Heavy 2 Lift" baggage tag and draft "A Guide to Packing for Business and Personal Travel" pamphlet. The tag is a promotional piece that was designed to quickly alert passengers to the potential dangers of heavy bags. It was distributed in the National Safety Council's 2004 Safety Congress and Expo attendee materials. The draft pamphlet has more in-depth information, in a question and answer format, for airline passengers to think about and use on how to properly pack their baggage to avoid muscle strains and pulls.

Through serving as members of the editorial boards for the Agency's eTool for Baggage Handling and the Airlines Industry Safety and Health Topics page, the implementation team also worked with OSHA's SLTC to update and revise the electronic assistance products. Both tools contain up-to-date information for the aviation industry employers, employees and the public. In addition, the aviation industry is incorporating the Baggage Handling eTool into training programs to educate employees on how avoid injuries by using proper lifting techniques while handling checked baggage.

The Alliance members have continued to effectively communicate their commitment to the Alliance Program and protecting the safety and health of aviation industry employees and improving the safety and health of the workplace. For example, the Alliance developed and participated in a workshop during the 2004 National Safety Congress. "OSHA/Airlines Industry Alliance," was held on September 13 in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the workshop, the speakers, including Lee Anne Jillings, OSHA, Linda Christopherson, America West Airlines and Ray McCleary, US Airways, presented an overview of today's baggage handling process and updated the attendees on the Alliance's ongoing work.

OSHA's leadership and Airline participants including Assistant Secretary John Henshaw, Paula White, Director of the Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, and Jim Swartz, Director of Corporate Safety, Delta Air Lines, Inc. continued to promote the Airline Industry Alliance example of industry and government working together successfully. Internationally, the United Kingdom's Health and Safety Executive Group (HSE) is monitoring the activities of the Alliance and is educating airline passengers about excessive baggage. The HSE has added safety and health information to its Web site at http://www.hse.gov.uk/airtransport/index.htm and OSHA has linked to this page from the OSHA-Airline Industry Alliance web page.

Members of the implementation team are also using the information that the Alliance has developed to help educate others in the aviation industry. Southwest Airlines has been working with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to inform its employees about the proper way to handle and move baggage. The TSA is also recognizing the value of the Airlines Alliance and is signing regional Alliance agreements including one with OSHA's Region II Buffalo Area Office and the Buffalo Airport in New York.

A task group of airline industry ergonomic experts has completed the Planeside Loading and Unloading and Ticketing Counter Sections of the Ergonomics Training Manual. The group will be developing a baggage make-up room section in the upcoming year. The manual covers: injury prevention, forces that affect the body, safety workplaces and identification and reducing risk factors and proper body mechanics for handling checked baggage.

Alliance Program Reach

Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
Jim Swartz, Delta Air Lines, Inc., made the following presentations:
November 2003, Revitalising Health & Safety In Air Transport (RHSAT) Strategy Group Meeting, United Kingdom	50
November 2003, European Aviation Group for Occupational Safety and Health (EaGOSH), Frankfurt, Germany	20
February 2004, National Safety Council's International Air Transport Section Executive Committee, (ARTEX)Orlando, Florida	50
May 2004, EaGOSH, Frankfurt, Germany	20
June 2004, ARTEX, Vancouver, British Columbia	50
September 2004, Heart of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia	30
October 2004, ARTEX, Dallas, Texas	50
October 2004, Underwing Partner Safety Leadership Team, Jacksonville, Florida	30
November 2004, Global Partners in Safety. Atlanta, Georgia	15
April 27, 2004, OSHA, "Airline Group Renew Alliance," OSHA Press Release	25 News Services
April 29, 2004, "OSHA Renews Airline Alliance," BNA Occupational Health and Safety Reporter	25,000
May 1, 2004, "Airline Group and AIHA Renew Alliances with OSHA," OSHA's bi-weekly e-newsletter; QuickTakes	45,000
May 2004, "2 Heavy 2 Lift Tag Printed," "Safety Focus," Business and Industry Safety News, National Safety Council	5,000
June 15, 2004, OSHA Compliance Assistance Training Sessions, Falls Church, Virginia Speaker: Jim Swartz, Delta Airlines	30
June 21-24, 2004, 76th Annual American Association of Airport Executives Conference and Exposition, Las Vegas Nevada, Speakers: Kim McDaniel, Southwest Airlines Ashley West, Delta Air Lines	50
September 13, 2004, "OSHA/Airlines Industry Alliance," National Safety Council Congress and Expo, Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana Speakers: Cheryl Beasley, Air Tran Airways Linda Christopherson, America West Airlines Lee Anne Jillings, OSHA Ray McCleary, US Airways Penny Prince, American Airlines Ashley West, Delta Air Lines	50
United Kingdom's Health and Safety Executive Group (HSE) Presentation Speaker: Ashley West, Delta Air Lines	10
OSHA and Airline Industry Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site	4,000
Baggage Handling eTool	18,000
Airline Industry OSHA Safety and Health Topics page	3,600
TOTAL	101,055

Upcoming Milestones

OSHA, the Airline Industry and the National Safety Council's International Air Transport Section agreed to renew the Alliance for another year. The Alliance agreement has a new set of very specific issues and projects that the implementation team will address.

The Alliance will continue developing the industry training manual "Ergonomics Training Manual" for the handling of checked baggage and make it available, without charge. In addition, the manual's completed sections for the ramp and ticket counter will be posted on the National Safety Council's Web site for aviation employers, employees and the public. After the manual's final section is finished (baggage make-up room), the implementation team will use the document as the basis for developing a module for OSHA's Baggage Handling eTool. The implementation team will also periodically review and update of OSHA's Baggage Handling eTool and the Airline Industry Safety & Health Topics page.

Though the Alliance, the implementation team will build on the dialogue that began with the presentation at the annual conference of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in June 2004 and continue to work with airports, manufacturers, and other interested parties to address airport design issues. The AAAE Operational Safety Committee is discussing how it should define its involvement in the Alliance and the issues that it should address regarding employee safety, including ergonomics.

The Alliance is also planning on speaking at a number of conferences and meetings in 2005 including the NSC's 2005 National Safety Congress, the American Industrial Hygiene Association's AIHce in Anaheim, California and the NSC's International Air Transport Section (ARTEX) meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The "2 Heavy 2 Lift" baggage tag and, when it is finalized, "A Guide to Packing for Business and Personal Travel" pamphlet will be promoted and distributed by the Alliance in a number of ways. The airlines may can post the pamphlet on their Web sites and/or print and distribute the document to travelers. In addition, OSHA will link to the document on the Airline Industry Safety and Health Topics page and from the OSHA, Airline Industry and National Safety Council, International Air Transport Section Alliance Web page. The Agency is also planning on distributing the pamphlet from OSHA's Alliance Program exhibit booth during conferences and expositions.

Report prepared by: Lisa Ramber, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, February 21, 2005

ITA - Alliance Annual Report - October 2018

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

Alliance Background
1. Date Signed
  
  January 15, 2004
2. Dates Renewed
  
  April 24, 2006
  April 9, 2008
  January 11, 2016
3. Evaluation Period
  
  FY 2018: October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018
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.
Implementation Team Meetings
- November 8, 2017
- February 14, 2018
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.

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	10/1/17- 9/30/18	Alliance Webpage-OSHA Website		1,280
Webpage	10/1/17- 9/30/18	ITA "OSHA & Education" website		110
Webpage	10/1/17- 9/30/18	ITA "OSHA & Education" website referrals to OSHA's Powered Industrial Trucks standard, 1910.178		522
Webpage	10/1/17- 9/30/18	ITA "OSHA & Education" website referrals to OSHA Safety & Health Information Bulletin: Protecting Young Workers: Prohibition Against Young Workers Operating Forklifts	Young Workers	115
Webpage	10/1/17- 9/30/18	ITA "OSHA & Education" website referrals to OSHA Daily Checklist for Powered Industrial Trucks		440
Webpage	10/1/17- 9/30/18	ITA "OSHA & Education" website referrals to OSHA's Alliance Program webpage		219
Other Email	1/8/18	Email to ITA member-company representatives about Safe + Sound Campaign	Safe + Sound	244
Other Email	1/12/18	Email to ITA member-company representatives about Safe + Sound Campaign	Safe + Sound	244
Other Email	1/31/18	Email to ITA member-company representatives about Safe + Sound Campaign	Safe + Sound	244
Other Email	3/20/18	Email to ITA member-company representatives about Safe + Sound Campaign	Safe + Sound	244
Other Email	4/17/18	Email to ITA member-company representatives about Safe+ Sound Campaign	Safe + Sound	244
Other Email	5/7/18	Email to ITA member-company legal representatives about Safe+Sound Fact Sheet for ITA	Safe + Sound	16
Other Email	7/25/18	Email to ITA member-company engineers about Forklift Safety QuickCard revisions	Safe + Sound	27
Other Email	8/21/18	Email to ITA member-company engineers about Forklift Safety QuickCard revisions	Safe + Sound	27

TOTAL				3,976

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	Number Reached
Event	5/3/18	OSHA Alliance Program Forum	Brian Feehan (ITA President) and Gary Gross (ITA Outside Counsel)	Alliance update	Washington	DC	50

TOTAL							50

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	11/1/17	Steve McDermitt (Crown Corp.) and Jeff Mueller (Mitsubishi Caterpillar)	Forklift Safety: Operator, Machine and Environment	Nevada OSHA/Consultation	Henderson	NV	Fall Prevention; Temporary Workers; Youth Workers	21
Seminar	11/2/17	Steve McDermitt (Crown Corp.) and Jeff Mueller (Mitsubishi Caterpillar)	Forklift Safety: Operator, Machine and Environment	Nevada OSHA/Consultation	Henderson	NV	Fall Prevention; Temporary Workers; Youth Workers	14
Seminar	3/27/18	Keith Allmandinger (Komatsu Forklift) and Dave Nicolette (Clark Material Handling)	Forklift Safety: Operator, Machine and Environment	Federal OSHA / Consultation	Pompano Beach	FL	Fall Prevention; Temporary Workers; Youth Workers	20
Seminar	6/14/18	Steve McDermitt (Crown Corp.) and Chris Merther (ITA)	Forklift Safety: Operator, Machine and Environment	Federal OSHA /State Plan / Consultation	Cherry Hill	NJ	Fall Prevention; Temporary Workers; Youth Workers	16
Seminar	7/17/18	Joe Yahner (Raymond Corp.) and Jeff Monico (Hyster-Yale Group)	Forklift Safety: Operator, Machine and Environment	Federal OSHA /State Plan / Consultation	Lewiston	ME	Fall Prevention; Temporary Workers; Youth Workers	15

TOTAL								86

Alliance Developed Products

As a Safe + Sound Campaign Supporter in 2018, ITA collaborated with OSHA's Directorate of Standards and Guidance (DSG) in developing a Fact Sheet with Forklift Safety Information.
OSHA Product Reviews

In August 2018, ITA provided suggested changes for an upcoming revision to OSHA's Safe Forklift Operation QuickCard.

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

NSRP - Alliance Annual Report - August 4, 2004

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the
National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP)
August 4, 2004

Alliance Background

Date Signed

July 15, 2003

Overview

The Alliance focuses on using OSHA's and NSRP's collective expertise to help advance a culture of injury and illness prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge and promoting safe and healthful working conditions for shipbuilding and ship repair employees. The goals of the Alliance include:

Training and education:
- Provide recommendations on how to improve shipbuilding-related training and education courses
Outreach and communication:
- Develop and disseminate information, including injury and hazard information, at conferences, events, or through print and electronic media, including links from OSHA's and NSRP's Web sites.
- Cross-train OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals in NSRP's best practices or effective approaches, as jointly determined by OSHA and NSRP. Promote and encourage NSRP team members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance and the Voluntary Protection Programs, Consultation, and SHARP as appropriate.
- Create and update electronic assistance tools for OSHA's Web page that address shipbuilding and ship repair safety and health hazards.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects for the maritime industry that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health:
- Share information on NSRP team members' worksites best practices, as jointly determined by OSHA and NSRP, with others in the maritime industry through outreach by NSRP and through OSHA or NSRP developed training programs and materials.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings to help develop innovative solutions to shipbuilding and ship repair hazards in the workplace and to provide input on safety and health issues.
Implementation Team Members

NSRP:

Dan Nadeau

Vice-Chair, Safety and Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

Thresa Nelson

Chair, SHAC

OSHA:

Steve Butler

Office of Maritime Enforcement

Bob Curtis

Program Support Division, Salt Lake Technical Center (SLTC)

Kristi Dearing

Program Support Division, SLTC

Debra Gabry

Office of Science and Technology Assessment

Earl Hicks

Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)

Jim Maddux

Office of Maritime Standards

Jess McCluer

OOSA

Clyde Payne

Region IV, Jackson Area Director

Tom Pope

Region III, Norfolk Area Director

Lisa Ramber

OOSA

Amy Wangdahl

Office of Maritime Standards

Evaluation Period:

July 15, 2003 – July 14, 2004

Implementation Team Meetings

July 15-17, 2003
August 21, 2003
November 6, 2003
November 18-20, 2003
March 10, 2003

Shipyard Employment eTool Editorial Board Meeting, Pascagoula, MS

Joint Kick-off meeting with American Shipbuilding Association (ASA) Alliance, OSHA, Washington, DC

Joint Meeting with ASA, OSHA, Washington, DC

Shipyard Employment eTool Editorial Board Meeting, New Orleans, LA

Joint Meeting with ASA and Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) Alliance, Pascagoula, MS

Events and Products

Outreach and Communication

Products:
- Shipyard Employment eTool
  
  OSHA and NSRP, together with the ASA and the SCA Alliances, are providing input in the development of OSHA's Shipyard Employment eTool that will provide information and guidance to help protect shipyard employees' health and safety by minimizing or eliminating exposure to shipyard safety and health hazards.
  
  The Shipyard Employment eTool describes common hazards and possible solutions for tasks performed during the maritime industries' ship repair, ship building, ship breaking, and barge cleaning processes. The Shipyard Employment eTool's Ship Repair module was completed and posted to OSHA's Web site in 2003. Further, the Ship Building, Ship Breaking, and Barge Cleaning modules are under development. Thresa Nelson is a member of the Shipyard Employment eTool Editorial Board.
  
  The Ship Building, Ship Breaking, and Barge Cleaning modules are expected to be completed by the end of FY04.
  
  Articles about the Alliance's participation in the development of the eTool were included in both the March 2004 and June 2004 issues of the Alliance Quarterly Review.
- Maritime Industry Safety and Health Topics Page Editorial Board
  
  Thresa Nelson is a member of the OSHA Maritime Industry Safety and Health Topics page Editorial Board.
- OSHA and NSRP Alliance Web Page
  
  The OSHA and NSRP Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site contains information on the Alliance, Products and Resources, Activities and Events, and Milestones and Successes. The page is updated regularly.
- Media Coverage
  
  - July 15, 2003 - OSHA distributed a news release announcing the Alliance
  
  - July 15, 2003 - OSHA includes information on the OSHA/ASA Alliance signing in its bi-weekly e-newsletter; QuickTakes.
  
  - July 16, 2003 - Northrop Grumman Ship Systems distributed a news release announcing the Alliance.
  
  - July 21, 2003 - "OSHA Seeks to Shore Up Shipyard Safety Through New Alliances" Insidehealthpolicy.com.
  
  - March 8, 2004 - "MACOSH Workgroups Propose New Rules, Outreach Efforts at Meeting" Insidehealthpolicy.com.
  
  - March 11, 2004 - "MACOSH Approves Recommendations Including Ergonomics, Outreach, Regulations" BNA Occupational Health and Safety Reporter
  
  - May 15, 2004 - "MACOSH to Discuss Proposed Rule On Hexavalent Chromium at Next Meeting" BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter.
  
  Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
  
  Specific activities have not yet been planned to meet the Alliance goals of promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These goals will continue to be discussed by the Implementation Team during the Alliance's second year.

Results

Once the Shipyard Employment eTool's Ship Building, Ship Breaking, and Barge Cleaning modules are posted on the OSHA public Web page, one of the Outreach and Communications goals of the Alliance will be achieved. This includes making employers and employees in the shipbuilding industry aware of industry hazards along with relevant reference materials including training materials in order to help reduce exposure to safety and health hazards in the shipbuilding industry.

In addition to the Shipyard Employment eTool, the Implementation Team is currently in the process of working on several different projects, including providing input into the development of OSHA's Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheet(s) (SHIPS) and Fatality Videos, a panel presentation at the National Safety Congress (NSC) and a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Seminar.

Through the Alliance Program, NSRP, along with the other maritime Alliances, ASA and SCA, will offer their expertise in the development of OSHA's Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheet(s) that will cover topics such as rigging and ship fitting. ASA, NSRP and SCA will help with the development of Fatality Videos, which will be computer animated hazard awareness videos based on actual shipyard fatalities.

A representative from the NSRP Alliance plans to participate in a Shipyard Alliances workshop, along with representatives from the ASA and SCA Alliances and OSHA, which will take place at the NSC in September 2004. The workshop will focus on the products developed through the Alliance Program.

Representatives from the Directorates of Cooperative and State Programs, Enforcement Programs and Standards and Guidance along with representatives from Region III and Region IV have worked with NSRP to develop products through the Alliance. These products include the Shipyard Employment eTool modules along with the presentation at the September 2004 NSC workshop. Both OSHA and NSRP representatives have indicated that, through the development of these products, they have gained valuable information that will be used as day-to-day business is conducted.

ASA representative, Jim Thornton is Chairman of the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH). NSRP representative, Dan Nadeau and SCA representative, Teresa Preston are also members of the committee. As a result, Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances made presentations at the March 2004 and June 2004 MACOSH meetings to provide an update on the activities of the Alliances.

Finally, the Alliance is the process of developing the agenda for a VPP Seminar, similar to the one held by the Airline Industry Alliance in July 2003, to be held in conjunction with an SCA Alliance Safety Seminar in New Orleans, LA in September 2004. This project will address the Outreach and Communication goal of the Alliance by promoting participation in OSHA's cooperative programs. NSRP member Northrop Grumman Ship Systems – Newport News will participate in the seminar as it is one of two shipyards participating in VPP.

Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
OSHA and NSRP Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site	2476 (Note: The count includes data from Oct. 2003 to June 2004)
May 15, 2004 - "MACOSH to Discuss Proposed Rule On Hexavalent Chromium at Next Meeting" BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter	Data Not Available
March 11, 2004 - "MACOSH Approves Recommendations Including Ergonomics, Outreach, Regulations" BNA Occupational Health and Safety Reporter	Data Not Available
March 8, 2004 - "MACOSH Workgroups Propose New Rules, Outreach Efforts at Meeting", Insidehealthpolicy.com	Data Not Available
July 16, 2003 - Northrop Grumman Ship Systems distributed a news release announcing the Alliance	Data Not Available
July 15, 2003 - OSHA includes information on the OSHA/ASA Alliance signing in its bi-weekly e-newsletter; QuickTakes	38,000
July 15, 2003 - OSHA distributed a news release announcing the Alliance	25 News Services
Maritime Industries Safety and Health Topics page	6116 (Note: The count includes data from Oct. 2003 to June 2004)
Shipyard Employment eTool	2713 (Note: The count includes data from Oct. 2003 to June 2004)
TOTAL	49,305

Upcoming Milestones

Through the Alliance Program, NSRP, along with the other maritime Alliances, ASA and SCA, will offer their expertise in the development of OSHA's Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheet(s) that will cover topics such as rigging and ship fitting. ASA, NSRP and SCA will help with the development of Fatality Videos, which will be computer animated hazard awareness videos based on actual shipyard fatalities.

NSRP representatives will continue to serve on the Maritime Industry Safety and Health Topics pages and work with the Shipyard Employment eTool Editorial Board to complete development of the Ship Building, Ship Breaking, and Barge Cleaning modules. Should funding be available in FY '05, additional modules of the Shipyard Employment eTool such as Fire Protection and Test Yourself will be developed with input from ASA and the other maritime Alliances.

NSRP will continue to hold joint Implementation Team meetings with ASA and SCA along with representatives from the Directorates of Cooperative and State Programs, Enforcement Programs and Standards and Guidance and Region III and Region IV.

A representative from the NSRP Alliance will participate in a Shipyard Alliances workshop, along with representatives from the ASA and SCA Alliances and OSHA, which will take place at the National Safety Congress in September 2004. The workshop will focus on the products developed through the Alliance Program.

Finally, the Alliance is the process of developing the agenda for a VPP Seminar, similar to the one held by the Airline Industry Alliance in July 2003, to be held in conjunction with an SCA Alliance Safety Seminar in New Orleans, LA in September 2004. NSRP member Northrop Grumman Ship Systems – Newport News will participate in the seminar, as it is one of two shipyards participating in VPP.

Report prepared by: Jess McCluer, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, August 4, 2004

ADSC - Alliance Annual Report - February 22, 2008

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
ADSC: International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC)
February 22, 2008

Alliance Background
Date Signed

February 22, 2005

Date Renewed

March 29, 2007

Evaluation Period

February 22, 2007 - February 21, 2008

Overview

The OSHA and ADSC Alliance, is providing the association's members and others in the foundation drilling industry, including small businesses and non-English or limited English speaking employees, with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees' health and safety. The Alliance focuses on safety and health issues including, fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards.

Implementation Team Members

OSHA:

Rick Harris*

Robert Ibarra**

Office of Construction Services (OCS)

Jess McCluer***

Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)

Danezza Quintero****

OCS

Rob Swick*****

OOSA

ADSC:

S. Scot Litke

Executive Director

Mike Moore

Assistant Executive Director

Richard Marshall

Chairman, Safety Committee

* Rick Harris served as the Alliance Coordinator from May 25, 2007 to November 28, 2007.
** Robert Ibarra has served as the OCS representative since January 1, 2008.
*** Jess McCluer served as the Alliance Coordinator until May 25, 2007.
**** Danezza Quintero served as the OCS representative until January 1, 2008.
**** Rob Swick has served as the Alliance Coordinator since November 28, 2007.
Implementation Team Meetings

May 3, 2007

Implementation Team Meeting

December 12, 2007

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach Training Program for Design Engineers Workgroup

January 30, 2008

Alliance Program Construction Roundtable meeting

February 20, 2008

Implementation Team Meeting

Due to several changes to OSHA staff, the groups were unable to maintain regular contact during the reporting period.

Results

Events and Products
Training and Education Goals
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for small businesses and non-English or limited English speaking employees regarding fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
  
  During this reporting period, the OSHA and ADSC Alliance Implementation Team did not start work on programs or projects to address this goal.
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop workplace safety and health curricula for small businesses and non-English or limited English speaking employees on silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards.
  
  During this reporting period, the OSHA and ADSC Alliance Implementation Team did not start 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 ADSC's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Products
  
  OSHA and ADSC Alliance Web site
  
  OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and ADSC Alliance Web page that is posted on the Agency's Web site that includes the OSHA and ADSC Alliance agreement, the renewal agreement, news releases, activities and events, products and resources and milestones and successes.
  
  ADSC Web site
  
  ADSC is continuing to update the section on its Web site which contains information on the OSHA and ADSC Alliance. The section includes links to the Alliance agreement and its products as well as OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages.
  
  OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
  
  The following ADSC members are continuing to serve on the editorial boards for the OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages that address foundation drilling hazards:
  - Richard Marshall, Safety Director, Richard Goettle, Inc., Cincinnati, OH
  - William Odenthal, Safety Director, Nicholson Construction Co., Cuddy, PA
  - Colin Perkins, Corporate Safety Director, Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc., Oakland, CA
  - John Roe, Vice President, Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc., San Francisco, CA
  The ADSC representatives serve on the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages:
  - Confined Spaces
  - Crane, Derrick and Hoist Safety
  - Fall Protection
  - Hand and Power Tools
  - Lead
  - Construction - Motor Vehicle Safety
  - Construction - Noise and Hearing Conservation
  - Construction - Personal Protective Equipment
  - Silica, Crystalline
  - Construction - Trenching and Excavation
  - Welding, Cutting and Brazing
  Publications and Newsletters
  
  During the reporting period, information on the OSHA and ADSC Alliance activities appeared in OSHA and industry print and online media including, Foundation Drilling and The Hole Story. For more information on the articles, see "Alliance Program Reach."
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or ADSC's conferences, local meetings or other events such as the ADSC General Membership meeting.
  
  During this reporting period, the OSHA and ADSC Alliance Implementation Team did not start work on programs or projects to address this goal.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding ADSC's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by ADSC and through OSHA - or ADSC's developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  
  During this reporting period, the OSHA and ADSC Alliance Implementation Team did not start work on programs or projects to address this goal.
- Promote and encourage ADSC members' or worksites' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
  
  During this reporting period, the OSHA and ADSC Alliance Implementation Team did not start work on programs or projects to address this goal.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects related to foundation drilling including, fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
- Events 2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 4-10 ADSC has committed to work with over 40 other Alliance Program participants to support 2008 NAOSH Week which will be held May 4-10. NAOSH Week is sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), another Alliance Program participant. The theme of this year's event is "Safety is Good Business."
- Encourage ADSC chapters to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards.
- OSHA Regional Alliances
  
  ADSC's West Coast Chapter is continuing to work with OSHA Region X through the Alliance signed on October 21, 2005. ADSC's South Central Chapter is continuing to work with OSHA Region VI through the Alliance signed on February 10, 2006. In addition, OSHA Region VIII's Denver and Englewood Area Offices and ADSC's Rocky Mountain Chapter signed an Alliance on February 1, 2008. All three Alliances focus on reducing fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards.
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals
- Raise others' awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health whenever ADSC leaders address groups.
- The OSHA and ADSC Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.
- The OSHA and ADSC Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on foundation drilling issues such as fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards, to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.
  OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Fall Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups
  
  ADSC is continuing to participate in the Fall Protection and Design for Safety workgroups that were created at the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable on July 8, 2004.
  - OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, January 30, 2008, Washington, D.C.: Rick Marshall, Safety Director, Richard Goettle, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, joined with representatives from 12 other OSHA Alliances to discuss the Agency's construction-related initiatives and participate in brainstorming sessions to identify potential compliance assistance resources to help address safety and health hazards in the construction industry at the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable held on January 30, 2008, in Washington, D.C.
  - OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach Training Program for Design Engineers Workgroup, December 12, 2007: Rick Marshall, Safety Director, Richard Goettle, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, joined with representatives from 7 other OSHA Alliances to discuss the development OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach Training Program for Design Engineers. The training program is project being developed through the Design for Safety Workgroup.
Executive Summary
On March 29, 2007 OSHA and ADSC renewed the Alliance to continue to work together to share information on the foundation drilling industry along with OSHA's compliance assistance activities and cooperative programs. As of result of the OSHA and ADSC Alliance:
- ADSC representatives continue to serve on a number of OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages' editorial boards including Construction - Trenching and Excavation, Construction - Fall Protection and Construction - Crane, Derrick and Hoist Safety.
- Rick Marshall, Safety Director, Richard Goettle, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, worked with representatives from 7 other OSHA Alliances to begin developing an OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach Training Program for Design Engineers.
Further, OSHA Region VIII's Denver and Englewood Area Offices and ADSC's Rocky Mountain Chapter signed and Alliance on February 1, 2008. Moreover, ADSC's West Coast Chapter and ADSC's South Central Chapter are also continuing to work with OSHA Region X and Region VI, respectively, through Regional Alliances on reducing fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards. Finally, ADSC committed to support 2008 NAOSH Week and ADSC representatives participated in the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable January 30, 2008.

Alliance Program Reach

Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
OSHA and ADSC Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site	14,980
ADSC Web site - Link to Alliance Agreement and additional OSHA Web site links	Data Not Available
OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages' Editorial Boards Construction - Confined Spaces Construction - Crane, Derrick and Hoist Safety Construction - Fall Protection Construction - Hand and Power Tools Construction - Lead Construction - Motor Vehicle Safety Construction - Noise and Hearing Conservation Construction - Personal Protective Equipment Construction - Silica Construction - Trenching and Excavation Construction - Welding, Cutting and Brazing	366,452
April 24, 2007: OSHA Renews Alliance with ADSC: International Association of Foundation Drilling, OSHA News Release	69 News Services
April 24, 2007: OSHA Renews Alliance with ADSC: International Association of Foundation Drilling, AEM Consolidated Industry News Network	Data not available
April 24, 2007: OSHA Renews Alliance with ADSC, Chicago Land Construction News	Data not available
June 2007: Annual Alliance Report, Foundation Drilling	Data not available
August 2007: ADSC/OSHA Alliance a Model for Industry, The Hole Story	Data Not Available
August 2007: OSHA Participates in ADSC's AMPIS in Seattle, Foundation Drilling	Data Not Available
TOTAL	381,432

Upcoming Milestones
In the upcoming year, through the Alliance, ADSC will develop a job site analysis (JSA) slide presentation. The presentation will describe how to perform a JSA for drilled shaft rig, anchor and micropile drill rig operation and grout mixing and pumping operations. In addition, the OSHA and ADSC implementation team will develop an anchored earth retention best practices presentation.

Further, ADSC representatives will continue to provide their expertise to OSHA by serving on a number of OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages' editorial boards including the Construction - Trenching and Excavation, Construction - Fall Protection and Construction - Crane, Derrick and Hoist Safety.

The association will also support 2008 NAOSH Week and participate in the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and its Design for Safety and Fall Protection Workgroups.

Finally, ADSC will continue to promote OSHA compliance assistance materials and the OSHA and ADSC Alliance through its Web site and articles in their bi-monthly publication, Foundation Drilling and their e-newsletter, The Hole Story.

Report prepared by: Rob Swick, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, April 1, 2008.

Process Safety Alliance - Alliance Agreement - January 22, 2008

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
AMONG
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY,
THE AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL,
THE API,
THE CENTER FOR CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY,
THE CHLORINE INSTITUTE, INC.,
THE NATIONAL PETROCHEMICAL AND REFINERS ASSOCIATION,
THE SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION,
AND
THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Chemical Society (ACS), the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the API, the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS, a Technical Alliance of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers), The Chlorine Institute (CI), the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA), the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces and communities. OSHA, along with ACS, ACC, API, CCPS, CI, NPRA, SOCMA, and EPA (collectively the Alliance Partners) hereby form an Alliance to provide the organizations' members and the general public, including small businesses, with information, guidance, and access to training resources in the field of process safety including the management of chemical reactivity hazards. The organizations will work together to help prevent catastrophic explosions, fires, and toxic releases, thereby protecting the employees, the manufacturing facilities, the environment and the public. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and Alliance Partners recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA and the Alliance Partners will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs regarding process safety, including the management of chemical reactivity hazards, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
Deliver or arrange for the delivery of process safety courses.

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

Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace process safety 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 Alliance Partners' Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry, local emergency planning authorities, first responders, and the general public.
Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or the Alliance Partners' conferences and regional or local meetings, such as those attended by small businesses.
Share information among OSHA and EPA personnel and industry process safety professionals regarding the best practices or effective approaches developed by the Alliance Partners, and publicize results through outreach by Alliance Partners and through OSHA- or Alliance Partners-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and Web sites.
Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on the identification and management of chemical reactivity hazards that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

OSHA and the Alliance Partners will work together to achieve the following goal related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace and community safety and health:

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

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, neither OSHA or EPA are endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor do the Agencies enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of Alliance Partners 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. Team members will include representatives of OSHA's Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs 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 its participation for any reason at any time, provided it gives 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of the signatories.

Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. Assistant Secretary Occupational Health and Safety Administration	Date	Susan Parker Bodine Assistant Administrator Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response U. S. Environmental Protection Agency	Date
Madeleine Jacobs Executive Director American Chemical Society	Date	Tom Gibson Senior Vice President American Chemistry Council	Date
Red Cavaney President and CEO API	Date	John A. Sofranko Executive Director American Institute of Chemical Engineers	Date
Scott Berger Director Center for Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers	Date	Arthur E. Dungan President The Chlorine Institute, Inc.	Date
Susan Yashinskie VP, Member Relations and Development National Petrochemical and Refiners Association	Date	Joseph Acker President Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers	Date

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UnidosUS - Alliance Annual Report - October 10, 2012

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) and the
National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
October 10, 2012

Alliance Background
1. Date Signed
  
  May 20, 2011
2. Dates Renewed
  
  N/A
3. Evaluation Period
  
  May 20, 2011 – May 19, 2012
4. Overview
  
  The OSHA and NCLR Alliance focuses on providing NCLR affiliate chapters and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in construction, healthcare, service, and "green" industries and addressing issues associated with low-wage, limited basic education, and other vulnerable worker populations, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
5. Implementation Team Members
  
  OSHA:
  
  Todd Briggs
  
  Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA),
  Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP)
  
  Department of Labor :
  
  Ben Seigel
  
  Deputy Director, Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
  
  NCLR:
  
  Emma Oppenheim
  
  Manager of Workforce Development Policy Initiatives
  
  Catherine Singley
  
  Senior Policy Analyst
Implementation Team Meetings
- May 23, 2011
- September 9, 2011
- February 10, 2012
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.

Results

The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Initiative Supported	Number Reached
Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives Goal 1:Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
Product	OSHA and NCLR Alliance Web Page. OSHA continually updates the OSHA and NCLR Alliance Web page. The page includes links to the OSHA and ABSA Alliance agreement, renewal agreements and related documents on the Agency's Web site. During the reporting period, a link was added to a Region VI Success Story regarding the Oklahoma City Area Office reaching out to Affiliates of the NCLR to provide safety and health information, including information on how to file a complaint.		Data Not Available
Other	OSHA Distracted Driving Initiative. During the reporting period, NCLR supported the Agency's initiative focusing on distracted driving by posting the OSHA-developed article for young workers to the Lideres (young workers) Web site.	Distracted Driving	Data Not Available
Outreach and Communication Goal 1: Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or NCLR's conferences, local meetings, or other events.
Event	NCLR Annual Conference, July 23-26, 2011, Washington, DC.OSHA personnel staffed an exhibit booth at the 2011 NCLR Annual Conference, July 23-26, 2011, in Washington, DC. NCLR staff also solicited direct feedback from the Affiliate Chapters on how best OSHA can assist the chapters in helping to protect worker health and safety.		75
Event	OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, September 20, 2011, DOL, Washington, DC.Emma Oppenheim provided the members of the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable with the construction-related feedback she solicited from targeted NCLR Affiliate Chapters.		35
Event	2011 NCLR Workforce Development Forum, February 10, 2012, Chicago, IL. John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator, Region V, USDOL-OSHA, delivered the "Strategic Partnerships between OSHA and Community-based-organizations: Getting the Word Out on Employee Workplace" presentation to more than 15 people at the 2011 NCLR Workforce Development Forum.		15
Other	North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 6-12, 2012, Washington, DC. NCLR and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2012 NAOSH Week. Sponsored annually by ASSE and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. 2012 Theme: "Safety, What Every Business Needs." To help support the event, NCLR disseminated information about the 2012 NAOSH Week via a July Twitter message to their membership.		Data Not Available
Outreach and Communication Goal 2: Encourage NCLR affiliates to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including hazards in construction, healthcare, service, and "green" industries and issues associated with low-wage, limited basic education, and other vulnerable worker populations.
Other	Building OSHA and NCLR Affiliate Chapter Relationships. During the reporting period, OSHA and NCLR sent letters to the organization's Affiliate Chapters in an effort to build relationships between the two organizations. The letters included information about OSHA, including an overview of the Agency's safety and health services, including an overview of the Agency's On-site Consultation Program, and how to file a complaint.	Outreach to Diverse Workforces	Data Not Available
Other	Building OSHA and NCLR Affiliate Chapter Relationships. On May 15, 2012, the Compliance Assistance Specialist from the Oklahoma City, OK Area Office met with met with representatives from Oklahoma Rural Opportunities (ORO) Development Corporation. At the meeting, the CAS described what OSHA looks for during workplace inspections and accident investigations, what workers need to do when they file complaints, and the differences among formal, non-formal, and whistleblower complaints. The CAS also distributed copies of "All About OSHA,' the ‘Heat Safety Fact Sheet' (in English and Spanish), and the pocket card "No one should have to be injured or killed for a paycheck." In addition, copies of the article by Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis entitled, "A Preventable Epidemic: Latino Deaths in the Workplace" was also disseminated to the meeting attendees.	Outreach to Diverse Workforces	50
TOTAL			175

Upcoming Milestones

In the upcoming year, OSHA and NCLR will complete and undertake several additional projects through the Alliance to provide NCLR Affiliate Chapters and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in construction, healthcare, service, and "green" industries. For example, NCLR will continue to support OSHA's national safety and health outreach campaigns, including the campaigns focusing on the prevention of falls in construction and heat illness prevention for outdoor workers.

NCLR will promote OSHA compliance assistance safety and health materials and cooperative programs, such as the Agency's On-site Consultation Program, and the OSHA and NCLR Alliance through various sources, such as the NCLR Web site, publications, and conferences and meetings.

NCLR will continue to build and strengthen relationships between their Affiliate Chapters and the OSHA Area Offices in an effort to protect the safety and health of diverse workforces.

NCLR will continue to promote the activities of the Alliance at various meetings, including the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable; the 2012 NCLR Annual Conference, July 7-12, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada; NCLR Workforce Development Forum, October 2-3, 2012, in Los Angeles, California; and the NCLR Affiliate Chapter monthly conference calls. The Alliance also plans to staff an Alliance Program exhibit booth at the NCLR Annual Conference, July 20-23, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NCLR will develop and update the NCLR and OSHA Alliance Web page on the organization's Web site. The Web page will provide information on the Alliance, including news releases and activities and event.

NCLR will be joining with other Alliance Program participants to support of 2013 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 5-11, 2013.

Finally, OSHA and NCLR will work to renew the Alliance agreement in May 2013.

Report prepared by: Todd Briggs, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, October 10, 2012.

APCA - Alliance Annual Report - January 25, 2009

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
and the
American Pipeline Contractors Association
January 25, 2009

Alliance Background
Date Signed

January 25, 2007

Evaluation Period

January 25, 2008 through January 24, 2009

Overview

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

Implementation Team Members

OSHA:

Michael Buchet

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

Robert Ibarra^*

OCS, DOC

Rob Swick

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

Danezza Quintero

OCS, DOC

APCA:

Marilyn Cole

APCA Consultant

Johnny James

Eagle Pipeline Construction

J.D. Lormand

Executive Director, APCA

Ishmael Navarrette

Driver Pipeline Company, Inc.

^*Robert Ibarra served on the Implementation Team until May 23, 2008
Implementation Team Meetings
- January 29, 2008 - Implementation Team Meeting
- May 15, 2008 - Implementation Team Meeting
- October 8, 2008 - Implementation Team Meeting

Results

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

Safety and Health Program for Seasonal and Temporary Employees

During the reporting period OSHA and APCA Alliance began developing a Safety and Health Program for Seasonal and Temporary Employees. When completed, the program will comprehensively address safety and health issues that impact seasonal and temporary workers in the pipeline construction industry. APCA is currently developing toolbox talks that address individual issues such as Bloodborne Pathogens and Confined Spaces to be released to the pubic as each talk is completed.

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

Best Practices Fact Sheets

Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed the following ten best practices fact sheets:
- Backhoe Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators Excavator Operational for Supervisors
- Dozer Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators
- Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Operators
- Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel
- Excavator Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers
- Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Operators
- Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel
- Pressure Testing Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel
- Pressure Testing Best Practices for Personnel Conducting the Test
- Sideboom Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers
The facts sheets address activities germane to the pipeline construction industry. They are posted on the APCA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the APCA Web site and linked to from the OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products Web page on the OSHA Web site.

OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page

OSHA maintains an OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site. The Web page includes links to the OSHA and APCA Alliance agreement, a news release, information regarding industry conferences, links to products APCA developed through the Alliance, and other resources. For information on the number of visits to the OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page, please see the Alliance Program Reach Table.

APCA and OSHA Alliance Web page

APCA maintains an APCA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the APCA Web site, The Web page includes information about the OSHA and APCA Alliance and links to the OSHA Web site and other safety and health information. In addition, during the reporting period, APCA posted ten best practices fact sheets developed through the Alliance.

Asbestos Safety and Health Topics page

The following APCA representative serves on the OSHA Asbestos Safety and Health Topics page editorial board and provides OSHA with his expertise and comments:
- Ismael Navarrette, Director of Safety, Driver Pipeline Co., Inc.
Print and Electronic Media

Articles about the OSHA and APCA Alliance have appeared in a number of print and online publications, including: ASSE Government Affairs Updates and Alliance Quarterly Review. For more information on the articles, please see the "Alliance Program Reach Table."
- Speak, exhibit or appear at OSHA's or APCA's conferences, local meetings or other events such as the APCA Annual Meeting.
APCA Safety Committee Meeting, Holiday Inn, Houston, Texas

On March 27, 2008, Rob Swick, and Robert Ibarra gave a presentation "OSHA's Cooperative Programs, Construction Issues and Alliance Program Update" to 20 pipeline construction safety and health professionals and executives at the APCA Safety Committee Meeting in Houston, Texas.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding APCA best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by APCA and through OSHA or APCA developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  The OSHA and APCA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.
- Promote and encourage APCA's members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs, such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
Events

OSHA Challenge Program Webinar

On April 10, 2008, APCA arranged for a number of its members to participate in an OSHA Challenge Program Webinar. Developed by the Office of Partnerships and Recognition (OPR), DCSP for the Alliance Program, the Webinar provided information regarding OSHA Challenge, including an overview the resources available to Challenge Program participants, examples of participant successes, and how to become an OSHA Challenge participant. Representatives from the following APCA member organizations participated in the Webinar:
- Bell South, Lafayette, Louisiana
- Bluewater Constructors, Houston, Texas
- Eagle Pipeline, Arlington, Texas
- Elkhorn Construction, Evanston, Wyoming
- Ferguson Construction Company, Lovington, New Mexico
- Mears Group, Rosebush, Michigan
- Sunland Construction, Eunice, Louisiana
- Jo Max Construction, Great Bend, Kansas
Promoting the National Dialogue Goal
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions or stakeholder meetings, for small businesses and non-English and limited English speaking employees and equipment operation (e.g. bulldozer, excavator and sideboom), trenching and excavation and hydrostatic testing hazards, to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.
  2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 4-10, 2008, Washington, DC.
  
  APCA joined with more than 50 other Alliance Program participants to support 2008 NAOSH Week. NAOSH Week, sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers, an Alliance Program participant, focuses on increasing the understanding of the positive benefits of investing in occupational safety, health and environmental programs among employers, employees and the public; raising awareness of the role and contribution of safety, health and environmental professionals; and reducing workplace injuries and illness by encouraging new safety and health activities at all companies and organizations. The theme for the 2008 NAOSH Week was "Safety is Good Business." In support of AOSH Week, Driver Pipeline Company, Inc. posted 2008 NAOSH Week posters at its facility in Kennedale, Texas.
  
  2008 Drug-Free Work Week, October 20-26, 2008
  
  APCA joined with a number of other Alliance Program participants to support 2008 Drug-Free Work Week. Drug-Free Work Week is sponsored annually by the U.S. Department of Labor's Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program. The Week focuses on educating employers, employees, and the public about the importance of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace. In support of the week the following APCA member companies posted information about Drug Free Work Week at their offices and jobsites, including:
  - Driver Pipeline
  - Elkhorn Construction
  - Eagle Pipeline Construction
  - JOMax Construction
  - Blue Water construction
  - Farrar Construction
  - Mears Group
  - Ranger Plant Construction
  - Wilbros RPI, Inc
  - B & H Maintenance and Construction
  - Ceco Pipeline
Executive Summary
During the reporting period, APCA worked through the OSHA and APCA Alliance to provide the pipeline construction industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety by reducing and preventing exposure to equipment operation, trenching and excavation, and hydrostatic testing hazards.

For example, through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, APCA developed the following ten best practices fact sheets:
- Backhoe Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators Excavator Operational for Supervisors
- Dozer Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators
- Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Operators
- Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel
- Excavator Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers
- Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Operators
- Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel
- Pressure Testing Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel
- Pressure Testing Best Practices for Personnel Conducting the Test
- Sideboom Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers
In addition, APCA began developing a Safety and Health Program for Seasonal and Temporary Employees. When completed, the program will comprehensively address safety and health issues that impact new or seasonal workers in the pipeline construction industry.

Further, OSHA and APCA representatives are sharing their expertise through participation on OSHA's electronic assistance tools' editorial boards, events, and speaking and exhibiting opportunities. For example:
- APCA representatives are serving on the editorial board for the OSHA Asbestos Safety and Health Topics page.
- On March 27, 2008, Rob Swick and Robert Ibarra gave a presentation "OSHA's Cooperative Programs, Construction Issues and Alliance Program Update" to 20 pipeline construction safety and health professionals and executives at the APCA Safety Committee Meeting in Houston, Texas.
- APCA representatives supported 2008 NAOSH Week, held May 4-10, 2008.
- APCA supported and 2008 Drug-Free Work Week, October 20-26, 2008.
- On April 10, 2008, a number of APCA members to participated in an OSHA Challenge Program Webinar.

Alliance Program Reach Table

Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site	2,589
OSHA Asbestos Safey and Heath Topics Page	21,600
APCA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the APCA Web site	Data Not Available
March 27, 2008: "OSHA's Cooperative Programs, Construction Issues and Alliance Program Update," APCA Safety Committee Meeting, Houston, Texas Speakers: Rob Swick and Robert Ibarra	20
May 20, 2008: "New OSHA and Alliance Program Participant Products," ASSE Government Affairs Updates	5,500
June 2008: New Information Products Enhance Employee Workplace Safety, Alliance Quarterly Review	300
TOTAL	30,009

Upcoming Milestones
During the upcoming year, the OSHA and APCA Alliance Implementation Team will translate the ten best practice fact sheets into Spanish. When completed, the Spanish version of the fact sheets will be posted on the APCA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the APCA Web site and linked to from the OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products Web page on the OSHA Web site.

Further, APCA intends to work with OSHA through the Alliance Program to:
- Continue to develop a Safety and Health Program for Seasonal and Temporary Employees;
- Invite an OSHA representative to attend the APCA Alliance Committee meeting, June 11, 2009, Houston, Texas;
- Help support 2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 3-9;
- Participate in the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable;
- Continue to serve on OSHA Asbestos Safety and Health Topic Page editorial board; and
- Develop an article addressing hazards in the pipeline construction industry.
Finally, OSHA and APCA plan to sign an Alliance Renewal Agreement. Through the renewal agreement, the organizations will continue to provide APCA members and others in the pipeline construction industry, including small businesses and non-English and limited English speaking employees, with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety. APCA and OSHA will continue to focus on reducing and preventing exposure to equipment operation (e.g. bulldozer, excavator and sideboom), trenching and excavation, and hydrostatic testing hazards.

Report prepared by: Rob Swick, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, April 21, 2009.

APCA - Alliance Annual Report - February 28, 2017

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA)
February 28, 2017

Alliance Background

A. Date Signed

January 25, 2007

B. Dates Renewed

February 25, 2009

January 30, 2012

October 15, 2015

Evaluation Period

January 25, 2016 - January 24, 2017

C. Overview

The OSHA and APCA Alliance focuses on providing APCA members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help to protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by continuing to promote a culture of safety within the pipeline construction industry, including small businesses and non-English and limited English speaking employees, to reduce workplace incidents and prevent worker exposures to hazards such as those associated with equipment operation (e.g. bulldozer, excavator and sideboom), trenching and excavation, hydrostatic testing, and distracted driving.

D. Implementation Team Members

OSHA

*Morgan Seuberling

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA), Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP)

**Todd Briggs

Program Analyst, OOSA, DCSP

Michael Payne

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, OCS, DOC

APCA:

Marilyn Cole

Safety Coordinator; APCA

Jason Hust

Field Superintendent; Troy Construction

Matthew Jinar

Safety Director; Elkhorn Construction

J.D. Lormand

Chairman of the Board; APCA

Brandon Schrack

Safety Manager; Elkhorn Construction

Michael Walton

Field Superintendent; Elkhorn Construction

* Morgan Seuberling joined the OSHA and APCA Alliance Implementation Team on February 1, 2016.
**Todd Briggs served on the OSHA and APCA Alliance Implementation Team until February 1, 2016
Implementation Team Meetings

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.
- March 28, 2016
- September 12, 2016

Results

The following table summarizes the Alliance’s activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreements for the timeframe of this report.

Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: Share information on OSHA’s National Emphasis programs, enforcement initiatives, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
Dissemination	April 4, 2016: Webpage Posting APCA help publicize that OSHA updated the eye and face protection standards in final rule by posting the March 28, 2016, trade release on their website.		Not Available
Dissemination	OSHA’s Outreach Campaign Focusing on the Silica Standard APCA support included: Developed a web page entitled “OSHA announces final rule to improve U.S. workers’ protection from the dangers of respirable silica dust. Posted information on the standard from the OSHA website and linked the page to their Alliance web page.		Not Available
Dissemination	November 3, 2016: Safety Meeting, Web Posting and Email Blast APCA help publicize that OSHA updated the Injury and Illness standard. Information was also published on the APCA Alliance webpage.	Injury and Illnesses Reporting	250 Members in Email Blast
Dissemination	December 1, 2016: Safety Meeting, Web Posting and Email Blast APCA help publicize OSHA Quick Takes. Publication is submitted to the field superintendents, who use the information and articles for updating field personnel.		1,000 Members in Email Blast

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: Disseminate information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
Dissemination	April 4, 2016: Webpage Posting APCA help publicize that OSHA will hold a meeting of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee by posting the March 28, 2016, trade release on their website.		Not Available
Dissemination	November 17, 2016: Safety Meeting, Web Posting and Email Blast APCA help publicize that the OSHA walking working surfaces standard was issued today. The email contained a Fact Sheet on the rule and a link to the OSHA website. Information was also published on the APCA Alliance webpage.	Walking, Working Surfaces and Fall Protection	250 Members in Email Blast
Dissemination	OSHA’s 2016 National Outreach Campaign Focusing on the Prevention of Falls in Construction APCA support included: Created a web page dedicated to OSHA’s National Safety Stand-down on their website and linked to from their Alliance web page. Submitted an email blast to their members with information from the CPWR for use during the stand down. Twenty member companies were involved in the stand-down. Most of them did training, one member company held daily safety topic stand-downs during the week, provided safety week T-shirts, coffee mugs with logos, and hard hat stickers. Activity reached 200 to 800 people from each company plus the subcontractors on the site.	Fall Protection	˜16,000
Dissemination	OSHA’s 2016 National Outreach Campaign Focusing on Heat Illness Prevention APCA support included: Posted OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention information on their Alliance website in the news section. Published the information in their Safety Zone.	Heat Illness Prevention	Not Available
Dissemination	OSHA’s National “Safe & Sound” Outreach Focusing on the Agency’s Safety and Health Program Guidelines APCA support included: Endorsement of the “Safe and Sound” outreach by posting on the APCA web page and tagged to the Alliance page. On November 3, 2016 APCA submitted an email blast that publicized OSHA’s Safety and Health Program Guidelines. Information was also published on the APCA Alliance webpage. Supplied logo for the campaign website.		250 Members in Email Blast

Outreach and Communication: 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 and APCA’s websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
Product	Best Practice for Cold Weather Awareness Fact Sheet (2016, March)		Not Available
Dissemination	April 5, 2016: Spanish Translation of Telehandler Operation – For Supervisory Personnel and Operators Fact Sheet APCA posted the Spanish translation of the Alliance-developed fact sheet on their website and OSHA linked to it on the Alliance web page.		Not Available
Dissemination	April 5, 2016 Spanish Translation of the Working in Close Proximity to Overhead Power Lines Fact Sheet APCA posted the Spanish translation of the Alliance-developed fact sheet on their website and OSHA linked to it on the Alliance web page.		Not Available
Dissemination	April 29, 2016: Spanish Translation of Vacuum Lift Systems Best Practices Fact Sheet APCA posted the Spanish translation of the Alliance-developed toolbox talk on their website and OSHA linked to it on the Alliance web page.		Not Available
Dissemination	APCA and OSHA Alliance Web Page APCA maintains an Alliance Web page on its Website with information on the Alliance agreement and links to products developed by APCA through the Alliance Program in both English and Spanish, OSHA initiatives, OSHA resources, and information on the Alliance.		Not Available
Dissemination	OSHA and APCA Alliance Web Page OSHA maintains the OSHA and APCA Alliance Web page that is posted on the OSHA Website. The page includes the Alliance agreement, renewal agreements, annual reports, and links to resources developed by APCA through the Alliance Program.		1,719 Page Views

Outreach and Communication: Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or APCA’s conferences, local meetings, or other events such as the APCA Annual Meeting.
Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
Event	Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, March 24, 2016, Washington, DC. Marilyn Cole represented APCA at the event.	Fall Protection	NA
Event	Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, September 15, 2016, Washington, DC. Marilyn Cole represented APCA at the event.	Fall Protection	NA

Outreach and Communication: Encourage APCA members and other industry stakeholders to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues in the pipeline construction industry; participate in OSHA’s Cooperative Programs, including Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) and the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP); and utilize OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program to improve health and safety in the pipeline construction industry.
Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
Presentation/ Speaker	APCA Safety Meeting, Houston, Texas, September 22, 2016 Jim Shelton, Houston Area Office, gave a presentation on “OSHA Updates and OSHA Reporting Rules.”		30 In Person 105 Emailed
Event	OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training, September 27-28, 2016, La Marque, TX APCA members attended the OSHA 10 Hour Construction seminar which is a *general orientation course* to provide construction workers information about their rights, their employers’ responsibilities, how to file a complaint and how to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job-related hazards on a construction site. Emphasis is on accident prevention.		92
Event	Damage Prevention Councils of Texas Safety Day Training, October 20, 2016, Pasadena, TX APCA members attended the Safety Day Training hosted by the Damage Prevention Councils of Texas which included a trench rescue demonstration. Several presentations and panel discussions on dangers of working near power lines, tickets and lifetimes during projects, and excavation issues.		92
Event	NSC Driver Train-The-Trainer, December 8, 2016, Conroe, TX APCA members attended the National Safety Council's Texas Employer Traffic Safety Program. The seminar was design to instruct safety professional on how to deliver the basics of transportation safety and designed to deliver materials to train their workers at staff meetings or toolbox talks.		92

Training and Education: Promote industry-wide use of safety and health management systems, encouraging employers to develop new or enhance existing performance programs.
Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
Dissemination	April 5, 2016: Webpage Posting APCA help publicize that OSHA will hold a special meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health by posting the March 30, 2016, trade release on their website.		Not Available

TOTAL			5,480

Upcoming Milestones

In the upcoming year, OSHA and APCA plan to undertake several additional projects through the Alliance to provide information, guidance and access to training resources on safety and health issues in the industry. For example, APCA will develop a best practices document that will focus on line strikes entitled “Unintentional Encounter with Buried Facilities” and update the toolbox talks on confined space and sandblasting to meet revised standards. APCA will also develop evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness of their Alliance-developed products and submit the results to OSHA quarterly.

In addition, APCA will continue to attend the Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and provide an opportunity for OSHA to speak at the APCA Safety Committee Meetings.

Report prepared by: Morgan Seuberling, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, February 28, 2017

RIMS - Alliance Renewal Agreement - July 8, 2003

AGREEMENT RENEWING THE ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY

OSHA and the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) hereby renew the Alliance signed on April 14, 2002. OSHA and RIMS will continue to provide RIMS members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in demonstrating the cost benefits and business value of safety and health management systems. Further, OSHA and RIMS will continue their efforts to establish lines of communication between OSHA and member organizations of RIMS that will improve the perception of OSHA, foster understanding of the safety and health needs of the member organizations of RIMS, and allow the exchange of technical information and best practices, as jointly determined by OSHA and RIMS.

This renewal 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.

John L. Henshaw
Assistant Secretary
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Date

Lance Ewing
President
Risk and Insurance Management Society

Date

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