AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
MODULAR BUILDING INSTITUTE

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Modular Building Institute (MBI) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and MBI hereby form an Alliance to provide MBI members and others in the commercial modular building industry, especially small businesses, with information, guidance, and access to building training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, by reducing and preventing exposure to industry hazards. OSHA and MBI will focus on safety and health issues including, material handling, fall protection and trenching and excavation. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and MBI recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

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

• Work with OSHA to deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA's 10-hour Small Contractor course and 10-hour Construction course.

OSHA and MBI 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 hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or MBI's conferences and events such as the annual MBI Convention and Trade Show.
• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding MBI's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by MBI and through OSHA- or MBI-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures (or other applicable forum).
• Promote and encourage MBI members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
• Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on commercial modular building industry hazards such as material handling, fall protection and trenching and excavation that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
• Encourage MBI's Regional Regulatory Councils to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices, State Plan States and Consultation Projects to address health and safety issues including material handling, fall protection and trenching and excavation.

OSHA and MBI will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• Raise others' awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health whenever MBI leaders address groups.
• Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.
• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on commercial modular building industry hazards such as material handling, fall protection and trenching and excavation to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least quarterly to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. Team members will include representatives of OSHA's Directorate of Construction, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

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

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
and the
Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

March 30, 2004

Overview

Signatories of the Alliance:

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• American Chemistry Council (ACC)
• Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
• Chlorine Institute (CI)
• Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center
• National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)
• Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufactures Association (SOCMA)

Through the Alliance, OSHA and signatories of the Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance are working together to provide their members, customers, contacts and others involved in the manufacture, distribution, use and storage of chemicals with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect communities and employees' health and safety through better identification and management of chemical reactivity hazards.

Implementation Team Members
 

Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Non Governmental Organizations:
 

* Paul Murphy was a contributor from July 2004, to April 30, 2005

Evaluation Period

March 30, 2004 - March 29, 2005

II. Implementation Team Meetings
 

III. Results

1. Events and Products
   
   Training and Education Goal
    
   • Provide input and expertise to OSHA to deliver training addressing chemical reactivity hazards, to be delivered in conferences, meetings, OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers, or through distance learning.
   Products
   
   Reactives Chemical Workshop
   
   The OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance is developing a Reactive Chemicals Workshop, "Chemical Reactivity Hazard Management Tutorial for Chemical Handlers," for presentation throughout the chemical industry. The workshop is designed to help smaller businesses identify the reactive chemical hazards that may be present in their operations. The first workshop was scheduled to be given at the AIChE 2005 Spring National Meeting, April 13, 2005 in Atlanta Georgia, however, it was cancelled due to a lack of enrollment. The Alliance implementation team is working to reschedule the workshop in conjunction with the Chlorine Institute 2005 Fall Meeting, September 25-28, 2005, Wyndham New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
   
   Outreach and Communication Goals
    
   • Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media, including electronic assistance tools and links from OSHA's and the signatories' Web sites.
      
     • Make the CCPS publication, Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards, available in the open literature through Signatories' web sites and other means.
        
     • Disseminate and encourage the use of the CCPS publication, Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards, to ACC, CI, MKOPSC, NACD, and SOCMA members and their respective value chains.
   Products
   
   OSHA's Chemical Reactivity Hazards Safety and Health Topics Page
   
   Representatives from the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance helped provide input and develop OSHA's Chemical Reactivity Hazards Safety and Health Topics page. This page was launched in December 2004 and is maintained as a product of the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance and the OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Alliance. The following Alliance implementation team members serve on the page's editorial board:
    
   • Bill Almond, NACD; Arlington, VA
   • Scott Berger, CCPS; New York, NY
   • Eric Clark, SOCMA; Washington, DC
   • Art Dungan, CI; Arlington, VA
   • Dorothy Kellogg, ACC; Arlington, VA
   • Sam Mannan, Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center; College Station, TX
   • Rob McArver, SOCMA; Washington, DC
   • Vanessa Rodriguez, EPA; Washington, DC
   • Irv Rosenthal, Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center; Philadelphia, PA
   • Greg Smith, SOCMA; Washington, DC
   OSHA and the Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance Web page
   
   The OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site includes links to the Alliance agreement and related documents, activities and events, milestones and successes, and products of the Alliance such as OSHA's Chemical Reactivity Hazards Safety and Health Topics page. For more information on the number of visits to the OSHA and the Reactive Alliance Web page, please see the Alliance Program Reach table on page 10. This Web page is updated on a regular basis.
   
   Publications and Newsletters
   
   Information and news releases on the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance signing and the activities of the Alliance have appeared in a number of publications produced by OSHA and the Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance signatories. In addition, information on the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance has been published in a number of safety and health publications. Please see the chart in this report under "Alliance Program Reach" for additional information.
   
   Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards Manual
   
   CCPS developed Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards and published the manual in 2003. The OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance is helping to promote the availability of the manual. Free on-line access is also available through OSHA's Chemical Reactive Hazards Safety and Health Topics page. The manual focuses on preventing workplace incidents and addresses the following topics:
    
   • Identify, address, and manage chemical reactivity hazards;
   • Analyze the potential for chemical reactivity accidents;
   • Prevent reaction runaways, fires, explosions, toxic chemical releases, and
   • chemical spills; and
   • Apply this knowledge and tool set to processes of any scale.
   Process Safety Beacon
   
   Through the Alliance, OSHA is posting CCPS's Process Safety Beacons that have chemical reactivity information on OSHA's Chemical Reactivity Hazards Safety and Health Topics page. CCPS uses the Process Safety Beacon, to deliver safety messages to plant operators and other manufacturing personnel. Each issue presents a real-life accident, and describes the lessons learned and practical methods to prevent similar accidents in other facilities.
   
   EPA's Alert: Identifying Chemical Reactivity Hazards: Preliminary Screening Method
   
   Through the Alliance, implementation team members provide feedback to the EPA on its Alert: Identifying Chemical Reactivity Hazards: Preliminary Screening Methods. In addition, the Alert recognizes the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance.
   
   The EPA issued the Alert in May 2004. The purpose of this Alert is to introduce small - and medium-sized facilities to a simple method developed by the CCPS, Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards, to screen facilities for chemical reactivity hazards. This Alert addresses the following topics:
    
   • • Identifying the Problem
     • Understanding the Hazard
     • Screening Flowchart
     • Controlling the Hazard
     • Information Resources
   • Speak, exhibit, or appear at appropriate OSHA, EPA or other signatory conferences, local meetings, or other such events as:
      
     • ACC Responsible Care® Regional Meetings,
     • AIChE Loss Prevention Symposium
     • AIChE local section meetings
     • Annual CCPS International Conference
     • CCPS Technical Steering Committee meetings
     • SACHE Workshops (process safety train-the-trainer for engineering professors)
     • NACD's Operations Seminar & Trade Show
     • SOCMA annual and regional meetings
     • Chlorine Institute Annual and fall meetings
     • MKOPSC Annual Symposium and Short Courses
     • MKOPSC engineering seminars and course work
     • PhD dissertations research on chemical reactivity hazards
   Events
   
   Texas Chemical Council and Association of Chemical Industry of Texas Environmental, Health and Safety Seminar, Galveston, Texas, June 7, 2004
   
   Dorothy Kellogg, Senior Director, Security and Operations, ACC, presented a PowerPoint® presentation entitled "Alliance to Identify and Manage Chemical Reactivity Hazards," June 7, 2004, at the Texas Chemical Council's and Association of Chemical Industry of Texas' Environmental, Health and Safety Seminar at the Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston, Texas.
   
   National Association of Chemical Distributors 16th Annual Operations Seminar & Trade Show, Orlando, Florida, September 22-24, 2004
   
   Mark Davis, OSHA Region IV, Jacksonville, Florida Area Office, maintained a tabletop display and distributed Alliance Program materials, along with other OSHA publications, during the National Association of Chemical Distributors 16th Annual Operations Seminar & Trade Show, September 22-24, 2004 at The Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World, Orlando, Florida.
   
   10th Annual Transportation & Distribution Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 14, 2005
   
   Bill Allmond, Director of Regulatory Public Affairs for NACD, made a presentation about reactive hazards management issues and the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance, January 14, 2005, during the 10th Annual Transportation & Distribution Conference at the Fairmont Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana.
   
   Chlorine Institute 2005 Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, March 21 - 22, 2005
   
   OSHA, along with representatives from Maryland Occupational Safety and Health, and the EPA, maintained an exhibit table where they answered questions and distributed safety and health related materials during the Chlorine Institute 2005 Annual Meeting, March 21-22, 2005 in Baltimore, MD.
   
   SOCMA Responsible Care Regional Networking Meetings
   
   Through the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance, SOCMA invited OSHA representatives to speak at their Responsible Care® Regional Networking meetings at various locations across the nation. As a result, OSHA spoke at the following meetings about the Agency's priorities, initiatives and compliance assistance resources:
    
   • • March 22, 2005: SOCMA - Midwest Region Responsible Care® Regional Networking Meeting. Julie Weis, Region V, Cleveland, Ohio Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist, spoke to the group at the Noveon, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio.
       
       March 24, 2005: SOCMA - Southwest Region Responsible Care® Regional Networking Meeting. Chuck Williams, Region VI, Area Director, Houston South, Texas, spoke to the group at the Dixie Chemical Company in Pasadena, Texas.
   • Collaborate with other Alliances on specific issues and projects on the identification and management of chemical reactivity hazards that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
   Products
   
   OSHA's Chemical Reactivity Hazards Safety and Health Topics page and EPA's Alerts (See also Outreach and Communication Goals, Products)
   
   Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance members were able to collaborate with OSHA Alliance Program participant, The Dow Chemical Company, to provide input and information on the development of OSHA's Chemical Reactivity Hazards Safety and Health Topics page.
   
   In addition, members of the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance and The Dow Chemical Company worked with the EPA on the Agency's Chemical Safety Alert: "Identifying Reactivity Hazards: Preliminary Screening Method," that introduces small and medium sized facilities to the methodology for chemical reactivity hazard management.
   
   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals
    
   • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on chemical reactivity hazards to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
   Events
   
   Alliance Program's Hazard Communication Roundtable, Washington, DC, February 15, 2005
   
   Through the Alliance Program, OSHA held an Alliance Program Hazard Communication Roundtable February 15, 2005 in Washington, DC. This roundtable provided the Program's participants with an opportunity to learn about the status of OSHA's Hazard Communication Initiative; share information about their own Alliances, including any activities related to Hazard Communication; and learn about what other Alliances are doing to address Hazard Communication issues. Representatives from 18 Alliances participated in the roundtable. Arthur E. Dungan, Vice President - Safety, Health, and Environment at the Chlorine Institute participated on behalf of the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance.
   
   At the meeting, workgroups were established and projects were identified for the Alliance participants to work on together to develop Hazard Communication related compliance assistance resources. Three workgroups were established to address:
    
   • Hazard Communication Awareness and Training
   • Developing Model MSDSs
   • Promoting the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
   Mr. Dungan is participating on the Hazard Communication Awareness and Training workgroup.
2. Executive Summary
   
   Through the Alliance, OSHA and the chemical industry signatories have developed an excellent working relationship and are producing a number of programs and products for the chemical industry. These products are designed to produce information and guidance and increase access to training resources to protect communities and employees' health and safety through better identification and management of chemical reactivity hazards.
   
   OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance implementation team members contributed information and comments on OSHA's Safety and Health Topics page, Chemical Reactivity Hazards, as it was developed. In addition, implementation team members are on the Topics page's editorial board. The page was posted on OSHA's Web site in December 2004.
   
   Through the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance a wide assortment of resources are being made available to the chemical industry through OSHA's Safety and Health Topics page on Chemical Reactivity Hazards, including:
    
   • EPA's Alerts, Chemical Safety Alert: Identifying Chemical Reactivity Hazards: Preliminary Screening Method
   • CCPS's Blue Book, Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards
   • CCPS's Process Safety Beacon
   During the Alliance's first year, implementation team members began developing a one day Reactive Chemicals Workshop to assist the chemical industry to identify reactive chemical hazards during manufacturing, blending, and storage of chemicals. This workshop is designed to assist small and medium size businesses to make them aware of the basics and provide strategies and tools for identifying and preventing reactivity incidents at those facilities.
   
   The OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance has allowed the Agency and chemical industry signatories to speak about OSHA's compliance assistance materials and the Alliance Program at a number of events including:
    
   • Texas Chemical Council and Association of Chemical Industry of Texas Environmental, Health and Safety Seminar, Galveston, Texas, June 7, 2004
   • 10th Annual Transportation & Distribution Conference, New Orleans. Louisiana, January 14, 2005
   • Midwest Region Responsible Care Regional Networking Meeting SOCMA, Cleveland, Ohio, March 22, 2005
   • Southwest Region Responsible Care Regional Networking Meeting for SOCMA, Pasadena, Texas, March 24, 2005
   In addition, OSHA staff along with representatives from the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health office manned an exhibit table at the Chlorine Institute Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, March 21-22, 2005. Also through the Alliance, implementation team member Art Dungan participated in the Alliance Program's Hazard Communication Roundtable, in Washington, DC, February 15, 2005.
   
   Articles about the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance appeared in a number of publications including: Occupational Hazards Magazine, Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) Occupational Safety and Health Reporter, Environmental Health and Safety EHSDirect, Labor-Management Construction Safety Alliance, and the 2005 CCPS Process Safety Report.
   
   The Alliance team has also formed a marketing workgroup which is developing a marketing plan that will assist in developing awareness of the Alliance and its products in the reactives chemical industry.
   
   Due to their interest in the Alliance's work, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board attends implementation team meetings as an observer to the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance. Finally, the American Chemical Society approached the Alliance and requested to become a signatory and join the Alliance in 2005.
    
3. Alliance Program Reach

IV. Upcoming Milestones

In the upcoming year, the OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance will continue to work together to identify opportunities to assist the chemical industry in creating a safer working environment for the community and their workers.

The members of the Alliance implementation team are planning to present the first Reactive Chemicals Workshop at the Chlorine Institute 2005 Fall Meeting, September 26, 2005 at the Wyndham New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
The Alliance team is also evaluating helping the Reactivity Management Roundtable's update of the CCPS Flow Chart that is used to screen facilities for chemical reactivity hazards. This chart would be made available to the downstream customers of chemical manufacturers through various electronic and media outlets.

Implementation team member, Mr. Art Dungan, will continue to participate on the Alliance Program's Hazard Communication Roundtable workgroup addressing hazard communication awareness and training.

In addition, the Alliance team members will be speaking and exhibiting at a number of events during the upcoming year, including:

• SOCMA - Regional Responsible Care® Regional Networking Meeting, April 5, 2005, at OMNOVA Solutions, Inc., Chester, South Carolina
• SOCMA - Regional Responsible Care® Regional Networking Meeting, April 7, 2005, at MFG Chemical, Inc., Dalton, Georgia
• Texas Chemical Council and Association of Chemical Industry of Texas Environmental, Health and Safety Seminar, June 6-9, 2005, Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston, Texas

OSHA and Chemical Reactivity Hazards Management Alliance implementation team members will also continue to update OSHA's Safety and Health Topics page; Chemical Reactivity Hazards and serve on the Topics page's editorial board. In addition, each signat

OSHA and the
Building Services Contractors Association International Alliance (BSCAI)
Close-Out Report

On December 2, 2004, OSHA and the Building Services Contractors Association International (BSCAI) formed an Alliance to provide BSCAI members and others, including those with limited English proficiency and small businesses, with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees' health and safety. The Alliance particularly focused on reducing and preventing ergonomic injuries and exposure to hazardous materials in multiple work environments encountered by building service contractors and their employees.

Based on discussions regarding the future of the Alliance, OSHA and BSCAI agreed to conclude the Alliance, as of December 2, 2006. A number of successes resulted from OSHA and BSCAI working together to meet the Alliance's goals, including:

• Through the Alliance, BSCAI developed a training course, "OSHA Compliance Safety Programs," which discussed implementing safety and health management systems in the workplace. The course was presented on March 25 and 26, 2006, at BSCAI's 2006 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee.
   
• During BSCAI's 2006 Annual Conference and Trade Show, March 24-28, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee, OSHA staff participated in the following activities:
   
  • March 26, 2006, Earl Hicks, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA and BSCAI staff members Michael Zolandz and Michael McNamara, Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal, LLP participated in a panel discussion, "OSHA and Building Service Contractors Association International Alliance."
     
  • March 27, 2006, Garret Rea, Industrial Hygiene Supervisor, Tennessee Department of Labor Workforce Development presented "The Consultation Program."
     
  • March 27, 2006, Earl Hicks, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA and representatives from Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development staffed an OSHA and BSCAI exhibit booth, distributed safety and health information and answered questions from BSCAI members.
     
  • September 8, 2005, BSCAI representatives participated in the Alliance Program's Small Business Roundtable, in Washington, DC. During the meeting, Alliance Program participants provided a number of recommendations for OSHA on how to enhance its small business compliance assistance activities and resources.
• BSCAI executive leadership presented information about the OSHA and BSCAI Alliance during Chief Executive Officer Seminars on June 25, 2005, in Toronto, Canada; September 30, 2005 - October 1, 2005, in Hershey, Pennsylvania; October 29, 2005, in Columbus, Ohio; and November 12, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
   
• In the February 2005 edition of BSCAI's magazine, Services, the association published an article, "BSCAI Inks Industry-Leading Alliance Agreement with OSHA," which promoted the OSHA and BSCAI Alliance agreement.
   
• February 15, 2005, Mike Zolandz, BSCAI Legal Counsel, participated on behalf of the association in the OSHA Alliance Program Hazard Communication Roundtable, in Washington, DC.

Report prepared by: Rick Harris, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, November 30, 2006.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the
Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (IEC)
August 29, 2005

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   August 30, 2002

   Date Renewed

   April 5, 2004

   Evaluation Period

   August 30, 2004 - August 29, 2005

   Overview

   The OSHA and IEC Alliance addresses reducing and preventing electrical contractors employees' exposure to falls, rear-end auto collisions and material-handling hazards by providing the IEC membership and others with information and guidance and increasing their access to training resources.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Earl Hicks

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)

   Jess McCluer

   OOSA

   Danezza Quintero

   Office of Construction Services

   IEC:

   Kent Davis

   Safety Committee

   Harvey Hammock

   Chairman, Safety Committee

   John Maserick

   Manager, Codes, Standards and Safety

   Billy Mathisen

   Industry Relations Manager

   Dennis Thomas

   Safety Committee

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   September 29, 2004

   Meeting, IEC 47th Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN

   October 21, 2004

   Design for Safety Workgroup, Baltimore, MD

   November 8, 2004

   Fall Protection Workgroup, Washington, DC

   January 31, 2005

   Fall Protection Workgroup, Washington, DC

   February 1, 2005

   Design for Safety Workgroup, Washington, DC

   May 2, 2005

   Fall Protection Workgroup, Washington, DC

   May 3, 2005

   Design for Safety Workgroup, Washington, DC

   May 26, 2005

   Meeting, OSHA, Washington, DC

   July 19, 2005

   Design for Safety Workgroup, Washington, DC

   August 1, 2005

   Fall Protection Workgroup, Washington, DC

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Outreach and Communication

      • Seek opportunities to jointly develop and disseminate information at conferences, events, and through print and electronic media, including links from OSHA's and IEC's Web sites.

      Products

      OSHA and IEC Alliance Web site

      OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and IEC Web site that is posted on the Agency's Web page. It includes the OSHA and IEC agreement, renewal agreement, news releases, events and milestones and successes.

      IEC Web site (www.ieci.org)

      IEC is continuing to update the Safety-related links page on its Web page which includes links to the OSHA Web page, the Ergonomic eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors and OSHA's Spanish Compliance Assistance Resources.

      OSHA's Safety and Health Topics Pages

      The following Alliance implementation team member is continuing to participate, review and provide comments on the editorial board of the Electrical Contractors Safety and Health Topics Page:

      • John Masarick, Manager of Codes, Standards and Safety, IEC, Alexandria, VA

      The following Alliance implementation team member is continuing to participate, review and provide comments on the editorial board of the Electrical Safety and Health Topics Page:

      • John Masarick, Manager of Codes, Standards and Safety, IEC, Alexandria, VA

      The following IEC members are continuing to participate, review and provide comments on the editorial board of OSHA Ergonomic eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors:

      • Bob Leonhart, RISC Incorporated; Dallas, TX
      • Dominic Caminiti, Hatfield-Reynolds; Phoenix, AZ
      • Brian Roberts, CNA Insurance; Dallas, TX
      • Todd Hohn, CNA Insurance; Chicago, IL
      • Renee McDonough, IEC - Utah Chapter; Sandy, UT
      • Brad Stevens, Arco Electric; Sandy, UT

      Print and Electronic Media

      Articles on the OSHA and IEC Alliance have appeared in online publications, such as: Alliance Quarterly Review, IEC's Connection and Codes and Safety Newsletter. For more information on the articles, see the "Alliance Program Reach" table on pages 6-7.

      • Seek opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events.

      Safety Managers Training Course

      OSHA and IEC are continuing to develop a safety and health training course that focuses on educating supervisors/safety directors. The draft course is based on the OSHA 10-hour Construction training course and includes material from OSHA's Small Business Handbook. It is being designed to give electrical contractors an update on OSHA's general requirements for basic safety and health hazards. The course will be presented to IEC members during its National Convention and Electric Expo on October 5-8, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland.

      Events

      47th Annual Conference and IEC Electric Expo 2004, September 30-October 2, 2004, Minneapolis, Minnesota

      Exhibiting

      Jess McCluer, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, staffed an Alliance Program tabletop exhibit at the September 30-October 2, 2004, IEC 47th Annual Conference and Electric Expo 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Alliance Program booth was next to IEC's exhibit booth in the Expo's Safety Zone. The Safety Zone displayed a banner developed by the OSHA-IEC Alliance implementation team, that read, "IEC/OSHA Alliance: Excellence in Job Safety and Health Programs."

      During the Expo, Mr. McCluer distributed copies of the OSHA-IEC Alliance Fact Sheet along with the Alliance Program brochure and Fall Protection in Construction to over 600 attendees.

      Speaking

      Danezza Quintero gave a presentation on fall protection with an emphasis on scaffolding, ladders and trips to over 150 attendees on October 2, 2004 at the IEC 47th Annual Conference.

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

      On July 8, 2004, representatives from IEC participated in the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable for construction-related national Alliances. The Fall Protection and Design for Safety workgroups were developed at the roundtable meeting.

      • • Fall Protection Workgroup - The Fall Protection workgroup is developing a Fall Protection safety tip sheet for employers and employees that IEC will distribute at the IEC Annual National Convention and Electric Expo on October 5-8, 2005 in Baltimore, MD.
          • November 8, 2004 - IEC staff member, John Masarick and IEC member Dennis Thomas attended the workgroup meeting.
          • January 31, 2004 - Mr. Masarick and Mr. Thomas attended the workgroup meeting.
          • May 2, 2005 - Mr. Masarick attended the workgroup meeting.
        • Design for Safety Workgroup - The Design for Safety workgroup is developing a general PowerPoint® presentation on "Designing for Safety" along with a "Design for Safety" Web page.
          • October 21, 2004 - IEC members Dennis Thomas and Peter Bowers attended the workgroup meeting.
          • February 1, 2005 - Mr. Masarick and Mr. Thomas attended the workgroup meeting.
          • May 3, 2005 - Mr. Masarick attended the workgroup meeting.
          • July 19, 2005 - Mr. Masarick attended the workgroup meeting.
      • Promote and encourage IEC members' awareness of and participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, SHARP. In addition, to act as mentors to IEC members that aspire to excellence in safety and health.

      OSHA's Regional and Area Offices and State Plan States

      In order to encourage IEC chapters to develop working relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices and the State Plan States, IEC developed an information packet titled, "Road Map for Forming a Working Relationship with OSHA." The packet contains a step-by-step description of how to develop a relationship with an OSHA Regional or Area Office and State Plan State e.g. who to contact about particular topics along with a directory of OSHA's Regional and Area offices and the State Plan States.

      Voluntary Protection Program

      Four IEC members are participating in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program Challenge pilot program.

   2. Executive Summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and IEC are continuing to work together to address important safety and health issues in the electrical contracting industry. The OSHA and IEC have developed a very productive working relationship through the Alliance implementation team. This positive relationship has led to the development of the many programs and projects that the team is currently working on or has produced. Some examples include:

      • Jess McCluer, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, staffed an Alliance Program tabletop exhibit during the September 30-October 2, 2004, IEC 47th Annual Conference and Electric Expo 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition, Danezza Quintero, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction Services, gave a presentation on fall protection with an emphasis on scaffolding, ladders and trips to over 150 attendees.
      • IEC promoted the activities of the OSHA-IEC Alliance and compliance assistance programs through articles in its eNewsletter, IEC Connection. The articles focused on a number of topics such as the Compliance Assistance Web page update and the Alliance Quarterly Review.
      • IEC participates on the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable Fall Protection and Design for Safety workgroups. The Fall Protection Workgroup is developing a Fall Protection safety tip sheet for employers and employees.
      • IEC members and staff serve on OSHA's Electrical Contractors Safety and Health Topics Page and Ergonomic eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors editorial boards.
      • The OSHA-IEC implementation team developed an information packet titled, "Road Map for Forming a Working Relationship with OSHA." The packet contains a step-by-step description of how to develop a relationship with an OSHA Regional or Area Office and State Plan State along with a directory of OSHA's Regional and Area offices and the State Plan States.

      Finally, OSHA and IEC are developing a training course that focuses on training supervisors/safety directors. The course is based on the OSHA 10-hour Construction training course and includes material from OSHA's Small Business Handbook. The course will be presented to IEC members during its 48th National Convention and Electric Expo on October 5-8, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      IEC Web site - Safety-Related Links page	5,244
      OSHA and IEC Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site	4,200
      Ergonomics eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors	16,796
      OSHA Electrical Safety and Health Topics page	68,711
      OSHA Assistance for the Electrical Industry Safety and Health Topics page	21,600
      July 26, 2005 1 "IEC Dallas Signs Alliance with OSHA," IEC Connection	4,000
      July 2005 - IEC Safety Newsletter "OSHA to Loan Free Training Videos" "Tips for Working in Hot Weather" "Fireworks Safety Pocket Card Now Available" "Design for Safety" "Pocket Guide for Construction Workers Available form OSHA"	4,000
      May/June 2005 - "Today in OSHA," IEC Insights	7,000
      May 2005 - IEC Safety Newsletter "A Benefit of the OSHA Alliance" "Recent Updates to the OSHA Compliance Assistance Public page"	4,000
      March 2005 - "Construction Alliance Meeting Focuses on Fall Protection and Designing for Safety," Alliance Quarterly Review	750
      February 2005 - IEC Safety Newsletter "OSHA's Alliance Program Continues to Expand" "OSHA Unveils Web-based Hispanic Compliance Assistance Tool "	4,000
      January 2005 - "What is an e-Tool," IEC Safety Newsletter	4,000
      October 19, 2004 - "Safety, Training and Resource Web sites," IEC Connection	4,000
      September 30-October 2, 2004, 47th Annual Conference and IEC Electric Expo 2004, Minneapolis, Minnesota Alliance Program Exhibit	600
      September 30-October 2, 2004, 47th Annual Conference and IEC Electric Expo 2004, Minneapolis, Minnesota Speaker: Danezza Quintero, Office of Construction Services, USDOL-OSHA	150
      September 23, 2004 - "OSHA Alliance Quarterly Review," IEC Connection	4,000
      September 8, 2004 - "Compliance Assistance Web page Update," IEC Connection	4,000
      June 2004 - "Alliance Groups Display Safety Information, Present Product Demonstrations," Alliance Quarterly Review	750
      TOTAL	157,801

4. Upcoming Milestones

   In the upcoming year, OSHA's and IEC's positive relationship, that was built through the Alliance Program, will continue to grow and the implementation team will undertake a number of activities and develop a number of products.

   IEC members and staff will continue to be members of the editorial boards for OSHA's Electrical and Electrical Contractors Safety and Health Topics Page and Ergonomic eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors. The IEC representatives will review and provide comments on the pages.

   Members of the association will continue to participate on the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable Fall Protection and Design for Safety workgroups. The Fall Protection Workgroup is developing a Fall Protection Safety Tip Sheet for employers and employees that IEC will distribute at the IEC Annual National Convention and Electric Expo on October 5-8, 2005 in Baltimore, MD. In addition, IEC expressed interest in participating in the Alliance Program's Hazard Communication Roundtable for the hazard communication-related National Alliances. Roundtable members discussed how they can work together to identify outreach and compliance assistance projects they would be interested in working on together, during their February 15 and August 1, 2005 meetings.

   As a result of the OSHA-IEC Alliance, OSHA will participate in several activities at the IEC 48th National Convention and Electric Expo on October 5-8, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland.

   The OSHA-IEC Alliance Program exhibit booth will be next to IEC's exhibit booth at the IEC 48th National Convention and Electric Expo on October 6, 2005. It will be located in a Safety Zone that will contain organizations that develop and offer safety programs and safety products. In addition, a banner will be displayed in the Expo's Safety Zone reading "IEC/OSHA Alliance: Excellence in Job Safety and Health Programs."

   Also, Danezza Quintero will be making five presentations on construction-related safety and health topics, including fall protection to electrical apprentices on October 6, 2005 at the IEC 48th National Convention and Electric Expo.

   OSHA and IEC will complete the development of a training course that focuses on educating supervisors/safety directors. The course is based on the OSHA 10-hour Construction training course and includes material from OSHA's Small Business Handbook. The course will be presented to IEC members during the IEC 48th National Convention and Electric Expo on October 5-6, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland.

   Finally, IEC plans to promote OSHA compliance assistance materials and cooperative programs and the OSHA-IEC Alliance through the IEC Web page and articles in the eNewsletter, Connection and bi-monthly publication, Insights.

   Report prepared by: Jess McCluer, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, August 29, 2005.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
and the
Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI)
August 10, 2006

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   September 19, 2002

   Dates Renewed

   March 4, 2004; November 3, 2005

   Overview

   The OSHA and SPI Alliance continues to focus on providing SPI's members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources to promote machine safety, particularly in identifying machinery hazards and providing potential solutions to reduce injuries (e.g., lacerations, burns and amputations). In addition, the organizations are working together to raise awareness of hazard communication issues in the workplace.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Cathy Cronin

   Office of Training and Education (OTE)

   John Hermanson

   Region VIII

   Chuck Lorish

   Michigan OSHA

   Lisa Ramber*

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)

   Beth Sherfy

   OOSA

   Doug Simon

   OTE

   Jack Standard

   OTE

   Jim Washam

   Region V, Cincinnati, Ohio Area Office

   SPI:

   Sue Babler

   Placon

   Luther Compton

   Amcor PET

   Susan Howe

   SPI

   Marie Martinko

   SPI

   Brian Schell

   Buckell Plastics Company

   Wayne Wilson

   United Southern Industries, Inc

   Contributors

   Kristi Dearing

   OSHA Contractor for SLTC

   George Washburn

   OSHA Contractor for SLTC

   *Lisa Ramber was a member of the implementation team until November 2005.

   Evaluation Period

   September 19, 2005 - September 18, 2006

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   October 24-25, 2005

   Team Meeting, Conference Call

   December 12, 2005

   Team Meeting, Conference Call

   January 9-10, 2006

   Team Meeting, OSHA Training Institute (OTI)

   January 26, 2006

   10-Hour Course Development Meeting

   March 3, 2006

   10-Hour Course Development Meeting

   March 14-15, 2006

   Team Meeting, OTI

   May 15-16, 2006

   Team Meeting, OTI

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Training and Education Goal

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for plastic industry employers and employees regarding machine guarding and lockout/tagout, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.

      Events

      NPE 2006: International Plastics Showcase, June 19-23, 2006, Chicago, Illinois

      On June 20, 2006, Jim Washam, Region V, USDOL-OSHA, and Wayne Wilson, United Southern Industries, Inc., taught workshops on roll-fed and inline thermoforming machinery safety and injection molding machinery safety. On June 21, they taught workshops on rollstock and sheet extrusion machinery safety and injection molding machinery safety. The workshops at NPE 2006: International Plastics Showcase used material from the following OSHA and SPI Alliance-developed courses:

      • Injection Molding Machine Safety Training Course
      • Rollstock and Sheet Extrusion Machine Safety Training Course

      • Roll-fed and Inline Thermoforming Machine Safety Training Course

      OSHA 10-Hour Course for the Plastics Industry

      The OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team continued its development of an OSHA 10-Hour Course for the Plastics Industry that can be presented at OSHA's Education Centers and plastics industry employers can use in their workplaces to help educate their workers.

      Blow Molding Machine Safety Training Course

      The OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team began developing a Blow Molding Machine Safety Training Course that will focus in machine guarding, lockout/tagout, auxiliary equipment and palletizing. The team members toured the Amcor PET packing facility in Itasca, Illinois January 9, 2006 to take pictures for use in the course.

      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 SPI's Web sites) to employers and employees in the plastics industry.

      Products

      "Making the Business Case for Safety and Health" Safety and Health Topics page

      Through the Alliance, SPI representatives provided input and expertise to assist OSHA with the development of its "Making the Business Case for Safety and Health" Safety and Health Topics page. SPI provided feedback on the draft page during a July 17, 2006, conference call with other Alliance Program participants and also provided comments by e-mail after the call. The Topics page will be launched on the agency's Web site by October 2006.

      OSHA Assistance for the Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics Page

      The following representatives from the OSHA and SPI Alliance are members of the editorial board of the OSHA Assistance for the Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics page:

      • Susan R. Howe, SPI, Senior Technical Director, Worker and Product Safety; Washington, DC
      • Loren Mills, Manager, Product Safety, Demag Plastics Group; Strongsville, OH
      • Bob Monteith, Milacron Inc.; Batavia, OH
      • James Washam, Lockout and Machine Guarding Coordinator, OSHA Region 5, Cincinnati Area Office; Cincinnati, OH
      • Wayne Wilson, Corporate Director of Safety/Training, United Southern Industries; Forest City, NC

      Thermoforming Module of OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool

      The OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team continued to provide input into the development of a draft Thermoforming module for OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool. The tool identifies potential hazards and possible solutions associated with thermoforming machinery.

      OSHA and SPI Alliance Web Page

      OSHA continues to update its OSHA and SPI Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site. The Web page includes the OSHA and SPI Alliance agreement, renewal agreements, news releases, milestones and successes and information on meetings, conferences and training courses.

      SPI Worker Safety and Health Web Page on SPI's Web Site

      SPI's Web site has a Worker Health and Safety section that includes information on the Alliance and its accomplishments, including links to the training tools and electronic assistance products developed by the Alliance.

      Print and Electronic Media

      Articles about the OSHA and SPI Alliance have appeared in a number of printed and online publications, including: Occupational Health and Safety Magazine, U.S. Newswire, OSHA's Press Releases, and QuickTakes. For more information on the articles, please see the Alliance Program Reach table in this report.

      • Speak, exhibit or appear at OSHA and SPI conferences, such as NPE, local meetings, or other industry events.

      Events

      NPE 2006: International Plastics Showcase, June 19-23, 2006, Chicago, Illinois

      On June 22, 2006, Cathy Cronin, Chief, Division of Training and Educational Development, OTE, USDOL-OSHA gave a presentation about the OSHA and SPI Alliance and OSHA's Susan Harwood Training Grant Program during a workshop on workforce development grants and training resources. In addition, OSHA Region V representatives staffed an OSHA and SPI exhibit booth.

      During the event, the OSHA Region V representatives staffed an exhibit booth that was part of SPI's exhibit pavilion, and members of the OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team distributed OSHA safety and health information, including a Plastics Industry CD on machine safety that was developed by the Alliance. The CD contains the Alliance's machine guarding and lockout/tagout training courses for injection molding, thermoforming and extrusion machinery and the OSHA Assistance for the Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics page.

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

        During this reporting period, OSHA and SPI did not work on projects to address this goal.

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

      Products

      Making the Business Case for Safety and Health, Safety and Health Topics page

      Susan Howe and Marie Martinko joined other Alliance Program participants providing input into the development of OSHA's draft Making the Business Case for Safety and Health, Safety and Health Topics page.

   2. Executive Summary

      During 2005-2006, OSHA and SPI renewed their Alliance and continued to work together through the Alliance to address machine safety hazards in the plastics manufacturing workplace. In addition, the organizations also agreed to address Hazard Communication issues.

      For example, the OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team continued to provide input into the development of a draft thermoforming module for OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool. The module discusses the potential hazards associated with the thermoforming process and identifies possible solutions. In addition, it will include a 360-degree tour of a thermoforming machine and identify its machine guarding and lockout/tagout locations. In addition, the SPI representatives provided input into the development of OSHA's draft Business Case Safety and Health Topics page.

      Through the Alliance, SPI and OSHA experts continue to use their expertise to review and provide ongoing comments on the Plastics Industry Safety and Topics page. OSHA also updated the OSHA and SPI Alliance Web page on its Web site with information about Alliance-related activities.

      In addition, OSHA and SPI promoted the Alliance and the products it has developed at NPE 2006: International Plastics Showcase, June 19-23, 2006, Chicago, Illinois. On June 20, Jim Washam, Region V, USDOL-OSHA, and Wayne Wilson, United Southern Industries, Inc. taught workshops on roll-fed and inline thermoforming machinery safety and injection molding machinery safety. On June 21, they taught workshops on rollstock and sheet extrusion machinery safety and injection molding machinery safety. In addition, Cathy Cronin, Chief, Division of Training and Educational Development, OTE, USDOL-OSHA made a presentation about the OSHA and SPI Alliance and the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program on June 22.

      During the event, the OSHA Region V representatives staffed an exhibit booth that was part of SPI's exhibit pavilion, and members of the OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team distributed OSHA safety and health information, including a Plastics Industry CD on machine safety that was developed by the Alliance. The CD contains the Alliance's machine guarding and lockout/tagout training courses for injection molding, thermoforming and extrusion machinery and the OSHA Assistance for the Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics page.

      The Alliance continued its development of an OSHA-10-hour Course for the Plastics Industry. After the course is completed, it will be given to OSHA's Ed Centers to add to their course offerings. In addition, plastics industry employers can present the course in their workplaces to help educate their workers. Finally, OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team members began work on a Blow Molding Machine Safety Training Course and toured the Amcor PET packaging facility to obtain photos to include in the course.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and SPI Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site	4,200
      SPI Alliance Web page on SPI's Web site	Data Not Available
      Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics Page	19,200
      Machine Guarding eTool, Horizontal Injection Molding Machines Module	8,074
      November 4, 2005: "OSHA, Society of the Plastics Industry Continue Alliance," OSHA News Release	69 New Services
      November 7, 2005: "OSHA, Society of the Plastics Industry Continue Alliance, Second Renewal Focuses on Machine Safety, Hazard Communication," U.S. Newswire	Data Not Available
      November 7, 2005: "OSHA, SPI Renew Alliance with Focus on Machine Safety, HazCom," Occupational Safety and Health Magazine	Data Not Available
      November 15, 2005: "OSHA Renews National Alliance with Society of the Plastics Industry," QuickTakes	50,000
      January 9, 2006: "OSHA Forms Alliances for Worker Safety in Various Industries," Facilities Management News	Data Not Available
      January 2006: "OSHA Alliances," OSHA Up to Date	Data Not Available
      June 19-23, 2006: NPE 2006: International Plastics Showcase, Chicago, Illinois. OSHA exhibit	1400
      June 19-23, 2006: NPE 2006: International Plastics Showcase, Chicago, Illinois. Speakers: Jim Washam, Region V, USDOL-OSHA Wayne Wilson, United Southern Industries, Inc. Cathy Cronin, Chief, Division of Training and Educational Development, OTE, USDOL-OSHA	100
      TOTAL	82,974

4. Upcoming Milestones

   During the upcoming year, OSHA and SPI will continue its training and outreach efforts and the development of compliance assistance tools and resources. For example, the Alliance implementation team will complete the thermoforming machinery module for OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool. The tool addresses thermoforming machinery hazard areas and possible solutions to the hazards and includes a 360-degree tour of a thermoforming machine. The Alliance will also continue developing a blow molding machine safety training course and will complete the development of a 10-hour OSHA Course for the Plastics Industry.

Report prepared by: Elizabeth Sherfy, OSHA and SPI Alliance Coordinator, August 10, 2006.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA)
July 13, 2009

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed
   
   June 23, 2006; renewed September 4, 2008
   
   Evaluation Period
   
   June 23, 2008 - June 22, 2009
   
   Overview
   
   Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and NMSA are working together to provide NMSA members and others in the marine cargo handling industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources to protect employees' health and safety, particularly in addressing intermodal container lashing issues and marine terminal traffic safety.
   
   Implementation Team Members
   
   OSHA:
    

   Steve Butler Paul Comolli Joe Dadurra Eric Lahaie **Tony Mapes *Lisa Ramber Paul Rossi Amy Wangdahl Danielle Watson Elizabeth (Bea) Way

   Office of Maritime Enforcement (OME), Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP) OME, DEP Office of Maritime (OM), Directorate of Standards and Guidance (DSG) Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA), Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP) OOSA, DCSP OOSA, DCSP OME, DEP OM, DSG OM, DSG OOSA, DCSP

   
   NMSA:
    

   Steve Crouch Daniel Harrison Ken Killough Marc McDonald Mark Montgomery Ron Signorino

   Technical Committee Technical Committee Chairman, Technical Committee Technical Committee Technical Committee Technical Committee

   
   ^* Lisa Ramber served as the Alliance Coordinator from June 23, 2008 to August 22, 2008.
   ^** Tony Mapes served as the Alliance Coordinator since August 22, 2008.


2. Implementation Team Meetings
    

   March 11, 2009 November 17, 2008 August 4, 2008

   Implementation Team Meeting Implementation Team Meeting Implementation Team Meeting

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


3. Results
    
   1. Events and Products
      
      Outreach and Communication
       
      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and NMSA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
      Products
      
      Marine Terminal Traffic Safety Tip Sheet
      
      Through the OSHA and NMSA Alliance, NMSA developed the "Marine Terminal Traffic Safety Tip Sheet." The Tip Sheet provides marine cargo handling industry employers and employees with information on how to prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities in a marine terminal. NMSA posted it on the NMSA and OSHA Alliance Web page. OSHA placed a link to the Tip Sheet on the OSHA and NMSA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site.
      
      Container Lashing Safety Tip Sheet
      
      Through the OSHA and NMSA Alliance, NMSA is developing the "Container Lashing Safety Tip Sheet." The Tip Sheet will provide marine cargo handling industry employers and employees with information on proper container lashing training, procedures and policies. In addition, it will reinforce safe work practices for ensuring the safety of all workers, both aboard vessels and ashore.
      
      OSHA and NMSA Alliance Web page
      
      OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and NMSA Alliance Web page that is posted on the OSHA Web site. It includes the OSHA and NMSA Alliance agreement, renewal agreement, news releases, products and resources, activities and events and milestones and successes.
      
      NMSA and OSHA Alliance Web page
      
      NMSA is continuing to update the sections on its Web site, which contains information on the NMSA and OSHA Alliance. The sections include links to the OSHA and NMSA Alliance Web page, Alliance-developed products, and available compliance assistance resources on the OSHA Web site.
       
      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's and NMSA's conferences and events such as NMSA's Annual and Technical Committee Meetings.
        
        The OSHA and NMSA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.
         
      • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding NMSA best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by NMSA and through OSHA- or NMSA developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
      • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding AHA's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by the AHA and through OSHA's or AHA's developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
      
      
      •  
      Longshoring and Marine Terminals Hazard and Abatement Summaries
      
      NMSA representatives are continuing to work with OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs Office of Maritime Enforcement and Directorate of Standards and Guidance Office of Maritime Standards to provide input to the agency during its development of OSHA's Longshoring and Marine Terminals Hazards and Abatement Summaries.
      
      NMSA's Fatal Facts Videos
      
      Through the OSHA and NMSA Alliance, NMSA is developing Fatal Facts Videos based on information taken from OSHA's Longshoring and Marine Terminals Hazard and Abatement Summaries. The videos will promote safety and health awareness to employers and employees in the longshoring and marine cargo handling industries.
       
      • Promote and encourage NMSA's participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
        
        The OSHA and NMSA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to address this goal.
      
      
      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
      
      Events
      
      2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 3-9, 2009, Washington, DC
      
      NMSA joined with more than 55 other Alliance Program participants to support 2009 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. In support of 2009 NAOSH Week, NMSA placed a link on the NMSA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the NMSA Web site to the 2009 NAOSH Week Web page on the ASSE's Web site.
      
      2008 Drug-Free Work Week, October 20-26, 2008
      
      NMSA 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.
       
   2. Executive Summary
      
      As a result of the Alliance's successes in its first two years, OSHA and NMSA signed a Alliance renewal agreement on September 4, 2008. Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and NMSA will continue to work together to provide the marine cargo handling industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety. The positive and collaborative relationship has led to the development of the many programs and projects that the OSHA and NMSA Implementation Team has produced. For example, through the Alliance Program, NMSA developed the "Marine Terminal Traffic Safety Tip Sheet." The Tip Sheet provides marine cargo handling industry employers and employees with information on how to prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities in a marine terminal. In addition, NMSA representatives are sharing their knowledge and expertise with the Agency by working with the Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Directorate of Standards and Guidance during the development of OSHA's Longshoring and Marine Terminals Hazard and Abatement Summaries.
      
      Finally, as part of their outreach efforts, NMSA joined with 50 other Alliance Program participants to support 2008 NAOSH Week, May 4-10, 2008. In addition, NMSA supported Drug-Free Work Week, October 20-26, 2008.
       
   
   

   3. Alliance Program Reach

       

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and NMSA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site	2,063
      NMSA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the NMSA Web site	Data not available
      September 4 , 2008 - "OSHA, National Maritime Safety Association Renew Alliance," OSHA Trade News Release	69 News Services
      September 4, 2008 - "OSHA, NMSA Renew Safety Alliance," Occupational Health and Safety Magazine	81,000
      September 6, 2008 - "OSHA, National Maritime Safety Association Renew Alliance," Topix.net	Data not available
      September 12, 2008 - "OSHA, National Maritime Safety Association Renew Alliance," Safety Online	Data not available
      September 18, 2008 - "OSHA, Marine Cargo Group Renew Alliance," BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter	Data not available
      Total	83,132

4. Upcoming Milestones
   
   In the upcoming year, the OSHA and NMSA Implementation Team will continue to work together to develop training resources for employers in the marine cargo handling industry to help them protect their employees' heath and safety. For example, through the Alliance, OSHA and NMSA will finalize the following Fatal Facts Videos and Safety Tip Sheet:
    
   • Longshore Worker Killed by Top Loader
   • Longshore Worker Killed During Container Loading and Unloading Operations
   • Longshore Worker Killed by Yard Tractor Tip-Over
   • Longshore Worker Killed by Container Falling from Ship
   • Container Lashing Safety Tip Sheet
   
   As part of the Alliance's outreach efforts, NMSA representatives will be joining with other Alliance Program participants to support Drug-Free Work Week, October 19-25, 2009.
   
   Report prepared by: Tony Mapes, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, July 13, 2009

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE BUILDING SERVICE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To further this shared commitment, OSHA and BSCAI hereby form an Alliance to provide BSCAI members and others, including those with limited English proficiency and small businesses with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety. The Alliance particularly focuses on reducing and preventing ergonomic injuries and exposure to hazardous materials in multiple work environments encountered by building service contractors and their employees. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and BSCAI recognize that OSHA's state plan and consultation project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

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

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs that address workplace safety and health issues, such as ergonomics and exposure to hazardous materials.

OSHA and BSCAI 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 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 BSCAI's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
   
• Speak, exhibit and/or appear at OSHA's and BSCAI's educational conferences and trade shows such as the BSCAI Annual Trade Show.
   
• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding BSCAI's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by BSCAI and through OSHA or BSCAI developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
   
• Promote and encourage BSCAI members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
   
• Encourage BSCAI members to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including ergonomics and handling of hazardous materials.

OSHA and BSCAI will work together to promote a national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• Raise the awareness of other industry groups and the public with respect to workplace safety and health, and demonstrate the industry's commitment to the issues identified in this Alliance Agreement when BSCAI leaders address outside groups, at trade shows, and in educational conferences.
   
• Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health, such as the use of ergonomic tools in the building services industry, and publicize their results.
   
• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues related to, workers with limited English proficiency, small businesses, ergonomics and hazardous materials handling to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health 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, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. 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 Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

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

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
and National Association for Surface Furnishing (NASF)
August 11, 2008

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   May 1, 2007

   Evaluation Period

   May 1, 2007 – April 30, 2008

   Overview

   Through the OSHA and NASF Alliance, the organizations are working together to provide NASF members and others in the metal surface finishing industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees' health and safety. The Alliance focuses on reducing and preventing exposure to chemical hazards, including hexavalent chromium.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Tony Mapes

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

   Lisa Ramber

   DCSP, OOSA

   Maureen Ruskin

   Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Office of Chemical Hazards-Metals

   NASF:

   Jeff Hannapel

    

   Christian Richter

    

   Joelie Zak

   Scientific Control Laboratories(SCL)

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   May 22, 2007

   Kick-off Implementation Team Meeting

   December 5, 2007

   Implementation Team Meeting

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Training and Education Goals

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs regarding chemical hazards and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.

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

      Outreach and Communication Goals

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

      Products

      OSHA and NASF Alliance Web Page

      OSHA developed the OSHA and NASF Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site. The page contains information on the Alliance’s products and resources, news releases, and activities and events.

      NASF and OSHA Alliance Web Page

      NASF developed an NASF and OSHA Alliance Web page on the associaiton’s Web site with information on the Alliance.

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or NASF's conferences local meetings, or other appropriate industry meetings such as the industry's annual technical conference and trade show, SUR/FIN.

      Publications and Newsletters

      Articles on the OSHA and NASF Alliance signing and activities have appeared in a number of print and online publications, including the News and Free PR ThomasNet - Industrial NewsRoom and NASF News and OSHA’s QuickTakes. For more information see the “Alliance Program Reach” table.

      Events

      NASF Washington Forum, April 22-24, 2008, Washington D.C

      On April 22, 2008, Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA, presented "OSHA Update: Alliance Program and Surface Finishing Industry Issues" to 120 attendees at the NASF Washington Forum in Washington, DC.

      NASF Washington Forum, May 1-3, 2007, Washington D.C

      On May 1, 2007, Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA, presented "The Power of Prevention, Making the Business Case for Workplace Safety & Health" to 100 attendees during the NASF Washington Forum in Washington, DC. Following his speech, Mr. Foulke signed the OSHA and NASF Alliance agreement.

      • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding NASF best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by NASF and through OSHA- or NASF- developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, lectures, and other appropriate industry meetings.

      Products

      Surface Finishing Safe Work Practices Manual

      Through the OSHA and NASF Alliance, NASF is developing “Surface Finishing Safe Work Practices Manual.” The Manual will provide information on industry-recommended work practices to improve employees’ safety and health in metal finishing facilities. In addition, it will identify potential hazards associated with metal finishing operations and the precautions that could be adopted by a facility for the safety and health of all personnel involved in these processes.

      • Encourage local NASF affiliates and branches to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including preventing exposure to chemical hazards.

      Events

      Michigan Association of Metal Finishers (MAMF) Monthly Meeting, March 18, 2008, West Bloomfield, Michigan

      On March 18, 2008, Adrian Rocskay, Safety and Health Manager, General Industry Safety and Health Division, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, presented "Inspection Procedure Guidelines for Occupational Exposures of Hexavalent Chromium" to 38 attendees during the MAMF Monthly Meeting in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

      Promote the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

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

      Events

      2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week

      NASF will join with more than 50 other Alliance Program participants and OSHA to support 2008 NAOSH Week, “Safety is Good Business,” May 4-10. Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers, an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

   2. Executive Summary

      The signing of the OSHA and NASF Alliance has led to an increased sharing of information by both organizations regarding the safety and health issues and hazards that impact the surface furnishing industry. For example, both organizations have developed Web pages on their Web sites that highlight the activities of the OSHA and NASF Alliance. In addition, NASF is developing “Surface Finishing Safe Work Practices Manual,” which will provide employers and employees with information on industry recommended work practices to help improve the safety and health of employees in metal finishing facilities. OSHA and NASF representatives have also shared compliance assistance information through the following outreach activities:

      • On May 1, 2007, Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA, presented "The Power of Prevention, Making the Business Case for Workplace Safety & Health" to 100 attendees at the NASF Washington Forum in Washington, DC.

      • On March 18, 2008, Adrian Rocskay, Safety and Health Manager, General Industry Safety and Health Division, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, presented "Inspection Procedure Guidelines for Occupational Exposures of Hexavalent Chromium" to 38 attendees at the Michigan Association of Metal Finishers Monthly Meeting in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

      • On April 22, 2008, Lee Anne Jillings, Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA, presented "OSHA Update: Alliance Program and Surface Finishing Industry Issues" to 120 attendees at the NASF Washington Forum in Washington, DC.

      In addition, NASF will join with more than 50 other Alliance Program participants and OSHA to support 2008 NAOSH Week, “Safety is Good Business," May 4-10.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

       

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and NASF Alliance Web Page	1,810
      NASF and OSHA Alliance Web Page	Data Not Available
      May 1-3, 2007, NASF Washington Forum, Washington D.C Speaker: Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA	100
      May 15, 2007, “Latest Alliance Program Activity,” QuickTakes	60,000
      May 24, 2007, “OSHA forms Alliance with National Association for Surface Finishing,” OSHA News Release	Data Not Available
      May 24, 2007, “OSHA Forms Alliance with National Association for Surface Finishing,” News and Free PR	Data Not Available
      May 24, 2007, “OSHA Forms Alliance with National Association for Surface Finishing,” FindLaw	Data Not Available
      May 25, 2007, “OSHA Forms Alliance with National Association for Surface Finishing,” national-association-news.newslib.com	Data Not Available
      May 28, 2008, “OSHA Forms Alliance with National Association for Surface Finishing,” Compliance Home	Data Not Available
      May 30, 2008, “OSHA Forms Alliance with NASF,” ThomasNet - Industrial NewsRoom	Data Not Available
      May 2007, “OSHA Forms Alliance with National Association for Surface Finishing,” Topix.Net OSHA News
      May 2007, “Industry and OSHA Kick-Off Alliance Efforts,” The Washington Report	Data Not Available
      June 5, 2007, “OSHA Forms Alliance with National Association for Surface Finishing,” IHS Engineering News	Data Not Available
      June 15, 2007, “OSHA Forms Alliance with Surface Finishing Association,” Facilities Management News	Data Not Available
      June 2007, “NASF/OSHA Alliance Efforts Are Underway,” NASF News	Data Not Available
      August 2007, “OSHA Alliances,” OSHA Up To Date	Data Not Available
      December 7, 2007, “OSHA Renews Deal with Metalforming Association,” Metal Finishing	Data Not Available
      March 18, 2008, Michigan Association of Metal Finishers Monthly Meeting, West Bloomfield, Michigan Speaker: Adrian Rocskay, Safety and Health Manager, General Industry Safety and Health Division, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth	38
      March 2008, “Looking for Speakers?,” NASF Newsletter	Data Not Available
      April 22-24, 2008, NASF Washington Forum, Washington D.C Speaker: Lee Anne Jillings, then Director, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA	120
      TOTAL	62,068

       

4. Upcoming Milestones

   In the upcoming year, OSHA and NASF are planning to undertake several activities and projects through the Alliance to promote safety and health awareness in the surface furnishing industry. For example, the Alliance will complete “Surface Finishing Safe Work Practices Manual.” The organizations’ also will continue to update the OSHA and NASF Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site and the NASF and OSHA Alliance page on the association’s Web site.

Report prepared by: Adam Brumbergs, Research Assistant, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, July 1, 2008.

AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN THE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND THE
CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE OF THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Construction Institute (CI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and CI therefore agree to form an Alliance to use their collective expertise and share information and technical knowledge to promote safe and healthful working conditions for construction employees. Through this Alliance, OSHA and CI will work together to encourage employers to increase employee access to safety and health information and training resources, especially in the area of crane safety, and to incorporate safety and health issues into the construction/constructability process. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and CI recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

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

• Develop and deliver training and education programs, and tool-box talks on safety and health issues relevant to employees of civil engineering, construction, and construction engineering and management and consulting companies, especially in the areas of crane safety and construction/constructability.

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

• Develop safety and health information and disseminate the information in print and/or electronic media, including electronic assistance tools and links from the OSHA Web site and the CI Web site.
   
• Speak, exhibit, and/or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events such as regional meetings of the Construction Institute or annual meetings of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
   
• Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program, especially in the areas of crane safety and construction/constructability.
   
• Share up-to-date construction information such as hazard and workforce trends to help identify priorities for the development of safety and health training and outreach programs.
   
• Promote OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, Consultation and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program and encourage CI's members to participate in the programs.
   
• Share information with and contribute to CI's publications regarding safety and health issues, including crane safety and construction/constructability issues.

OSHA and CI will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• Perform case studies and publicize the results in print and/or electronic media, presentations at conferences, and/or other means of outreach to the industry.
   
• Convene or participate in forums and round-table discussions on construction safety issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace and on the jobsite.

OSHA Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in voluntary cooperative relationships with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting national dialogue on workplace safety and health. The Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does OSHA enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

Neither party is authorized by the other under this agreement to act on behalf of or in the name of the other party. Neither party shall have the authority to bind the other in contract, debt, or otherwise. The parties are and shall remain separate entities, and no partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship shall be created under this agreement. Any and all uses of a party's confidential or proprietary information, materials, or property, including specifically intellectual property, shall be subject to advance review and approval by the party.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, the team will meet at least quarterly to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. CI team members will include representatives of CI's Committee on Construction Site Safety, Committee on Crane Safety, Constructability Committee, and/or other committees, as appropriate. OSHA team members will include representatives of OSHA's Directorates of Cooperative and State Programs and Construction and other offices, as appropriate. OSHA will also encourage State Plan States' and OSHA Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

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

 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and
The American Red Cross
August 9, 2010

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   May 19, 2005

   Date Renewed

   August 6, 2008

   Overview

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

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA

   Sheila Arbury

   Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management (DTSEM)

   Sandra Khan

   Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs

   Kay Dellinger

    

   Evaluation Period

   May 19, 2009 – May 18, 2010

   American Red Cross:

   Jean Erdtmann

   Director, Program Management and Field Support

   Steve Rieve

   Director, Program and Product Management/Health and Safety Services

   DTSEM

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • September 23, 2009 - Web Cast Conference Call
   • November 9, 2009 - Implementation Team Meeting
   • May 12, 2009 - Implementation Team Meeting

    

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

3. Results

    

   1. Events and Products

       

      Outreach and Communication Goals

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

      Products

      OSHA and the American Red Cross Alliance Web Page

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

      American Red Cross Alliance-related Web Page

      The ARC developed an Alliance-related Web page on the ARC Web site that features the goals of the OSHA and ARC Alliance and a link to the OSHA and ARC Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site. In addition, the page featured information about the 2010 NAOSH Week.

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and the ARC conferences or other events such as Web cast presented by the ARC local chapter meetings.

       

      "Is Your Business Prepared For Pandemic Flu?" Web cast, September 24, 2009

      Gary Lescallett, Senior Industrial Hygienist, Office of Science and Technology Assessment, DTSEM, and Ted Yee, Medical Officer, Office of Occupational Medicine (OOM), DTSEM, gave presentations on OSHA regulations, emergency preparedness and pandemic flu.

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

      Events

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

      On May 2-8, 2010, the ARC and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported the 2010 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. Sponsored annually by the American Association of Safety Engineers, an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme for 2010 was "Mission NAOSH 2010: Safe Workplaces."

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

      Products

      OSHA Regional and Area Office Alliances

      The ARC Chapters are continuing to recognize the value of working together with OSHA through the Alliance Program. The following Regional and Area Office Alliances have been signed:

      • Region III, Allentown, Pennsylvania Area Office, and the American Red Cross, Greater Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Chapter signed August 17, 2007

         

        Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing local businesses and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to falls, amputations, ergonomic, chemical, electrical and other physical hazards, development of emergency preparedness programs and/or addressing implementation of an effective safety and health program.

      • Region III, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Area Office and the American Red Cross, Wyoming Valley Chapter signed January 11, 2008

         

        Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing local businesses and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to fall, amputation, ergonomic, chemical, electrical and other physical hazards and/or addressing implementation of effective safety and health program issues.

      Promoting the National Dialogue Goals

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

      Products

      First Aid Advisory Taskforce

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

   2. Executive Summary

       

      OSHA and ARC continue to work together to address workplace issues, including emergency preparedness, disease prevention education and first aid training. The positive relationship that OSHA and ARC established over the past five years has led to the development of many programs and projects that the team is currently working on or has produced. For example:

      • Through the OSHA and ARC Alliance, the organizations worked together to develop the Web cast, "Is Your Business Prepared For Pandemic Flu?" Gary Lescallett, Senior Industrial Hygienist, Office of Science and Technology Assessment, DTSEM and Ted Yee, Medical Officer, OOM, DTSEM, gave presentations on OSHA regulations, emergency preparedness and pandemic flu.
      • ARC and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported the 2010 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 2-9, 2010. Sponsored annually by the American Association of Safety Engineers, an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme for 2010 was "Mission NAOSH 2010: Safe Workplaces."
      • The OSHA and ARC Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site is updated regularly and includes links to the Alliance agreement, news releases, activities and events and milestones and successes.
      • The ARC developed and posted an Alliance-related Web page on the ARC Web site. The page is updated regularly and includes links to the OSHA and ARC Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site.
      • ARC continues to encourage its Chapters to form Regional and Area Office Alliances. To date, the ARC and OSHA have signed Alliance agreements with Region III, Allentown and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Area Offices.
      • OSHA representative, Kay Dellinger, Medical Officer, OOM, DSTM, serves on the ARC and AHA First Aid Advisory Taskforce
   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and ARC Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site	4,982
      ARC and OSHA Alliance-related Web page on the ARC Web site	Data not available
      September 24, 2009: "Is Your Business Prepared For Pandemic Flu?" Web cast	1,800
      Total	6,782

4. Upcoming Milestones

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

   • Through the Alliance, the ARC and OSHA plan to continue to develop free-of-charge Web casts on a number of emergency preparedness topics, including first aid and emergency evacuation plans.
   • ARC is working with the AHA, an Alliance Program participant, to develop a fact sheet, Best Practice Fact Sheet on CPR.
   • OSHA will also maintain and update the OSHA and ARC Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site. In addition, the ARC will maintain and update its Alliance-related Web page on the ARC Web site.
   • The ARC will join with other Alliance Program participants in supporting the 2011 NAOSH Week.
   • The organizations also plan to develop compliance assistance resources for non-English and Limited-English speaking employers and employees, including developing fact sheets on disaster preparedness for hurricanes and tornados.
   • ARC representatives will begin serving on a number of editorial boards for OSHA's Safety and Health Topics pages.
   • ARC Chapter representatives will work with OSHA Regional and Area Offices to form new Alliances.
   Finally, based on the successes realized during the past 5 years, OSHA and the ARC agreed to renew the Alliance agreement in 2011.

Report prepared by: Sandra Khan, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, July 24, 2010.