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* This is one of the 29 OSHA-approved State Plans. Twenty-two State Plans (21 states and Puerto Rico) cover both private and state and local government workplaces. The other seven State Plans (Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and the Virgin Islands) cover state and local government workers only.

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Chicago Region - Alliance Agreement - July 25, 2025


Chicago Region - Alliance Agreement - July 25, 2025

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN
CHICAGO AND PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL OSHA OFFICE(S)
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
INTERNATIONAL SURFACE AND FABRICATORS ASSOCIATION (ISFA)

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Chicago and Philadelphia Regional Offices and the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and ISFA hereby form an Alliance to provide ISFA members and others in the stone manufacturing industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and occupational noise, address standards on hazard communication, walking working surfaces, machine guarding and lockout tagout, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), as outlined in the attached alliance work plan.

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use available injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety and health. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and the ISFA recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

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

  • Share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
  • Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
  • Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA and the ISFA websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
  • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and ISFA conferences, local meetings, or other related events.
  • Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on recognizing common hazards associated with the stone manufacturing industry to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
  • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding ISFA good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  • Encourage ISFA and their members to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
Training and Education

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

  • Support effective training and education programs for the stone manufacturing industry addressing OSHA's safety and health hazard priorities as well as effective recognized industry controls associated with the industry and communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. Ensure training materials/programs are made available in appropriate languages and formats to equitably meet the needs of their target audiences.
  • Support effective training and education programs for stone manufacturing industry to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers. Ensure training materials/programs are made available in appropriate languages and formats to equitably meet the needs of their target audiences.
  • Encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by engaging them in joint communication, training, and education efforts.

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

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

Signed this 25th day of July, 2025.


William J. Donovan
Regional Administrator
OSHA Chicago Regional Office


Laurie Weber
CEO
International Surface Fabricators Association


Michael Rivera
Regional Administrator
Philadelphia Regional Office

Chicago Region - Alliance Signing Photo - August 19, 2025


Chicago Region - Alliance Signing Photo - August 19, 2025

Three Rivers Manufacturers’ Association (TRMA)


•	Jake Scott- Area Director- Naperville Area Office •	Ray Woodworth- Executive Director- Three Rivers Manufacturers Association •	Jim Martineck- Area Director- Chicago South Area Office
(Left to Right)
•    Jake Scott- Area Director- Naperville Area Office
•    Ray Woodworth- Executive Director- Three Rivers Manufacturers Association
•    Jim Martineck- Area Director- Chicago South Area Office

 

Chicago Region - Alliance Agreement - August 19, 2025


Chicago Region - Alliance Agreement - August 19, 2025

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
CHICAGO SOUTH AND NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS AREA OFFICES
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THREE RIVERS MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (TRMA)

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Chicago South and Naperville Area Offices and Three Rivers Manufacturers' Association (TRMA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and TRMA hereby form an Alliance to provide members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to General lndustry and Construction lndustry hazards as well as PSM related hazards, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."

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

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

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

  • Distribute key information on OSHA's National, Regional, and Local Initiatives, including Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Updates, and Outreach Efforts, while promoting opportunities for industry participation in safety initiatives and the rulemaking process.
  • Educate employers and workers on occupational safety and health laws and standards, emphasizing their rights and responsibilities to create safer workplaces.
  • Engage with industry stakeholders by speaking, exhibiting, or participating in OSHA and TRMA conferences, local meetings, and other industry-related events to promote best practices in workplace safety.
  • Host and contribute to forums, roundtable discussions, and stakeholder meetings focused on New to lndustry, New to Site, New to Craft, and Process Safety Management (PSM) to foster collaboration and innovative safety solutions.
  • Develop and share resources on workplace hazard recognition and prevention, ensuring clear and effective communication with employers and workers across the industry.
  • Promote inclusivity by ensuring all safety information is culturally relevant, reflects workforce diversity, and is accessible in multiple languages and formats.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing among OSHA personnel and safety professionals by organizing training programs, workshops, seminars, and industry discussions to highlight best practices and effective safety strategies.
Training and Education

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

  • Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for the local manufacturing and construction communities, focusing on New to Industry, New to Site, and New to Craft workers and Process Safety Management (PSM). These programs will emphasize hazard recognition, accident prevention, and workplace safety while ensuring information is effectively communicated to employers and workers. Training materials will be made accessible in multiple languages and formats to meet the diverse needs of the workforce.
  • Provide targeted training courses on hazard recognition and accident prevention for workers who are new to the industry, site, or craft, equipping them with the necessary knowledge to work safely and effectively.
  • Educate the local manufacturing and construction workforces on workers' rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA regulations, including the OSHA complaint process. Ensure training materials are developed in inclusive, multilingual, and accessible formats to effectively reach all employers and workers.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Chicago South and Naperville Area Offices. OSHA will encourage State Plans' and OSHA On-Site Consultation program participation on the team.

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

Signed this 19 day of August, 2025.


Raymond Woodworth
Executive Director
Three Rivers Manufacturers' Association


James Martineck, Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Chicago South Area Office


Jacob Scott, Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Naperville Area Office

Partnership #1432 - Signing Photo - July 30, 2025

Sukhvir Kaur, Chicago North Area Office Director, OSHA; Eric Kambarian, Program Representative, Illinois On-Site Safety and Health Consultation; and Jeff Geier, President and CEO, Power Construction Company, sign the Partnership agreement.
Sukhvir Kaur, Area Office Director, Chicago North Area Office, US-DOL-OSHA; Eric Kambari
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Partnership #1432 - Agreement - July 30, 2025

Partnership #1431 - Signing Photo - August 8, 2025

Sukhvir Kaur, Area Office Director, Chicago North Area Office; Ed Lefevour, Illinois On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program; and Jeff Geier, President and CEO, Power Construction Company sign the Partnership agreement
Sukhvir Kaur, Area Office Director, Chicago North Area Office, US-DOL-OSHA; Ed Lefevour, Pro
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Partnership #1431 - Agreement - August 8, 2025