Partnership #982 - Agreement - June 30, 2020

ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE PROGRAM AMBASSADOR RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

Since entering into an Alliance on August 30, 2002, with subsequent renewals on April 5, 2004, October 30, 2006, December 8, 2008, and December 7, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (IEC) have worked together to improve workplace health and safety by sharing information, guidance, and access to training resources that address occupational hazards, and promoting understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

OSHA and IEC continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces, and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.

In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with IEC by:

• Providing routine communication on enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives.
• Sharing invitations to, and offering opportunities to speak at, the OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the National, Regional, or Area Offices, and the National Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Forum.
• Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities and as resources allow.
• Maintaining IEC’s status as an Alliance Program Ambassador on the agency’s public webpage.

IEC will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:

• Sharing information with members and stakeholders on OSHA’s National Initiatives (enforcement, regulatory, and outreach), and encouraging their participation in OSHA’s outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes.
• Sharing information with members and stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• Encouraging members and stakeholders to build relationships with OSHA’s National, Regional, and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
• Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding IEC good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
• Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at IEC’s conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• Adhering to requirements laid out in the Alliance Program Directive regarding the prohibition on promoting or implying the agency’s endorsement of their policies, products, or services, including acknowledging that they will not receive any preferential treatment related to any statutory function of the agency.
• Abiding by all terms and conditions for the use of the Alliance Program logo as specified in OSHA’s Guidelines for Use of the Alliance Logo.

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

This Ambassador relationship will remain in effect for the duration of an on-going cooperative association and a good faith effort by both parties to meet the intent of this document and its underlying policies. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days’ written notice.

Signed this 1st day of July, 2020.

ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE PROGRAM AMBASSADOR RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
SCAFFOLD & ACCESS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Since entering into an Alliance on February 25, 2008, with subsequent renewals on June 29, 2011, and December 18, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) have worked together to improve workplace health and safety by sharing information, guidance, and access to training resources that address occupational hazards, and promoting understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

OSHA and SAIA continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces, and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.

In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with SAIA by:

• Providing routine communications on enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives.
• Sharing invitations to, and offering opportunities to speak at, OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the National, Regional, or Area Office, and the National Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Forum.
• Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities and as resources allow.
• Maintaining the organization’s status as an Alliance Program Ambassador on the agency’s public webpage.

SAIA will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:

• Sharing information with members and stakeholders on OSHA’s National Initiatives (Enforcement, Regulatory, and Outreach), and encouraging their participation in OSHA’s outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes.
• Sharing information with members and stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• Encouraging SAIA members to build relationships with OSHA’s National, Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
• Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SAIA good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
• Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at one another’s conferences, local meetings, or other SAIA events.
• Adhering to requirements laid out in the Alliance Program Directive regarding the prohibition on promoting or implying the agency’s endorsement of their policies, products, or services, including acknowledging that they will not receive any preferential treatment related to any statutory function of the agency.
• Abiding by all terms and conditions for the use of the Alliance Program logo as specified in OSHA’s Guidelines for Use of the Alliance Logo.

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

This Ambassador relationship will remain in effect for the duration of an on-going cooperative association and a good faith effort by both parties to meet the intent of this document and its underlying policies. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days’ written notice.

Signed this 1st day of July, 2020.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
OKLAHOMA CITY AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
MID CONTINENT EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION SAFETY NETWORK
AND
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR/ OSHA CONSULTATION DIVISION

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Oklahoma City Area Office, Mid Continent Exploration and Production Safety Network (MCEPS) and Oklahoma Department of Labor, OSHA Consultation continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and MCEPS hereby renew the Alliance signed on September 9, 2007 and last renewed April 20, 2017 with a continued emphasis on promoting worker awareness of industry-related hazards and solutions in the exploration and production of oil and gas. Specifically, OSHA, MCEPS and OSHA Consultation are committed to improving worksite operations and reducing work-related injuries, and fatalities by providing members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address work-related injuries, and fatalities.

This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance’s activities. Alliance participants will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA, MCEPS, and ODOL/OSHA Consultation recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-site Consultation Project 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 of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

• To share information on OSHA’s National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by Alliance members incorporating such opportunities into company worksite safety and health management programs.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education objectives:

• To develop effective training and education programs for MCEPS monthly industry meetings regarding topics relevant to issues of current safety and health concern to the oil and gas Industry, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for Alliance members 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.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of training opportunities offered by industry recognized/accredited resources, organizations or providers such as ETC, IADC, PEC, OSHA, and OIPA.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the MCEPS, and OSHA Consultation’s Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or Oil and gas Industry conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by MCEPS or Alliance members.
• To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on the oil and gas Industry that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
• To develop and disseminate case studies on accident investigations or near misses in the oil and gas Industry and publicize their results.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Oklahoma City Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage OSHA On-site Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

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

Signed this 18th day of June 2020.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional
61 Forsyth Road, SW, Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447

The Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals (The CBBP) Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
April 30, 2020

1. Alliance Background:

   1. Date Signed:

      March 31, 2014

      Renewal Date:

      December 2, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:

      April 30, 2019, through April 30, 2020

   3. Overview:

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s (US DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), represented by the Atlanta Regional, Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West and Savannah, GA, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute Safety, Health, and Environmental Services Group, and the Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals (The CBBP). The focus of the Alliance is providing members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to products that contain hazardous chemicals.

   4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors

      Alliances participants included the following:

      Members

      • Representatives from the US DOL - OSHA Regional Office
      • Representatives from the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program
      • Representatives from The Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals (The CBBP)

      Contributors

      • A representative from the US DOL – Wage & Hour Division (WDH) Regional Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Implementation team meeting were conducted during this period on the following dates:

   • November 18, 2019
   • March 16, 2020 (Canceled)
   • April 13, 2020 (Video Conference)

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

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	April 15, 2019	Tamara Johnson-Shealey made a presentation regarding the efforts of the CBBP to the Georgia Board of Cosmetology.	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	20 - Impact
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	May 5, 2019	Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech, promoted the Alliance during a meeting with Rep. Kim Schofield from the Georgia legislature.	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	N/A
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	Nov. 11, 2019	Tamara Johnson-Shealey promoted the Alliance, while making a presentation regarding the efforts of the CBBP to the “Save our Scalps” group.	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	10 - Impact
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	February 10, 2020	Tamara Johnson-Shealey promoted the Alliance, during the organization’s “Industry Day” on February 10, 2020.	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5 - Impact
   Dissemination	During this period (FY 2020)	The CBBP has implemented several steps in support of launching its “844” hotline for workers in the Beauty Industry. The purpose of the hotline is to ensure that all workers are aware of their workplace safety and health rights.	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	N/A

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

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Speech/Presentation/Training	Oct. 28, 2019	Monday School	Georgia Tech Rep.	CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led this session, which focused on mental health.	Atlanta	GA	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5 - Impact
   Speech/Presentation/Training	Nov. 11, 2019	Monday School	Georgia Tech Rep.	CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren led this session, which focused on mental health.	Atlanta	GA	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5 - Impact
   Speech/Presentation/Training	Nov. 25, 2019	Monday School	OSHA Rep.	CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on workplace safety and health rights, including the OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program.	Atlanta	GA	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5 - Impact
   Speech/Presentation/Training	March 23, 2020	Monday School	Georgia Tech Rep.	CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. The session was led by Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech, and it focused on COVID-19 preparedness and best practice for protection. from Georgia Tech.	Atlanta	GA	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5 - Impact
   Speech/Presentation/Training	April 13, 2020	Monday School	Georgia Tech Rep.	CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led the session, which focused on COVID-19 preparedness and best practice for protection and re-opening.	Atlanta	GA	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5 - Impact
   Speech/Presentation/Training	April 27, 2020	Monday School	OSHA Rep.	CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led the session, which focused on OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program. OSHA Pandemic-related outreach material was also shared and the phone numbers for several OSHA On-site Consultation Programs.	Atlanta	GA	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	20 - Impact

   Report Prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the
Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP) in Healthcare
March 3, 2011

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   February 19, 2004

   Date Renewed

   August 27, 2006

   April 28, 2008

   Overview

   The OSHA and AOHP Alliance is providing the association's members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases, and emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Sheila Arbury, Office of Occupational Health Nursing, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management (DTSEM)
   Bret Besser, Salt Lake Technical Center, DTSEM
   Brently Donaldson, Office of Training & Educational Development, Directorate of Training and Education
   Sandra Khan*, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA), Directorate of Cooperative and State Plans (DCSP)
   Morgan Seuberling, OOSA, DCSP

   AOHP:

   Barbara Brown, Solano County Health and Social Services Department; AOHP Member
   Al Carbuto, Jack Weiler Hospital Division/Montefiore Medical Center; AOHP Member
   Diane Dickerson, Inova Health System; AOHP Member
   June Duck, Sentara Healthcare; AOHP Membe
   r Jan Frustaglia, Austin Community College; AOHP Member
   Linda Good, Scripps Memorial Hospital; AOHP Member
   MaryAnn Gruden, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital; AOHP Association Community Liaison Chair-EHS Coordinator
   Betsy Holzworth, Culpeper Regional Hospital; AOHP Member
   Sandra D. Prickett, Marin General Hospital; AOHP Member
   Denise Strode, Knoblauch OSF Saint Francis; AOHP Member

   *Morgan Seuberling replaced Sandy Khan as the Alliance Coordinator on July 1, 2010.

   Evaluation Period

   February 19, 2010 – February 18, 2011

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • June 14, 2010 Implementation Team Meeting
   • August 30, 2010 Implementation Team Meeting
   • November 30, 2010 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

      Training and Education Goal

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs and materials on bloodborne diseases and emergency preparedness for healthcare institutions and workers.

      During this evaluation period, the OSHA and AOHP Alliance Implementation Team has not completed 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 AOHP's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.

      Products

      OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web Page

      OSHA continues to maintain and update the OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site. The page includes links to OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages, the Alliance's activities and events and information on the Alliance's products and resources.

      AOHP and OSHA Alliance-related Web Page

      The AOHP and OSHA Alliance-related Web page on the AOHP Web site features information about the OSHA and AOHP Alliance, including a link to the OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site. The page also includes a number of links to additional safety and health resources, including the OSHA Distracted Driving Initiative, the OSHA Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers, the OSHA Hospital eTool and a number of OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages.

      Print and Electronic Media

      Information on the activities of the OSHA and AOHP Alliance has appeared in print and online publications, including the AOHP Journal. In addition, an article entitled "Prepare for Flu Season Now" was written by MaryAnn Gruden and published in the December 2010 edition of the Alliance Quarterly Review (AQR). The AQR article offers information on how to stop the spread of infectious diseases such as influenza. For more information on the articles please see the "Alliance Program Reach" table.

      OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages

      AOHP representatives serve on the editorial boards of the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages, providing OSHA with expertise and technical review:

      • Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention
        • MaryAnn Gruden, CRNP, MSN, NP-C, COHN-/S-CM, Coordinator, Employee Health Services, West Penn Allegheny Health System, The Western Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA
      • Healthcare Facilities
        • MaryAnn Gruden, CRNP, MSN, NP-C, COHN-/S-CM, Coordinator, Employee Health Services, West Penn Allegheny Health System, The Western Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA
      • Medical and First Aid
        • MaryAnn Gruden, CRNP, MSN, NP-C, COHN-/S-CM, Coordinator, Employee Health Services, West Penn Allegheny Health System, The Western Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA

      OSHA's eTools

      AOHP representatives serve on the editorial board of the following OSHA eTool, providing OSHA with expertise and technical review:

      • • Hospital
        • Diane Dickerson, RN, MS, COHN-S/CM, SPHR Risk Manager, Inova Health System, Falls Church, VA
        • MaryAnn Gruden, CRNP, MSN, NP-C, COHN-/S-CM, Coordinator, Employee Health Services, West Penn Allegheny Health System, The Western Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA
        • Sandra Domeracki Prickitt, RN, FNP, COHN-S, Employee Health Services, Marin General Hospital/Novato Community Hospital, San Rafael, CA
        • June M. Duck, RN BSN, COHN-S, Occupational Health Services, Sentara Healthcare, Norfolk, VA
        • Jan Frustaglia, RN, BS, CCM, COHN-S, Case Manager, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Albuquerque, NM
        • Linda Goode, RN, MN, COHN-S, Manager, Employee Occupational Health Services, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or AOHP's conferences, local meetings, or other AOHP sponsored events such as the AOHP Annual National Conference.

      Event

      AOHP Annual National Conference, September 15-18, 2010, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, Boston, Massachusetts

      OSHA supported AOHP's National Conference through the following activities:

      • On September 16, 2010, Joanne Regan, Industrial Hygienist, Region I, Boston, Massachusetts Regional Office, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation entitled "OSHA Recordkeeping and the National Emphasis Program (NEP)" to 150 health professional attending the conference.
      • On September 15-17, 2010, MaryAnn Medeiros, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Region I, Providence, Rhode Island Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth.

      In addition, AOHP distributed products developed through the OSHA and AOHP Alliance to 175 conference attendees.

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

      During this evaluation period, the OSHA and AOHP Alliance Implementation Team have not completed work on programs or projects to address this goal.

      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects related to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases and emergency preparedness that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

      Events

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

      The Association of Occupational Health Professionals and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported the 2010 NAOSH Week, "Mission NAOSH 2010: Safe Workplaces." 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.

      To help support the event, AOHP disseminated information about 2010 NAOSH Week to it membership through publishing articles in the monthly newsletter and quarterly AOHP Journal, emailing promotional materials to AOHP staff and members and by including promotional information on the AOHP Web page.

   2. Executive summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and AOHP are working together to develop resources that will focus on reducing and preventing exposure to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases, and emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities. The positive relationship that AOHP has developed over the past seven years has led to the development of many projects that the team is currently working on or has produced.

      The Alliance is continuing to distribute information and increase awareness of safety and health issues for their industry professionals. AOHP invited OSHA representatives from the Region I Area Office to speak and staff an Alliance Program exhibit booth at their Annual National Conference, September 15-18, 2010, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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

      • Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention
      • Healthcare Facilities
      • Medical and First Aid

      AOHP members are also continuing to serve on the OSHA editorial board for the Hospital eTool.

      Finally, as part of their outreach, AOHP supported and promoted the 2010 NAOSH Week by distributing information to members and adding information about the event on the AOHP Web site.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site	No Data Available
      AOHP and OSHA Alliance-related Web page on the AOHP Web site	No Data Available
      OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention Safety and Health Topics page	14,352
      OSHA Healthcare Facilities Safety and Health Topics Page	218
      OSHA Medical and First Aid Safety and Health Topics page	No Data Available
      OSHA's Hospital eTool	282
      December 30, 2010: "Prepare for Flu Season Now" Alliance Quarterly Review	43 National Alliance Program participants
      Spring 2010, "Interview with OSHA" AOHP Journal	1,100
      September 15-17, 2010: AOHP Annual National Conference September 15-18, 2010, Boston, Massachusetts Alliance Program Exhibit	175
      September 16, 2010: AOHP Annual National Conference September 15-18, 2010, Boston, Massachusetts Speaker: Joanne Regan, Industrial Hygienist, Region I, Boston, Massachusetts Regional Office, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation entitled "OSHA Recordkeeping and the National Emphasis Program (NEP)."	150
      TOTAL	16,320

4. Upcoming Milestones

   In 2011, OSHA and AOHP will continue to focus on reducing and preventing exposure to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases, and emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities. The OSHA and AOHP Implementation Team members will be discussing a number of activities to be undertaken in the upcoming year.

   AOHP will also continue to provide their expertise to OSHA by providing feedback on draft Web pages developed by OSHA as requested, such as the OSHA Web Page for Healthcare Professionals. In addition, AOHP representatives will continue to provide OSHA their expertise in serving on the editorial boards for the OSHA Hospital eTool and for OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages.

   In continuing the exhibiting and speaking goal, OSHA representatives will participate at the AOHP Annual National Conference. OSHA personnel from Minnesota OSHA Consultation have agreed to staff an Alliance exhibit booth, and OSHA staff from Region V will give a presentation at the conference, September 28 – October 1, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

   Finally, AOHP representatives will be joining with other Alliance Program participants to support 2011 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 1-7, 2011, "NAOSH – Celebrating a Century of Safety."

   Report prepared by: Morgan Seuberling, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, March 3, 2011.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the
Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP) in Healthcare
March 20, 2010

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   February 19, 2004

   Date Renewed

   August 27, 2006

   April 28, 2008

   Overview

   The OSHA and AOHP Alliance is providing the association's members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases, and emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Sheila Arbury, Office of Occupational Health Nursing, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management (DTSEM)
   Bret Besser, Salt Lake Technical Center, DTSEM
   Brently Donaldson, Office of Training & Educational Development, Directorate of Training and Education
   Sandra Khan*, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA), Directorate of Cooperative and State Plans (DCSP)

   AOHP:

   Diane Dickerson, Inova Health System; AOHP Member
   June Duck, Sentara Healthcare; AOHP Member
   Jan Frustaglia, Austin Community College; AOHP Member
   Linda Good, Scripps Memorial Hospital; AOHP Member
   MaryAnn Gruden, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital; AOHP Association Community Liaison Chair-EHS Coordinator

   Evaluation Period

   February 19, 2009 – February 18, 2010

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • March 31, 2009 Implementation Team Meeting
   • August 10, 2009 Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference
   • November 9, 2009 Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference

   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

      Training and Education Goal

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs and materials on bloodborne diseases and emergency preparedness for healthcare institutions and workers.

      During this evaluation period, the OSHA and AOHP Alliance Implementation Team has not completed 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 AOHP's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.

      Products

      OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web Page

      OSHA maintains and updates the OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site regularly. The page contains information on the Alliance's products and resources, activities and events, and milestones and successes. For more information on the number of site visits, please see the "Alliance Program Reach" table.

      AOHP and OSHA Alliance-related Web Page

      AOHP continues to maintain and update the AOHP and OSHA Alliance-related Web page on the AOHP Web site. The page includes links to OSHA's Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers, the OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site, and OSHA's electronic assistance tools, including the Hospital eTool and Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention Safety and Health Topic page.

      Print and Electronic Media

      Information on the activities of the OSHA and AOHP Alliance has appeared in print and online publications, including the AOHP Journal. For more information on the articles please see the "Alliance Program Reach" table.

      AOHP representatives serve on the editorial boards of the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages, providing OSHA with expertise and technical review:

      OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages

      • Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention

        • MaryAnn Gruden, CRNP, MSN, NP-C, COHN-/S-CM, Coordinator, Employee Health Services, West Penn Allegheny Health System, The Western Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA

      • Healthcare Facilities

        • MaryAnn Gruden, CRNP, MSN, NP-C, COHN-/S-CM, Coordinator, Employee Health Services, West Penn Allegheny Health System, The Western Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA

      • Medical and First Aid

        • MaryAnn Gruden, CRNP, MSN, NP-C, COHN-/S-CM, Coordinator, Employee Health Services, West Penn Allegheny Health System, The Western Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA

      OSHA's eTools

      AOHP representatives serve on the editorial board of the following OSHA eTool, providing OSHA with expertise and technical review:

      • Hospital
        • Diane Dickerson, RN, MS, COHN-S/CM, SPHR Risk Manager, Inova Health System, Falls Church, VA
        • MaryAnn Gruden, CRNP, MSN, NP-C, COHN-/S-CM, Coordinator, Employee Health Services, West Penn Allegheny Health System, The Western Penn Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA
        • Sandra Domeracki Prickitt, RN, FNP, COHN-S, Employee Health Services, Marin General Hospital/Novato Community Hospital, San Rafael, CA
        • June M. Duck, RN BSN, COHN-S, Occupational Health Services, Sentara Healthcare, Norfolk, VA
        • Jan Frustaglia, RN, BS, CCM, COHN-S, Case Manager, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Albuquerque, NM
        • Linda Goode, RN, MN, COHN-S, Manager, Employee Occupational Health Services, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or AOHP's conferences, local meetings, or other AOHP sponsored events such as the AOHP Annual National Conference.

      Events

      AOHP Annual National Conference, September 16-19, 2009, Portland, Oregon

      OSHA supported AOHP's National Conference through the following activities:

      • On September 17, 2009, Richard S. Terrill, then-Regional Administrator, Region X, USDOL- OSHA, gave a presentation, "What's New at OSHA: Update 2009."
      • On September 16-18, 2009, Randy White, Area Director, Portland, Oregon Area Office, Region X, USDOL-OSHA, Ria Russell, Management Assistant, IT Systems Administrator, Region X, USDOL-OSHA and Paulo Pinto, Industrial Hygienist, Oregon-OSHA staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth.

      In addition, AOHP distributed products developed through the OSHA and AOHP Alliance to 175 conference attendees.

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

      Products

      N95 Respiratory Training and Fit Testing Verification Card

      Through the OSHA and AOHP Alliance and in conjunction with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's, National Personal Protective Technology Lab, AOHP developed a generic "N95 Respiratory Training and Fit Testing Verification Card." The card is a provides employees with a simple way to record the make and model of the respirator on which the employee was fit tested and provides safety tips for donning and doffing respirators. The card is posted on the AOHP and OSHA Alliance-related Web page and linked to from the OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products page on the OSHA Web site.

      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects related to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases and emergency preparedness that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

      Events

      2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 3-9, 2009

      The Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP) and more than 55 other Alliance Program participants supported 2009 NAOSH Week. Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme for 2009 NAOSH Week was "Safety Means Always Coming Home." To help support the event, AOHP disseminated information about 2010 NAOSH Week to it membership through publishing articles in the monthly newsletter and quarterly AOHP Journal, emailing promotional materials to AOHP staff and members and by including promotional information on the AOHP Web page. On May 4, 2009, Lydia F. Crutchfield, RN, BSN, Director, Employee Health, Carolinas Healthcare System, represented AOHP and attended the NAOSH Week Kick-off event in Washington, DC.

      2009 Drug-Free Work Week, October 19-25, 2009

      AOHP and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported the 2009 Drug-Free Work Week. Sponsored annually by the U.S. Department of Labor's Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program, the Week focused 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

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and AOHP are working together to develop resources that will focus on reducing and preventing exposure to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases, and emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities. The positive relationship that AOHP has developed over the past six years has led to the development of many projects that the team is currently working on or has produced.

      For example, through the Alliance, AOHP in conjunction with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's, National Personal Protective Technology Lab, AOHP developed a generic "N95 Respiratory Training and Fit Testing Verification Card." The card is a provides employees with a simple way to record the make and model of the respirator on which the employee was fit tested and provides safety tips for donning and doffing respirators. The card is posted on the AOHP and OSHA Alliance-related Web page and linked to from the OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products page on the OSHA Web site.

      The Alliance is continuing to distribute information and increase awareness of safety and health issues for their industry professionals. AOHP invited OSHA representatives from the Region X Area Office to speak and staff an Alliance Program exhibit booth at their Annual National Conference, September 16-19, 2009, in Portland, Oregon.

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

      • Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention
      • Healthcare Facilities
      • Medical and First Aid

      AOHP members are also continuing to serve on the OSHA editorial board for the Hospital eTool.

      Finally, as part of their outreach, AOHP supported and promoted the 2009 NAOSH Week by distributing information to members, adding information about the event on the AOHP Web site, and had an AOHP representative attend the 2009 NAOSH Week Kick-off Event in Washington, DC.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and AOHP Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site	1,585
      AOHP and OSHA Alliance-related Web page on the AOHP Web site	Data Not Available
      OSHA's Hospital eTool	21,245
      OSHA's Compliance Assistance Quick Start: Health Care Industry on the Agency Web site	6,332
      OSHA's Hospital eTool on the Agency Web site	335
      Summer 2009, "AOHP and OSHA Alliance Update" AOHP's Journal	1,100
      Fall 2009, "AOHP and OSHA Alliance Update" AOHP's Journal	1,100
      Winter 2009, "AOHP and OSHA Alliance Update" AOHP's Journal	1,100
      September 16-18, 2009: AOHP Annual National Conference, September 16-18, 2009, Portland, Oregon Exhibit Alliance Program	175
      September 17, 2009: AOHP Annual National Conference, September 16-19, 2009, Portland, Oregon Speaker: Richard S. Terrill, then-Regional Administrator, Region X, USDOL- OSHA, gave a presentation, "What's New at OSHA: Update 2009."	1,100
      TOTAL	45,328

4. Upcoming Milestones

   In 2010, OSHA and AOHP will continue to focus on reducing and preventing exposure to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases, and emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities. The OSHA and AOHP Implementation Team members will be discussing a number of activities to be undertaken in the upcoming year. For example, AOHP will complete a pocket card for healthcare employees that describe the steps to take post-exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

   AOHP will also continue to provide their expertise to OSHA by providing feedback on draft Web pages developed by OSHA as requested, such as the OSHA Web Page for Healthcare Professionals. In addition, AOHP representatives will continue to provide OSHA their expertise by serving on the editorial boards for the OSHA Hospital eTool and for OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages.

   In continuing the exhibiting and speaking goal, OSHA representatives will participate at the AOHP Annual National Conference. OSHA personnel from Region I, Boston, Massachusetts, has agreed to staff an Alliance exhibit booth, and give a presentation at the conference, September 15-18, 2010, in Boston, Massachusetts.

   Finally, AOHP representatives will be joining with other Alliance Program participants to support 2010 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 2-8, 2010, "Mission NAOSH 2010: Safe Workplaces."

   Report prepared by: Sandra Khan, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, March 20, 2010.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the
Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC)
April 10, 2007

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   March 30, 2005

   Evaluation Period

   March 30, 2006 – March 29, 2007

   Overview

   Through the OSHA and AESC Alliance, the organizations are working together to provide AESC members and others in the well site services industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources to protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to hand and back hazards.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Jess McCluer

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances

   Mike Marshall

   Directorate of Enforcement Programs

   Steven St. Martin

   Region VI, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Office

   AESC:

   Kenny Jordan

   Executive Director

   Pete Sandell

   Chairman, Executive Committee

   Mike Stovall

   President

   John Viderine

   Health, Safety and Environmental Committee

   Timothy Wells

   Chairman, Health, Safety and Environmental Committee

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   February 12, 2007

   Discuss draft Well Servicing Best Practices Fact Sheet, Teleconference

   December 14, 2006

   Discuss draft OSHA Potential Flammability Hazard Associated with Bulk Transportation of Oilfield Exploration and Production Waste Liquids Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB), Teleconference

   December 4, 2006

   Meeting, Teleconference

   July 13, 2006

   Discuss draft Well Servicing Best Practices Fact Sheet, Teleconference

   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

      Training and Education Goals

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for well site services employees on hand and back hazards, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.

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

      • Work with OSHA to provide the expertise to develop or utilize current workplace safety and health curricula on hand and back hazards to well site services employees.

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

      Outreach and Communication Goals

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

      Products

      OSHA and AESC Alliance Web page

      OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and AESC Alliance Web page that is posted on the Agency's Web site that includes the OSHA and AESC Alliance agreement, activities and events, products and resources and milestones and successes.

      Publications and Newsletters

      Information on the activities of OSHA and AESC Alliance appeared in Well Servicing. For more information on the articles, see "Alliance Program Reach" in this report.

      OSHA Oil and Gas Rig Inspection Checklist for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations

      AESC is continuing to review and provided comments on the OSHA Oil and Gas Rig Inspection Checklist for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations created by Steve St. Martin, Safety Engineer, OSHA Region VI Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Office. The checklist was also added to the Agency’s Compliance Assistance Clearinghouse.

      OSHA's Electronic Assistance Tools

      AESC representatives are continuing to participate on the editorial boards of the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages and eTools:

      • Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Safety and Health Topics page:

        • Ken Houston, Key Energy; Midland, TX
        • Mitch Miller, Weatherford International, Ltd.; Lafayette, LA
        • Eric Rosemann, Grey Wireline; Azle, TX
        • Lyn Sockwell, Basic Energy Service, LP; Midland, TX
        • Brett Taylor, Taylor Rigs, LLC; Catoosa, OK
        • John Vidrine, Moncla Well Service, Inc; Lafayette, LA
        • Timothy Wells, Petrohawk Energy Corporation; Houston, TX

      • Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool:

        • Linda Berryman, Devon Energy; Oklahoma City, OK
        • Joel Disatell, Halliburton; Houston, TX
        • Ken Houston, Key Energy; Midland, TX
        • Mitch Miller, Weatherford International, Ltd.; Lafayette, LA
        • Bill Robinson, Global Santa Fe; Houston, TX

        Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or AESC’s conferences, local meetings, or other industry related events such as annual AESC Tradeshow and Conference.

      Events

      AESC Annual Health, Safety and Environmental Tradeshow and Conference, October 2–4, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas

      On October 3, 2006, Richard S. Ranck, Jr., Lead Industrial Hygienist, Region VI, Ft. Worth, Texas Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation, "Conducting Oil and Gas Site Assessments," to over 120 attendees at the AESC Annual Health, Safety and Environmental Tradeshow and Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas.

      On October 4, 2006, Michael W. Talmont, Lead Industrial Hygienist, Region VI, Ft. Worth, Texas Area Office, USDOL–OSHA, gave a presentation, "Oil and Gas Industry – OSHA Update," to over 120 attendees at the conference.

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

      Products

      OSHA Potential Flammability Hazard Associated with Bulk Transportation of Oilfield Exploration and Production Waste Liquids Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB)

      AESC reviewed and provided OSHA with comments on the Agency’s revised draft Potential Flammability Hazard Associated with Bulk Transportation of Oilfield Exploration and Production Waste Liquids SHIB.

      Fact Sheet: Well Servicing Best Practices for Employers and Employees

      Through the Alliance, OSHA and AESC developed the fact sheet: "Well Servicing Best Practices for Employers and Employees." It identifies safety hazards associated with work performed on an oil or gas well and safe work practices/safety tips for employers and employees to help reduce or eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses. The fact sheet was completed in February 2007.

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

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

      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific safety issues and projects, such as hand and back hazards for well site service employees, that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

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

      • Encourage AESC chapters and member company worksites to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues such as hand and back hazards.

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

      Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals

      • Raise others’ awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health whenever AESC leaders address groups.

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

      • Develop and disseminate case studies on reducing and preventing exposure to hand and back hazards illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.

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

      • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on workplace safety issues such as hand and back hazards for well site services employees to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

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

   2. Executive Summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and AESC are continuing to work together to share information on the well servicing industry along with OSHA’s compliance assistance activities and cooperative programs. This positive relationship has led to the development of an AESC compliance assistance product; "Well Servicing Best Practices for Employers and Employees" fact sheet. The document identifies safety hazards associated with work performed on an oil or gas well and safe work practices/safety tips for employers and employees to help reduce or eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses. It was completed in February 2007.

      OSHA representatives are also sharing their expertise through speaking at conferences on oil and gas industry safety and health issues and AESC members are participating on OSHA’s electronic assistance tools’ editorial boards. For example:

      • AESC members are continuing to serve on OSHA’s Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Safety and Health Topics page’s and eTool’s editorial boards.
      • On October 3and 4, 2006, Richard S. Ranck, Jr., Lead Industrial Hygienist, Region VI, Ft. Worth, Texas Area Office, USDOL-OSHA and Michael W. Talmont, Lead Industrial Hygienist, Region VI, Ft. Worth, Texas Area Office, USDOL-OSHA gave presentations to over 120 attendees at the AESC Annual Health, Safety and Environmental Tradeshow and Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and AESC Web site on OSHA's Web page	6,245
      Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Safety and Health Topics page	22,279
      Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool	27,269
      November/December 2006 – Well Servicing "Executive Director’s Corner" "AESC/OSHA Alliance Surges Forward" "Timothy Wells Named 2006 Safety Person of the Year"	10,000
      October 4, 2006 — AESC Annual Health, Safety and Environmental Tradeshow and Conference, Ft. Worth, Texas Speaker: Michael W. Talmont, Lead Industrial Hygienist, Region VI, Ft. Worth, Texas Area Office, USDOL–OSHA	120
      October 3, 2006 — AESC Annual Health, Safety and Environmental Tradeshow and Conference, Ft. Worth, Texas Speaker: Richard S. Ranck, Jr., Lead Industrial Hygienist, Region VI, Ft. Worth, Texas Area Office, USDOL–OSHA	120
      TOTAL	66,483

4. Upcoming Milestones

   The OSHA and AESC Alliance Implementation Team has discussed a number of activities that will be undertaken in the upcoming year. For example, AESC will develop an Oil and Gas Rig Inspection Checklist for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations based on OSHA’s Oil and Gas Rig Inspection Checklist. AESC will also develop a matrix designed to provide a driller with a list of steps to follow in order to become a qualified driller. In addition, OSHA and AESC will sign an OSHA and AESC Alliance renewal agreement which will include revised goals to more appropriately address the organization’s areas of interest and activity.

   In addition, AESC representatives will continue to serve on OSHA’s Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Safety and Health Topics page’s and eTool’s editorial boards and review and provide comments on the tools. AESC will also update the Safety section of its Web site to include links to the OSHA Alliance Program Web page and the OSHA and AESC Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site. The association will also post the Well Servicing Best Practices for Employers and Employees Fact Sheet on the association’s Web site.

   Finally, AESC will promote OSHA compliance assistance materials and outreach resources and the OSHA and AESC Alliance through its monthly publication, Well Servicing and its Web site.

   Report prepared by: Jess McCluer, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, April 10, 2007

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the
Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC)
June 29, 2006

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   March 30, 2005

   Evaluation Period

   March 30, 2005 – March 29, 2006

   Overview

   Through the OSHA and AESC Alliance, the organizations are working together to provide AESC members and others in the well site services industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources to protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to hand and back hazards.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA:

   Jess McCluer

   Office of Outreach Services and Alliances

   Steven St. Martin

   Region VI, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Office

   AESC:

   Ken Gates

   President, 2005

   Kenny Jordan

   Executive Director

   Mike Stovall

   President, 2006

   John Viderine

   Chairman, Health, Safety and Environmental Committee

   Timothy Wells

   Health, Safety and Environmental Committee

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   March 30, 2005

   Kick-off meeting, OSHA, Washington, DC

   July 28, 2005

   Meeting, Teleconference

   November 14, 2005

   Meeting, Teleconference

   January 11, 2006

   Discuss draft OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB), Teleconference

   March 17, 2006

   Meeting, Teleconference

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Training and Education Goals

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for well site services employees on hand and back hazards, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.

      Products

      OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Gas and Well Training Course

      AESC provided OSHA with training material, e.g. videos and manuals to Frank Perrino, OSHA Training Institute instructor for use in the OTI Oil and Gas Well Training Course that will be held August 1–3, 2006 in Midland/Odessa, Texas.

      • Work with OSHA to provide the expertise to develop or utilize current workplace safety and health curricula on hand and back hazards to well site services employees.

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

      Outreach and Communication Goals

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

      Products

      OSHA and AESC Alliance Web Site

      OSHA developed an OSHA and AESC Alliance Web site that is posted on the Agency's Web page that includes the OSHA and AESC Alliance agreement, news releases, and activities and events. This Web site is updated on a regular basis.

      Publications and Newsletters

      Information and news releases on the OSHA and AESC Alliance signing and the activities of the Alliance have appeared in publications such as BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter, OSHA Up to Date, and Well Servicing. For more information on the articles, see "Alliance Program Reach" in this report.

      OSHA Oil and Gas Rig Inspection Checklist for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations

      AESC reviewed and provided comments on the OSHA Oil and Gas Rig Inspection Checklist for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations that was created by Steve St. Martin, Safety Engineer, OSHA Region VI Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Office.

      OSHA's Electronic Assistance Tools

      The following AESC members are participating on the editorial boards of the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages and eTools:

      • Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Safety and Health Topics page:

        • Ken Houston, AESC, Key Energy; Midland, TX
        • Mitch Miller, AESC, Weatherford International, Ltd.; Lafayette, LA
        • Eric Rosemann, AESC, Grey Wireline; Azle, TX
        • Lyn Sockwell, AESC, Basic Energy Service, LP; Midland, TX
        • Brett Taylor, AESC, Taylor Rigs, LLC; Catoosa, OK
        • John Vidrine, AESC, Moncla Well Service, Inc; Lafayette, LA
        • Timothy Wells, AESC, Petrohawk Energy Corporation; Houston, TX

      • Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool:

        • Linda Berryman, AESC, Devon Energy; Oklahoma City, OK
        • Joel Disatell, AESC, Halliburton; Houston, TX
        • Ken Houston, AESC, Key Energy; Midland, TX
        • Mitch Miller, AESC, Weatherford International, Ltd.; Lafayette, LA
        • Bill Robinson, AESC, Global Santa Fe; Houston, TX

        Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or AESC’s conferences, local meetings, or other industry related events such as annual AESC Tradeshow and Conference.

      Events

      AESC Permian Basin Chapter Meeting, November 16, 2005, Odessa, Texas

      Violet Hobbs, Safety Engineer, Region VI, Lubbock, Texas Area Office, USDOL–OSHA, made a presentation on OSHA's Alliance Program to 40 attendees at the AESC Permian Basin Chapter Meeting November 16, 2005 in Odessa, Texas.

      AESC Annual Health Safety and Environmental Conference, September 12–14, 2005, Austin, Texas

      Joann Natarajan, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Region VI Austin, Texas Area Office, USDOL-OSHA and Ron Tom, Texas Workers Compensation Commission, Workers' Safety and Health Division staffed an OSHA and AESC Alliance exhibit at the AESC Annual Health Safety and Environmental Conference September 12–14, 2005 in Austin, Texas.

      During the conference, they distributed OSHA’s compliance assistance and cooperative program information. In addition, Joann Natarajan and Ron Tom made a presentation about OSHA's cooperative programs, including OSHA’s Alliance Program and Onsite Consultation Program, to 40 attendees on September 13, 2005.

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

      Products

      OSHA Potential Flammability Hazard Associated with Bulk Transportation of Oilfield Exploration and Production Waste Liquids Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB)

      AESC reviewed and provided OSHA with comments on the Agency’s draft Potential Flammability Hazard Associated with Bulk Transportation of Oilfield Exploration and Production Waste Liquids SHIB. OSHA’s Directorate of Science, Technology and Medicine is revising the document and will provide it to AESC for additional comments.

      Well Servicing Best Practices Seminar

      In the Summer 2005, OSHA and AESC agreed to pursue developing a one to two day best practices seminar focusing on well servicing pipefitting. AESC member, Moncla, volunteered its facility in Lafayette, Louisiana to host the seminar. The seminar would include presentations on well servicing pipefitting best practices along with tours of the facility. The implementation team agreed to schedule the workshop in late January/early February 2006. However, OSHA’s Regions IV and VI informed DCSP that they were focusing on hurricane recovery efforts, and as a result were unable to participate in the proposed seminar.

      As a result, the implementation team agreed to follow up with OSHA Regions IV and VI in Fall 2006 to see when they would be able to participate in a Well Servicing Pipefitting Best Practices Seminar.

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

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

      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific safety issues and projects, such as hand and back hazards for well site service employees, that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

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

      • Encourage AESC chapters and member company worksites to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues such as hand and back hazards.

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

      Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals

      • Raise others’ awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health whenever AESC leaders address groups.

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

      • Develop and disseminate case studies on reducing and preventing exposure to hand and back hazards illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.

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

      • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on workplace safety issues such as hand and back hazards for well site services employees to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

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

   2. Executive Summary

      During the OSHA and AESC Alliance's first year a working relationship was established between the organizations. OSHA learned more about the well servicing industry and AESC learned more about the compliance assistance resources and cooperative programs that the Agency has developed. As a result, OSHA and AESC representatives are sharing their expertise through providing information for OSHA’s training programs, participating on electronic assistance tools’ editorial boards and speaking and exhibiting opportunities.

      For example:

      • AESC provided OSHA with training material e.g. videos and manuals, for use in the OTI Oil and Gas Well Training Course.
      • AESC reviewed and provided comments on the OSHA Oil and Gas Rig Inspection Checklist for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations.
      • AESC members are serving on OSHA’s Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Safety and Health Topics and eTool editorial boards.
      • Joann Natarajan, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Region VI Austin, Texas Area Office, USDOL-OSHA and Ron Tom, Texas Workers Compensation Commission, Workers' Safety and Health Division, staffed an OSHA and AESC Alliance exhibit and made a presentation to 40 attendees about OSHA's cooperative programs at the 2005 AESC Annual Health Safety and Environmental Conference.
      • Violet Hobbs, Safety Engineer, Region VI, Lubbock, Texas Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, made a presentation on OSHA's Alliance Program to 40 attendees at the AESC Permian Basin Chapter Meeting.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and AESC Web site on OSHA's Web page	5,253
      Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Safety and Health Topics page	24,915
      Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool	24,606
      November 16, 2005 — AESC Permian Basin Chapter Meeting, Odessa, Texas Speaker: Violet Hobbs, Safety Engineer, OSHA Region VI, Lubbock, Texas Area Office	40
      AESC Annual Health Safety and Environmental Conference, September 12–14, 2005, Austin, Texas Alliance Program Exhibit	175
      September 13, 2005 — AESC Annual Health Safety and Environmental Conference, Austin, Texas Speakers: Joann Natarajan, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Region VI Austin, Texas Area Office Ron Tom, Texas Workers Compensation Commission, Workers' Safety and Health Division	40
      June 2005 — "OSHA Alliances," National Safety Council — OSHA Up To Date	Data Not Available
      April 2005 — "OSHA Aligns with the Association of Energy Service Companies," AvantResources – OSHA Watch, (www.avantresources.com)	Data Not Available
      April 2005 — "Energy Industry Targeting Hand and Back Injuries," Facilities Management News (www.fmlink.com)	30
      April 2005 — "OSHA Aligns with Oil, Gas Well Industry," BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter	Data Not Available
      April 15, 2005 — "National Alliance Program Activity," Seton Compliance Resource Center, (www.setonresourcecenter.com)	Data Not Available
      April 15, 2005 — "OSHA Signs Alliance with Energy Service Companies," Compliance Magazine, (www.compliancemag.com)	Data Not Available
      April 15, 2005 — OSHA includes information on the OSHA/NUCA Alliance signing in its bi-weekly e-newsletter; QuickTakes	38,000
      March/April 2005 — "President’s Outlook," Well Servicing	10,000
      March 30, 2005 — "OSHA Aligns with the Association of Energy Service Companies," OSHA press release announcing Alliance	69 News Services
      TOTAL	103,059

4. Upcoming Milestones

   The OSHA and AESC Alliance Implementation Team has discussed a number of activities that will be undertaken in the upcoming year. For example, AESC will develop a Well Servicing Best Practices Fact Sheet that will focus on topics e.g. personal protective equipment, addressed in the in the organization's Recommended Safe Procedures & Guidelines for Oil & Gas Well Servicing safety handbook.

   In addition, AESC will continue to be a member of OSHA’s Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Safety and Health Topics page and eTool editorial boards. The AESC representatives will review and provide comments on the tools. AESC will also review OSHA’s draft Potential Flammability Hazard Associated with Bulk Transportation of Oilfield Exploration and Production Waste Liquids SHIB.

   OSHA and AESC are also working to develop a one to two day best practices seminar focusing on well servicing pipefitting. The seminar would include presentations on well servicing pipefitting best practices along with tours of an AESC member facility. The teams will follow up with OSHA Regions IV and VI in Fall 2006 to see if they are interested in participating in the seminar.

   Finally, AESC will promote OSHA compliance assistance materials and outreach resources and the OSHA and AESC Alliance through its monthly publication, Well Servicing. OSHA will also promote the products the Alliance produces in the Alliance Quarterly Review and through sending the information on the resources to OSHA’s Regional, Area Office, Onsite Consultation Program and State Plan State Representatives.

   Report prepared by: Jess McCluer, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, June 29, 2006