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Region 3 - Alliance Image - February 13, 2018


Region 3 - Alliance Image - February 13, 2018

Clarion University Small Business Development Center and Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program

Brendan Claybaugh, Area Director, DOL-OSHA Erie Area Office; Cindy Nellis, Director, Clarion University, SBDC; and Sam Gualardo, Program Director, PA OSHA Consultation Service at the signing ceremony on February 13, 2018.

Region 3 - Alliance Agreement - September 9, 2019


Region 3 - Alliance Agreement - September 9, 2019

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN PENNSYLVANIA AREA OFFICES OF
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
PENNSYLVANIA OSHA CONSULTATION PROGRAM INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
AND
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION


The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pennsylvania Area Offices (Allentown, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia), Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry – Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (PA DLI BWC) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and PA DLI BWC hereby form an Alliance to provide the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employers and employees with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers. Specific efforts will focus on promoting safety and health training, addressing workplace safety committee issues, and promoting an understanding of 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 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, 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 PA DLI BWC recognize that OSHA’s 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 the partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

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

  • Share information on OSHA’s National Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and other activities.
  • 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 PA DLI BWC websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
  • Share non-confidential trending data relative to injuries and illnesses that have been found within the covered counties of the OSHA offices which are signatory to this agreement, to aid in the development of local initiatives.
  • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and PA DLI BWC conferences (PA Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference), local meetings, or other Safety Day events.
  • Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings 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 PA DLI BWC programs, including Pennsylvania Training for Health and Safety (PATHS), Health and Safety Data Processing and Management System (HandS), best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  • Collaborate with PA DLI BWC and their trainers on OSHA initiatives, including Local, Regional, National Emphasis Programs, Stand Down Efforts (e.g. Fall Prevention, Trench Safety, Forklift Safety, etc.) and National Campaigns (e.g. Focus Four, Heat, Safe + Sound, etc.).

Training and Education

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

  • Develop effective training and education programs for PA DLI BWC trainers regarding OSHA standards and initiatives to enhance their efforts to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
  • Develop effective training and education programs for OSHA staff regarding PA DLI BWC mandates, programs and initiatives to enhance OSHA’s efforts to communicate such information to various stakeholders, employers, and workers.
  • Develop effective training and education programs for PA OSHA Consultation staff regarding PA DLI BWC mandates, programs and initiatives to enhance OSHA’s efforts to communicate such information to various stakeholders, employers, and workers.
  • Deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA outreach activities and PA DLI BWC safety and health courses, for various stakeholders including career and technical schools/institutions (high school and secondary education).
  • Develop effective training and education programs for PA DLI BWC and their stakeholders to promote an 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.

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, communication, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and Alliance participants. By entering into this Alliance, neither OSHA nor PA DLI BWC is endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of the other organizations’ products or services apart from those contemplated by this agreement.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least 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 Allentown, Harrisburg and Philadelphia OSHA Offices, as resources permit. OSHA will encourage the OSHA On-Site Consultation programs’ participation on the team, as resources permit.

This agreement, including participation in any and all activities or objectives to be performed hereunder, is strictly voluntary. This agreement is not intended to and does not create any contractual rights or obligations with respect to the signatory entities or any other parties.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Any signatory may terminate their continued participation in this 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 9th day of September, 2019.

 

Alliance Agreement Signature Page

 


Jean G. Kulp, Area Director
Allentown Area Officer
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Scott G. Weiant, Deputy Secretary
Compensation & Insurance
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry


David Olah, Area Director
Harrisburg Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Theresa Downs, Area Director
Philadelphia Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administrationy


John M. Mulroy, Director
PA OSHA Consultation Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Region 3 - Alliance Renewal Agreement - September 16, 2019


Region 3 - Alliance Renewal Agreement - September 16, 2019

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE PENNSYLVANIA OSHA CONSULTATION PROGRAM
AND
SAFETY PEER GROUP NETWORK


The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Allentown Area Office, the Pennsylvania OHA Consultation Program and the Safety Peer Group (SPG) Network, continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and SPG hereby renew the Alliance signed September 20, 2017and renewed September 16, 2019, with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to ergonomic hazards, healthcare environmental conditions, chemical hazards and by addressing injury and illness prevention programs, effective safety training and medical management programs. Specifically, both organization(s) are committed to providing the SGP 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 drugs in the workplace, injury and illness recording and reporting, ergonomic and chemical hazards.

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 and the SGP 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 objectives 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 various safety and health topics including but not limited to: ergonomics, substance abuse testing and prevention programs, medical marijuana, legionella, silica, injury and illness prevention programs, OSHA Consultation Program and OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program 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 actively participating in workplace safety committees and/or workplace safety suggestion 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 SPG Network members regarding, ergonomics, substance abuse testing and prevention programs, medical marijuana, legionella, silica, injury and illness prevention programs, OSHA Consultation Program and OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
  • To develop effective training and education programs for SPG Network 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.

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 Lehigh Valley Health Network – HealthWorks’ Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
  • To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or SPG Network conferences, local meetings, or other events, as scheduled and as time and resources permit.
  • To educate stakeholders and encourage the voluntary use of the free, confidential onsite consultation services provided by the Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program.
  • To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SPG Network members good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, written documents and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants.
  • To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on injury and illness prevention and hazard mitigation and control that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
  • To develop and/or disseminate case studies on various occupational health hazards, as identified, 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 work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least 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 Allentown Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for a period not to exceed five 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 16th day of September, 2019.

Alliance Agreement Signature Page

Jean G. Kulp, Area Director
Allentown Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

 


Carmine J. Pellosie, DO, MPH, MBA, FACOEM
Executive Director, Occupational Health Services
Lehigh Valley Health Network - HealthWorks

 


Hilliary E. Creely, JD, PhD
Associate Dean for Research
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
School of Graduate Studies and Research

 


John M. Mulroy, Director
PA OSHA Consultation Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Region 3 - Alliance Image - September 1, 2021


Region 3 - Alliance Image - September 1, 2021

Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia

(left) Regional Administrator Michael Rivera, USDOL-OSHA (right) Carlos G. Obrador Garrido Cuesta, Consul of Mexico, Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Alliance renewal ceremony on September 1, 2021.

Region 2 - Alliance Image - April 15, 2008


Region 2 - Alliance Image - April 15, 2008

University of Puerto Rico - Río Pidras Campus

(Seated L to R) Jose Carpena, Area Director, Region II, Puerto Rico Area Office, USDOL-OSHA; Louis Ricca, Jr., Acting Regional Administrator, Region II, USDOL-OSHA; Sonia Balet, Acting Chancellor, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus . (Standing L to R) Jorge Ramos, Director, Oficina de Protección Ambiental y Salud Ocupacional or, in English, Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety Office; Lymari Orellana, Alliance Coordinator, Region II, Puerto Rico Area Office, USDOL-OSHA; Rosa M. Oliveras, Director Multidiscipline's, División de Educación Continuada y Estudios Profesionales, (DECEP); Carlos F. Rosado, Director, DECEP; Nitza Melendez, Director, Labor Relationships Institute; Migdalia Ruiz, Professor, DECEP; Daphne Dominguez, Special Aide to Chancellor, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus; and Carmen D. Suarez, Special Aide to Chancellor, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus.

University of Puerto Rico - Río Pidras Campus

(seated left to right): Gladys Escalona de Mota, Chancellor, University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus, and OSHA's Patricia K. Clark, Region 2, Regional Administrator. (standing from left to right): Jorge Ramos, Director-OPASO, Daphne Domínguez, Special Assistant to the Chancellor, Migdalia Ruíz, DECEP Professor, Carlos Rosado, Director-DECEP, Lymari Orellana, UPR-OSHA Alliance Coordinator, José A. Carpena, Director, Region II, Puerto Rico Area Office after signing the renewal agreement.

University of Puerto Rico - Río Pidras Campus

Standing from left to right: Jorge Ramos, Director-OPASO; Carlos F. Rosado, Director-DECEP; Jose A. Carpena, Puerto Rico Area Office Director; David Roman, Attorney-DECEP; Gema Torres, Attorney. Sitting from left to right: Gladys Escalona de Motta - UPR Chancellor and Patricia K. Clark, Region II Regional Administrator

USITT-IATSE - Alliance Renewal Agreement - February 15, 2018


USITT-IATSE - Alliance Renewal Agreement - February 15, 2018

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTE FOR THEATRE TECHNOLOGY
AND
THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES,
MOVING PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS, AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE
UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES, AND CANADA, AFL-CIO, CLC


The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories, and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC (IATSE) recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, USITT, and IATSE hereby renew in part the Alliance signed July 16, 2013, with a continued emphasis on protecting the health and safety of workers in the entertainment industry. Specifically, OSHA, USITT, and IATSE are committed to providing USITT and IATSE 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 Participants will continue to address fall, electrical, ergonomic, and other hazards present in the entertainment industry.

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.

In renewing this Alliance, OSHA, USITT, and IATSE 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 objectives related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives:

  • To share information on OSHA's National Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
  • To share information on occupational safety and health laws, standards, and guidance resources, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.

Training and Education

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

  • To deliver "Occupational Safety and Health in the Entertainment Industry" training to Federal OSHA, State Plan, and On-Site Consultation Project staff.

Outreach and Communication

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

  • To share information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards (e.g., via print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and the OSHA, USITT, and IATSE websites) with employers and workers in the entertainment industry.
  • To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA, USITT, or IATSE conferences, local meetings, or other events.

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 proven 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 work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least 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 Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for five 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 15th day of February, 2018


Loren Sweatt
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health

 
 
 

David Grindle
Executive Director
United States Institute for Theatre Technology

 
 
 

Mathew D. Loeb
International President
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts of
the United States, its Territories, and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC (IATSE)

 
 
 

USITT-IATSE - Alliance Agreement - July 16, 2013


USITT-IATSE - Alliance Agreement - July 16, 2013

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
And the
UNITED STATES INSTITUTE FOR THEATRE TECHNOLOGY AND
INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES, MOVING
PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE UNITED
STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND CANADA, AFL-CIO, CLC


The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) the and International Alliance of the Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC (IATSE) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, USITT, and IATSE hereby form an Alliance to provide USITT and IATSE members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help them (1) protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to fall, electrical, ergonomic, and powered platform hazards and addressing issues related to youth workers and the standardization of safety practices in the industry, and (2) understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. In developing this Alliance, OSHA, USITT and IATSE recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

  • To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.

Training and Education

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

  • To develop effective training and education programs for entertainment technicians regarding fall and electrical hazards and other issues related to the standardization of safety practices in the industry, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.

Outreach and Communication

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

  • 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 USITT's and the IATSE's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
  • To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or USITT and IATSE conferences, local meetings, or other events.
  • To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding USITT and IATSE good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

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 Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Any signatory may terminate 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 16th day of July, 2013.


David Michaels, PhD, MPH
Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Date


David Grindle
Executive Director
United States Institute for Theatre Technology


Date


Mathew D. Loeb
International President
International Alliance of the Theatrical
Stage Employees, Moving Picture
Stage Employees, Moving Picture
United States, its Territories and Canada,
AFL-CIO, CLC


Date

USPOULTRY - Alliance Agreement - September 4, 2019


USPOULTRY - Alliance Agreement - September 4, 2019

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
U.S. POULTRY & EGG ASSOCIATION
AND
NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL
AND
NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION


The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, and the National Turkey Federation (“Poultry Industry Alliance Participants”) 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 the Poultry Industry Alliance Participants hereby form an Alliance to provide Poultry Industry Alliance Participants’ members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposures related to peracetic acid, repetitive trauma injuries, and other prevalent chemical and physical hazards in the poultry industry. Alliance participants will also work to ensure that Poultry Industry Alliance Participants’ members and others 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 will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

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 workplace surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and the Poultry Industry Alliance Participants recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort to ensure that employers provide safe and healthy workplaces, 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:

  • Share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
  • Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, root cause analysis procedures for amputations, and medical management. Develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and the OSHA and the Poultry Industry Alliance Participants’ websites) to employers and workers in the poultry industry.
  • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and the Poultry Industry Alliance Participants’ conferences, local meetings, or other co-sponsored events.
  • Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, stakeholder meetings, or other activities that highlight injury, illness, and fatality data. The goal of this effort is to reduce hazards in the poultry industry and to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.
  • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the Poultry Industry Alliance Participants’ best practices and effective approaches through outreach materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

Training and Education

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

  • Develop effective training and education programs for the poultry industry regarding peracetic acid, repetitive trauma injuries, and other chemical and physical hazards in the poultry industry, and communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
  • Deliver or arrange for the delivery of poultry industry safety and health training courses

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, communication, 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 discuss the responsibilities of the participants, share information on activities, and track results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Region 4, Region 6, and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plans’ and OSHA On-Site Consultation programs’ participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two 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 4th day of September, 2019.


Loren Sweatt
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health


John Starkey
President
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association


Mike Brown
President
National Chicken Council


Joel Brandenberger
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
National Turkey Federation