Question: Where can I find information about a FFSHC near me?

Answer:

A list of FFSHCs in your area can be found by visiting OSHA's FFSHC website. These councils are free and most meetings are open to the public. Attendees of these meetings must cooperate with the host employers' site access and safety rules.

Question: Who can participate in an FFSHC?

Answer:

Anyone with safety and health responsibilities, or is a representative of a federal labor organization, can participate in a FFSHC. FFSHC participants include occupational safety and health professionals and collateral duty personnel from federal, state and local government agencies; labor-management organizations; local businesses; employer's trade associations; and, professional societies. There is no limit to the number of individuals that may join an FFSHC or attend a FFSHC meeting or activity.

• Read more about #869 - Warehousing Logistics and Material Handling Safety Partnership

• Read more about #390 - Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association (AECA) as division of the NECA, the IBEW Local 613, the AEJATC and the GTRI

• Read more about #11 - JEA Partnership

• Read more about #808 - Associated Builders and Contractors, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter

Question: In Partnerships that require employers to implement effective safety and health management systems, is there a time limit for employer implementation?

Answer:

The partners agree in advance on an implementation plan and timetable. Together, the partners will evaluate, at least annually, the progress toward this goal and make adjustments as necessary.

Question: Does OSHA consider partnering with employers who have a prior enforcement history that resulted in citations and penalties?

Answer:

OSHA considers each Partnership proposal on an individual basis. While prior citations and penalties are a consideration, OSHA also takes into account the efforts made by the employer to improve workplace safety and health since receipt of the citations, as well as other demonstrations of good faith. The goal is to work with willing employers to improve workplace safety and health.

Question: Can the agency modify its traditional enforcement by offering a programmed inspection exemption to employers as an incentive for participation in an OSHA Strategic Partnership?

Answer:

According to the OSHA Strategic Partnership Program Directive (PDF), no new or renewed OSPs may have inspection exemptions or any other enforcement incentives.

Question: If an employer or other partner is interested in a Partnership with OSHA, how is the process started?

Answer:

For local Partnerships, contact the respective Regional Partnership Manager. If interested in partnering on a national or multi-regional level, contact the Office of Partnerships and Recognition.