The OSHA-AIHA Alliance: Meeting the Goals Together Paula O. White Director, Cooperative and State Programs for AIHA Technical Committee Paula O. White Director, Cooperative and State Programs for AIHA Technical Committee
The Alliance Program Broadly written agreements established at the National, Regional or Area Offices Goals focus on: –Training and education –Outreach and communication –Promoting the national dialogue Customized implementation teams: –Consultation representative invited –State plan representative invited Two-year, renewable Quarterly update meetings or conference calls
Early Accomplishments of the OSHA-AIHA Alliance Connecting AIHA chapters with OSHA Ed Centers Links on the AIHA Web site OSHA will designate three adjunct members to AIHA’s Ergo Committee AIHA participation on editorial boards of Safety & Health topics pages
Safety & Health Topics Pages Pages include reference materials, training slides, and links to: OSHA standards, directives, and other documentation Other government or industry safety standards or guidelines Relative trade associations and noncommercial Web pages
Responsibilities of Editorial Board Members Review topic page biannually to: Check for general clarity and accuracy Ensure information is current and relevant Ensure references/links are listed under proper heading and in preferred order Communicate needed changes to page editor Identify additional information and links to be included on the page
Ergo Outreach & Assistance Plan Provide general and guideline-specific outreach, assistance, tools, & support: –Cooperative Programs –Ergonomics Web page –Training and Education Recognize worksites for their ergonomic initiatives
Ergonomics Alliances American Industrial Hygiene Association Airlines Alliance, 13 Airlines and the National Safety Council International Air Transport Section American Meat Institute American Society of Safety Engineers Printing Alliance Society of the Plastics Industry American Furniture Manufacturers Association
Working together New Projects