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The OSHA Alliance Program as of September 30, 2015
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OSHA’s Mission Assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions.
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Supporting Enforcement Supporting Standard Setting Supporting Agency Priorities –Safe jobs –Voice for workers Role of Compliance Assistance and Cooperative Programs
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OSHA’s Cooperative Programs Alliance Program OSHA Strategic Partnership Program Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) OSHA Challenge On-site Consultation Program & Safety and Health Recognition Program (SHARP)
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The Alliance Program OSHA’s Alliances: Established by OSHA’s National, Regional, Area Offices Formed with a variety or organizations, including associations, unions, consulates, community and faith- based groups, educational institutions, and government agencies Develop and disseminate compliance assistance products Educate workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities Do not exempt participants from OSHA inspections
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Alliance Program Agreements Agreements follow a standard template Initial agreements are for two years Renewals can be up to five years
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Other Requirements Participants must develop a work plan Annual reports are required and posted on the Alliance Web page Worker involvement is generally required
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Worker Involvement Worker involvement requirement can be met in several ways: Union, labor, worker advocacy group signatory Worker involvement in implementation team Contact OSHA’s Office of Outreach Services and Alliances for other ways
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Alliance Program Goals Raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives Training and education Outreach and communication Evaluate effectiveness
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Who’s Entering Alliances? Types of Participants Associations Professional Societies Labor Unions Consulates Community Organizations Other Non-Traditional Non-Profits Educational Institutions Individual Companies Government Agencies (only if joined with non-governmental organizations) Industries Covered Construction Health Care Manufacturing Maritime Landscaping Oil and Gas Window Washing Temporary Workers Many others
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Alliance Program Results Products and resources Training OSHA staff and others Outreach to workers and employers through speeches and exhibits Case studies and success stories
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Alliance Program Results: Products and Resources Screen captures of field manual developed through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute Alliance
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Alliance Program Results: Products and Resources Screen captures of Ammonia Safety poster in English and Spanish developed through OSHA’s Alliance with the Global Cold Chain Alliance.
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Alliance Program Results: Products and Resources Screen Captures of a Maritime Safety Alert in English and Spanish
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Alliance Program Results: Products and Resources Screen shots of Information Sheet #1- Pictograms in English and Spanish
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Alliance Program Results: Training and Education One of the Three Focuses for the Alliance Program –Develop Safety and Health Training for Industry Use –Develop Training for Industry Workers About their Rights Under the OSH Act –Deliver Training Sessions to Workers
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Alliance Program Results: Training and Education Best Practices Seminars for OSHA Staff Mobile Cranes Digger Derricks Mast Climbing Work Platforms Industrial Trucks Foundries Laser Safety
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Alliance Program Results: Training and Education Webinars Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) GHS Webinars American Supply Association Webinars –Industrial Steel Storage Racks –Hearing Conservation –Machine Safeguarding –Reducing Hand Injuries
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Alliance Program Results: Training and Education Speakers and Exhibits Alliance Program participants may request OSHA to provide speakers and exhibit booths –Extends OSHA’s reach to industry and labor stakeholders –Provides opportunities for stakeholders to interact with OSHA staff –Allows OSHA and stakeholders to work together to determine where to devote resources
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Alliance Program Results: Case Studies and Success Stories Case Studies Alliance Program participants developed detailed case studies that demonstrate the value of workplace safety and health Success Stories Alliance Program participants developed success stories that highlight successful measures that employers have implemented to improve workplace safety and health
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Alliance Program Roundtables Comprised of organizations with a common interest in topics and issues Provide participants with the opportunity to: –Share specific topic-related information about Alliance- related activities and successes –Network with others in the Program –Develop compliance assistance tools and resources Roundtable topics have included: –Construction –Hazard Communication/GHS –Small Business
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Alliance Results: Outreach Campaigns North American Occupational Safety and Health Week OSHA Heat Campaign OSHA Falls in Construction Campaign OSHA Temporary Worker Initiative
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Alliance Program Web Page Screen Capture of OSHA’s Alliance Program Web Page
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