The OSHA Alliance Program

as of Sep. 30, 2014

OSHA’s Mission

Assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions.

People at Work

• Supporting Enforcement• Supporting Standard Setting• Supporting Agency Priorities

– Safe jobs– Voice for workers

Role of Compliance Assistance and Cooperative Programs

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)

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

Alliance Program Goals

•Raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives•Training and education•Outreach and communication•Evaluate effectiveness

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• General Industry• Construction• Health Care• Maritime• Landscaping• Oil and Gas• Window Washing• Temporary Workers• Many others

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

Screen Capture of the Alliance Program Participant Developed Products Web page

Alliance Program Results: Products and Resources

Screen captures of field manual developed through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute

Alliance

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.

Alliance Program Results: Products and Resources

Screen Captures of a Maritime Safety Alert in English and Spanish

Alliance Program Results: Products and Resources

Screen shots of Information Sheet #1-

Pictograms in English and

Spanish

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alliance Results: Outreach Campaigns

• North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

• OSHA Heat Campaign• OSHA Falls in Construction Campaign• OSHA Temporary Worker Initiative

Alliance Program Web Page

Screen Capture of OSHA’s Alliance Program Web Page