 Region V
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Foundry Ergonomics Partnership II |
| #438 |
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| Partners: |
Neenah Foundry Company; ThyssenKrupp Waupaca, Inc.;
Brillion Iron Works, Inc.; Roloff Manufacturing Corporation; Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry, Inc.;
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co.; Wisconsin Health Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
September 21, 2005 |
| Contact Information: |
Appleton Area Office, (920) 734-4521 |
| Links: |
General Industry
Ergonomics Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSP is formed to establish a cooperative effort to
develop policies, practices, and processes designed to decrease the incidence and severity of
musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's) in the foundry industry.
The goals of the partnership are: develop and implement a successful ergonomic program, reduce the
incidence and severity of MSD's at participating facilities, analyze workstations and work
processes for ergonomic hazards and decrease or eliminate risk factors and, develop materials that
demonstrate best practice in the foundry ergonomic arena.
Results: This highly successful partnership is slated to end in 2008.
Cost benefit analyses have been performed on equipment and machinery purchased by the foundry
partners within their respective organizations for the purpose of reducing ergonomic related
injuries. The analyses showed that many of the partnering companies have dramatically reduced MSDs
associated with the older equipment. Not only has the new equipment reduced or eliminated MSDs but
in many cases production has been increased. Cost benefit analysis of these changes have taken
place and most equipment changes will pay for themselves in a matter of a few years.
For more information about this partnership, please refer to this
success story. |
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National Electrical Contractors Association/International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers of Central Ohio |
| #504 |
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| Partners: |
Central Ohio Chapter, National Electrical Contractors
Association and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Unions 683 and 1105 |
| Date Signed: |
June 9, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office (614) 469-5582 |
| Links: |
Amputation Emphasis
Construction
Ergonomics Emphasis
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: To improve implementation of effective safety and health
management systems and address the four focus hazards by leveraging OSHA and NECA/IBEW resources
effectively to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses such as falls, electrocution, caught
between, and struck by. Strong emphasis on safety training for employers and employees to
recognize hazards and address them prior to starting work. This partnership also emphasizes the
specific hazards that electrical workers are exposed to which is working on or around exposed
energized parts and the partners will be adopting NFPA 70E requirements.
Results: One very successful benefit resulting from this Partnership is
training and outreach directed toward secondary school students enrolled in an accredited
electrical trades program. The Electrical Trades Center conducted training sessions in electrical
safe work practices and NFPA 70e for Instructors and their students at the following
career-technical high schools: Pickaway Ross, Springfield Clark County, CTEC (formerly Licking
County JVS), Eastland, and Delaware in central Ohio. Each school has been issued proper personal
protective clothing and tools to coincide with the training. These donated items were made
available via a grant by the Electrical Industry of Central Ohio Labor-Management Cooperation
Committee. This successful outreach effort will be continued for the incoming junior classes at
these respective schools in the fall of 2007.
The partnership continues to grow and is also maintaining injury and illnesses below industry
averages. The partnership will continue for another year. |
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Kane County Judicial Center |
| #521 |
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| Date Signed: |
September 30, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
Signing Photo |
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Overview: The project is a new 640-bed detention facility, expected to
cost about $55.8 million. It is anticipated that at its peak the project will have 25 contractors
onsite and employ a total of 200 tradespersons. Partners include: M.A. Mortenson Company and the
Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program, State of Illinois DCEO.
The purpose of this partnership is to reduce injuries and illnesses during the construction of the
Kane County Judicial Center Construction Project. The specific goals for the partnership are: 1)
reduce serious injuries and illnesses and provide a safe and healthful work environment for
employees at the Addition to the Kane County Judicial Center Construction Project; 2) maintain
lost-time injuries and illnesses at a rate 15% (2.9) below the BLS Industry average (3.4); 3)
increase the number and improve the quality of safety and health programs and best practices
implemented among subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors; and 4) increase the number of
employees, employers, and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training. |
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Allied Health Hospital |
| #525 |
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| Partners: |
Messer Construction Company and M.A. Mortenson |
| Date Signed: |
November 28, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Cincinnati Area Office, (513) 841-4132 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: The common objective and goal of the partnership is to provide
a safe and healthy environment for employees working in the construction industry through
increased training, implementation of best work practices, enhanced safety and health programs,
and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations. This initiative represents a
voluntary agreement, and affords a partnership alternative to the traditional OSHA enforcement
procedures.
By focusing efforts and utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources of Mortenson Messer HealthCare
Construction, OSHA, and the OSHA On-site Consultation Program, this partnership expects to reduce
exposure to hazards and incidence of serious injuries and fatalities at the Health Alliance
Hospital West Chester Campus project. Increased communication between the stakeholders and mutual
respect are additional benefits expected from this cooperative and voluntary partnership. |
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Argosy Casino |
| #522 |
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| Partners: |
Messer Harmon, LLC; Messer Construction Co.; Harmon
Construction, Inc.; and Penn National Gambling |
| Date Signed: |
November 30, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Indianapolis Area Office (317) 226-7290 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), Messer Harmon LLC and their subcontractors, and labor organizations
recognize the need for a safe and healthful jobsite. The goal of this partnership is to help
provide that the $150 million plus expansion project of the Argosy Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
will be a safe work environment for all employees.
The Argosy Casino expansion project will consist of an additional multi-level garage, surface
parking, roadway improvements, a new harbor, a new gaming vessel and ancillary buildings to
support the new gaming vessel. The project is expected to be complete in 2009. Specifically, this
Partnership focuses on the construction of the new gaming vessel.
This Partnership is designed to not only address the hazards within the maritime and construction
industries, but also to promote and recognize those jobsites controlled by a contractor that have
demonstrated an effective safety and health program. |
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Underground Contractors' Association 2 |
| #526 |
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| Partners: |
Underground Contractors' Association |
| Date Signed: |
December 11, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This partnership represents a voluntary agreement which
affords the Underground Contractors Association of Illinois members with an alternative to
traditional OSHA enforcement. The purpose of this partnership is to foster open communication
between OSHA, The UCA-IL and its Members. In doing so, there will be cooperation in developing
training, promotion of worker safety and health and the prevention of discrimination for those
with safety concerns. |
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Allied Construction Industries |
| #530 |
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| Date Signed: |
January 26, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Cincinnati Area Office, (513) 841-4132 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: Building on the success of a previous partnership, OSHA and
ACI will continue to work together to encourage employers to increase employee access to safety
and health information and training resources and to incorporate safety and health issues into the
construction and constructability process in the construction industry for the tri-state area
around Cincinnati. In addition, ACI serves as a means for commercial construction companies to
prepare for entry into OSHA's prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs. ACI lists more than 600
member companies, representing nearly 25,000 employees in the oldest and largest local commercial
construction trade association. |
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Casino Queen |
| #541 |
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| Partners: |
Legacy Building Group / Clayco Joint Venture |
| Date Signed: |
February 22, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership
Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: The goal of this partnership agreement is to help provide that
the $60 million plus expansion project of the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, IL will be a safe
work environment for all employees. The Casino Queen expansion project will consist of an
additional clerestory long span joist construction gaming facility, back room observation and
accounting facility, food preparation and service area, surface parking, roadway improvements, and
ancillary facilities to support the new and existing gaming facility and hotel. The project is
expected to be complete in Summer of 2007. Specifically, this Partnership focuses on the new
construction activities of the project and will not include activities involving accessing the
existing Casino Queen facility. This Partnership is designed to not only address the hazards
within the construction industry, but also to promote and recognize those jobsite activities
controlled by contractors who have demonstrated an effective safety and health program and who
desire to further develop the quality of their construction safety performance. |
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AK Steel |
| #533 |
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| Partners: |
AK Steel |
| Date Signed: |
February 28, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Toledo Area Office, (419) 259-7542 |
| Links: |
Blast
Furnaces and Basic Steel Products
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: Through this partnership, the Toledo OSHA Office and AK Steel
Corporation's Mansfield Plant are working together to leverage safety and health resources through
the systematic anticipation, identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards
at AK Steel's Mansfield Plant thereby continuously reducing worker injury and illnesses.
The primary goal of this partnership is to reduce injuries and illnesses resulting from exposure
to workplace hazards. This goal will be accomplished by implementing the following:
- Develop, implement, and maintain a program geared toward reducing exposures to hazards.
- Increase employee involvement in the safety and health program.
- Perform monthly safety audits of all shifts including weekends/holidays to identify and
eliminate employee exposure to hazards.
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Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Ohio |
| #561 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders and Contractors – Central Ohio
Chapter |
| Date Signed: |
March 13, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office, (708) 891-3800 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This partnership represents a voluntary agreement which
affords ABC members with an alternative to traditional OSHA enforcement. In working together, the
partners are committed to achieving a reduction of injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the
construction industry through means of open communication, promoting recognition for construction
safety excellence, and sharing knowledge of the best industry technology, innovations and work
practices that improve safety and health performance. Expected outcomes of this partnership
include:
- Reduction of injuries and illnesses in connection with construction activities in Central
Ohio;
- Expanded contractor awareness of the value of safety and health management systems through
shared knowledge of the best industry technology, innovations and work practices that improve
jobsite safety and health.
- Enhanced leveraging of OSHA's resources;
- Greater compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards;
- Increased Occupational Safety and Health training for construction workers; and
- Recognition and promotion of construction safety excellence through the ABC Safety Training
and Evaluation Process (STEP) Program.
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Builders Association, Inc. |
| #564 |
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| Partners: |
Builders Association, Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
March 22, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) Illinois Area Offices and the Builders Association, Inc. (formerly
the Builders Association of Greater Chicago) mutually recognize the importance of providing a safe
and healthful work environment for employees of the Nation's construction workforce. In working
together, the partners are committed to achieving a reduction of injuries, illnesses and
fatalities in the construction industry through means of open communication, promoting recognition
for construction safety excellence, and sharing knowledge of the best industry technology,
innovations and work practices that improve safety and health performance.
This partnership represents a voluntary agreement which affords Builders Association (BA) members
with an alternative to traditional OSHA enforcement. Expected outcomes of this partnership
include:
- Reduction of injuries and illnesses in connection with construction activities in Illinois;
- Expanded contractor awareness of the value of safety and health management systems;
- Enhanced leveraging of OSHA's resources;
- Greater compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards;
- Increased Occupational Safety and Health training for construction workers.
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General Electric Health Care Leadership Institute Project |
| #570 |
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| Partners: |
M. A. Mortenson and Wisconsin Safety Consultation
Program |
| Date Signed: |
April 6, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Milwaukee Area Office, (414) 297-3315 |
| Links: |
Construction
Silica
and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This partnering agreement was developed jointly by the M.A.
Mortenson Company, Wisconsin Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program and OSHA. The
common objective and goal of the agreement is to provide a safe and healthful work environment for
employees involved in the construction industry and to help prevent serious accidents and
fatalities within the industry through increased training, implementation of best work practices,
enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and
regulations. This partnership is designed to address the hazards within the construction industry,
and to promote and recognize those jobsites controlled by a contractor that has demonstrated an
effective safety and health program. The Partnership agreement is an effective tool for ensuring
safety at the GE Health Care Leadership Institute construction site. It will serve to establish a
cooperative effort in ensuring safety and maintaining an open line of communication between OSHA
and contractors on the worksite. |
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Illinois Residential On-Site Safety Initiative |
| #547 |
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| Partners: |
Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis and
Carpenters' District Council of Greater St. Louis and Vicinity |
| Date Signed: |
April 10, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This agreement establishes a partnership between OSHA and the
Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis in conjunction with the Carpenters' Union to offer
incentives to members/employers in the greater St. Louis area to protect workers. All
members/employers who participate in the program will be expected to make residential construction
safety and health core elements of all phases of construction. The St. Louis HBA, OSHA and the
Carpenters' Union are committed to working together to make sure that every member of the
Association engaged in residential construction is provided educational opportunities and made
aware of available safety materials and resources to assist them in their efforts to ensure the
safety of their employees. The partnership program will be conducted within the jurisdictional
areas of the Peoria, Illinois OSHA Area Office. Participation is strictly voluntary and is
available to any member company of the St. Louis HBA who meets the qualification requirements of
this partnership. |
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Illinois Medical Center Project |
| #568 |
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| Partners: |
P.J. Hoerr, Inc. and Illinois Onsite Safety & Health
Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
April 11, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Lead Exposure Emphasis
Silica
and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
Signing Photo |
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Overview: P.J. Hoerr, Inc. is building the Illinois Medical Center
building which will house various doctor and health care offices. The project is valued at $18
million and P.J. Hoerr, Inc. will employ unionized laborers and carpenters. The partnership is
important to P.J. Hoerr, Inc. because it wants to keep accidents and incidents to a minimum and to
instill that safety is priority #1 when subcontractors enter the site.
The goals of the agreement are to eliminate accidents and to achieve a total LWDII rate (2.48) per
100 employees for the project below the Illinois average of 3.3. Two OSHA verification inspections
will be conducted per the agreement. All contractors who will work at the site will be considered
participants in the partnership by virtue of their contract with P.J.Hoerr, Inc., and each one
will be afforded the opportunity to become a signatory partner. No incentives for member companies
to come into the partnership will be offered. |
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DuPont CH 1 Project in Elk Grove Village |
| #581 |
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| Partners: |
Holder Construction |
| Date Signed: |
June 27, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800 |
| Links: |
Construction
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: Holder Construction Company and the Chicago North Area Office
of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mutually recognize the importance of
providing a safe and healthful work environment for employees engaged in the construction
industry. This strategic partnership will heighten the visibility of OSHA at the DuPont CH 1
Project in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Holder Construction Company, which was established in 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia, employs more than
600 workers in locations in Atlanta, Georgia; Phoenix, Arizona; and Washington, D.C. The $300
million project is located at 2200 S. Busse Rd., Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The project consists
of converting a vacant 475,000 square foot manufacturing building into a Computer Data Center.
There will be approximately 12 subcontractors with 300-400 employees working at the site
throughout the duration of the project. It is expected to take 12-16 months to complete. All
contractors and their subcontractors that work on this project will be considered Partners. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors – Wisconsin |
| #584 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin,
Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
July 25, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Milwaukee Area Office, (414) 297-3315 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: To facilitate our mutual goal of reducing occupational-related
fatalities and serious injuries and illnesses within the construction industry, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Wisconsin Occupational Safety and Health Consultation
Program (WisCon) and the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Inc. (ABC of WI) have
agreed to enter into a cooperative partnership agreement which will effectively implement all
facets of jobsite safety and health and achieve self-compliance through cooperative efforts from
labor, management, and OSHA.
This Partnership will provide assistance and incentives to construction contractors who
voluntarily participate in the ABC National Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program
and demonstrate implementation of effective safety and health programs. This partnership is
designed to address the hazards within the construction industry, and to promote and recognize
contractors that have demonstrated an effective safety and health program.
The common objective and goal of the agreement is to provide a safe and healthful work environment
for employees involved in the construction industry and to help prevent serious accidents and
fatalities within the industry through increased training, implementation of best work practices,
enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and
regulations. This initiative represents a voluntary agreement and affords a partnership
alternative to the traditional OSHA enforcement procedures. |
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Mortenson CHOI/North Gerlach Hospital Expansion |
| #506 |
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| Partners: |
M.A. Mortenson and Illinois Onsite Safety & Health
Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
August 3, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This partnering agreement was developed jointly by Mortenson
and OSHA. The common objective and goal of the agreement is to provide a safe and healthful work
environment for employees involved in the construction industry and to help prevent serious
accidents and fatalities within the construction industry through increased training,
implementation of best work practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with
applicable OSHA standards and regulations.
By focusing its efforts and utilizing the skills, knowledge and resources of OSHA and the On-site
Consultation Programs, M.A. Mortenson expects to reduce exposure to hazards and the incidence of
serious injuries and fatalities at the CHOI/North Gerlach Hospital Expansion Construction Project.
Increased communication between the stakeholders and the resultant mutual respect are additional
benefits expected to be realized from this cooperative and voluntary partnership. |
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Byron Middle School Construction Project |
| #607 |
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| Partners: |
Turner Construction Company, Byron Community School
District, Illinois Onsite Safety & Health Consultation Program, and Chicago Regional Council of
Carpenters. |
| Date Signed: |
October 25, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This project is a $22 million middle school that will be built
in Byron, Illinois. The facility will include flat concrete floors, structural steel and metal
deck framing system, pre-cast wall panels, and office space. It is projected to be completed in
2008. Approximately 130-150 construction workers will be employed on-site during peak construction
activities.
The common objective and goal of the agreement are to provide a safe and healthful work
environment for employees involved in the construction industry, and to help prevent serious
accidents and fatalities within the industry through increased training, implementation of best
work practices, enhanced safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards
and regulations. |
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Aurora Police Station and Branch Court Facility |
| #630 |
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| Partners: |
R.C. Wegman Construction Company and Illinois Onsite
Safety & Health Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
January 29, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Aurora Area Office (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This partnership is designed to address the hazards within the
construction industry, and to promote and recognize those jobsites that demonstrate an effective
safety and health program. The Partnership agreement is an effective tool for ensuring safety at
the Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility Construction Project. It will serve to
establish a cooperative effort in ensuring safety and maintaining an open line of communication
between OSHA and contractors on the worksite.
By focusing its efforts and utilizing the skills, knowledge and resources of OSHA and the On-site
Consultation Programs, R.C. Wegman Construction Company expects to reduce exposure to hazards and
the incidence of serious injuries and fatalities at the Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch
Court Facility Construction Project. Increased communication between the stakeholders, and the
resultant mutual respect, are additional benefits expected to be realized from this cooperative
and voluntary partnership. |
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Aurora Police Station and Branch Court Facility |
| #631 |
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| Partners: |
Leopardo Construction and Illinois Onsite Safety &
Health Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
January 29, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Aurora Area Office (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This partnership is designed to address the hazards within the
construction industry, and to promote and recognize those jobsites that demonstrate an effective
safety and health program. The Partnership agreement is an effective tool for ensuring safety at
the Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility Construction Project. It will serve to
establish a cooperative effort in ensuring safety and maintaining an open line of communication
between OSHA and contractors on the worksite.
By focusing its efforts and utilizing the skills, knowledge and resources of OSHA and the On-site
Consultation Programs, R.C. Wegman Construction Company expects to reduce exposure to hazards and
the incidence of serious injuries and fatalities at the Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch
Court Facility Construction Project. Increased communication between the stakeholders, and the
resultant mutual respect, are additional benefits expected to be realized from this cooperative
and voluntary partnership. |
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300 North LaSalle Street Project |
| #644 |
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| Partners: |
Clark Construction; Chicago and Cook County Building
and Construction Trades Council; Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters; and Aon Company |
| Date Signed: |
February 19, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Calumet City Area Office (708) 891-3800 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: Recognizing the importance of providing safe and healthful
working environments for construction industry workforce, OSHA and Clark Construction; Chicago and
Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council; Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters; and
Aon Company signed a comprehensive safety and health partnership agreement.
Goals of the Partnership include: developing a working relationship that results in decreased
serious injuries; illnesses; and fatalities for participating contractors; and improving existing
safety and health management systems. This partnership will attempt to prevent construction
fatalities and serious injuries by establishing a foundation of pro-active measures with a goal of
reducing injuries and illnesses by 10% below the 2006 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) rates. The
partnership will focus in particular on construction industry hazards such as: falls; struck-by;
caught in /caught between and electrocutions.
The project involves construction of a 60 story, 1.3 million square foot building that will
include a waterfront café, and a one-half acre public plaza along the Chicago River in downtown
Chicago, Illinois.
The project is scheduled for completion during December 2008. |
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Project |
| #658 |
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| Partners: |
Turner Construction Company; Ohio BWC On-Site
Consultation and Nationwide Children's Hospital |
| Date Signed: |
May 12, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office (614) 469-5582 |
| Links: |
Construction
Lead Exposure Emphasis
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: In an effort to reduce occupational-related fatalities and
serious injuries within the construction industry, OSHA; Nationwide Children's Hospital; and
Turner Construction Company have entered into a cooperative partnership agreement which will
effectively implement all facets of jobsite safety and achieve self-compliance through cooperative
efforts from labor, management, and OSHA. This partnership in particular will focus on
construction industry-related hazards such as falls from elevation; trenching and excavation;
struck by hazards; powered industrial trucks and health hazards associated with exposure to Lead
and Silica during construction activities.
The new main hospital will add more than one million square feet of clinical and research space to
the existing two million square-foot downtown campus. The project will consist of a new main
hospital building expansion to 12 floors, now encompassing 700,000 square feet which is a 200,000
square foot increase from the original plan. When completed, Nationwide Children's Hospital is
anticipated to be the second largest pediatric hospital and research center in America.
The project is expected to begin in 2008 with the new hospital opening in 2012. |
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Lucas County Multi-Purpose Arena Project |
| #674 |
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| Partners: |
Lucas County Board of
Commissioners and Lathrop/Turner Company |
| Date Signed: |
July 1, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Toledo Area Office (419)
259-7542 |
| Links: |
Construction
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
Press Release |
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Overview: To facilitate OSHA’s goal of reducing
occupational-related fatalities and serious injuries within the construction
industry, OSHA; Lucas County Multi Purpose Arena; and The Lathrop/Turner
Company signed a cooperative partnership agreement which will effectively
implement all facets of jobsite safety, and achieve self-compliance through
cooperative efforts from labor, management, and OSHA.
Goals of the partnership include: providing a safe and healthful work
environment; and reducing employee exposure to serious safety and hazards;
minimizing to the greatest extent possible, the risk of serious injuries and
illnesses for the employees; maintaining lost time injuries and illnesses at a
rate of 25% at or below the National Construction industry average; and
increasing the number and improving the quality of safety and health systems
and best practices implemented. The partnership will focus in particular on
construction industry hazards such as: falls, electrocutions; struck by;
caught-in; caught-between; trenching and excavation and exposure to silica
during construction activities.
The 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena is expected to be completed by the fall of
2009 and will host hockey, arena football, basketball tournaments, and various
concerts and other entertainment events in Toledo, Ohio. The agreement covers
all contractors and subcontractors on the site; more than 70 contractors and
2,000 workers during the course of construction.
Founded in 1895 in Toledo, Ohio, The Lathrop Company began as a contractor
specializing in the building of fine homes as well as small civil and
industrial projects. The Lathrop Company has grown into a versatile
construction organization with varied sized projects ranging from small
renovations to large and complex greenfield projects.
The project is scheduled for completion during the fall in 2009. |
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