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OSHA News Release
2008 - 04/18/2008 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA launches safety and health alliance to protect employees in Union County, N.J. |
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Region 2 News Release: 08-515-NEW (osha 08-058) April 18, 2008 Contact: Alisha Brown Phone: 215-861-5101 U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA launches safety and health alliance to protect employees in Union County, N.J.
ELIZABETH, N.J. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has joined with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development On-Site Consultation Program and the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce to help protect employee safety and health, prevent accidents, and foster a culture of safe and healthy working environments. Louis Ricca Jr., acting regional administrator in New York, and Robert Kulick, director of OSHA's area office in Avenel, N.J., represented the agency at a ceremony held today to sign the alliance agreement. OSHA, the New Jersey department and the Gateway chamber will use their collective expertise to develop training along with informational and educational programs that promote and improve employee safety and health in Union County, N.J. The training will focus on enabling employers to better understand OSHA's requirements and enforcement procedures, as well as foster the implementation of effective safety and health management systems. "Through this alliance, we will work together to provide leadership and guidance, and set a positive example for employers and employees in Union County,” said Kulick. "We will encourage best practices, guidelines and procedures that improve workplace safety.” Employers and employees with questions about this and other OSHA alliances may call the agency's Avenel Area Office at 973-263-1003 or visit OSHA's Web site at www.osha.gov (click on "Cooperative Programs”). OSHA safety and health alliances are part of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao's ongoing efforts to improve the health and safety of employees through cooperative programs. OSHA currently has more than 470 alliances throughout the nation with organizations committed to fostering safety and health in the workplace. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to promote the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. ### U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audiotape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance. |
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