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ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
and the
Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI)
October 15, 2007 |
I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
September 19, 2002
Dates Renewed
March 4, 2004
November 3, 2005
Overview
The OSHA and SPI Alliance continues to focus on providing SPI's members and others with information,
guidance and access to training resources to promote machine safety, particularly in identifying
machinery hazards and providing potential solutions to reduce injuries (e.g., lacerations, burns and
amputations). In addition, the organizations are working together to raise awareness of hazard
communication issues in the workplace.
Implementation Team Members
| OSHA: |
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Bill Coulehan
Cathy Cronin
John Hermanson
Chuck Lorish
Lisa Ramber**
Bill Shane
Beth Sherfy*
Doug Simon
Rob Swick*** |
Region V, Calumet City Area Office
Directorate of Training and Education (OTE)
Region VIII
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)
MIOSHA
OOSA
OTE
OOSA |
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| SPI: |
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Sue Babler
Susan Howe
Valerie Kuster
Marie Martinko
Brian Schell
John Schoenfield
Jim Washam
Wayne Wilson |
Placon Thermoforming Products.
SPI
Illinois Tool Works
SPI
Buckell Plastics Company
Placon Thermoforming Products
SPI Consultant
United Southern Industries, Inc. |
* Beth Sherfy served as the Alliance Coordinator until November 1, 2006
** Lisa Ramber served as the Alliance Coordinator from November 1, 2006 to January 8, 2007
*** Rob Swick serves as the Alliance Coordinator since January 8, 2007
Evaluation Period
September 19, 2006 - September 18, 2007
II. Implementation Team Meetings
November 2-3, 2006
November 15, 2006
April 17-18, 2007
May 4, 2007
May 18, 2007
June 8, 2007
June 8, 2007
June 22, 2007
July 16, 2007
August 7, 2007
August 21, 2007
September 5-6, 2007
September 5-6, 2007
September 17, 2007 |
Implementation Team meeting
OSHA10-hour Outreach Training Program for the Plastics Processing Industry Workgroup meeting
(Workgroup meeting)
Implementation Team meeting
Workgroup meeting
Workgroup meeting
Implementation Team meeting
Workgroup meeting
Workgroup meeting
Workgroup meeting
Workgroup meeting
Workgroup meeting
Implementation Team meeting
Workgroup meeting
Workgroup meeting |
III. Results
- Events and Products
Training and Education Goal
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for plastic
industry employers and employees regarding machine guarding and lockout/tagout, and to provide
expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
Events
OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training Program for the Plastics Processing Industry
The OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team continued its development of an OSHA 10-hour Outreach
Training Program for the Plastics Processing Industry that can be presented at OSHA's Education
Centers and plastics industry employers can use in their workplaces to help educate their workers.
When completed, the course will run approximately 11 hours and include the following modules:
- Introduction of OSHA
- Walking Working Surfaces
- Exit Routes
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout
- Hazard Communication
- Noise Hazards
- Electrical Hazards
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Material Handling
Outreach and Communication Goals
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of
workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information
(e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and SPI's Web sites) to
employers and employees in the plastics industry.
Products
OSHA Assistance for the Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics Page
The following representatives from the OSHA and SPI Alliance are members of the editorial board of
the OSHA Assistance for the Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics page:
- Susan R. Howe, Vice President, Processors Counsel, SPI
- John Schoenfield, Safety Manager, Placon Thermoforming Products
- Wayne Wilson, Corporate Director of Safety/Training, United Southern Industries
OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool
The following representative from the OSHA and SPI Alliance is a member of the editorial board of
OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool:
- Susan R. Howe, Vice President, Processors Counsel, SPI
Thermoforming Machines Module of OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool
The OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team continued to provide input into the development of the
Thermoforming Machines module for OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool. The module identifies potential
hazards and possible solutions associated with thermoforming machinery including the following
procedures:
- Setup
- Roll Handling
- Feed End Handling
- Production
- Form Station
- Trim Station
- Pick End Process
- Stacker
- Manual Packing and Inspecting
- Scrap Rewinder
- Guillotine Cutter
- Web Grinders
- Chain Rail
- Heating Oven
In addition, it includes a 360-degree tour of a thermoforming machine and identifies its machine
guarding and lockout/tagout locations. The Thermoforming Machines module was finalized and posted to
the OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool on the Agency's Web site on September 12, 2007.
OSHA and SPI Alliance Web Page
OSHA continues to update its OSHA and SPI Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site. The Web page
includes the OSHA and SPI Alliance agreement, renewal agreements, news releases, milestones and
successes and information on meetings, conferences and training courses.
SPI Worker Safety and Health Web Page on SPI's Web Site
SPI's Web site has a Worker Health and Safety section that includes information on the Alliance and
its accomplishments, including links to the training tools and electronic assistance products
developed by the Alliance.
Print and Electronic Media
Articles about the OSHA and SPI Alliance have appeared in a number of printed and online
publications, including Reliable Plant Magazine and OSHA's
QuickTakes. For more information on the articles, please see the
Alliance Program Reach table in this report.
- Speak, exhibit or appear at OSHA and SPI conferences, such as NPE, local meetings, or other
industry events.
During this reporting period, OSHA and SPI did not work on projects to address this goal.
- Promote and encourage SPI members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance
assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and Consultation and its the Safety and Health
Achievement Recognition Program.
During this reporting period, OSHA and SPI did not work on projects to address this goal.
- Work with other Alliance participants on projects on hazard communication issues that are
addressed and developed through the Alliance.
During this reporting period, OSHA and SPI did not work on projects to address this goal.
- Executive Summary
During the reporting period, OSHA and SPI renewed their Alliance and continued to work together
through the Alliance to address machine safety hazards in the plastics manufacturing workplace. For
example, the OSHA and SPI Alliance implementation team continued to provide input into the
development of the Thermoforming Machines module for OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool. The module
discusses the potential hazards associated with the thermoforming process and identifies possible
solutions. In addition, it includes a 360-degree tour of a thermoforming machine and identifies its
machine guarding and lockout/tagout locations. It was posted on OSHA's Web site on September 12,
2007.
Through the Alliance, SPI and OSHA experts continue to use their expertise to review and provide
ongoing comments on the OSHA Assistance for the Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics page and
Machine Guarding eTool by serving on their editorial boards. OSHA also updated the OSHA and SPI
Alliance Web page on its Web site with information about Alliance-related activities.
Lastly, the Alliance continued its development of an OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training Program for the
Plastics Processing Industry. After the training program is completed, it will be given to OSHA's Ed
Centers to add to their course offerings. In addition, plastics industry employers can present the
course in their workplaces to help educate their workers.
- Alliance Program Reach
| Type of Activity (Conference,
Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or
Trained |
| OSHA and SPI Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site |
22,840 |
| SPI Alliance Web page on SPI's Web site |
Data Not Available |
| Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics Page |
20,284 |
| Machine Guarding eTool |
36,482 |
| November 22, 2006: OSHA and Alliance Launch Safety
and Health Web Page, CLEANLINK |
Data Not Available |
| May 2007: Training on Materials Handling, News and
Publications |
Data Not Available |
| August 29, 2007: OSHA renews alliance with the
Society of the Plastics Industry, OSHA News Release |
69 News Services |
| August 29, 2007: OSHA Renews Alliance with the
Society of the Plastics Industry, Compliance Home |
Data Not Available |
| August 30, 2007: OSHA Renews Alliance with the
Society of the Plastics Industry, Jordo Media |
Data Not Available |
| September 5, 2007: OSHA Renews Alliance with the SPI,
ThomasNet - Industrial NewsRoom |
Data Not Available |
| September 5, 2007: OSHA Renews Alliance with the
Society of Plastics Industry,
ThomasNet - Industrial NewsRoom |
Data Not Available |
| September 6, 2007: OSHA, SPI Renew Alliance, The
Daily Reporter |
Data Not Available |
| September 12, 2007: OSHA announces release of new
Thermoforming module, OSHA News Release |
69 News Services |
| September 13, 2007: OSHA Announces Release of
Thermoforming Module, Reliable Plant Magazine |
Data Not Available |
| September 15, 2007: Alliance Program News, QuickTakes |
55,226 |
| TOTAL |
134,812 |
IV. Upcoming Milestones
During the upcoming year, OSHA and SPI will continue its training and outreach efforts and the
development of compliance assistance tools and resources. For example, the Alliance will complete
the development of the OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training Program for the Plastics Processing Industry.
In addition, the Alliance will also develop a blow molding machine safety training course.
The Alliance will also work to promote OSHA's Challenge Program and On-site Consultation Program by
developing success stories and by hosting OSHA speakers to discuss these programs at SPI meetings,
such as its Occupational Health & Environmental Issues Committee (OHEIC) meeting.
Through the Alliance, SPI and OSHA experts will continue to use their expertise to review and
provide comments on the OSHA Assistance for the Plastics Industry Safety and Health Topics page and
Machine Guarding eTool by serving on their editorial boards. OSHA will also continue to update the
OSHA and SPI Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site with information about Alliance-related
activities.
Report prepared by: Rob Swick, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, October
15, 2007.
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