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AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AURORA, CHICAGO NORTH AND CALUMET CITY, ILLINOIS AREA OFFICES
AND
APPRENTICESHIP and SKILL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 150 |
The Chicago Area Offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program
recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful
American workplaces.
These organizations hereby form an Alliance to provide the apprentices and journeymen participating
in the Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program with information, guidance, and access
to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in
reducing and preventing exposure to the hazards associated with cranes, earth moving and other
construction equipment including operations associated with trenching/excavations and hazardous
waste (HAZWOPER) sites. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program recognize that OSHA's State Plan
and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.
OSHA and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill
Improvement Program will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at Local 150 apprenticeship training or other training sessions.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of an OSHA presentation at HAZWOPER refresher training
sponsored by the Local 150 Skill Improvement and Training Program.
- Share information between OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding
best practices for on-site crane and heavy equipment management.
OSHA and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 Apprenticeship
and Skill Improvement Program will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the
national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health whenever OSHA leaders
address groups.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues
regarding the use of heavy construction equipment and work at HAZWOPER sites to help forge
innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative
relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and
promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These Alliances have proved to be
valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a
party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter
into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.
OSHA agrees to obtain written consent from the Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement
Program prior to obtaining or using any materials developed by the Program.
An implementation team made up of representatives of these organizations will meet to develop a plan
of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the
participants. The team will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on
activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.
This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of the agreement. Any signatory may
terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement
may be modified at any time with the concurrence of all signatories.
The parties to this agreement are and remain independent entities and one shall not be construed as
being an agent or employee of the other.
Gary Anderson
OSHA - Area Director
OSHA - Calumet City Area Office |
Date |
Diane Turek
Area Director
OSHA - Chicago North Area Office |
Date |
Kathy O'Connell
Area Director
OSHA – Aurora Area Office |
Date |
Mike Rorex
Coordinator/Administrator
Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program – Local 150 |
Date |
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