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AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ILLINOIS AREA OFFICES
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ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK
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ONSITE SAFETY AND HEALTH CONSULTATION PROGRAM, IL DCEO |
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Illinois Small
Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, and the Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program, IL
DCEO (Onsite Consultation), recognize the value of continuing a collaborative relationship to foster
safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, the SBDC Network, and the Onsite Consultation
hereby renew the Alliance to provide small businesses in the state of Illinois with information,
guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety,
particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards found in industry.
OSHA, the SBDC Network, and Onsite Consultation will work together to achieve the following training
and education goals:
- Develop training and education programs on health and safety issues to improve business awareness
of OSHA regulations, safety and health management systems, and cooperative programs.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety and health courses for employees and supervisors
working in the various areas covered by this alliance.
- Improve the safety and health performance of employers that receive outreach, training, or other
assistance services (i.e., mentoring, on-site consultation, hazard identification).
OSHA, the SBDC Network, and Onsite Consultation will work together to achieve
the following outreach and communication goals:
- Develop and disseminate information through written publications and electronic media.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA, SBDC, and Consultation Program conferences, local meetings, or
other events.
- Promote and encourage participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance,
the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, and the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition
Program.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects as they relate to
occupational safety and health and that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
OSHA, the SBDC Network, and the Onsite Consultation will work together to achieve
the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and
publicize their results.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on safety and
health issues impacting Illinois businesses, 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.
An implementation team made up of representatives of all three organizations will meet to develop a
plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the
participants. In addition, they 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 three years. 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.
Kathy O'Connell,
Area Director
Aurora Area Office, OSHA |
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Nick Walters,
Area Director
Peoria Area Office, OSHA |
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Diane Turek,
Area Director
Chicago North Area Office, OSHA |
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Gary Anderson,
Area Director
Calumet City Area Office, OSHA |
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Mark Petrilli,
State Director
Illinois Small Business Development Center |
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David Kramer,
Program Manager
Onsite Consultation, IL DCEO |
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