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Region III |
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Kanawha Valley Builders Association Project |
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#61 |
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Partners: |
West Virginia Division of Labor |
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Date Signed: |
September 12, 2000 (renewed September 30, 2004) |
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Contact Information: |
Charleston Area Office, (304) 347-5937 |
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Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
OSHA QuickTakes Success Story |
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Overview: This partnership strives to provide a
safe and healthful work environment for employees engaged in
construction activities in the Charleston and Kanawha Valley, WV area,
with emphasis on increased training and implementation of enhanced
safety and health management systems.
Results: At the end of the evaluation period (December 1, 2007),
there are twenty-one (21) members in this partnership. In the past year, members have
received approximately 14,000 hours of training, impacting 5,342 employees and 452
supervisors. The training included 10 and 30 Hour OSHA courses, First Aid/CPR, and drug
awareness. The aggregate Days Away from Work, Restricted and Transferred Activity (DART)
was 1.6 for 2007, which is almost 50% below the baseline established for this partnership.
Of the 21 participants, 9 are recognized as Level 2 Participants, which is accorded to
companies who received OSHA enforcement inspections and were recognized for having
outstanding, proactive, and effective safety and health programs.
Results: At the end of the evaluation period
(December 1, 2007), there are twenty-one (21) members in this
partnership. In the past year, members have received approximately
14,000 hours of training, impacting 5,342 employees and 452
supervisors. The training included 10 and 30 Hour OSHA courses, First
Aid/CPR, and drug awareness. The aggregate Days Away from Work,
Restricted and Transferred Activity (DART) was 1.6 for 2007, which is
almost 50% below the baseline established for this partnership. Of the
21 participants, 9 are recognized as Level 2 Participants, which is
accorded to companies who received OSHA enforcement inspections and
were recognized for having outstanding, proactive, and effective
safety and health programs. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) - Delaware Chapter |
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#64 |
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Date Signed: |
May 30, 2001 |
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Contact Information: |
Wilmington Area Office, (302) 573-6518 |
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Links: |
Construction |
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Overview: Associated Builders and Contractors,
Inc., (ABC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) have entered into this partnership to provide a safe and
healthful work environment in the construction Industry.
Implementation of this agreement is expected to result in decreased
injuries, illnesses, and fatalities for participant contractors with a
resultant decrease in worker compensation costs. ABC member
construction companies will use the Safety Training and Evaluation
Process, or "STEP" program in evaluating their safety and health
program performance and their safety and health training programs. The
primary goals are to: reduce by 3% annually the number of injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities affecting participant employers, with an
emphasis on reducing injuries and fatalities resulting from falls,
struck-by and caught-in mishaps, and electrocution (focused four
construction hazards); increase the number of construction companies
that implement effective safety programs; decrease worker compensation
costs and OSHA penalties for contractor participants; and, allow OSHA
to focus resources on companies that require attention from OSHA,
rather than companies that have demonstrated existence of effective
safety programs.
Results: At this time, there are currently 13 members in this
partnership representing 532 employees. During the most recent evaluation period, 125
employees and 25 supervisors received almost 14,000 hours of training. The training
sessions included trench safety, forklift safety, confined spaces, First Aid, Job Safety
Analysis, OSHA 10 hour course, electrical safety, and fall protection. Furthermore, none
of the participating members had a recorded incident involving any of the four focused
categories (falls from elevation, struck by, caught in, and electrocution). |
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Warehousing Log and Material Handling Safety Partnership |
| #426 |
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| Partners: |
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute – Materials
Handling/Logistics Technology Department; Warehousing, Storage, Distribution and Transportation
Employers; PA/OSHA Consultation Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
| Date Signed: |
July 28, 2005 |
| Contact Information: |
Allentown Area Office, (610) 776-0592 |
| Links: |
Public
Warehousing and Storage
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: OSHA, the PA/OSHA Consultation Program at Indiana
University of Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, and Warehouse, Storage,
Distribution and Transportation Industries agreed to a partnership. The primary goal of the
partnership is to reduce the number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities resulting from work
activities within the warehousing storage distribution and transportation industry. In an effort
to achieve this goal, the partnership participants will: develop an initiative to improve safety
and health performance by reducing the Total Rate of Days Away from Work or DART rate of
participating employers by 4% per year over the life of the partnership; identify hazard
associated with warehousing storage distribution and transportation and develop a strategy to
control or eliminate those hazards; reduce employers’ worker compensation costs; aid in the
development of a workplace Motor Vehicle safety program ; promote and encourage employer usage of
the PA/OSHA Consultation Program to assist in workplace hazard recognition, and finally; recognize
those members with exemplary safety and health programs.
Results: The eleven members of this partnership continue to work towards
the goal of implementing effective safety and health systems at their own worksites. Approximately
100 employees have received training that focused on Public Warehousing and Storage. One partner
has taken advantage of consultation services offered by the Pennsylvania/OSHA Consultation at
Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Furthermore, several employees have made modifications to
their training programs, accident investigation forms and procedures, and their job hazard
(safety) analysis processes based on information they received during the sessions held during
this evaluation period.
In terms of workers’ compensation, one employer reported that their worker compensation costs in
2005 was $18,000 and in 2006 went down to $14,000. Another partner reported their workers
compensation costs went from $164,000 in 2005 down to $10,161 for 2006. Finally, a third partner
has reported that the number of injury claims has gone down by 12% and their reserves are down by
19.2%. |
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Associated Builders Contractors, South East Pennsylvania Chapter |
| #463 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders Contractors, South East
Pennsylvania Chapter |
| Date Signed: |
March 30, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Allentown Area Office (610) 776-0592
Philadelphia Area Office (215) 597-4955 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
Signing Photo |
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Overview: ABC and OSHA mutually recognize the importance of providing a
safe and healthful work environment for those employees working in Pennsylvania. To advance the
mutual goal, there is a need to develop partnerships that foster mutual trust and respect for the
respective roles of each organization in the construction safety process.
This agreement provides incentives to contractors that voluntarily participate in the ABC Safety
Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program and demonstrate implementation of effective safety
and health programs. The STEP program, implemented annually by the ABC, is an objective tool that
contractor members use to evaluate and strengthen their safety programs, policies and procedures.
ABC recognizes participants based on their development and enactment of safety programs, policies
and procedures. The four recognition levels are Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Implementation of this agreement is expected to result in an improved awareness of safety
concerns, and decreased injuries, illnesses and fatalities for participant contractors with a
resultant decrease in worker compensation costs as well as other direct or indirect costs.
Results: The South East Pennsylvania Chapter of Associated Builders and
Contractors has hosted numerous safety and health classes throughout the year for its 18
participating members. Among them include OSHA 10 and 30 hour certification courses, How to Create
a Company Safety Committee, and Adult CPR with AED and First Aid. Furthermore, the Associated
Builders and Contractors Safety Training Evaluation Profile (STEP) Program incorporates all of the
elements of the 1989 Guidelines and the 18 participants have had 18 effective systems implemented.
Participants:
Platinum members:
Adams-Bickel Associates, Inc., Collegeville, PA
Allan A. Myers, Worcester, PA
Boro Construction, King of Prussia, PA
Ernst & Ernst Building Contractors, Hatfield, PA
Klover Contracting, Quakertown, PA
The Norwood Company, West Chester, PA
The
Tri-M Group, LLC, Kennett Square, PA
Gold members:
Corrado & Sons, Inc., Souderton, PA
E. Allen Reeves, Inc., Abington, PA
McCarthy Masonry & Concrete, Inc., Quakertown, PA
Oliver Heating and Cooling, Morton, PA
Paul F. Detweiler & Sons, Inc., Telford, PA
Pincus Elevator, West Chester, PA
Swartley Brothers Engineering, Inc., Lansdale, PA
Thompson Masonry Contracting Co., Pottstown, PA
Tocci Building Corporation, Woburn, MA
Universal Electrical Service, Inc., Souderton, PA
Wargo Interior System, Inc., Telford, PA
Wohlsen Construction Company, Lancaster, PA
Worth & Company, Inc., Pipersville, PA
Zebby Sulecki, Inc., Newtown Square, PA
New in 2008
Gillespie Electric, Inc., East Greenville, PA
Jamison Masonry Restoration LLC, Oreland, PA
Budget Maintenance, Pottstown, PA
Gorski Engineering, Inc., Collegeville, PA |
GOLD
SILVER
GOLD
PLATINUM |
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) – Eastern Pennsylvania
Chapter |
| #507 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders and Contractors, Eastern
Pennsylvania Chapter |
| Date Signed: |
September 27, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Allentown Area Office, (610) 776-0592 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This agreement provides incentives to contractors that
voluntarily participate in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Safety Training and
Evaluation Process (STEP) program and demonstrate implementation of effective safety and health
programs. The STEP program, implemented annually by the ABC, is an objective tool that contractor
members use to evaluate and strengthen their safety programs, policies and procedures.
Implementation of this agreement is expected to result in an improved awareness of safety concerns
and decreased injuries, illnesses and fatalities for participant contractors with a resultant
decrease in worker compensation costs as well as other direct or indirect costs.
2007 Participants
Platinum:
George J. Hayden, Inc.
Gold:
A. J. Trunzo, Inc.
A. Pickett Construction
Burkholder's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Miller, Miller & McLachlan
Nester Brothers
R.L. Reppert
Semmel Excavating, Inc.
Schlouch Incorporated
New in 2008
Adelphia Fire Protection
Baseline Contracting
Dieter Bros. Fuel Co., Inc.
G-C Electric Co., Inc.
Gordon H. Baver, Inc.
JOF Mechanical
McCarthy Masonry
T.A. Silfies Masonry
Klover Contracting |
PLATINUM
BRONZE
SILVER
BRONZE
GOLD
GOLD
GOLD
BRONZE
PLATINUM |
Results: At the end of the most recent evaluation
period, this partnership involved 9 employers and 724 employees. As a group,
the current partners have an average DART rate of 4.89, while the construction
industry (NAICAS 23) as a whole has a DART of 3.2, and it should be noted that
the DART rates for the partnering companies vary from a low of 1.14 to a high
of 14.52. Four of the current partners have a DART rate below their industry
average and three employers had lower rates in 2006. Also, in support of the
partnership’s goals, 23 training sessions for a total of almost 1,000 hours
were provided and the programs include: OSHA 10 & 30 Hour compliance courses,
CPR & First Aid, Fall Protection, Scaffold Safety, Back Safety, Safe Drivers,
Hazard Recognition, Certified Safety Committees and Supervisor/Foreman
Training, Mobile Equipment and OSHA Recordkeeping. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) – Keystone Chapter |
| #505 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders and Contractors, Keystone Chapter |
| Date Signed: |
September 29, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Harrisburg Area Office, (717) 782-3902 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This agreement provides incentives to contractors that
voluntarily participate in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Safety Training and
Evaluation Process (STEP) program and demonstrate implementation of effective safety and health
programs. The STEP program, implemented annually by the ABC, is an objective tool that contractor
members use to evaluate and strengthen their safety programs, policies and procedures.
Implementation of this agreement is expected to result in an improved awareness of safety concerns
and decreased injuries, illnesses and fatalities for participant contractors with a resultant
decrease in worker compensation costs as well as other direct or indirect costs.
ABC and OSHA will work in partnership to reduce by 4%, annually, the DART rate affecting each
participant employer, with an emphasis on reducing injuries and illnesses resulting from falls,
struck-by, caught-in mishaps, and electrocution. Additionally, ABC and OSHA will work to increase
the number of ABC firms that participate in the STEP program and the number that progress to the
next STEP level.
2008-2009 Participants:
Platinum:
B. R. Kreider & Son, Inc.
Benchmark Construction Co., Inc.
Conewago Enterprises, Inc
E. R. Stuebner, Inc.
Frey Lutz Corporation
Frey Mechanical Group, Inc.
H. B. McClure Company
Hogg Construction Inc.
Keystruct Construction, Inc
R. S Mowery & Sons, Inc
Ragland Corporation
Richard D. Poole, LLC
Wagman Construction
Warfel Construction Company
Wohlsen Construction Company
Gold:
Associated Products & Services, Inc
B & P Neal Enterprises, Inc.
B. N. Excavating, Inc.
Caldwell, Heckles & Egan, Inc.
Clark Mechanical Services, Inc
E. K. Services, Inc
Enginuity - LLC
GEM Wall & Ceiling Contractors
Gettle Incorporated
Herr and Sacco, Inc
High Construction Company
Horst Construction
Hursh Painting Co, Inc
James Craft & Son, Inc.
John E. Fullerton, Inc.
Kinsley Construction, Inc.
Martin Plastering Contractors
Paul Risk Associates, Inc.
Pincus Elevator Co., Inc
Quality Electrical Services, Inc
R & C Heavy Mechanical, LLC
Robert H. Kepler Masonry Contractors, Inc.
S & S Structures, Inc.
Shea Roofing
Smucker Company
Tri-Boro Construction Supplies, Inc.
Vision Mechanical, Inc.
Walton and Company, Inc.
Wenrich Painting, Inc.
Wickersham Construction and Engineering, Inc.
Wilco Electric, Inc.
Witmer & McCoy, Inc.
Silver:
EG Stoltzfus Construction, LLC
Lapp Electrical Service, Inc.
Bronze:
Acci-Aire Mechanical Services, Inc.
Bertolet Construction Corporation
Results:
Participation in this partnership increased from 33 to 38
employers. During the most recent evaluation period, the partnership exceeded
its goal of experiencing a 4% reduction in its overall DART rate. The
partnership reduced its employers’ DART rate by 11.4%. This was achieved
through assistance and training. For this partnership, the employees received
3,668 hours of training on topics such as fall protection and struck-by
hazards. |
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Virginia Ship Repair Association |
| #479 |
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| Partners: |
OSHA Norfolk Area Office; Virginia Ship Repair
Association, Inc. (VSRA) |
| Date Signed: |
December 19, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Norfolk Area Office (215) 861-4912 |
| Links: |
Shipyards and
Ship Building and Repair
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: Joint efforts by OSHA and VSRA, through this partnership
agreement, will target large populations in the ship repair industry for safety and health focus
and will promote a voluntary, cooperative effort between OSHA and the VSRA membership to reduce
occupational accidents and save lives.
Major goals of the partnership include the following: (1) Increase the number of ship repair
employers who develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety and health programs in
accordance with OSHA’s 1989 Safety and Health Management Guidelines; (2) Keep the DART rate below
the most recently published national average for the industry which was 6.0 for the year 2005; and
(3) Further reduce this level of injuries by at least 4% annually for the life of the agreement.
Results: This partnership impacts 17
employers and 6390 employees. During the most recent evaluation period, the
members recorded 259 cases involving days away from work, job transfer or
restriction equating to a DART rate of 4.43. This met the goal of the
partnership of having a DART rate below the national industry average of 6.0
for 2005. Also, the members had 128 lost time cases resulting in 4348 lost
work days equating to a LTIR of 2.18. This was achieved through a
comprehensive training program which provided over 45,000 hours of training
for 5,301 employees and 747 supervisors. Training topics included respiratory
protection, bloodborne pathogens, forklift training, confined space, first
aid/CPR, Tool Box “Train the Trainer” fire safety, and refresher safety
training. |
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51 Louisiana Avenue NW |
| #540 |
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| Partners: |
Clark Construction Group, LLC |
| Date Signed: |
May 21, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Baltimore Area Office, (410) 865-2055 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: To facilitate OSHA’s goal of reducing occupationally
related fatalities by 3% each year, and reducing the total Rate of Days Away from Work by 4% each
year, Region III of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Clark
Construction Group, LLC have agreed to the joint implementation of the partnership during
construction of the 72 million dollar, 51 Louisiana Avenue NW Project. The Project includes
440,000 square feet Class A office building and atrium two blocks north of the Capitol Building at
the corner of New Jersey Avenue and D Street in Washington DC.
The goal of this program is to develop a contractor/government partnership that will encourage
construction contractors to improve their safety and health performance, assist them in doing
that, strive for the elimination of serious accidents in the construction industry, and recognize
those contractors with exemplary safety and health programs.
This agreement between Clark Construction Group, LLC and OSHA is expected to result in decreased
serious injuries and illnesses and fatalities for the site and improve existing safety and health
programs. It provides incentives to construction contractors that voluntarily participate in the
51 Louisiana Avenue NW Project partnership and demonstrate implementation of effective safety and
health programs, for example, limited scope inspections and reductions in penalties. This
agreement will not in any way affect employees’ ability to exercise rights under the OSH Act and
OSHA regulations, including walk-around rights.
Results: At the end of its first evaluation
period, as a result of the implementation of 20 safety and health management
systems among Clark and its contractors, the partnership experienced a DART
rate of 1.4 which is well below the established baseline, 2.6 which is also
the 2006 BLS National Average for the Construction Industry. Over 1,000 hours
of training were provided to supervisors and employees and over 170 hazards
were corrected as a result of 40 self-inspections. |
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401 M Street S.W. Waterfront Development Project |
| #648 |
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| Partners: |
Clark Construction Group, LLC |
| Date Signed: |
May 16, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Baltimore/Washington Area Office (410) 865-2055 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
Press Release |
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Overview: Pursuing efforts to reduce the total Rate of Days Away From
Work (DART rate) by 4% each year, OSHA and Clark Construction Group, LLC, signed a partnership
agreement during construction of the 401 M Street Waterfront Development Project which will cover
redevelopment in S.W. Washington, D.C.
The goals of this Partnership include developing, implementing and maintaining an effective and
comprehensive safety and health management system in accordance with OSHA’s 1989 Safety and Health
Program Management Guidelines or its equivalent and achieving participant recordable illness and
injury rates below the national average for the construction industry
The Project includes in Phase I: demolition; sheeting and shoring; and bulk excavation. Phase II
will focus on: structural foundations; roadway construction; construction of 8 story buildings;
construction of above ground grocery shell; site work; service roads; landscaping, and plaza work
near the Metro Station. Phase III includes: demolition of the existing Safeway building; hazardous
materials abatement; excavation for two levels of below ground parking; interim surface parking;
and new service road construction. This project covers 13 acres with 1.2 million feet of
structural demolition.
The new buildings will consist of cast in place concrete with curtain wall exterior. The two
existing buildings will have new curtain walls installed. The project will include 6,000 feet of
open retail space with 2 -class "A" lobbies.
Over the life of the project 30 contractors will employ approximately 1000 individual construction
tradespersons at peak construction. The project is scheduled to be completed in February 2010. |
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Delaware Contractors Association |
| #659 |
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| Partners: |
Delaware Contractors Association, Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
June 4, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Wilmington Area Office (302) 573-6518 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: Recognizing the importance of providing a safe and healthful
working environment for construction industry workforce, OSHA and the Delaware Contractors
Association, Inc. signed a three year partnership agreement to develop a working relationship that
results in decreased serious injuries; illnesses; and fatalities for participating contractors and
improvement of existing safety and health programs.
Goals of this partnership include to reduce by 4% annually, the number of lost workdays;
restricted workdays; and transfers due to injuries and illnesses and to increase the number of
general and specialty contractors who implement effective safety and health training for
management, supervisors and employees. The partnership will focus in particular on construction
industry hazards such as: falls; struck-by; caught in /caught between and electrocutions.
Founded in August 1969, the Delaware Contractors Association was formed through the merger of two
major and long established construction trade associations in Delaware: Associated General
Contractors of Delaware (1943) and Allied Construction Industries of Delaware (1932). The Delaware
Contractors Association is a trade association made up of heavy; highway; commercial; industrial
and utility contractors; and suppliers of related products and services.
It is anticipated that this partnership will be completed in June 2011. |
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
| #660 |
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| Partners: |
L.F. Driscoll Company,
Philadelphia Building Trades Council; and Philadelphia Museum of Art |
| Date Signed: |
July 9, 2009 |
| Contact Information: |
Philadelphia Area Office (215)
597-4955 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This partnership agreement covers the
renovation of the exterior of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the
construction of its parking garage and landscaped sculpture garden. The two
goals for this partnership are: 1.) the development, implementation and
maintenance of an effective, comprehensive safety and health management system
in accordance with OSHA’s 1989 Safety and Health Program Management
Guidelines; and 2.) the achievement of participant recordable illness and
injury rates below the national averages for the construction industry.
Expected outcomes include the development of model criteria for a
multi-employer worksite safety and health program identifying the
responsibilities of each subcontractor; ensuring the availability of safety
and health information to all subcontractors onsite; the achievement of
participant recordable illness and injury rates below the national average for
the construction industry; and the availability of the 10-Hour Outreach
Training Course for Subcontractor foremen and stewards on the jobsite. |
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Pittsburgh Penguins Arena |
| #669 |
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| Partners: |
PJ Dick Incorporated and Hunt
Construction Group (A Joint Venture) |
| Date Signed: |
August 12, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Pittsburgh Area Office (412)
395-4903 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
Arena Web Cam |
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Overview: Recognizing the importance of providing a
safe and healthful work environment for all Pittsburgh Penguins Arena project
employees, OSHA; PJ Dick Incorporated and Hunt Construction Group, A Joint
Venture (JV), signed a two year partnership agreement to develop a working
relationship that results in decreased serious injuries; illnesses; and
fatalities for participating contractors and improvement of existing safety
and health programs.
Goals of this partnership include: to encourage cooperation between OSHA and
P.J. Dick/Hunt JV that will foster a safe work environment at the arena
construction project and reduce the DART rate (cases with days away from work,
job transfer, or restriction) by at least 3 percent annually. The partnership
requires effective safety and health management systems for contractors
working at the site. The partnership will focus in particular on construction
industry hazards such as: falls; struck-by; caught in /caught between and
electrocutions.
The project will cover construction of a new professional ice hockey and
multi-purpose arena with 18,300 seats; a Concession Concourse with open
viewing to playing surface; private lounge and suites; and retail corridor.
Construction at the site will include: excavation work; caissons/pile
installation; rebar installation; concrete foundations; structural steel;
pre-cast concrete; miscellaneous metal work; electrical; masonry; mechanical;
plumbing; glazing and roofing. It is expected that 40-50 union contractors
will employ approximately 650 craft persons at peak construction.
The new arena is scheduled to open for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2010-11
season. |
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Ellwood Crankshaft and
Machine, Inc. |
| #682 |
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| Partners: |
Ellwood Crankshaft and Machine,
Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
September 12, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Erie Area Office (814) 461-1492 |
| Links: |
General Industry
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: With this agreement, OSHA and Ellwood
Crankshaft and Machine, Inc. agree to work cooperatively to improve the safety
and health program at Ellwood Crankshaft and Machine, Inc. and to eliminate
the hazards at the site that are the cause of injuries and illnesses to its
workers.
In this two-year partnership, Ellwood Crankshaft and Machine and OSHA agree to
work to accomplish the following goals:
- Promote, institute and maintain a safety and health management system
based on OSHA’s 1989 Guidelines which incorporates these four basic program
elements: Management Leadership and Employee Involvement; Worksite Analysis;
Hazard Prevention and Control; and Training;
- Reduce or maintain injury and illness rates to/at levels that would meet
eligibility requirements for VPP (3 year average TCIR and DART Rates (or
equivalent rates) are below at least 1 of the most recent 3 years BLS rates
for the established NAICS code); and
- Encourage Ellwood Cranks participation in
OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).
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Michael Foods |
| #671 |
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| Partners: |
Michael Foods, Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
September 18, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Wilkes-Barre Area Office (570)
826-6538 |
| Links: |
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: In a cooperative
effort to foster safe and healthful worksites and meet the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration’s (OSHA) strategic goal of improving the safety,
health, and well-being of the nation’s workforce, OSHA and Michael Foods,
Inc., are working together with this Partnership.
The primary goal of this partnership is to develop a cooperative relationship
with Michael Foods, Inc. to assist the company in developing an effective
safety and health management system at the worksite to ensure its employees
are protected from injuries and illnesses. At the end of the partnership, it
is expected that Michael Foods will apply for VPP recognition. |
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Christ Temple Church Life and Health Center Project |
| #681 |
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| Partners: |
Continental Building Systems |
| Date Signed: |
September 29, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Charleston Area Office (304)
347-5937 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: To facilitate OSHA'
s goal of reducing occupationally related fatalities by 3% each year, and
reducing the total rate of Days Away from Work by 4% each year, Region III of
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Continental
Building Systems agree to the joint implementation of a partnership during
construction of the 4 million dollar Christ Temple Project. The Project plans
call for the construction of a new life and health center consisting of a
pre-engineered metal building and an attached two-story traditional
steel/concrete structure. The pre-engineered building will house a gymnasium
and a stage. The first floor of the other building includes a welcome center,
a full-service kitchen and a café. The second floor has meeting rooms, a
work-out facility, aerobic room and a sound room.
The goals for this partnership are:
1.) Continental Building Systems will develop, implement and maintain
effective and comprehensive safety and health systems in accordance with
OSHA’s 1989 Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines or its equivalent.
2.) Achieve participant recordable illness and injury rates below the national
average for the construction industry.
3.) Over the duration of the project, achieve a Days Away, Restricted or
Transferred Rates (DART) for each participant that is at least 10% below the
respective participant’s average rates for the two years prior to entering the
partnership. |
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Project |
| #683 |
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| Partners: |
Clark/Balfour Beatty, A Joint
Venture |
| Date Signed: |
September 29, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Baltimore/Washington Area Office
(410) 865-2055 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: To facilitate OSHA'
s goal of reducing occupationally related fatalities by 3% each year, and
reducing the total rate of Days Away from Work by 4% each year, Region III of
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Clark/Balfour
Beatty Joint Venture have agreed to the joint implementation of the
partnership during construction of the 641 million dollar, Walter Reed
National Military Medical Center Project. The Project plans call for the
construction of a new, 345-bed medical center with a full range of intensive
and complex specialty and subspecialty medical services, including specialized
facilities for injured soldiers. The realigned Walter Reed National Medical
Center will be on the grounds of the National Naval Medical Center and is
expected to become the U.S. military's premier tertiary referral center for
casualty and beneficiary care. The center will also provide postgraduate
education and other training, and serve as a medical research center.
The scope of work includes the construction of new outpatient and inpatient
facilities, as well as extensive renovations and upgrades to the existing
hospital facilities. The contract calls for design and build of a military
medical center addition, as well as alterations to existing clinical and
administrative facilities, and new patient parking structure. The addition and
alterations include site work, multiple hospital related systems, fire
protection sprinkler and alarm systems, electrical distributions systems,
mechanical systems, plumbing systems, information/communication systems,
security systems, elevators, utility connections, and all required supporting
facilities. Site work and site improvements include demolition of buildings,
major utility work, sediment and erosion control and storm water management
requirements, landscaping, pavement, and sidewalks. Work also includes
upgrades to utility related facilities, boiler plant upgrade, central chiller
plant at building A, and emergency power. The project is expected to complete
in July 2011. |
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