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Foundry Ergonomics Partnership II |
| #438 |
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| Partners: |
Neenah Foundry Company;
ThyssenKrupp Waupaca, Inc.; Brillion Iron Works, Inc.; Roloff Manufacturing
Corporation; Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry, Inc.; Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry,
Co.; and the Wisconsin Health Consultation Program
Participating labor unions: GMP Local 121B, GMP Local 301, United Steelworkers
of America, Local 125, Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers
Local 301, International Association of Machinist & Aero Space Workers Local
516, GMP Local 271, and PACE Local 70475 |
| Date Signed: |
September 21, 2005 |
| Contact Information: |
OSHA Region V Appleton Area
Office: (920) 734-4521 |
| Links: |
General Industry
Ergonomics Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to develop policies, practices, and processes designed to decrease the
incidence and severity of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the foundry
industry. The goals of the OSP are to develop and implement a successful
ergonomic program, reduce the incidence and severity of MSDs at participating
facilities, analyze workstations and work processes for ergonomic hazards and
decrease or eliminate risk factors, and develop materials that demonstrate
best practice in the foundry ergonomic arena. The planned end date for this
OSP is September 2008.
Progress: The OSP submitted its first annual evaluation in September 2007.
Findings showed that the OSP provided close to 4,600 hours of training
resulting in approximately 1,300 employees and supervisors receiving training.
To help reduce ergonomic-related injuries, the OSP also performed cost-benefit
analyses on newly purchased equipment and machinery by the foundry partners
within their respective organizations. The analyses showed that since many of
the partners purchased the new equipment, MSDs have been dramatically reduced
and overall production has been increased. Although it costs millions of
dollars to purchase the new equipment, the cost-benefit analyses assessed that
this cost will balance out in the future.
For more information about this partnership, please refer to this
success story. |
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National Electrical Contractors Association/International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers of Central Ohio |
| #504 |
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| Partners: |
Central Ohio Chapter, National Electrical Contractors
Association and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Unions 683 and 1105 |
| Date Signed: |
June 9, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office (614) 469-5582 |
| Links: |
Amputation Emphasis
Construction
Ergonomics Emphasis
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: The first OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP)
between NECA/IBEW and OSHA was formed in 2002. This OSP was renewed and
resigned in 2006 with key objectives being to enhance implemented safety and
health management systems (SHMS), and reduce worksite injuries and illnesses
by leveraging resources and addressing four key hazards (falls, electrocution,
caught between, and struck-by). This OSP also placed emphasis on offering and
conducting safety training for employers and employees to properly identify
and abate hazards. The planned end date of this OSP is July 2008.
Progress: The OSP submitted its first annual evaluation in August 2007.
Findings from the evaluation showed that the OSP’s TCIR and DART rates over
the past three years were 40 percent and 59 percent below the Bureau of Labor
Statistics’ (BLS) national average for this respective industry. Another
successful outcome of the OSP was the training and outreach directed toward
secondary school students enrolled in an accredited electrical trades program.
The Electrical Trades Center conducts training sessions in electrical safe
work practices and NFPA 70e for instructors and their students at various
career-technical high schools. Each school was issued proper Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) made available through a grant by the Electrical
Industry of Central Ohio Labor-Management Cooperation Committee. In addition,
the Electrical Trades Center provided OSHA 10-hour, first aid, and CPR
training for select career-technical schools. The center has also taken the
initiative to offer and provide all student partners (summer interns) the OSHA
10-hour course and first-aid courses prior to placement.
Learn more about the
successes of this OSP. |
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Kane County Judicial Center |
| #521 |
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| Partners: |
M.A. Mortenson Company and the
Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program, State of Illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) |
| Date Signed: |
September 30, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed by M.A. Mortenson Company and OSHA with the key objective being to
reduce injuries and illnesses during the construction of the Kane County
Judicial Center, an estimated $56 million dollar, new 640-bed detention
facility. Specific goals of the OSP are to reduce serious injuries and
illnesses and provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees;
maintain lost-time injuries and illnesses due to key industry hazards (falls,
electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) at a rate 15 percent below the
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average; increase the number and
improve the quality of safety and health management systems (SHMS) and best
practices implemented among subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors; and
increase the number of employees, employers, and supervisors who have
completed relevant safety training.
To participate in the OSP, every employer is required to implement a
site-specific SHMS which includes management commitment, employee involvement,
work-site analysis, hazard prevention and control, and safety and health
training. In addition, 13 site-specific evaluations (“JHAs”) were conducted
prior to commencing work which covered all anticipated hazards. The expected
end date of the OSP is the end of October 2008.
Progress: The OSP submitted its first annual evaluation in December 2007.
Findings from the evaluation showed that during the first year over 830
employees and supervisors were trained, over 2,220 safety training hours were
conducted, and ninety
SHMS were improved and/or developed. There were 421 daily safety
self-inspections performed resulting in 382 serious hazards and/or violations
being identified and corrected/abated. Mortenson successfully implemented a
100 percent positive fall restraint/protection rule for all hazards affecting
all work phases. The site went 356 days without a lost time injury. |
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Allied Health Hospital |
| #525 |
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| Partners: |
Mortenson Messer HealthCare
Construction (Mortenson Messer) and the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
November 28, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Cincinnati Area Office, (513) 841-4132 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to provide a safe and healthy environment for employees working in the
construction industry through increased training with a focus on four key
hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by); implementation
of best work practices and enhanced safety and health management systems (SHMS);
and ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations.
Increased communication between stakeholders is an additional benefit expected
to result from the OSP. The OSP will end upon completion of the project – the
construction of a 207 million dollar new hospital and medical office building.
Progress: The OSP submitted its first annual evaluation in December 2007.
Findings from the evaluation showed that during the first year of the OSP,
close to 200 employees and supervisors were trained and over 3,600 safety
training hours conducted. Preconstruction and Post-Award meetings were
conducted on a regular basis to promote safety and health awareness. Over 200
site self-inspections were performed resulting in 152 hazards or serious
violations being identified and corrected. The OSP’s Total Incident Case Rate
(TCIR) was 0.36 and Days Away, Restricted and Transfer (DART) rate was 0.12
per contractor. Over the next year, the OSP plans to increase the number of
participants. Future plans include meeting more often with partners, improving
data collection methods, and conducting additional training. |
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Argosy Casino |
| #522 |
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| Partners: |
Messer Harmon, LLC |
| Date Signed: |
November 30, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Indianapolis Area Office (317) 226-7290 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to ensure a safe work environment for all employees working on the
construction of the 150+ million dollar expansion project of the Argosy
Casino. This project will consist of building an additional multi-level
garage, surface parking, roadway improvements, a new harbor, a new gaming
vessel and ancillary buildings to support the new gaming vessel. The main
goals of the OSP are to address the hazards within the maritime and
construction industries (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by),
and promote and recognize jobsites that have demonstrated the implementation
of an effective safety and health management system (SHMS). The OSP covers
five employers and 50 employees. The project is expected to be completed in
2009.
Progress: The OSP submitted its first annual evaluation in May 2008. Findings
from the evaluation showed that during the first year of the OSP, 66
employees, managers, and supervisors were trained and close to 30 training
hours conducted. Training topics included maritime standards and construction
standards, and site-specific safety orientations. All of the OSP participants
improved their SHMS by incorporating new safety requirements such as six-foot
fall protection, and personal protection equipment (wearing hard hats and
safety goggles at all times), and wet cut or dust collection of all
block/brick/concrete dust. Forty-four self-inspections were performed
resulting in 83 hazards or serious violations being identified and corrected.
Future plans of the OSP include meeting more often and conducting additional
training. Benefits experienced from participating in the OSP include increased
safety and health awareness and improved relationships with OSHA, employees,
and unions. |
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Underground Contractors' Association 2 |
| #526 |
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| Partners: |
Underground Contractors' Association |
| Date Signed: |
December 11, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This partnership represents a voluntary agreement which
affords the Underground Contractors Association of Illinois members with an alternative to
traditional OSHA enforcement. The purpose of this partnership is to foster open communication
between OSHA, The UCA-IL and its Members. In doing so, there will be cooperation in developing
training, promotion of worker safety and health and the prevention of discrimination for those
with safety concerns. |
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Allied Construction Industries |
| #530 |
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| Date Signed: |
January 26, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Cincinnati Area Office, (513) 841-4132 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: Building on the success of a previous partnership, OSHA and
ACI will continue to work together to encourage employers to increase employee access to safety
and health information and training resources and to incorporate safety and health issues into the
construction and constructability process in the construction industry for the tri-state area
around Cincinnati. In addition, ACI serves as a means for commercial construction companies to
prepare for entry into OSHA's prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs. ACI lists more than 600
member companies, representing nearly 25,000 employees in the oldest and largest local commercial
construction trade association. |
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Casino Queen |
| #541 |
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| Partners: |
Legacy Building Group / Clayco Joint Venture |
| Date Signed: |
February 22, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership
Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: The goal of this partnership agreement is to help provide that
the $60 million plus expansion project of the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, IL will be a safe
work environment for all employees. The Casino Queen expansion project will consist of an
additional clerestory long span joist construction gaming facility, back room observation and
accounting facility, food preparation and service area, surface parking, roadway improvements, and
ancillary facilities to support the new and existing gaming facility and hotel. The project is
expected to be complete in Summer of 2007. Specifically, this Partnership focuses on the new
construction activities of the project and will not include activities involving accessing the
existing Casino Queen facility. This Partnership is designed to not only address the hazards
within the construction industry, but also to promote and recognize those jobsite activities
controlled by contractors who have demonstrated an effective safety and health program and who
desire to further develop the quality of their construction safety performance. |
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AK Steel |
| #533 |
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| Partners: |
AK Steel |
| Date Signed: |
February 28, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Toledo Area Office, (419) 259-7542 |
| Links: |
Blast
Furnaces and Basic Steel Products
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: Through this partnership, the Toledo OSHA Office and AK Steel
Corporation's Mansfield Plant are working together to leverage safety and health resources through
the systematic anticipation, identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards
at AK Steel's Mansfield Plant thereby continuously reducing worker injury and illnesses.
The primary goal of this partnership is to reduce injuries and illnesses resulting from exposure
to workplace hazards. This goal will be accomplished by implementing the following:
- Develop, implement, and maintain a program geared toward reducing exposures to hazards.
- Increase employee involvement in the safety and health program.
- Perform monthly safety audits of all shifts including weekends/holidays to identify and
eliminate employee exposure to hazards.
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Builders Association, Inc. |
| #564 |
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| Partners: |
Builders Association, Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
March 22, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership
(OSP) was formed to promote a safe and healthful work environment for
employees within the construction industry. Key goals of the OSP include
reducing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry by
addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and
struck-by) and increasing open communication; promoting recognition for
construction safety excellence; and sharing knowledge of the best industry
technology, innovations, and work practices that improve safety and health
performance. This OSP covers 100 participating employers and 1,500 employees.
The expected end date of the OSP is December 2009.
Progress: The OSP submitted their first annual evaluation in December 2007.
Results showed that during the first year of the OSP, 100 employers,
supervisors, and managers were trained with four training session conducted at
the Construction Safety Council. Training topics included fall protection,
youth workers, OSHA updates, and safety certification. The BA Safety Committee
reviewed and assessed the safety and health management systems (SHMS) of all
19 participants to determine which level of safety classification (Gold,
Silver, or Bronze) each would be categorized in. This review resulted in three
members being designated as Gold members, eight designated as Silver, and
eight designated as Bronze. It is the goal of all participants to reach the
Gold Level by continuously improving their SHMS, increasing training, and
improving their injury and illness rates. One of the Gold members began
actively seeking OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) status and another
applied to participate in the OSHA Challenge Pilot. BA has seen an increase in
the number of association members interested in participating in the OSP.
Plans over the next year for the OSP include improving data collection
efforts, promoting VPP, and acting (BA) as a liaison to help participants
achieve VPP New Star recognition. |
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Illinois Residential On-Site Safety Initiative
(I-ROSSI) |
| #547 |
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| Partners: |
Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis and
Carpenters' District Council of Greater St. Louis and Vicinity |
| Date Signed: |
April 10, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to promote safety and health in the residential construction industry.
Key goals of the OSP are to reduce the number and severity of injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities affecting participating contractors from falls,
struck-by, caught-in/between and electrocutions; increase safety training; and
increase the number of companies in the industry that are enhancing,
developing, and/or implementing effective safety and health management systems
(SHMS). The OSP covers 26 employers and 2,300 employees. The expected
completion date of the OSP is April 2010. |
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Illinois Medical Center Project |
| #568 |
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| Partners: |
P.J. Hoerr, Inc. and Illinois Onsite Safety & Health
Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
April 11, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Lead Exposure Emphasis
Silica
and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This is the second OSHA Strategic
Partnership formed between P.J. Hoerr Inc., the Illinois Onsite Safety and
Health Consultation Program, and OSHA’s Region V Peoria Area Office. The
purpose of the OSP is to promote safety and health during the construction of
the Illinois Medical Center. The project consists of building an $18 million,
five-story medical office building with a two-story parking garage. The
project is expected to be completed in 2009. Key goals of the OSP are to
reduce the number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on the worksite due
to key industry hazards (falls, struck-by, caught-in/between and
electrocutions); developing and implementing effective safety and health
management systems (SHMS); sharing best safety and health practices and
materials; increasing safety mentoring and training; and improving
relationships and communication between stakeholders.
Progress: The OSP has a Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART)
rate of zero and a Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) that is 45 percent below
the 2006 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) national average. The OSP believes
that their low injury and illness rates can be attributed to an increased
number of participants conducting self-inspections. During the first 14 months
of the OSP, 67 self-inspections were performed resulting 55 hazards being
identified and corrected. The number of safety and health training courses
offered has also been a priority of the OSP resulting in close to 100
employees receiving training during the first year.
Learn more about the
successes of this OSP. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors – Wisconsin |
| #584 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin,
Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
July 25, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Milwaukee Area Office, (414) 297-3315 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to promote a safe and healthful work environment for employees within
the construction industry. Key goals of the OSP include reducing injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry by addressing key
industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by);
increasing safety and health training; promoting recognition for construction
safety excellence; implementing best practices and effective safety and health
management systems (SHMS); and increasing collaborative relationships between
stakeholders.
The OSP provides assistance and incentives to contractors who voluntarily
participate in the ABC National Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP)
program and demonstrate that they have developed and implemented effective
SHMS. The OSP covers 25 employers and 250 employees. The expected completion
date of the OSP is July 2010. |
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Mortenson CHOI/North Gerlach Hospital Expansion |
| #506 |
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| Partners: |
M.A. Mortenson Company and
Illinois Onsite Safety & Health Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
August 3, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
developed jointly by M.A. Mortenson Company and OSHA to provide a safe and
healthful work environment for employees involved in the construction
industry; help prevent serious accidents and fatalities within the
construction industry (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by)
through increased training; implement best industry work practices; enhance
safety and health management systems; and ensure compliance with applicable
OSHA standards and regulations.
By utilizing the skills, knowledge, and resources of OSHA and the On-site
Consultation Programs, this OSP expects to reduce exposure to hazards and the
incidence of serious injuries and fatalities during the CHOI/North Gerlach
Hospital expansion project. Increased communication between the stakeholders
and the resultant mutual respect are additional benefits expected as a result
of the OSP. This planned end date of this OSP is December 2009. |
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Byron Middle School Construction Project |
| #607 |
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| Partners: |
Turner Construction Company, Byron Community School
District, Illinois Onsite Safety & Health Consultation Program, and Chicago Regional Council of
Carpenters. |
| Date Signed: |
October 25, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to promote safety and health during the construction of the $22 million
middle school facility in Byron, Illinois. The facility will include flat
concrete floors, structural steel and metal deck framing system, pre-cast wall
panels, and office space. The goals of the OSP are: to provide a safe and
healthful work environment for employees involved in the construction
industry; and to help prevent serious accidents and fatalities by addressing
key hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) through
increased training, implementation of best work practices, enhanced safety and
health management systems (SHMS); and being in-compliance with applicable OSHA
standards and regulations. Approximately 130-150 construction workers will be
employed onsite during peak construction activities. The project is expected
to be completed in 2008. |
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Aurora Police Station and Branch Court Facility |
| #630 |
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| Partners: |
R.C. Wegman Construction
Company, Leopardo Construction, and Illinois Onsite Safety and Health
Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
January 29, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Aurora Area Office (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the construction of the $70
million Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility. The new facility
will include flat concrete floors, structural steel and metal deck framing
system, pre-cast wall panels, and office space. Goals of the OSP are: to
reduce injuries and illnesses by addressing key industry hazards (falls,
electrocution, caught between, and struck-by); and to promote recognition to
those in the industry who have developed effective safety and health
management systems (SHMS). Increased communication and improved relationships
between the stakeholders are additional expected benefits. Approximately
130-150 construction workers will be employed on-site during peak construction
activities. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2009. |
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Aurora Police Station and Branch Court Facility |
| #631 |
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| Partners: |
Leopardo Construction, R.C.
Wegman Construction Company, and Illinois Onsite Safety & Health Consultation
Program |
| Date Signed: |
January 29, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Aurora Area Office (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the construction of the $70
million Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility. The new facility
will include flat concrete floors, structural steel and metal deck framing
system, pre-cast wall panels, and office space. Goals of the OSP are: to
reduce injuries and illnesses by addressing key industry hazards (falls,
electrocution, caught between, and struck-by); and to promote recognition to
those in the industry who have developed effective safety and health
management systems (SHMS). Increased communication and improved relationships
between the stakeholders are additional expected benefits. Approximately 150
construction workers will be covered by the OSP. The project is expected to be
completed in the fall of 2009. |
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300 North LaSalle Street Project |
| #644 |
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| Partners: |
Clark Construction; Chicago and Cook County Building
and Construction Trades Council; Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters; and Aon Company |
| Date Signed: |
February 19, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Calumet City Area Office (708) 891-3800 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the construction of the 60 story,
1.3 million square foot building that will include a waterfront café, and a
one-half acre public plaza along the Chicago River in downtown Chicago,
Illinois. Goals of the OSP are to: develop a working relationship and increase
communication between all stakeholders; decrease serious injuries, illnesses,
and fatalities for participating contractors; address key industry hazards
including falls, struck-by, caught-in/caught-between and electrocutions; and
improve existing safety and health management systems (SHMS). Approximately
four employers and 200 employees will be covered by the OSP. The expected
completion date of the project is December 2008. |
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Southern Illinois
Builders Association |
| #692 |
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| Partners: |
Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA)/Associated General Contractors
of America (AGC) |
| Date Signed: |
March 4, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: The Construction Health and Safety
Excellence (CHASE) Partnership is between the Peoria Area/Fairview Heights
District Office and the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA), which
is a chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The CHASE
Partnership agreement, signed in March 2008, is the direct result of the 1998
partnership charter between the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
and the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
The main purpose of the OSP is to reduce the injury and illness rates and
improve the safety and health management systems of SIBA members. Key goals of
the OSP are to: reduce the number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on
the worksite due to key industry hazards (falls, struck-by, caught-in/between
and electrocutions); increase the number of general or specialty contractors
who develop and implement effective safety and health management systems (SHMS);
provide effective safety and health training for management, supervisors, and
employees; and recognize contractors with exemplary SHMS and effective
site-specific safety and health plans. |
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Project |
| #658 |
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| Partners: |
Turner Construction Company,
Nationwide Children's Hospital, and State of Ohio Bureau of Workers
Compensation (BWC) On-Site Consultation Services |
| Date Signed: |
May 12, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office (614) 469-5582 |
| Links: |
Construction
Lead Exposure Emphasis
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the construction of the new
expansion of Nationwide Children's Hospital. The expansion will add more than
one million square feet of clinical and research space to the existing two
million square-foot downtown campus. When completed, Nationwide Children's
Hospital is anticipated to be the second largest pediatric hospital and
research center in the country. Goals of the OSP are to: develop a working
relationship and increase communication between all stakeholders; decrease
serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities; address key industry hazards
(falls, struck-by, electrocutions, caught-in/caught-between trenching,
excavation, and exposure to silica); increase information-sharing of new
safety and health material between contractors; and develop and/or improve
contractors’ safety and health management systems (SHMS). Approximately 40
employers and 500 employees will be covered by the OSP. The project is
expected to be completed in 2012. |
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Lucas County Multi-Purpose Arena Project |
| #674 |
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| Partners: |
Lucas County Board of
Commissioners and Lathrop/Turner Company |
| Date Signed: |
July 1, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Toledo Area Office (419)
259-7542 |
| Links: |
Construction
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the construction of the
8,000-seat multi-purpose arena which will host hockey, arena football,
basketball tournaments, and various concerts and other entertainment events in
Toledo, Ohio. Goals of the partnership are to: reduce employee exposure to key
industry hazards (falls, electrocutions; struck by; caught-in; caught-between;
trenching and excavation and exposure to silica); reduce illnesses and
injuries; and increase and/or improve the number of effective safety and
health management systems (SHMS) implemented. The partnership will focus in
particular on construction industry hazards such as: during construction
activities. The OSP covers all contractors and subcontractors on the site;
more than 70 contractors and 2,000 workers during the course of construction.
The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2009. |
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Xavier University Hoff
Academic Quad |
| #688 |
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| Partners: |
Messer Construction Company and
Xavier University |
| Date Signed: |
September 8, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
OSHA Region V Cincinnati Area
Office: (513) 841-4132 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to develop and share best practices and develop and implement safety
and health training to contractors and construction employees in the
construction industry. Approximately 80 subcontractors employing an estimated
500 employees will work onsite. The goals of the OSP are to reduce injuries
and other worksite hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and
struck-by), develop stronger training programs, and enhance safety and health
during construction of the $89 million Xavier University Hoff Academic Quad in
Cincinnati. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be completed in the fall of
2010. |
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Associated
Builders and Contractors, Inc., Central Ohio Chapter |
| #689 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders and
Contractors (ABC), Inc. – Central Ohio Chapter |
| Date Signed: |
September 18, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
OSHA Region V Columbus Area
Office: (614) 529-4300 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
Article
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Overview: ABC, Inc. – Central Ohio Chapter formed
their first OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) in 2002 which they renewed twice
in 2004 and 2007. The OSP formally ended in September 2008 and this new,
updated OSP agreement with revised goals was signed. The purpose of the new
ABC/OSHA Partnership for Construction Safety OSP is to collaborate to develop
and share best practices and develop and implement safety and health
management systems (SHMS) within the construction industry in Central Ohio.
The OSP will cover approximately 10 employers and 1,000 employees. The goals
of the OSP are to reduce injuries and other key industry hazards (falls,
electrocution, caught between, and struck-by); increase safety training; and
encourage participants to pursue OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
status by also participating in the
OSHA Challenge
Pilot and commit to serving as an Administrator for the pilot. The
expected end date for the OSP is the fall of 2010. |
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Methodist
North Medical Building Construction Project |
| #690 |
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| Partners: |
P.J. Hoerr, Inc. and Illinois
Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
September 18, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
OSHA Region V Peoria Area
Office: (618) 632-8612 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This is the third OSHA Strategic
Partnership (OSP) formed between P.J. Hoerr, the Illinois On-site Consultation
Program, and OSHA. The main purpose of OSP is to have labor, management, and
OSHA work collaboratively to effectively implement all facets of jobsite
safety and achieve self-compliance during the Methodist North project. Key
goals of the OSP are to reduce occupational-related fatalities and serious
injuries within the construction industry by addressing key hazards (falls,
trenching, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) prior to employee
exposure; and to recognize contractors with effective developed and
implemented safety and health management systems (SHMS). The Methodist North
project consists of constructing a $30 million dollar, three-story medical
office building which is expected to be completed within two years. Besides
the 70 P.J. Hoerr employees, the OSP will also cover 20 contractors and 150 of
their employees. The OSP’s first annual evaluation is due in late November
2009. |
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National Park Service – St. Croix National Scenic Riverway |
| #687 |
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| Partners: |
National Park Service - St. Croix National Scenic Riverway |
| Date Signed: |
October 1, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Eau Claire Area Office (715) 832-9019 |
| Links: |
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed in October 2008 to improve the Park’s safety and health management
system and serve as a model for the Department of Interior resulting in
achieving OSHA’s premier recognition program, Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
status. The goals of the OSP are to: reduce injuries and illnesses within the
industry by addressing key hazards (falls, trenching, electrocution, caught
between, and struck-by); and develop and implement effective safety and health
management systems (SHMS). Croix National Scenic Riverway has five departments
and approximately 80 employees. The expected completion date of the OSP is
September 2013. |
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