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ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and
American Red Cross
July 17, 2008 |
I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
May 19, 2005
Overview
Through the OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance, the organizations are providing employers and
employees, including the American Red Cross employees with information, guidance, and access to
training resources to respond to disasters, life threatening injuries and emergencies. The Alliance
specifically addresses workplace issues, including emergency preparedness, disease prevention and
first aid and includes a focus on individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and youth
workers.
Implementation Team Members
| OSHA: |
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Sheila Arbury
Kay Delinger
Sandra Khan
Darla Royal
Dionne Williams
Don Wright* |
Directorate of Science Technology and Medicine
(DSTM), Office of Occupational Health Nursing (OOHN)
DSTM, Office of Occupational Medicine (OOM)
Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, (DCSP), Office of Outreach Services and Alliances
(OOSA)
DSTM, OOM
Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP), Office of Health Enforcement (OHE)
DSTM, OOM |
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| American Red Cross: |
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Pat Bonifer
Dee Cozart
Jean Erdtmann
Pamela King
Steve Rieve
Keith Robertory |
Director, Research and Product Development
Sr. Director, Corporate Safety Officer
Director, Program Management and Field Support
Associate, Community and Marketing
Director, Program and Product Management/Health and Safety Services
Manager, Disaster Education |
* Don Wright was a member of the OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance Implementation Team until
December 1, 2008.
Evaluation Period
May 19, 2007 – May 18, 2008
II. Implementation Team Meetings
March 22, 2007
July 9, 2007
December 13, 2007
December 18, 2007
January 31, 2008
April 4, 2008 |
Implementation Team Meeting
Implementation Team Meeting
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week Planning Meeting
Implementation Team Meeting
2008 NAOSH Week Planning Meeting
2008 NAOSH Week Planning Meeting |
In addition to the scheduled Implementation Team meetings, the Alliance
coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor
the Alliance's progress and results.
III. Results
- Events and Products
Training and Education Goal
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to deliver training and education materials on emergency
preparedness, disease prevention and first aid issues in a language suited for the target audience
and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the
industry.
During the evaluation period, no products or resources were developed to meet this Alliance goal.
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 to
employers and employees in the industry.
Products
OSHA and the American Red Cross Alliance Web Page
OSHA continues to update its OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site.
The Web page features links to the Alliance agreement and related documents and information on
activities and events, and milestones and successes. The page also includes links to the American
Red Cross Pandemic Flu Web page and the Alliance-related Web page on the American Red Cross Web
site.
American Red Cross Alliance-related Web Page
The American Red Cross developed an Alliance-related Web page on the American Red Cross Web site
that features the goals of the OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance and a link to the OSHA and
American Red Cross Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site. In addition, the page featured
information about the 2008 NAOSH Week and OSHA's 2008 Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign.
Print and Electronic Media
Information and news releases on the OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance's activities appeared in
numerous publications, including American Red Cross' Instructors Corner,
OSHA QuickTakes and OOSA's Alliance Quarterly Review.
For more information regarding the articles, please see the "Alliance Program Reach" table.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and the American Red Cross conferences or other events such as
the American Red Cross local chapter meetings.
Events
2007 Department of Labor (DOL) Safety Day, June 6, 2007, Washington, DC
On June 6, 2007, the American Red Cross participated in the Department of Labor Safety Day in
Washington, D.C. Through the Alliance, American Red Cross representatives staffed an exhibit booth
and provided safety and health information.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding
American Red Cross best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by
American Red Cross and through OSHA or American Red Cross developed materials, training programs,
workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
Events
"Is Your Worksite Prepared for Emergencies?" Web cast, May 23, 2007
OSHA and the American Red Cross worked together to develop the content for the Web cast, "Is Your
Worksite Prepared for Emergencies?" conducted on May 23, 2007. During the Web cast, Christina Jones,
Industrial Hygienist, Directorate of Science, Technology and Medicine, USDOL-OSHA and Jean Erdtmann,
Director, Program Management and Field Support, Preparedness and Health and Safety Services,
American Red Cross provided information about OSHA standards that address emergencies and emergency
response. Over 2,000 safety and health professionals viewed the Web cast.
"Bloodborne Pathogens – What You Need to Know to Prevent Disease Transmission in
the Workplace" Web cast, November 8, 2007
Through the OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance and the OSHA and American Association of
Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) Alliance, the organizations worked together to develop the
content for the Web cast, "Bloodborne Pathogens – What You Need to Know to Prevent Disease
Transmission in the Workplace" conducted on November 8, 2007. During the Web cast, Sheila Arbury,
Health Scientist, OOHN, DSTM, USDOL-OSHA; Dionne Williams, Team Leader, OHE, DEP, USDOL-OSHA; and
Jean Erdtmann, Director, Program Management and Field Support, American Red Cross provided
information about OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard, establishing an exposure control plan and
personal protective equipment. Over 2,500 safety and health professionals viewed the Web cast.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues to increase emergency preparedness and
disease prevention education to the workplace and also increase first aid information to individuals
with LEP and youth workers.
Events
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 4-10, 2008
On May 5, 2008, Deputy Assistant Secretary Donald Shalhoub, USDOL-OSHA spoke to OSHA staff, Alliance
Program participants and other safety and health professionals during the 2008 North American
Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week kick-off event at the U.S. Department of Labor in
Washington, D.C. Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), an Alliance
Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the
importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme for the 2008 NAOSH Week
was "Safety is Good Business." Steve Conner, Vice President for Preparedness and Health and Safety
Services, American Red Cross attended the event and delivered remarks during the ASSE's 2008 NAOSH
Week Awards Presentation at the U.S. Capitol. The American Red Cross Alliance, along with a number
of other Alliance Program participants, supported the Week.
The OSHA 2008 Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign
Through the OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance, the American Red Cross supported the OSHA 2008
Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign and its Kick-off event on April 21, 2008 by posting information
about and a link to the 2008 Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign on its Alliance-related Web page. The
Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign is a multi-year project dedicated to increasing awareness about
workplace hazards and providing information about the hazards to young workers and their parents.
The focus of the 2008 Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign is construction with an emphasis on
residential building.
- Encourage American Red Cross chapters to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Vice
President for Preparedness and Health and Safety Services Offices to increase emergency preparedness
and disease prevention education to workplaces and increase first aid information to LEP and youth
workers.
Events
American Red Cross Workplace Seminars
OSHA Regional and Area Offices and State Plan State representatives continue to work with local
American Red Cross Chapters to provide speakers for their Workplace Seminars throughout the United
States. During the seminars, the OSHA representatives provide information and guidance to the
attendees on OSHA regulations and standards, including ergonomics, bloodborne pathogens, first aid
and fire prevention. Large and small business representatives in the local communities attended the
following seminars:
- Central Maryland Chapter Workplace Seminar – October 11, 2007
- Hampton Roads Chapter Workplace Seminar – October 25, 2007
- Detroit Chapter Workplace Seminar – November 14, 2007
- Twin Cities Chapter Workplace Seminar – November 15, 2007
Products
OSHA Regional and Area Office Alliances
The American Red Cross Chapters are continuing to recognize the value of working together with OSHA
through the Alliance Program. The following Regional and Area Office Alliances have been signed:
- Region III, Allentown and Philadelphia Pennsylvania Area Offices and the American
Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter Alliance signed October 27, 2005, renewed November 28, 2007
Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing local businesses and others with information,
guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety
particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to fall, amputation, ergonomic, chemical,
electrical and other physical hazards and/or addressing implementation of effective safety and
health program issues.
- Region III, Allentown, Pennsylvania Area Office, and the American Red Cross,
Greater Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Chapter signed August 17, 2007
Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing local businesses and others with information,
guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety
particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to falls, amputations, ergonomic, chemical,
electrical and other physical hazards, development of emergency preparedness programs and/or
addressing implementation of an effective safety and health program.
- Region V, Peoria, Illinois, Area Office, and the American Red Cross, Central
Illinois Chapter signed
Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing local businesses and others with information,
guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety
particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to falls, amputations, ergonomic chemical and
electrical hazards and other physical hazards and addressing effective safety and health program
issues.
- Region III, Wilkes-Barre , Pennsylvania Area Office and the American Red
Cross, Wyoming Valley Chapter signed January 11, 2008
Through the Alliance, the organizations are providing local businesses and others with information,
guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety
particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to fall, amputation, ergonomic, chemical,
electrical and other physical hazards and/or addressing implementation of effective safety and
health program issues.
Promoting the National Dialogue Goals
- Raise others' awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health
whenever American Red Cross and OSHA leaders address workplace and business groups.
The OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or
projects to address this goal.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings to discuss
emergency preparedness, first aid, and disease prevention issues in the workplace.
Products
First Aid Advisory Taskforce
Donald Wright, M.D., then-Director, OOM, DSTM, USDOL-OSHA served on the American Red Cross and
American Heart Association (AHA), an Alliance Program participant, First Aid Advisory Taskforce
until December 1, 2007. Kay Dellinger, Medical Officer, OOM, DSTM, USDOL-OSHA replaced Dr. Wright as
the OSHA representative on the Taskforce on December 2, 2007. The First Aid Advisory Taskforce is
responsible for updating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillators
(AEDs) and first aid guidelines every five years.
- Executive Summary
Through the Alliance, OSHA and American Red Cross are working together to provide employers and
employees, including the American Red Cross employees with information, guidance, and access to
training resources to respond to disasters, life threatening injuries and emergencies. In
particular, the Alliance focuses on emergency preparedness, disease prevention and first aid. The
positive relationship that OSHA and American Red Cross established over the past three years has led
to the development of many programs and projects that the team is currently working on or has
produced. For example, through the OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance the organizations developed
the content for the Web cast, "Is Your Worksite Prepared for Emergencies?" that was conducted on May
23, 2007. The OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance also worked with the OSHA and AAOHN Alliance, to
develop the content for the "Bloodborne Pathogens – What You Need to Know to Prevent Disease
Transmission in the Workplace" that was conducted on November 8, 2007. Over 4,500 safety and health
professionals viewed the two Web casts. In addition, OSHA and American Red Cross representatives
provided their support, expertise and shared information through a number of different avenues. For
example:
- OSHA Regional and Area Offices and State Plan State representatives are giving presentations at
Workplace Seminars for local chapters of the American Red Cross throughout the United States.
- On June 6, 2007, the American Red Cross participated in the Department of Labor Safety Day in
Washington, D.C. Through the Alliance, American Red Cross representatives staffed an exhibit booth
and provided safety and health information.
- American Red Cross, along with more than 50 other Alliance Program participants supported the 2008
NAOSH Week. In addition, on May 5, 2008, Scott Connor, Vice President for Preparedness and Health
and Safety Services, American Red Cross attended the Kick-off event and delivered remarks during the
ASSE Awards Presentation at the U.S. Capitol.
- American Red Cross supported and promoted the OSHA 2008 Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign.
- The OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site is updated regularly and
includes links to the Alliance agreement, news releases, activities and events and milestones and
successes.
- The American Red Cross developed and posted an Alliance-related Web page on the American Red Cross
Web site. The page is updated regularly and includes links to the OSHA and American Red Cross
Alliance Web page on the Agency Web site.
- American Red Cross continues to encourage its Chapters to form Regional and Area Office Alliances.
To date, the American Red Cross and OSHA have signed Alliance agreements with Region III, Allentown,
Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Area Offices and Region V, Peoria, Illinois Area Office.
- OSHA representative, Kay Dellinger, Medical Officer, OOM, DSTM, USDOL-OSHA serves on the American
Red Cross and AHA First Aid Advisory Taskforce the
Finally, based on the successes realized during the first three years of the Alliance, OSHA and the
American Red Cross agreed to renew the Alliance agreement in 2008.
- Alliance Program Reach
| Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and
Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or Trained |
| OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance Web page on the
OSHA Web site |
8,566 |
| American Red Cross and OSHA Alliance-related Web
page on the American Red Cross Web site |
19,456 |
| May 23, 2007: "Is Your Worksite Prepared for
Emergencies?" Web cast |
2,000 |
May 23, 2008: American Red Cross, OSHA Present Free
Emergency Preparedness Webinar Today
Occupational Health and Safety |
Data not available |
June 6, 2007, 2007: Department of Labor Safety Day
Washington, D.C. |
400 |
August 17, 2007: U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA
launches alliance with American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley"
OSHA News Release |
69 News Services |
August 17, 2007: U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA
launches alliance with American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley
OSHA Region III News Release |
69 News Services |
August 20, 2007: OSHA Launches Alliance With
American Red Cross
Compliance Hone |
Data not available |
August 20, 2007: OSHA Launches Alliance With
American Red Cross
ICS Magazine |
Data not available |
August 20, 2007: OSHA Launches Alliance With
American Red Cross
American Red Cross Instructors Corner |
Data not available |
November 6, 2007: OSHA, American Red Cross team up
for free Webcast on bloodborne pathogens, disease
Dental News |
Data not available |
| November 8, 2007: "Bloodborne Pathogens – What You
Need to Know to Prevent Disease Transmission in the Workplace" Web cast |
2,500 |
November 28, 2007: U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA
continues safety and health alliance with American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
OSHA News Release |
69 News Services |
November 28, 2007: U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA
continues safety and health alliance with American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
OSHA Region III News Release |
69 News Services |
January 8, 2008: U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA
establishes safety and health alliance with American Red Cross Wyoming Valley Chapter
OSHA Region III News Release |
69 News Services |
January 28, 2008: U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA
establishes safety and health alliance with American Red Cross Wyoming Valley Chapter
OSHA News Release |
69 News Services |
May 1, 2008: May 4-10 Marks Observance of North
American Occupational Safety and Health Week
OSHA QuickTakes |
55,226 |
May 5, 2008: 2008 NAOSHA Week ASSE Awards
Presentation
Washington, D.C.
-Presentation |
65 |
| TOTAL |
88,213 |
IV. Upcoming Milestones
In the upcoming year, OSHA and the American Red Cross will renew their Alliance agreement and will
undertake several activities to reach the goals of the Alliance. For example:
- Through the Alliance, the American Red Cross and OSHA plan to continue to develop free-of-charge
Web casts on a number of emergency preparedness topics, including first aid and emergency evacuation
plans.
- OSHA will also maintain and update the OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance Web page on the OSHA
Web site. In addition, the American Red Cross will maintain and update its Alliance-related Web page
on the American Red Cross Web site.
- The American Red Cross will join with other Alliance Program participants in supporting the 2008
Drug-free Work Week, the 2009 NAOSH Week, and the 2009 OSHA Teen Worker Job Safety Campaign.
- The organizations also plan to develop compliance assistance resources for non-English speaking
and LEP employers and employees, including developing fact sheets on disaster preparedness for
hurricanes and tornados.
- American Red Cross representatives will begin serving on a number of editorial boards for OSHA's
Safety and Health Topics pages.
- OSHA representatives will continue to provide speakers for local Chapters of the American Red
Cross, including Workplace Seminars.
- American Red Cross Chapter representatives will work with OSHA Regional and Area Offices to form
new Alliances.
Finally, OSHA and American Red Cross will sign an Alliance renewal agreement
in August 2008.
Report prepared by: Sandra Khan, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances,
July 24, 2008.
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