(L-R) Scott Connor, Vice President, Products and Health and Safety
Services of the American Red Cross and Jonathan L. Snare, OSHA's then-Acting Assistant Secretary
after national Alliance signing on May 19, 2005.
(sitting L-R) Scott Connor, Vice President, Products and Health and
Safety Services, American Red Cross, Jonathan L. Snare, OSHA's then-Acting Assistant Secretary,
(Standing L-R) American Red Cross representatives, Noah Simon, Steve Rieve and Jean Erdtmann after
signing national Alliance on May 19, 2005. |
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Through the Alliance, OSHA and the American Red Cross will recognize the value of providing safe and healthy American workplaces and will provide employees, including non-English and limited English speaking employees, with information, guidance, and access to training resources. In particular, the Alliance will focus on emergency preparedness, disease prevention education and first aid training. The Alliance's goals include:
Outreach and communication:
- 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 (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA’s and American Red Cross’ Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects related to emergency preparedness, disease prevention education and first aid training that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
- Encourage American Red Cross chapters to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to address safety and health issues including emergency preparedness, disease prevention education and first aid training.
Milestones and Successes
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
Alliance Annual Reports
Alliance News Releases
Activities and Events
- October 20-26, 2008:
2008 Drug-Free Work Week. American Red Cross and a number of other Alliance
Program participants are supporting the 2008 Drug-Free Work Week. Sponsored
annually by the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program, the
Week’s focus is educating employers, employees and the public about the
importance of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful
workplace.
- May 4-10, 2008:
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The American
Red Cross and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2008 NAOSH Week, "Safety
is Good Business." Sponsored annually by American Society of Safety Engineers and the Canadian
Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and
illnesses in the workplace.
- May 5, 2008: Representatives of the American Red Cross attended the NAOSH Week Kick-off event at
the U.S. Department of Labor. Deputy Assistant Secretary Donald Shalhoub, USDOL-OSHA; and ASSE
President, Michael Thompson; were the keynote speakers. Mr. Shalhoub presented "Safety
is Good Business" to OSHA and Alliance Program participants and other safety and health
representatives.
- March 27-29, 2008: American Red Cross Convention, Baltimore, Maryland. OSHA representatives
will staff an Alliance Program exhibit booth during the conference.
- November 15, 2007: Twin Cities Workplace Seminar, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Clayton Handt,
Enforcement Health Supervisor, Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health, gave a presentation on
OSHA regulations including, first aid, bloodborne pathogens and emergency preparedness.
- November 14, 2007: Southeastern Michigan Workplace Seminar, Detroit, Michigan. Kristen
Osterkamp, Industrial Hygienist, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health, gave a presentation on
OSHA regulations including, first aid, bloodborne pathogens and emergency preparedness.
- November 8, 2007: "Bloodborne Pathogens – What You Need to Know to Prevent Disease Transmission
in the Workplace" Web cast.
- Sheila Arbury, Health Scientist, Office of Occupational Health Nursing, Directorate of Science,
Technology and Medicine, USDOL-OSHA; and Dionne Williams, Team Leader, Office of Health
Enforcement, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, USDOL-OSHA; gave a presentation on OSHA's
bloodborne pathogen standard, establishing a exposure control plan and personal protective
equipment during the Web cast.
- October 25, 2007: Hampton Roads Workplace Seminar, Newport News, Virginia.
- Robin Pasko, Industrial Hygienist, Norfolk, Virginia Occupational Safety and Health, gave a
presentation on OSHA regulations including, first aid, bloodborne pathogens and emergency
preparedness.
- October 11, 2007: Central Maryland Workplace Safety Seminar, Baltimore, Maryland. William
Grabau, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health, gave a
presentation on OSHA's regulations regarding first aid, bloodborne pathogens and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation.
- June 6, 2007: Department of Labor Safety Day, Francis Perkins Building, Washington, DC.
- American Red Cross representatives staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth and distributed
safety and health information during the Department of Labor Safety Day.
- May 23, 2007: "Is Your Worksite Prepared for Emergencies?" Web cast. Tina Jones, Industrial
Hygienist, Office of Science & Technology Assessment, Directorate of Science, Technology and
Medicine, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation, "OSHA Emergency Standards," during the Web cast.
- May 6-12, 2007: 2007 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The American
Red Cross and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2007 NAOSH Week; "All
Modes of Transportation." 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.
- February 6, 2007:
"Are you Prepared for Pandemic Flu?" Web cast. Amanda Edens, Director, Office of Chemical
Hazards, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation, "OSHA
Guidelines," during the Web cast.
- October 19-20, 2006: 2nd Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference: Disaster Readiness on the
Home Front, Renaissance Washington Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- OSHA staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth during the conference.
- October 13, 2006: American Red Cross Corporate Safety Education Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Assistant Secretary Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation on the OSHA and American
Red Cross Alliance and major OSHA initiatives to 120 attendees.
- August 24, 2006:
"Is Your Worksite an OSHA Best Practice for First Aid Programs?" Web cast. Don Wright,
Director, Office of Occupational Medicine, Directorate of Science, Technology and Medicine,
USDOL-OSHA; and Dionne Williams, Team Leader, Office of Health Enforcement, Directorate of
Enforcement Programs; gave a presentation, "Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals of a Workplace
First Aid Program," during the Web cast.
- May 12-14, 2006: American Red Cross 2006 National Convention, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
- The American Red Cross and OSHA shared a joint Alliance exhibit booth during the convention.
- May 27-29, 2005: American Red Cross 2005 National Convention, Moscone West, San Francisco, California.
- Alan Traenkner, Director of Voluntary Programs and Outreach, OSHA Region IX, gave a presentation to
over 100 attendees on OSHA's Alliance Program and the OSHA-American Red Cross Alliance.
Products and Resources
Related Alliances
- Region III, Allentown Pennsylvania Area Office and the
American Red Cross, Greater Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Chapter Alliance
signed August 17, 2007.
- Region III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Area Office and the
American Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter Alliance signed
October 27, 2005 and renewed on November 28, 2007.
- Region III, Wilkes-Barre Area Office and the
American Red Cross Wyoming Valley Chapter signed January 11, 2008.
Additional Resources
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American Red Cross/OSHA Alliance Web Page
-
American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Web page. This page addresses a number of topics including the
differences between seasonal, avian and pandemic influenza; how influenza is transmitted; and
guidance on how to prepare families and communities in case of an influenza pandemic.
- "Are You Prepared?" [PPT*
- 101 KB]. This slide presentation addresses pandemic flu preparedness and
discusses a number of topics, including the difference between seasonal, avian
and pandemic influenza; how influenza is transmitted; and guidance on
preventing the spread of the virus.
Areas of Emphasis
*These files are provided for downloading only.
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202-693-2200 for assistance accessing PowerPoint materials.
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