The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Sealant Waterproofing and
Restoration Institute (SWRI) hereby renew the Alliance signed on February 20, 2003. OSHA and SWRI
recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful
American workplaces. Both groups are committed to sharing their collective expertise to help advance
a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge. Through the renewal
agreement, OSHA and SWRI Alliance will continue to address exposure to lead and silica—and
safety—particularly in regard to confined spaces, fall protection, and staging requirements. In
renewing this Alliance, OSHA and SWRI recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project
partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.
OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative
relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and
promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These Alliances have proved to be
valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a
party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter
into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.
An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan
of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the
participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share
information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA will encourage
State Plan States' and OSHA Consultation Projects' participation on the team.
This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason
at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time
with the concurrence of both signatories.
Jonathan L. Snare
Acting Assistant Secretary
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration |
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Michael Ahearn
President
Sealant Waterproofing and
Restoration Institute |
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David Carter
Chairman, Alliance Committee
Sealant Waterproofing and
Restoration Institute |
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