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OSHA News Release
2005 - 07/11/2005 - OSHA and Wisconsin State Agencies Launch Job Safety Alliance |
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Region 5 News Release: 05-1301-CHI Date: July 11, 2005 Contact: Juan Solano Phone: 312-353-6976 OSHA and Wisconsin State Agencies Launch Job Safety Alliance
MADISON, Wis. -- The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Wisconsin state agencies have launched an alliance aimed at preventing workplace hazards statewide. Joining OSHA in the three-year pact are the Workers Compensation Division of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and the Wisconsin Onsite Consultation Programs. "OSHA alliances are part of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao's efforts to improve the health and safety of workers," said Kimberly Stille, OSHA's area director in Madison. "They provide an opportunity to cooperate with OSHA in training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health." The alliance was signed by OSHA area offices in Eau Claire, Appleton, Madison and Milwaukee. The OSHA Health Consultation Program, Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene, joined in the initiative. The alliance will provide members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety. OSHA and the state of Wisconsin will provide safety and health courses. They will identify the needs of businesses for specific safety and health training, and they will create and promote instruction to address the needs of non-English speaking employers and workers. OSHA and the Wisconsin agencies will work together to develop and communicate information to help businesses and workers recognize and prevent job-related hazards. At conferences and public forums, alliance members will share information and forge innovative solutions to improve workplace safety and health. The alliance will promote and encourage participation in OSHA's cooperative programs. These include compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs and the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. It will also work to improve state employers' understanding of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Workers Compensation Division. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has created more than 240 alliances with organizations committed to fostering safety and health in the workplace. Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to ensure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. # # # U.S. Labor Department (DOL) releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance. |
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