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2008 - 08/07/2008 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA renews successful alliance with Manufacturers Association of Central New York |
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Region 2 News Release: 08-995-NEW/BOS 2008-229 Thurs., Aug. 7, 2008 Contact: Ted Fitzgerald Phone: 617-565-2074 U.S. Labor Department's OSHA renews successful alliance with Manufacturers Association of Central New York
Companies and employees receive safety mentoring and training to enhance workplace safety SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Area Office of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today renewed its successful alliance with the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) to provide the region's manufacturing industries with information, guidance and training to help reduce and prevent workplace hazards. "This is an exemplary alliance, marked by the quality and consistency of training and commitment by all parties," said Christopher Adams, OSHA's area director in Syracuse. "Through it, we've been able to reach hundreds of employees and dozens of manufacturers in central New York with vital training and information." A key component of the alliance, which was created in 2004, is its mentoring program, under which large manufacturing businesses with in-house safety departments, and safety and health managers, partner with and mentor smaller businesses. "An effective safety and health management system is a critical tool for reducing hazards and enhancing workplace safety and health," said Robert Kulick, OSHA's regional administrator in New York. "To date, five small companies have requested and received mentoring, and we expect more to take advantage of this program." Under the alliance, more than 230 individuals have attended one-day seminars on recordkeeping, emergency preparedness, ergonomics, and other safety and health topics, or taken the OSHA 10-hour general industry course focusing on small to medium-sized manufacturing plants. In addition, OSHA and MACNY hold monthly meetings for association members on current safety topics, and 325 MACNY member companies receive a monthly newsletter containing safety and health information. The renewal was signed by OSHA's Kulick and Adams and by MACNY President Randy Wolken. OSHA safety and health alliances are part of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao's ongoing efforts to improve the health and safety of employees through cooperative partnerships with trade associations, labor organizations, employers and government agencies. OSHA currently has more than 480 alliances throughout the nation with organizations committed to fostering safety and health in the workplace. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to promote the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. ### U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audiotape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. The Labor Department 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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