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Associated General Contractors of Western Washington ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT January 23, 2006
I. Alliance Background Date Signed March 10, 2003 – Renewed May 21, 2004 Overview To promote discussions on workplace safety and health, the Associated General Contractors of Western Washington (AGC) and OSHA’s Seattle office will share information, convene forums on injury and illness trends and develop models OSHA can incorporate as industry recommendations. Implementation Team Members John Carlson – AGC Adam Gerson - OSHA Contributors N/A Evaluation Period 2005 II. Implementation Team Meetings Held planning meeting at the AGC office to discuss projects on: February 10, 2005; April 7, 2005; August 4, 2005; and October 6, 2005. III. Events and Products Training and Education Events We jointly conducted an OSHA 10 course for high school students in Puyallup, WA. OSHA is scheduled to participate in the OSHA 30-hour courses that AGC is providing. Participation consists of an explanation of what OSHA does, how inspections are conducted, and questions and answers.   Products No products were developed and were not part of this alliance. Outreach and Communication Events OSHA serves on the AGC’s Safety Steering Committee as a non-voting member. OSHA provided a judge for selecting AGC’s safety award winners and attended the awards ceremony.   Products Products were not developed and were not part of this alliance. Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Events OSHA and the AGC worked with the Seattle Fire Department and the skilled trades developing a plan to integrate skilled construction personnel into the initial response to natural disasters and terrorist incidents. OSHA plans to attend and participate in AGC provided ergonomics training sessions to share information and train OSHA and industry personnel on construction ergonomics hazard solutions. The AGC and OSHA plan to develop ergonomics solution sheets and videos for selected construction activities that can be used locally and nationwide. The alliance is in its second year of the two-year renewal. Both OSHA and the AGC of Washington stress the mutual benefits of this alliance and plan to renew the agreement.   Products Products were not developed and were not part of this alliance. IV. Results   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) Number of Individuals Reached or Trained Participate in Safety Steering Meetings 25 Conducted a safety course for a high school 35 Safety Awards Ceremony 450 TOTAL 510 V. Upcoming Milestones This alliance will be renewed at the appropriate time.

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