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OSHA Region X and Mechanical
Contractors Association/ United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT April 16, 2007 |
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I. Alliance Background Date Signed November 3, 2004 Date Renewed February 28, 2006 Overview To promote discussions on workplace safety and health, the Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA), United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA) 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 Mark Gauger – MCA Steve Gossman – OSHA Dale Cavanaugh – OSHA Jim Moss – UA Local 32 Phil Wells – UA Local 36 Contributors N/A Evaluation Period December 31, 2005 – April 15, 2007 II. Implementation Team Meetings Planning meetings were held on January 31, 2006, June 28, 2006, and October 25, 2006, at the MCA office to discuss and set goals for the alliance. III. Events and Products Training and Education
OSHA’s interaction with MCA and UA Locals 26 and 32 has led to better and more frequent communication between the partners which leads to better understanding of the standards and safer work sites.
V. Upcoming Milestones We plan on doing a second set of welding fume monitoring and develop best practices for outdoor field welding and conducting training on the best practices. |
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