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ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA),
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy's Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free
Workplace (Working Partners), and
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers (IABSORIW),
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB),
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), and
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA)
April 4, 2006 |
I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
October 12, 2004
Overview
The Alliance members recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster
safer, drug-free and more healthful American workplaces and protect employees' health and safety. As
a result, the organizations formed this Alliance to provide members of the IABSORIW , IBB, IUOE and
UBCJA and the construction industry with information, guidance and access to training resources that
will help them understand the benefits of drug-free workplace programs and protect employees' health
and safety. The organizations particularly focus on educating workers on safety and productivity
hazards created by the abuse of alcohol and other drugs in the workplace.
Implementation Team Members
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Jim Boom
Stew Burkhammer
Cathy Cronin
Sandra Khan
Lisa Ramber
Dr. Don Wright |
Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP),
Office of Partnerships and Recognition
Directorate of Construction, Office of Construction Services
DCSP, Office of Training and Education
DCSP, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)
DCSP, OOSA
Directorate of Science Technology and Medicine, Office of Occupational Medicine |
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| MSHA |
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Bill Baughman
Layne Lathram
Amy Louviere
Linda Zeiler |
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| Working Partners |
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Elena Carr
Renee Tajudeen |
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP)
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| IABSORIW |
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| Frank Migliaccio |
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| IBB |
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| Bill Palmisano |
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| IUOE |
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| Emmett Russell |
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| UBCJA |
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| Greg Abbott |
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Evaluation Period
October 12, 2004 through October 11, 2005
II. Implementation Team Meetings*
November 16, 2004
January 13, 2005
April 18, 2005
June 27, 2005
October 4, 2005 |
Kick-Off Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference
Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference
Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference
Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference
Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference |
*Each meeting was held at the U.S. Department of Labor's Francis Perkins Building in Washington, DC
III. Results
- Events and Products
Training and Education
- Work with OSHA, MSHA and Working Partners to provide expertise to develop training and education
programs regarding workplace substance abuse and to provide expertise in communicating such
information to the construction industry.
Events
Training and Education Sessions
The Union members each delivered training and/or educational sessions to their constituents and
members. Examples include:
- The Ironworkers launched a drug-testing initiative through its IMPACT program. During this
reporting period, drug tests were conducted in nine local unions.
- The Boilermakers continued its drug-testing initiative through its SMART program. During this
reporting period, 45,000 drug tests were administered among Boilermaker union members.
- The Carpenters continued a variety of drug-free workplace training and educational programs across
its local unions. For example, the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights promoted
workplace drug prevention and conducted approximately 8,000 drug tests.
- The Operating Engineers began educational efforts among its union members to promote awareness of
the impact of substance abuse in the workplace and resources available to address this problem.
Products
Working Partners Materials
Working Partners online materials (including Supervisor Training and Employee Education slideshows)
were reviewed and approved by Alliance members. Consensus is that these materials are appropriate
and useful for union members.
Outreach and Communication Goals
- Work with OSHA, MSHA and Working Partners to provide expertise in developing information on safety
and health issues related to workplace substance abuse and to provide expertise in developing ways
of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and
Alliance member Web sites) to the construction industry.
- Educate and inform the Union Alliance members and the construction industry of the availability of
OSHA's, MSHA's and Working Partners' electronic assistance tools and resources.
Products
Working Partners Informational Materials
During the reporting period, Working Partners program and Steps to a Drug-Free Workplace brochures
were revised and reprinted to include a worker focus. The brochures have been provided to several
Alliance members and have been disseminated at various industry-related conferences. In addition, a
poster with the theme, A safe, healthy and drug-free workplace is everyone's
business. Thanks for making it yours. was created. Copies of the
poster were provided to several Alliance members and several have been disseminated at various
industry-related conferences.
OSHA and Drug Free Workplace Alliance Web Page
OSHA developed an OSHA and Drug Free Workplace Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site. The page
includes the OSHA and Drug Free Workplace Alliance agreement, activities and events, and products
and resources.
Workplace Substance Abuse Safety and Health Topics Page
OSHA developed and posted the Workplace Substance Abuse Safety and Health Topics Page on its Web
site. The page includes information on developing a drug free workplace program, training
information or supervisors and employers and federal and state laws that may impact drug free
workplace programs. The following Alliance implementation team members are on the Topics page's
editorial board:
- Elena Carr, Department of Labor, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy; Washington, DC
- Renee Tajudeen, Department of Labor, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy; Washington, DC
- Donald Wright, Director, OSHA Directorate of Science, Technology and Medicine, Office of
Occupational Medicine; Washington, DC
Print and Electronic Media
Articles on the Drug Free Workplace Alliance have appeared in a number of print and online
publications, including Department of Labor news releases and OSHA's QuickTakes.
In addition, information has been published in the following professional journals and the
Alliance's participants' newsletter and magazines:
- Ironworker (2004 edition)
- Construction Safety News (Spring 2005)
- EAP Digest (Spring 2005)
- Professional Miners Program Newsletter (September 2005)
- International Operating Engineer (February/March 2005)
- Speak, exhibit or appear at Alliance members' conferences, local meetings or other events.
- Encourage the participating organizations to include drug-free workplace topics on conference and
meeting agendas, as appropriate.
Events
Meetings and Conferences
Alliance members delivered presentations and/or made drug-free workplace materials available at the
following conferences, meetings and events:
- The 15th Annual Safety Exposition of the Construction Safety Council in Rosemont, Illinois,
February 15-17, 2005. At the Keynote Session entitled, "Building Drug-Free Workplaces in
Construction," on February 15, 2005, Paula O. White, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State
Programs, USDOL-OSHA; Don Wright, M.D., Director, Office of Occupational Medicine, USDOL-OSHA; Elena
Carr, Director, Working Partners and Drug Policy Coordinator, USDOL-ASP; and Alliance participant
Emmett Russell, Director, Department of Safety and Health, International Union of Operating
Engineers, discussed the goals and planned activities of the Drug-Free Workplace Alliance to promote
the benefits of drug-free workplaces.
- Metal/Non-Metal District meeting.
- OSHA Consultation Conference in Denver, Colorado, May 2-5, 2005.
- Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 12-14, 2005.
- American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference and Expo in Anaheim, California, May 21-26, 2005.
- Mine Safety and Health Administration State Grantees Meeting in Beckley, West Virginia, May 24-25, 2005.
- Holmes Safety Association's Joint Mine Safety Meeting in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 6-7, 2005.
- American Society of Safety Engineers National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 12-15, 2005.
- Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference in San Diego, California, June 19-22, 2005.
- Coal-Gen in San Antonio, Texas, August 17-19, 2005.
- Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, August
22-25, 2005.
- World Congress on Safety and Health at Work in Orlando, Florida, September 18-25, 2005.
- National Mine Rescue Competition in Louisville, Kentucky, September 19-23, 2005.
- Twentieth Annual Conference of Boilermakers National Tripartite Alliance in Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina, October 11-13, 2005. Also, similar regional tripartite meetings.
- International Union of Operating Engineers Executive Board Meeting, 2005.
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers
Mid-Atlantic District Council Meeting.
- Several Alliance members participated in Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) meetings.
- Develop and share information among OSHA and MSHA personnel and industry safety and health
professionals regarding Ironworkers, Boilermakers, Operating Engineers and Carpenters best practices
or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by Alliance members and through
Alliance member-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures (or any
other applicable forum).
No products or resources have been developed to meet this Alliance goal.
- Work with other OSHA Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on drug-free workplace
and related issues that are addressed and developed through OSHA's Alliance Program and Working
Partners.
No products or resources have been developed to meet this Alliance goal.
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals
- Raise others' awareness of and demonstrate a commitment to drug-free workplaces when Ironworkers,
Boilermakers, Operating Engineers and Carpenters leaders address groups, as appropriate.
No products or resources have been developed to meet this Alliance goal.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings to address
issues associated with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs to help forge innovative solutions in
the workplace.
No products or resources have been developed to meet this Alliance goal.
- Executive Summary
The Alliance activities and products have facilitated the delivery of the drug-free workplace
message to many individuals working in or with the construction industry. In addition, participation
in the Alliance has helped build trust and cooperation between government, industry and labor. There
has been a significant exchange of ideas among groups committed to improving occupational safety and
health through drug-free workplace programs. Finally, a key result of the Alliance is the increased
number of union members whose work is performed in environments that a) recognize employees have the
right to work in an environment free of the hazards of drug abuse; and b) encourage individuals with
substance abuse problems to seek help and return to work as productive members of the workforce.
- Alliance Program Reach
| Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and
Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or
Trained |
| October 12, 2004, "U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L.
Chao Signs Drug-Free Workplace Alliance Agreement With Four International Labor Unions," OSHA News
Release |
64 News Services |
| October 15, 2004, "Labor Department Alliance with
Labor Unions Highlights Drug-Free Workplaces," QuickTakes |
Data not available |
| 2004 edition, Ironworker |
Data not available |
| February/March 2005, International Operating Engineer |
Data not available |
| Spring 2005, Construction Safety News |
Data not available |
| Spring 2005, EAP Digest |
Data not available |
| September 2005, Professional Miners Program
Newsletter |
17,800 |
| Working Partners Web site |
8,700 |
| Drug-Free Workplace Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web
site |
Data not available |
| OSHA's Substance Abuse Safety and Health Topics Page |
Data not available |
| February 15 – 17, 2005, Construction Safety Council
Meeting, Rosemont, Illinois |
800 |
| May 2 – 5, 2005, OSHA Consultation Conference,
Denver, Colorado |
175 |
| May 12 – 14, 2005, Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry
Association Conference, Orlando, Florida |
2,000 |
| Ironworkers Mid-Atlantic District Council Meeting |
30 |
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May 21 – 26, 2005, American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference and Expo, Anaheim,
California |
4,000 |
| May 24 – 25, 2005, Mine Safety and Health
Administration Sate Grantees Meeting, Beckley, West Virginia |
Data not available |
| June 7 – 8, 2005, Holmes Safety Association's Joint
Mine Safety Meeting, St. Paul, Minnesota |
50 |
| June 12 – 15, 2005, American Society of Safety
Engineers National Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana |
4,000 |
| June 19 – 22, 2005, Society for Human Resource
Management Annual Conference, San Diego, California |
10,000 |
| August 17 – 19, 2005, Coal-Gen, San Antonio, Texas |
Data not available |
| August 22 – 25, 2005, Voluntary Protection Programs
Participants Association Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas |
2,400 |
| September 18 – 25, 2005, World Congress on Safety and
Health at Work, Orlando, Florida |
3,000 |
| September 19 – 23, 2005, National Mine Rescue
Competition, Louisville, Kentucky |
1,000 |
| October 11 – 13, 2005, Boilermakers National
Tripartite Alliance Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
300 |
| IMPACT regional meetings (ten) |
900 |
| Operating Engineers Executive Board Meeting |
200 |
| MSHA State Grantees Meeting |
71 |
| TRAM |
535 |
| TOTAL |
46,025 |
IV. Upcoming Milestones
- Expand the membership in Alliance to include other construction-oriented unions or associations
- Further develop training and education materials and/or module for OSHA and MSHA field staff.
- Identify and participate in future conferences and meetings.
- Identify magazines and Web sites in which to seek further coverage of Alliance activities and
messages.
- Continue to distribute drug-free workplace brochures and posters.
- Recognize the 2006 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month campaign sponsored by the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to be held in September. Activities will
include participating in a Web cast focused on ways the labor movement embraces and supports the
recovery movement and providing information for the campaign's materials to highlight union programs
that help make treatment available and recovery possible.
- Launch Drug-Free Work Week campaign in 2006 (to be associated with Recovery Month).
- Create "best practice" summaries highlighting Alliance member programs.
- Engage other OSHA or MSHA Alliances.
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