 Region VIII
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National Park Service (NPS) -
Grand Teton |
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#141 |
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Date Signed: |
August 28, 2001 (renewed February 7, 2005) |
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Contact Information: |
Billings Area Office, (406) 247-7494 |
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Amputation Emphasis
Federal Agencies
Ergonomics Emphasis
General Industry
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: In past years, the National Park
Service (NPS) has experienced the highest employee injury and illness rates of all
Department of Interior (DOI) bureaus. Recognizing this problem, the NPS approached the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) asking for help in improving the
employee safety and health programs at establishments with high Lost Time Case Rates (LTCR).
In 2001 the Grand Teton National Park approached the Billings Area Office, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), asking for help in improving their employee
safety and health programs throughout the Park and provide assistance in the reducing the
number of employee accidents and injuries.
Results: During the most recent evaluation period, the Park has
had an overall decrease in recordable cases and is averaging 19 cases which is 60% less
than the baseline of 32. The same applies to the DART cases, averaging 2.7 per year which
is 31% less than the baseline year 2001 of 3.9. |
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National Park Service (NPS) - Glacier National Park |
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#314 |
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Date Signed: |
October 30, 2003 |
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Contact Information: |
Billings Area Office, (406) 247-7494 |
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Amputation Emphasis
Ergonomics Emphasis
Federal Agencies
General Industry
Partnership
Agreement |
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Overview: OSHA and Glacier National Park entered into this
Partnership to improve employee safety and health at the Park by establishing a safety and
health management system at Glacier National Park that will meet the Risk Management
Program Elements addressed in the NPS Directors Order 50B, reduce the number of OSHA
recordable employee injuries within the park by 10% for each year of this agreement,
reduce the number of OSHA lost time injuries within the park by 10% for each year of this
agreement, and provide site-specific safety and health training to all employees on
recognition and avoidance of safety and health hazards.
Results: Glacier National Park continues to benefit from the
training and technical assistance opportunities provided through this partnership. During
the 2006 evaluation period, OSHA conducted two trainings in fall protection. Approximately
70 employees were trained in Wilderness Safety, including first aid and CPR coordinated by
the Park Ranger staff. Additionally, OSHA provided technical expertise via phone calls
throughout the year. In 2006, the park's TCIR and DART rates are 7.3 and 4.7 respectively.
These rates are 44 and 17 percent below their 2003 baseline averages. |
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Colorado Homesafe |
| #433 |
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| Partners: |
Home Builders Association of Metro Denver |
| Date Signed: |
September 27, 2005 |
| Contact Information: |
Denver Area Office, (303) 844-5285
Englewood Area Office, (303) 843-4500 |
| Links: |
Construction
Landscaping/Horticulture
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: The partnership is aimed at reducing serious injury and
illness rates in the residential construction industry of Metropolitan Denver by cooperatively
enhancing and providing training for residential home builders, development and implementation of
effective safety and health programs, annual audits of partners by the Homesafe II committee, and
a verification inspection of each partner by OSHA. HBA of Metro Denver will evaluate applications
to determine eligibility for becoming a partner.
Results: This partnership impacts 25 employers and 1600 employees.
During the second year of this partnership, 600 self-inspections were performed and 2100 hazards
were abated. A total of 32 training sessions were held with a total of over 1800 employees
attending with 230 people attending a 10-hour course, 118 more than in 2006.
There are four Master builders that have implemented an effective safety and health management
system which meet or exceed the 1989 Guidelines. Twelve companies are in the process of improving
their programs and processes while attempting to reach Master Builder status.
Each Master Builder maintained a TCIR and DART below the national average for their SIC. The
weighted average was 76% below the national average (5.3). Between October 2004 and September
2007, there has been 217 inspections in NAIS 236115 and out of those inspections, only 1
inspection was for a Master Builders site.
An interactive fall protection training CD was created in 2006 and this CD/DVD is in both English
and Spanish and is part one of a four CD/DVD series. The second CD/DVD titled "The Lead Worker and
Struck-by Hazards" is currently development right now and is expected to be released in early
2008. |
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Yellowstone National Park III |
| #477 |
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| Partners: |
National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park |
| Date Signed: |
August 7, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Billings Area Office, (406) 247-7494 |
| Links: |
Federal Agencies
General Industry
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: Both the Yellowstone National Park and OSHA believe a new
partnership should be implemented with the focus on reducing slip, trip, and fall hazards and
associated injuries throughout the Park. In the past year slips, trips, and falls in the workplace
has been the number 1 cause of employee injuries resulting in higher financial obligations and
increased lost time reportable cases.
Results: One of the primary emphasis areas for this partnership is the reduction of slips, trips,
and fall hazards and associated injuries. Prior to establishing this partnership, the park
experienced thirteen (13) incidents in 2005 and six in 2006. During this evaluation period, there
were only four incidents at the park. Two training sessions were conducted with a total of 21
employees trained in vehicle operations. Additionally, 15 self-inspections were performed and
eight hazards were abated. In the last 12 months, the park has implemented several "Safety
Improvements" and begun the process of improving the facility's data collection methods. |
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AGC CHASE Colorado |
| #574 |
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| Partners: |
Associated General Contractors, Colorado Chapter |
| Date Signed: |
March 14, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Englewood Area Office, (303) 843-4500
Denver Area Office, (303) 844-5285 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: The partnership is a 3-year agreement between the AGC of
Colorado and the OSHA Englewood and Denver Area Offices. The agreement covers construction
activity in the State of Colorado and expects to reduce the number of serious injuries, illnesses,
and fatalities for participating contractors while also improving their existing safety and health
programs. The partnership is structured after the Construction Health And Safety Excellence
(CHASE) model that involves a multi-tiered system – RED, WHITE AND BLUE. The BLUE level
participants are removed from programmed inspections after successful completion of on-site
enforcement verification inspections. The current partnership agreement is essentially a new
agreement written to meet the current partnership requirements and continue a previously
established partnership. |
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Hines 1515 Wynkoop Office Building |
| #601 |
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| Partners: |
Holder Construction |
| Date Signed: |
October 25, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Denver Area Office, (303) 844-5285 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
Press Release |
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Overview: Holder Construction Company and the Denver Area Office of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mutually recognize the importance of
providing a safe and healthful work environment for employees engaged in the construction
industry.
Holder Construction Company is responsible for the project located at 1515 Wynkoop Street in
Denver, Colorado. The project consists of constructing a $58 million, 390,000 square foot
commercial office building. There will be approximately 12 subcontractors with 300-400 employees
working at the site throughout the duration of the project. It is expected to take 24 months to
complete.
The goals of the partnership agreement include:
- Maintaining the aggregate site DART rate for all subcontractors at least 10% below the
national average for NAICS 238 for the duration of the project;
- Maintaining Holder’s site DART rate at least 20% below the national average NAICS 236220
for the duration of the project;
- Ensuring that all project supervisors receive at least 10 hours of safety and health
training;
- Ensuring that all site workers receive at least 2 hours of safety and health training on
the four major construction hazards, including, electrical, falls, struck-by (including work
zone safety issues) and caught in/between;
- Identify and prevent the most common causes of workplace injuries and illnesses in the
construction industry, included but not limited to: falls, electrical safety, struck-by
(including work zone safety issues), caught in/between, silica, cranes and noise;
- Identify work operations where employees may have exposure to hexavalent chromium,
especially welding operations on stainless steel (or other coated materials which may contain
hexavalent chromium) and application of coatings containing hexavalent chromium; and
- Ensuring that one hundred percent (100%) of contractors and subcontractors to have
comprehensive written safety and health programs.
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Montana Renewable Energy Association and Montana Renewable Energy
Installers Guild |
| #591 |
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| Partners: |
Montana Renewable Energy Association and Montana
Renewable Energy Installers Guild |
| Date Signed: |
January 9, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Billings Area Office (406) 247-7494 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This partnership recognizes the importance of providing a safe
and healthful work environment in the renewable energy industry. The Montana Renewable Energy
Association is a nonprofit corporation with 28 members and associates, referred to as
Participating Members, supporting the development of renewable energy throughout Montana. Specific
activities of the MREA include expanding the use of renewable energy technologies like solar,
wind, small hydro, and geothermal in Montana; affecting public policy in favor of renewable
energy; and educating and informing residents of Montana about the benefits and uses of renewable
energy. The MREA is attempting to foster a safer working environment for themselves and their
member companies. Currently there are five members interested in actively participating in this
partnership as Participating Members.
The purpose of the partnership is to prevent the four major hazards (falls, electrical, caught
in/between and struck-by hazards) that account for the majority of fatalities and injuries in the
construction industry. This partnership will focus on improving the safety and health programs of
the MREA and their Participating Member companies and strive to eliminate hazards in the targeted
areas. The specific goals of this agreement include decreasing the injury/illness rates of the
Participating Member companies: increasing the implementation of comprehensive safety programs;
increasing the level of safety and health training and its availability for workers and
additionally decreasing worker’s compensation costs for participants. |
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