The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and South Louisiana Chapter, National
Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers Local 130 (IBEW) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster
safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and NECA and IBEW hereby form an Alliance to
provide NECA and IBEW members and others with information, guidance, and access to training
resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and
preventing exposure to electrical hazards and addressing vehicle safety issues. In developing this
Alliance, OSHA and NECA and IBEW recognize that OSHA’s Consultation Project partners are an integral
part of the OSHA national effort.
OSHA and NECA and IBEW will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
- Develop training and education programs on electrical hazards and other safety issues to include
motor vehicle safety, falls, struck by and caught in between.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA 10 hour and OSHA 30 hour courses for qualified
employers, supervisors, journeymen, apprentices, and other qualified personnel.
- Develop workplace safety and health curricula on electrical practices which meet the requirements
of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70e Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for
Employee Workplaces.
OSHA and NECA and IBEW will work together to achieve the following outreach and
communication goals:
- Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media, including electronic
assistance tools and links from OSHA’s and NECA and IBEW and the New Orleans Electrical Safety
Education Plan (NOESEP)’s Web sites.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or NECA or IBEW or NOESEP conferences, local meetings, or
training classes.
- Cross-train OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals in NECA and IBEW’s best
practices or effective approaches, as jointly determined by OSHA and NECA and IBEW.
- Promote and encourage NECA and IBEW members’ or worksites’ participation in OSHA’s cooperative
programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, and the
Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding best
practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by NECA and IBEW and
through OSHA or NECA and IBEW developed training programs and materials.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on electrical hazards, motor
vehicle safety, falls, struck by and caught in between hazards that are addressed and developed
through the Alliance Program.
OSHA and NECA and IBEW will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the
national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Raise others’ awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health
whenever NECA and IBEW leaders address groups.
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and
publicize their results.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on electrical
issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health
issues.
OSHA’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative
relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and
promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These Alliances have proved to be
valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a
party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party’s products or services; nor does the Agency enter
into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party’s products or services.
An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan
of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the
participants. In addition, they will meet at least quarterly to track and share information on
activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.
This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Any signatory may terminate this agreement for
any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at
any time with the concurrence of all signatories.
Greg Honaker
Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
Date |
Robert F. Hammond, III
Business Manager
IBEW Local 130 |
Date |
William C. Daviss, Jr.
Secretary/Manger
South Louisiana Chapter, Inc.
NECA |
Date |
Willis E. Callihan
Workplace Safety and Health
Director
Office of Workers’ Compensation
Louisiana Department of Labor |
Date |
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