I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
November 17, 2005
Overview
OSHA and PMA are working together to provide the organization's members and others with information,
guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety
in the metalforming industry. In addition, OSHA and PMA are focusing on sharing information to
reduce and prevent exposure to ergonomic hazards and address press safety issues such as machine
guarding and lockout/tagout to prevent amputations and other injuries in the workplace.
Implementation Team Members
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Lisa Ramber
Bill Willson |
Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)
OOSA |
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| PMA: |
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Christie Carmigiano
Tiffany Keat
Richard Sbroglia
Mark Sutton |
Government, Safety & Public Affairs Manager
Safety Committee Vice Chair
Safety Committee Chair
Safety Committee Member |
Evaluation Period
November 17, 2005 – November 16, 2006
II. Implementation Team Meetings
November 17, 2005
February 10, 2006
May 23, 2006
August 30, 2006
October 30, 2006 |
Kick-off Implementation Team Meeting
Implementation Team Meeting
Team Meeting
Implementation Team Meeting
Informational Products Conference Call |
In addition to these formal meetings, the OOSA and PMA staff maintained regular contact
throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.
III. Results
- Events and Products
Training and Education Goal
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for the
metalforming industry regarding press safety issues such as machine guarding and lockout/tagout and
to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
Product
"Ergonomics in the Pressroom" Presentation
Mary Bauer, Region V, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area Office,
USDOL-OSHA and Dana Root, Region V, Ergonomist, USDOL-OSHA developed the presentation "Ergonomics in
the Pressroom," seminar specifically for the metalforming industry. The presentation covered a
number of topics including a background to ergonomics, status of OSHA enforcement, essentials of an
ergonomics program, risk factors for ergonomics and control measures. PMA posted the presentation
and associated materials, a Hazard Zone Jobs Checklist, Ergonomics Risk Factors Checklist, and
Sprains and Strains Prevention Fact Sheet on the association's PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page. The OSHA
and PMA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site links to the materials.
Outreach and Communication Goals
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of
workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information
(e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools for effective press guarding and
OSHA's and PMA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
Products
OSHA and PMA Alliance Web page
OSHA created an OSHA and PMA Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site. The Web page includes links
to the OSHA and PMA Alliance agreement, news releases, a photograph of the signing ceremony,
activities and events, and products and resources. For more information on the number of visits to
the OSHA and PMA Alliance Web page, please see the Alliance Program Reach table in Section C of this
report.
PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page
PMA created a PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page on the organization's Web site. The Web page is updated
regularly and includes links to the OSHA and PMA Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site, news
releases, related documents, activities and events and other OSHA safety and health resources
including:
- Machine Guarding eTool
- Small Business Resources
- Voluntary Protection Program
- Small Business Handbook
OSHA Machine Guarding eTool
Through the Alliance, the following PMA members are serving on the editorial board for OSHA's
Machine Guarding eTool:
- Tiffany Keat, Safety Committee Vice Chair
- Mark Sutton, Safety Committee
PMA Safety First Video
OSHA reviewed and provided feedback to PMA on its "Safety First" video which provides an overview of
safety and health issues in the metalforming industry for new employees.
PMA Safety Posters
In order to raise awareness among metalforming industry employers and employees about workplace
hazards and how to prevent them, PMA is developing the following four safety posters:
- Prevent Back Injuries
- Avoid Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Dress for Safety
- Protect Yourself from Injury
OSHA reviewed and provided feedback to PMA on the draft products. When completed, the posters will
be posted on the PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page on the association's Web site.
PMA Safety Checklists
In order to assist metalforming industry employers and employees identify and correct safety hazards
in the workplace, PMA is developing safety checklists based on the "PMA's Safety Guidelines
Checklist." OSHA reviewed and provided feedback to PMA on the draft Ergonomics section. When
completed, the checklists will be posted on the PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page on the association's Web
site.
Print and Electronic Media
Articles on the OSHA and PMA Alliance signing appeared in online and print publications such as:
OSHA's QuickTakes; U.S. Newswire.com; PMA's magazine, MetalForming;
and the association's e-newsletter, MetalForming Xtra. For more
information on the print and electronic media, please see the Alliance Program Reach table in
Section C of this report.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or PMA's conferences, local meetings or other events such as
PMA's Annual Meeting and METALFORM conferences.
Events
PMA Regional Metalform Tradeshow, March 21-23, 2006, Nashville Tennessee
During the PMA Regional Metalform Tradeshow, March 21-23, 2006 in Nashville Tennessee, PMA
distributed OSHA's Alliance Program brochure, the OSHA and PMA Alliance Activities Summary, and the
OSHA Alliance Program and Consultation Program Fact Sheets to the visitors to the PMA exhibit booth.
In addition, PMA representatives also talked to the attendees about the OSHA and PMA Alliance and
the Agency's compliance assistance resources.
PMA Annual Suppliers Night, April 11, 2006, Cleveland Ohio
During the PMA Annual Suppliers Night, April 11, 2006, Cleveland, Ohio, PMA's Cleveland District
distributed OSHA's Alliance Program brochure, the OSHA and PMA Alliance Activities Summary, and the
OSHA Alliance Program and Consultation Program Fact Sheets to the attendees from its tabletop
exhibit.
PMA 2006 Annual Meeting, November 9-11, 2006, Las Croabas, Puerto Rico
During the PMA 2006 Annual Meeting, November 9-11, 2006, Las Croabas, Puerto Rico, PMA distributed
publications on OSHA's Cooperative Programs. Paula White, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and
State Program, USDOL-OSHA, participated in the roundtable "Enhancing Workplace Safety through OSHA
Voluntary Protection Programs." The roundtable was presented twice on November 10, 2006 to
approximately thirteen participants. In addition, Paula White gave the keynote address to
approximately 200 attendees at the PMA's Annual Meeting's General Assembly on Saturday November 11,
2006. She provided an overview of OSHA's cooperative programs including information about the OSHA
and PMA Alliance and highlighted successes that OSHA and industry-partners have experienced in
improving workplace safety and health through effective partnership and collaboration.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding
issues such as ergonomic hazards and press safety issues and publicize results through outreach by
PMA and through OSHA- or PMA-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and
lectures (or any other applicable forum).
Event
PMA Power Press Safety Seminar, September 28, 2006, Eagan, Minnesota
Through the OSHA and PMA Alliance, Mary Bauer, OSHA Region V, CAS, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area
Office, USDOL-OSHA presented "Ergonomics in the Pressroom," to 40 attendees during the association's
Power Press Safety Seminar on September 28, 2006 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort, in Eagan,
Minnesota. The presentation covered a number of topics including:
- Machine Guarding eTool
- Background to Ergonomics
- Status of OSHA Enforcement
- Essentials of an Ergonomics Programs
- Risk Factors for Ergonomics
- Control Measures
Mary Bauer and Dana Root, Region V, Ergonomist, USDOL-OSHA developed the presentation "Ergonomics in
the Pressroom," specifically for the metalforming industry. The presentation and handout materials
(Hazard Zone Jobs Checklist, Ergonomics Risk Factors Checklist, and Sprains and Strains Prevention
Fact Sheet) that were distributed at the seminar are posted on the PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page on the
association's Web site. In addition, the presentation and handout materials are linked to from the
OSHA and PMA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site.
- Promote and encourage PMA members' or worksites' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such
as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the Consultation Program and its
Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).
Articles in PMA Publications
Articles about the OSHA and PMA Alliance's activities and OSHA compliance assistance resources have
appeared in PMA's magazine and newsletters. For example, the December 2005 of PMA's magazine,
MetalForming had the article, "PMA Allies with OSHA on Safety and Health"
which contained information on the Alliance Program and OSHA's safety and health resources.
In addition, PMA published, "On-Site Consultation Program Helps Small Businesses Establish Safety
and Health Programs," in the July/August 2006 edition of its Update
newsletter. The DOL-developed article featured information OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program and
SHARP.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects related to metalforming
industry safety and health, such as ergonomic hazards and press safety issues that are addressed and
developed through the Alliance Program.
The OSHA and PMA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to
address this goal.
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
Goals
- Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on metalforming
industry issues, such as ergonomic hazards and press safety issues, to help forge innovative
solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
2006 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, April 30-May 6, 2006
PMA supported and promoted 2006 NAOSH Week, which was held April 30-May 6, 2006. NAOSH Week is
sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), an Alliance Program participant, and
the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers (CSSE). PMA distributed five hundred and fifty 2006 NAOSH
Week posters to its members with a letter from Bill Gaskin, PMA president. In addition, PMA promoted
2006 NAOSH Week in the February 2006 edition of PMA's magazine, MetalForming, "BACKTALK" column, in
the editorial in the April 2006 edition of MetalForming magazine, and in the March and April
editions of Update newsletter.
- Executive Summary
In the first year of the Alliance, OSHA and PMA established an excellent working relationship.
Through their Alliance, OSHA and PMA are working together to share information and reduce and
prevent exposure to ergonomic hazards and address press safety issues such as machine guarding and
lockout/tagout to prevent amputations and other injuries in the workplace.
For example, OSHA created an OSHA and PMA Alliance Web page on the Agency's Web site. The Web page
includes links to the OSHA and PMA Alliance agreement, OSHA and PMA news releases, a photograph of
the signing ceremony, activities and events and products and resources. Further, PMA developed and
continues to update a PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page on the organization's Web site that includes links
to the Agency's safety and health resources such as the OSHA and PMA Alliance Web page, news
releases, OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool and Small Business Handbook and the Department of Labor's
"Drug-Free Workplace Advisor."
Mary Bauer and Dana Root developed the presentation "Ergonomics in the Pressroom," specifically for
the metalforming industry. Mary presented it on September 28, 2006 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and
Resort, in Eagan, Minnesota. The presentation is posted on the PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page and linked
to from the OSHA and PMA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site.
In addition, PMA has informed its membership about OSHA's resources and compliance assistance
programs through articles in its magazine and e-newsletter, including:
- "PMA Allies with OSHA on Safety and Health," MetalForming, December 2005
- "Partnering Toward a Safer Workplace," MetalForming, February 2006
- "On-site Consultation Program Helps Small Businesses Establish Safety and Health Programs," PMA
update, July/August 2006
- "Helping Small Businesses Benefit from Being Drug-Free," MetalForming, February 2006
During the reporting period, OSHA and PMA also participated in a number of activities promoting
workplace safety and health, including:
- OSHA provided materials for distribution at PMA's Regional Metalform Tradeshow, March 21-23, 2006
in Nashville, TN
- Paula White, Director, DCSP, participated in a roundtable twice and provided information on
enhancing workplace safety through OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program and OSHA's other cooperative
programs at the PMA's Annual Meeting, November 10, 2006, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
- Paula White, Director, DCSP, presented the keynote address that provided an overview of OSHA's
Voluntary Protection Program and OSHA's other cooperative programs at the PMA's Annual Meeting,
November 11, 2006, in Los Croabas, Puerto Rico
- PMA distributed OSHA publications to the event's attendees at the PMA's Annual Meeting, November
11, 2006, in Los Croabas, Puerto Rico
In addition, the Agency has provided feedback and comments on a number of PMA products including:
- Safety First Video
- Safety Guidelines Checklist
- Safety Posters
- Prevent Back Injuries
- Dress for Safety
- Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls
- Protect Yourself from Injury
Further, PMA helped promote 2006 NAOSH Week to its members by distributing five hundred and fifty
2006 NAOSH Week posters and publishing information about the week in PMA's MetalForming magazine and
Update newsletter.
Finally, PMA implementation team members are sharing their expertise with OSHA by serving on the
editorial board for OSHA's Machine Guarding eTool.
- Alliance Program Reach
| Type of Activity (Conference,
Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or
Trained |
November 17, 2005, "OSHA Aligns with Metalforming
Association"
OSHA News Release |
69 News Services |
November 17, 2005, "OSHA Aligns with Metalforming
Association"
U.S. Newswire |
Data not available |
November 18, 2005, "PMA Forms Alliance with OSHA to
Advance Industry Safety & Health"
PMA News Release |
Data not available |
December 2005, "PMA Allies with OSHA on Safety and
Health"
MetalForming |
60,000 |
January 9, 2006, "OSHA Forms Alliances for Worker
Safety in Various Industries"
Facilities Management News |
Data not available |
January 25, 2006, "OSHA Alliances Cover Metalforming,
Chemistry, Paper, and Utility/Construction Industries"
Facilities Management News |
Data not available |
February 2006, "Partnering Toward a Safer Workplace"
MetalForming |
60,000 |
March 21-23, 2006, PMA Regional Metalform Tradeshow,
Nashville, Tennessee
Distributed OSHA and Alliance Publications |
2,600 |
March 2006, "NAOSH Week Increases Importance of
Workplace Safety and Health"
PMA Update |
1,800 |
April 11, 2006, PMA Annual Suppliers Night,
Cleveland, Ohio
Distributed OSHA and Alliance Publications |
330 |
April 2006, "North American Occupational Safety and
Health Week"
MetalForming |
60,000 |
April 2006, "NAOSH Week Emphasizes Importance of
Preventing Workplace Injuries"
PMA Update |
1,800 |
May 24, 2006, "OSHA Website Offers Official Responses
to FAQs"
MetalForming Xtra Newsletter |
7,500 |
May 2006, "OSHA, ASSE, Industry Groups Team up to
Increase Job Safety for North American Safety and Health Week"
Compliance & Safety News |
Data not available |
July/August 2006, "On-site Consultation Program Helps
Small Businesses Establish Safety and Health Programs"
PMA Update |
1,800 |
September 28, 2006 PMA Power Press Safety Seminar,
Eagan, Minnesota
Presenter:
Mary Bauer, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Region V, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area Office,
USDOL-OSHA |
40 |
October 2006, "Helping Small Businesses Benefit from
Being Drug-Free"
MetalForming |
60,000 |
November 10, 2006 PMA 2006 Annual Meeting, Los
Croabas, Puerto Rico
Presenter: Paula White, Director, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA |
8 |
November 10, 2006 PMA 2006 Annual Meeting, Los
Croabas, Puerto Rico
Presenter: Paula White, Director, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA |
5 |
November 11, 2006 PMA 2006 Annual Meeting, Los
Croabas, Puerto Rico
Speaker: Paula White, Director, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA |
200 |
| Machine Guarding eTool |
20,790 |
| OSHA and PMA Alliance Web page |
5,736 |
| PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page |
1,400 |
| TOTAL |
284,078 |
IV. Upcoming Milestones
During the upcoming year, the OSHA and PMA Implementation Team will continue to advance its
excellent working relationship by collaborating on projects and activities to achieve the goals of
the Alliance. For example, OSHA and PMA will continue updating and promoting the OSHA and PMA
Alliance Web page and PMA/OSHA Alliance Web page with safety and health resources. In addition, OSHA
will provide speakers to present "Enhancing Workplace Safety through OSHA's Cooperative Programs,"
workshop during the PMA's Metalform Tradeshow, March 25-28, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The PMA has
also invited OSHA to make a presentation on ergonomics in the pressroom using the presentation
developed by Mary Bauer and Dana Root during PMA's Pressroom Safety Seminar scheduled for March 15,
2007 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Through the Alliance, OSHA will continue to review and provide feedback on PMA-developed safety and
health resources including:
- Safety First Video
- Safety Guidelines Checklist
- Ergonomics
- Mechanical Power Presses
- Safety Posters
- Prevent Back Injuries
- Dress for Safety
- Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls
- Protect Yourself from Injury
Further, PMA will again join with other Alliance Program participants to support 2007 NAOSH Week
which will be held May 7-12.
PMA members, Tiffany Keat and Mark Sutton, will also continue to serve as members of the editorial
boards for the Machine Guarding eTool and will provide feedback as appropriate. Finally, PMA
representative, Richard Sbroglia will work with OSHA and other Alliance Program participants to help
provide information and expertise during the Agency's development of its Powered Industrial Truck
eTool.
Report prepared by: Bill Willson, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services Alliances,
February 20, 2007
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