The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Independent Electrical Contractors of
Greater Cincinnati (IEC) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster
safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater
Cincinnati hereby form an Alliance to provide IEC 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 current safety & health
issues. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and the Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater
Cincinnati recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part
of the OSHA national effort.
OSHA and IEC will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for member
companies regarding electrical safety hazards, and to provide expertise in communicating such
information to employers and employees in the industry.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of mutually affected courses.
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop workplace safety and health curricula on electrical
workplace hazards.
OSHA and IEC will work together to achieve the following 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 and OSHA’s and the IEC’S Web sites) to
employers and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or IEC conferences, local meetings, or other special events.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding IEC
best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by IEC and through
OSHA developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other
applicable forum).
- Promote and encourage IEC 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.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on workplace electrical
safety practices that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
- Encourage IEC chapters and worksites to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices
to address health and safety issues, including workplace electrical safety practices.
OSHA and IEC 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 IEC 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
safety 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. Team members will include representatives of OSHA’s local area office. In addition,
they will meet at least three times per year 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. Either signatory may terminate it 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.
Richard T. Gilgrist, CIH
Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
Date |
David Hittinger
Executive Director
Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater Cincinnati |
Date |
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