The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Augusta Area Office (OSHA); the Federal Highway
Administration, Maine Division (FHWA); the Maine Department of Transportation (Maine DOT); the Maine
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards, Maine 21(d) Consultation Project (Maine 21(d)); the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 2327 (IBEW) and Verizon New England
Inc. recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more
healthful American workplaces. OSHA, FHWA, Maine DOT, Maine 21(d), IBEW and Verizon hereby form an
Alliance to provide IBEW members and Verizon employees and others with information, guidance, and
access to training resources that are designed to help them protect employees’ health and safety,
particularly in preventing exposure to roadway work zone hazards and telecommunication safety and
health issues. In developing this Alliance, OSHA, FHWA, Maine 21(d), Maine DOT, IBEW and Verizon
recognize that the State Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national
effort.
OSHA, FHWA, Maine 21(d), Maine DOT, IBEW, Verizon New England will work together toward the
following training and educational goals:
- Develop training and education programs on roadway work zone safety and health issues and
telecommunication safety and health issues and to provide expertise in communicating such
information to members, employers and employees and the industry.
- Deliver or arrange to for the delivery of roadway work zone safety and the OSHA 10 and 30 hour
1910 General Industry courses as appropriate.
OSHA, FHWA, Maine 21(d), Maine DOT, IBEW, Verizon New England will work together toward the
following outreach and communication goals:
- Developing information on the recognition and prevention of roadway work zone hazards and
telecommunication safety and health hazards and to provide expertise in developing ways of
communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and
OSHA’s, FHWA’s, Maine DOT’s, Maine 21(d)’s a/k/a SafetyWorks!, IBEW’s and Verizon’s Web sites) to
members and employees in the industry.
- Encourage means of communicating information developed by the Alliance to the public as well as
employees and representatives of the Alliance members such as through presentations, exhibits, or
appearances at conferences, local meetings, or other events such as safety and health related
seminars.
- Share information among OSHA personnel, Maine DOT site engineers, Maine 21(d) consultants IBEW
Members, Verizon employees and industry safety and health professionals in roadway work zone and
telecommunication best practices or effective approaches, as jointly determined by OSHA,FHWA, Maine
DOT, Maine 21(d), IBEW and Verizon.
- Work with other Alliance participants on issues and projects related to roadway work zone safety
and health and telecommunication safety and health issues that are addressed and developed through
the Alliance Program.
OSHA, FHWA, Maine DOT, Maine 21(d), IBEW and Verizon New England will work toward 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 IBEW or Verizon leaders address groups.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on roadway work
zone and telecommunication safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions in the
workplace.
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. OSHA has found that these Alliances
can 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. By
entering into an Alliance, none of these parties shall be required to perform any actions or meet
any standards that are not otherwise required by law.
An implementation team made up of representatives of the 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 one year from the date of signing and any 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 the signatories.
Anthony J. Lemire
Augusta, Maine Acting Area Director
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration |
Date |
William Peabody
Director
Bureau of Labor Standards
Maine Department of Labor |
Date |
Jonathan McDade
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Maine Division |
Date |
Peter McLaughlin
Business Manager
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local Union No. 2327 |
Date |
David A. Cole
Commissioner
Maine Department of Transportation |
Date |
Timothy D. Ainsworth
Verizon Corporate Safety
Regional Safety Manager |
Date |
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