I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
February 20, 2003
Date Renewed
July 21, 2005
Evaluation Period
February 19, 2005 – February 18, 2006
Overview
The OSHA and SWRI Alliance addresses improving working conditions for workers who work with sealant,
waterproofing, and restoration products by providing information and guidance to help employers
protect employees' health-particularly in the areas of reducing and preventing exposure to lead and
silica-and safety hazards-particularly in the areas of confined spaces, fall protection, and staging
requirements.
Implementation Team Members
| OSHA: |
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Dale Krupinski
Jess McCluer
Danezza Quintero
Dom Salvatore |
Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA)*
OOSA
Office of Construction Services*
Region III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Area Office. Compliance Assistance Specialist |
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| SWRI: |
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David Carter
Eric Johnson
Deb Nemec
Ron Pilla |
Safety Committee
Safety Committee
Associate Director
Chairperson, Safety Committee |
* Member of the Implementation Team until October 2005.
* Member of the Implementation Team beginning in October 2005
II. Implementation Team Meetings
May 2, 2005
May 3, 2005
May 25, 2005
July 19, 2005
August 1, 2005
September 1, 2005
October 11, 2005
January 18, 2006 |
Fall Protection Workgroup, Washington, DC
Design for Safety Workgroup, Washington, DC
Meeting, Teleconference
Design for Safety Workgroup, Washington, DC
Fall Protection Workgroup, Washington, DC
Meeting, Teleconference
Fall Protection and Design for Safety Workgroup, Washington, DC
Meeting, Teleconference |
III. Results
- Events and Products
Outreach and Communication
- Develop and disseminate information and guidance on relevant safety and health topics at SWRI
conferences and through print and electronic media.
Products
OSHA and SWRI Alliance Web site
OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and SWRI Alliance Web page that is posted on the Agency's Web
site. It includes the OSHA and SWRI Alliance agreement, news releases, events and milestones and
successes.
SWRI Web site (www.swrionline.org)
SWRI continues to update its Web site to include information on the OSHA and SWRI Alliance and the
products developed through the Alliance, including the SWRI Safety and Health Manual.
Publications and Newsletters
Information and news releases on the OSHA and SWRI Alliance's activities and OSHA's compliance
assistance resources appeared in US Newswire, FacilitySafety Management,
Alliance Quarterly Review and SWRI's Member Briefs. For more
information on the articles, see the “Alliance Program Reach” table.
OSHA's Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Safety and Health Topics Page
Through participation on the editorial board of OSHA's Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration
Industry Safety and Health Topics page, the following Alliance implementation team members are
continuing to participate, review and provide comments:
- David Carter, Chapman Waterproofing Company, Inc.; Boston, MA
- Eric Johnson, Spray-O-Bond Company; Milwaukee, WI
- Jim Marasco, Corporate Safety Director, Culbertson Restoration, Ltd.; West Chester, PA
SWRI Safety and Health Manual
Through the Alliance, OSHA and SWRI developed an SWRI Safety and Health Manual for the association's
members. The manual covers topics such as hazard communication, confined space, fall protection,
recordkeeping, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection and scaffolding. A final copy
of the manual was completed and distributed in CD format to SWRI members in July 2005.
OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Fall Protection and Design for Safety
Workgroups
On July 8, 2004, representatives from SWRI participated in the Alliance Program's Construction
Roundtable for construction-related national Alliances. The Fall Protection and Design for Safety
Workgroups were developed at the roundtable meeting.
Fall Protection Workgroup – SWRI is participating on the Fall Protection Workgroup and helped
develop Fall Protection Safety Tips Sheets for employers and employees. The Workgroup is also
providing comments on the "Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry" training course,
developed by OSHA's Office of Training and Education.
- May 2, 2005 – SWRI member, Ron Pilla attended the Workgroup meeting and presented the group with
his draft article on fall protection best practices
- July 19, 2005 – SWRI member, Dan Cain and Mr. Pilla attended the Fall Protection Workgroup meeting
- October 11, 2005 – Mr. Pilla attended the Workgroup meeting
- January 31, 2006 – Mr. Pilla attended the Workgroup meeting
Design for Safety Workgroup – SWRI is participating on the Design for Safety Workgroup and helped
develop a general PowerPoint® presentation on "Designing for Safety" along with a "Design for
Safety" Web page. The Workgroup is currently developing a 2-4 Hour Design for Safety Training Course
along with an OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program for engineers. Mr. Pilla attended the workgroup
meeting on May 3, 2005; August 1, 2005; October 11, 2005 and January 31, 2006.
Events
SWRI 2005 Fall Technical Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 23-25, 2005
Domenick Salvatore, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Region III Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Area Office, gave a presentation, "Don't Be Left Hanging: OSHA's Guide to Self Rescue," on October
25, 2005 at the SWRI 2005 Fall Technical Meeting to 200 attendees. Alvan Phillip, Exhibit Manager,
OSHA Region IX, staffed the OSHA and SWRI Alliance exhibit booth during the conference. OSHA also
provided publications on OSHA and the Alliance Program, including an OSHA-SWRI Alliance Activities
Summary document, that were distributed during the event.
SWRI 2005 Annual Meeting, Las Croabas, Puerto Rico, February 28- March 3, 2005
Jose Carpena, Area Director OSHA Region II Puerto Rico Area Office, gave a presentation, "Emergency
Response," on March 2, 2005 to 120 attendees at the Annual Meeting. Mr. Carpena also staffed an OSHA
and SWRI Alliance exhibit booth. OSHA also provided publications on OSHA and the Alliance Program,
including an OSHA and SWRI Alliance Activities Summary document, that were distributed during the
event.
- Promote and encourage SWRI members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as
compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, Strategic Partnerships, and
endorse mentoring among SWRI members.
The OSHA and SWRI 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
- In speeches and other public appearances, executives of SWRI and some of its members will attempt
to raise others' awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health.
The OSHA and SWRI Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to
address this goal.
- Executive Summary
Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and SWRI have developed a productive working relationship and are
continuing to work together to address safety and health issues in the sealant, waterproofing and
restoration industry. In its third year, OSHA and SWRI committed to continuing the Alliance and
signed an Alliance renewal agreement on July 21, 2005. This positive relationship has led to the
development of several programs and projects that the implementation team is working on or has
produced. To meet the outreach and communications goals, OSHA and SWRI worked together on projects
including:
- OSHA and SWRI developed a Safety and Health Manual that covers topics such as hazard
communication, confined space, fall protection, recordkeeping, personal protective equipment,
respiratory protection and scaffolding. A final copy of the manual was completed and distributed in
CD format to SWRI members in July 2005.
- SWRI representatives are continuing to serve on the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Industry
Safety and Health Topics page's Editorial Board.
- Domenick Salvatore, Compliance Assistance Specialist in OSHA's Region III Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania Area Office gave a presentation at the SWRI Fall Technical meeting in San Francisco, CA
to more than 200 attendees. Alvan Phillip, Exhibit Manager, OSHA Region IX, staffed the OSHA-SWRI
Alliance exhibit during the conference.
- Jose Carpena, Director OSHA Region II Puerto Rico Area Office, staffed the OSHA-SWRI exhibit booth
and gave a presentation to 120 attendees at the SWRI 2005 Annual Meeting in Las Croabas, Puerto
Rico.
- SWRI has representatives on the Design for Safety and Fall Protection Workgroups that were created
at the July 8, 2004 OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable meeting. Ron Pilla, SWRI, drafted
an article on fall protection best practices for the Fall Protection Workgroup to review.
- SWRI promoted the activities of the OSHA and SWRI Alliance and compliance assistance programs
through articles in its monthly publication, Member Briefs. The articles focused on a number of
topics such as the Compliance Assistance Web page update and the Alliance
Quarterly Review.
The presentations by OSHA representatives and the SWRI Safety and Health Manual important safety and
health topics in the sealant, waterproofing and restoration industry. In addition, the Alliance
Program exhibits at SWRI events and the articles in the SWRI Member Briefs
publication and SWRI's Web page helped SWRI inform their members that OSHA's numerous compliance
assistance materials and resources are available for use and distribution throughout the sealant,
waterproofing and restoration industry.
- Alliance Program Reach
| Type of Activity (Conference,
Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or
Trained |
| OSHA and SWRI Alliance Web page on OSHA's Web site |
4,476 |
| SWRI Web site – Link to Alliance Agreement |
Data Not Available |
| OSHA Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Industry
Safety and Health Topics page |
23,664 |
| December 2005 – "New eTools, Safety and Health Topics
pages Highlight OSHA's Alliance Program Fiscal '05 Safety and Health Products Development,"
Alliance Quarterly Review |
300 |
| December 2005 – “OSHA Enhances Web site," SWRI Member
Briefs |
700 |
October 25, 2005 SWRI Fall Technical Meeting, San
Francisco, CA
Speaker: Domenick Salvatore, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Region III Philadelphia Area
Office, USDOL-OSHA |
200 |
October 23-25, 2005 SWRI Fall Technical Meeting, San
Francisco, CA
Alliance Program Exhibit |
200 |
| September 2005 – "Alliances Contribute to Development
of New Safety Information Products,"
Alliance Quarterly Review |
300 |
| September 2005 – "Consultation Helps Small Businesses
Establish Safety and Health Programs," SWRI Member
Briefs |
700 |
| August 1, 2005 – "OSHA and SWRI Renew National
Alliance," News for Oklahoma Safety Council (www.oksafety.org/news.htm) |
Data Not Available |
| August 1, 2005 – OSHA includes information on the
OSHA/SWRI Alliance renewal signing in its bi-weekly e-newsletter; QuickTakes |
55,700 |
| August 2005 – "SWR Institute Industry Alliances,"
SWRI Member Briefs |
700 |
| July 28, 2005 – "OSHA Renews Alliance with
Restoration Institute," BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter |
Data Not Available |
| July 22, 2005 – "Alliance Continues Pact to Reduce
Lead and Silica Exposure," FacilitySafety Management
(http://www.facilitysafetymanagement.com) |
Data Not Available |
| July 21, 2005 – "OSHA and SWRI Renew Alliance; Focus
Continues on Reducing Lead and Silica Exposure, Improving Fall Protection," US
Newswire (http://www.usnewswire.com) |
Data Not Available |
| July 21, 2005 – "OSHA and SWRI Renew Alliance," OSHA
press release announcing Alliance renewal |
68 News Sources |
| July 2005 – "Introducing the SWR Institute Safety and
Health Manual," SWRI Member
Briefs |
700 |
| June 2005 – "Safety and Health Manual Will Help Small
Businesses Enhance Workplace Safety Efforts,"
Alliance Quarterly Review |
300 |
| May 2005 – "OSHA Alliance Update," SWRI Member
Briefs |
700 |
| March 2005 – "Construction Alliances Meeting Focuses
on Fall Protection and Designing for Safety,"
Alliance Quarterly Review |
300 |
March 2, 2005 SWRI 2005 Annual Meeting, Las Croabas,
Puerto Rico
Speaker: Jose Carpena, OSHA Region II Puerto Rico Area Office Director, USDOL-OSHA |
120 |
February 28-March 3, 2005 SWRI 2005 Annual Meeting,
Las Croabas, Puerto Rico
Alliance Program Exhibit |
120 |
| TOTAL |
89,180 |
IV. Upcoming Milestones
In the upcoming year, OSHA's and SWRI's positive relationship will continue to grow and the
implementation team will undertake a number of activities. For example, the Alliance implementation
team will review the SWRI Safety and Health Manual to determine which chapters need to be updated
(e.g. pictures, summary or talking points). In addition, SWRI's members will continue to serve on
OSHA's Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Industry Safety and Health Topics page's editorial
board and will review and provide comments on the page. SWRI will also participate in the Fall
Protection and Design for Safety Workgroups that were created at the OSHA Alliance Program
Construction Roundtable for on July 8, 2004.
OSHA representatives from the OSHA Region IV Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Area Office will staff an
exhibit and make a presentation on “Site Specific Safety Plans” at the SWRI 2006 Winter Technical
Meeting in Bal Harbour, Florida. Also, SWRI will invite an OSHA representative make a presentation
on the Consultation Program at the 2006 SWRI Fall Technical meeting.
Finally, SWRI plans to promote OSHA compliance assistance materials through articles in their
monthly publication, Member Briefs, and the SWRI Web page.
Report prepared by: Jess McCluer, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances,
March 31, 2006
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