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Annual Alliance Evaluation

Name and Address of Alliance
Agreement Establishing an Alliance between the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Braintree, MA, Providence, R.I., 
Area Offices and the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Providence, R.I.
Alliance Sponsor/ Location Braintree, MA and Providence, RI Area Offices.


Implementation team members
Brenda Gordon, Area Director, Braintree Area Office, OSHA
Kipp Hartmann, Area Director, Providence Area Office, OSHA
Patrick Griffin, CAS, Braintree Area Office, OSHA
Maryann Mederios, CAS, Providence Area Office, OSHA

Carl Moberg, Asst. Chief of Inspections, USCG
LCDR Jennifer Williams, Chief, Prevention Department, USCG
LCDR James McLaughlin, Chief, Prevention Department, USCG (transferred 7/2003)
Name of Evaluator
Brenda Gordon, Area Director, Braintree, MA
Kipp Hartmann, Area Director, Providence, RI
Patrick Griffin, CAS Braintree, MA
Maryann Mederios, CAS Providence, RI
Evaluation Period April 14, 2003 to April 14, 2004

OSHA 300 log rates N/A

Alliance Measurement Data An initial meeting was held on February 28, 2003 to discuss the formation of an alliance. A follow-up meeting and signing of the Alliance was held on April 14, 2003. A joint training session was held on July 23, 2003 at the MSO, Providence, RI. The training session was a 4 hour session. OSHA conducted 2 hours and the USCG conducted 2 hours. The training conducted encompassed the following topics: cranes, overhead loads, scaffolds, electrical safety, health hazards, OSHA internet resources and USCG jurisdiction and inspection procedures.

Further, it was agreed that USCG personnel will accompany OSHA compliance officers on boatyard and marina inspections during the spring and summer of 2004.

Impact of Alliance This alliance has been a benefit to both OSHA and the MSO, Providence, RI. The Joint training has allowed both agencies to gain a better understanding of each others responsibilities and jurisdictions. The alliance has also helped to foster mutual assistance in the area of Homeland Security.

Significant Changes LCDR. James McLaughlin transfer from MSO Providence, RI to Cleveland Ohio in July 2003. LCDR. Jennifer Williams replaced LCDR. McLaughlin.

Alliance Challenges The coordination of schedules to conduct joint inspections.

Plans to improve the alliance More and better communication and interaction.

Recommendations Both parties have agreed to continue the alliance for another year.
 
 
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