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The City of New York Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Emergency Response and
Technical Assessment (DEP/DERTA)
Alliance Annual Report
January 29, 2007 |
I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
March 3, 2005
Overview
OSHA and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Emergency Response
and Technical Assessment (NYC DEP/DERTA) establish a relationship to foster safer workplaces in New
York City. The agencies will use their collective expertise to foster a culture of safety and health
by training and providing outreach, seminars and materials on the New York City Right to Know Law
and OSHA's Hazard Communication regulations.
Implementation Team Members
Sandy Roberto Deputy Director
Theresa Small Deputy Director
Maureen Moynihan-Fradkin, CAS-Bayside Area Office
Evaluation Period
March 3, 2005 – January 26, 2007
II. Implementation Team Meetings
- Implementation team members met and had discussions to develop and implement plan to conduct
training for investigators from each agency.
- Implementation team members met and had discussion to develop a procedure coordinating appropriate
intervention for establishments with harmful exposure to storage and use of hazardous substances
III. Results
Training and Education
Goals:
- Develop and deliver training to the NYC DEP/DEDRTA personnel addressing such issues as Material
Safety Data Sheets, labeling of hazardous substances, training and the written Hazard
Communication program.
- Develop and deliver training to OSHA personnel on the NYC DEP Right to Know Law (NYC
Administrative Code 24-701-718 and Regulations NYCRR 40-01-14) addressing such issues as the
hazardous substance storage and use.
Events:
- OSHA delivered training to DEP staff on general OSHA introduction, common hazards and the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CF 1910.1200)
- NYC DEP conducted training to OSHA personnel on General NYC DEP role and responsibilities and
the NYC Right to Know Law and regulations.
Products
- Procedure developed and implemented to provide appropriate notification and referrals of
establishments.
Outreach and Communication
Goals:
- Provide and develop outreach on the safe use and storage of hazardous substances.
Events
- Implementation team meets to review available material and provide outreach to establishments
on storage and use of hazardous substances.
- Bi-monthly meetings are held with the Hazardous Substance Advisory Board (HSAB) The meeting is
attended by various city agencies representing law enforcement, FDNY, environmental agencies,
Health Dept., hospitals, first responders, community groups, NYCOSH, etc… The purpose of these
meetings is to share ideas and information regarding response to hazardous chemical exposures
caused by accidental releases or by intentional acts.
Products
- Provide pamphlets in English and Spanish on the Hazard Communication Programs, Right to Know
and storage and use of hazardous substances. Hazardous Communication Program (Pamphlet 3084),
Highly Hazardous Chemicals (Spanish), Info on Hazard Chemicals (Spanish).
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
Goals:
- Promote workplace safety and health by training NYC DEP/DERTA staff on Hazard Communication
Program and share information between staffs on best practices for safety and health of workers
and public when handling and storing of hazardous substances.
Events
Products
- Provided pamphlets in Spanish and English and use of the OSHA website for Compliance Assistance
in English and Spanish.
IV. Results
| Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and
Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or Trained |
| DEP staff trained on Hazard Communications Standard,
common hazards and general OSHA information. |
30 |
| OSHA staff trained on the DEP regulations and general
information |
30 |
| HSAB meetings |
50 |
| TOTAL |
110 |
Additional Comments: This Alliance has greatly enhanced the relationship the
two agencies have and provided a relationship in the event of an emergency. During the WTC possible
human remain (PHR) search the agencies worked together to provide sample analysis and job hazard
analysis to the contractor's, city employees and the public. Meeting with and working cooperatively
has enabled the agencies to respond during emergency response. OSHA and the DEP have worked
cooperatively on the WTC PHR searches, a recent airplane accident and work being done in and around
Ground Zero.
The number of people reached under this alliance cannot be accurately quantified. Right to Know
inspectors for the DEP are trained in the requirements of the Hazard Communication standard and will
provide information on OSHA resources on this standard to small businesses when appropriate.
V. Upcoming Milestones
- To continue with the alliance and further work with the DEP/DERTA in providing outreach on the
hazards of storage and use of chemicals.
- To work with together and participate in tabletop exercises on emergency response and
preparedness.
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