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ADSC: International Association of
Foundation Drilling
(signed February 22, 2005; renewed March 29, 2007)
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The OSHA and ADSC Alliance, focuses on providing the association's members and
others in the foundation drilling industry, including small businesses and non-English or limited
English speaking employees, with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help
them protect employees' health and safety. The Alliance focuses on safety and health issues
including, fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards. The agreement's
goals include:
Training and education:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for small
businesses and non-English or limited English speaking employees regarding fall protection, silica,
pinch-point and equipment operation hazards and to provide expertise in communicating such
information to employers and employees in the industry.
Outreach and communication:
- 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 ADSC's Web sites) to
employers and employees in the industry.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding ADSC's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by ADSC and
through OSHA – or ADSC's developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures
(or any other applicable forum).
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on
foundation drilling issues such as fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation
hazards, to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.
Milestones and Successes
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
Alliance Annual Reports
Alliance News Releases
Activities and Events
(Archive)
- May 3-9, 2009:
2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The ADSC:
International Association of Foundation Drilling and more than 55 other
Alliance Program participants supported 2009 NAOSH Week. Sponsored annually by
the American Society of Safety Engineers, an Alliance Program participant, and
the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance
of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme for 2009 NAOSH
Week was "Safety Means Always Coming Home."
- March 15-19, 2009: International Foundation Conference and Equipment
Exposition 2009, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
- Representatives from, OSHA Region IV and Florida On-site Consultation staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth during the conference.
- May 4-10, 2008:
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The ADSC: International
Association of Foundation Drilling and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported
2008 NAOSH Week, "Safety is Good Business." Sponsored annually by American Society of Safety
Engineers and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of
preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Safety Tips for the Employer and
Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Safety Tips for the
Employee [PDF
- 145 KB]. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling
(ADSC) Alliance, ADSC developed "Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Safety
Tips For the Employer and Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Safety Tips
For the Employee." The Safety Tips provide information to help prevent injuries
and illnesses while installing anchored earth retentions and micropiles. (2006,
July)
- Working Safely During Installation of Anchored Earth Retention and
Micropiles [PDF
- 82 KB]. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling
(ADSC) Alliance, ADSC developed "Working Safely During Installation of Anchored
Earth Retention and Micropiles." The document identifies hazards associated
with the installation of anchored earth retentions and micropiles and safe work
practices to help reduce or eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses. (2006,
July)
- Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the Employer and Drilled Shaft
Installation Safety Tips For the
Employee [PDF
- 4 MB]. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC)
Alliance, ADSC developed "Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the
Employer and Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the Employee." The
Safety Tips provide information to help prevent injuries and illnesses in the
drilled shaft foundation industry. (2006, February)
- Drilled Shaft Installation Safety [PDF
- 62 KB]. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling
(ADSC) Alliance, ADSC developed "Drilled Shaft Installation Safety." The
presentation is designed to provide OSHA staff, drilled shaft contractors and
their employees, geotechnical engineers and general contractors with
information about drilled shaft construction equipment and methods, general
safety practices and recommendations on how to maintain a safe worksite. (2006,
February)
- Working Safely During Installation of Drilled Shaft Foundations [PDF
- 39 KB]. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC)
Alliance, ADSC developed "Working Safely During Installation of Drilled Shaft
Foundations." The document identifies hazards associated with the installation
of drilled shaft foundations and safe work practices to help reduce or
eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses. (2006, February)
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
OSHA eTools
Publications and Newsletters
- ADSC E-newsletter, February 2007. This edition of ADSC's monthly
e-newsletter includes an article, "OSHA Makes the Business Case for Safety and
Health," describing the development of the agency's Safety and Health Topics
page; Making the Business Case for Safety and Health.
- Foundation Drilling, March/April 2006. This edition of ADSC's bi-monthly
publication includes an article, "Annual OSHA/ADSC Alliance Report" that
describes the activities of the OSHA and ADSC National Alliance.
- ADSC E-newsletter, March, 2006. This edition of ADSC's monthly e-newsletter
includes an article, "OSHA's Electronic Newsletter, QuickTakes" that encourages
ADSC to subscribe to OSHA's electronic newsletter, QuickTakes.
- ADSC E-newsletter, March, 2006. This edition of ADSC's monthly e-newsletter
includes an article, "ADSC South Central Chapter Signs Regional OSHA Alliance
Agreement" that describes the Regional Alliance that OSHA Region VI and ADSC's
South Central Chapter signed on February 10, 2006.
- Foundation Drilling, February 2006. This edition of ADSC's bi-monthly
publication includes an article, "ADSC South Central Chapter Signs Regional
OSHA Alliance Agreement" that describes the ADSC South Central Chapter and OSHA
Region VI Regional Alliance.
- Foundation Drilling, December/January 2006. This edition of ADSC's
bi-monthly publication includes an article, "ADSC's West Coast Chapter Signs
Regional OSHA Alliance" that describes the ADSC West Coast Chapter, OSHA Region
X and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Regional
Alliance.
- National Driller,
April 2005. The foundation drilling industry's publication, National Driller,
includes an article, "ADSC Aligns with OSHA," that discusses the signing and
goals of the OSHA and ADSC Alliance.
Related Alliances
- Region VI, Regional Office and Dallas and Ft. Worth Area Offices with
International Association of Foundation Drilling, South Central Chapter signed February 9,
2006; renewed January 26, 2009.
- OSHA Region VIII, Denver and Englewood, Colorado Area Offices with
ADSC: International Association of Foundation Drilling Rocky Mountain Chapter signed February
1, 2008.
- Region X with
International Association of Foundation Drilling, West Coast Chapter signed October 21, 2005.
- State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of
Occupational Safety and Health and
ADSC: International Association of Foundation Drilling West Coast Chapter
signed September 2, 2008.
Additional Resources
*Alliance Implementation Team members serve on the editorial board.
+ Alliance Implementation Team members participated in the development of this
resource.
Areas of Emphasis
*These files are provided for downloading only.
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Contact the OSHA Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs at 202-693-2200 for assistance
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