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American Heart Association (AHA)
(signed November 20, 2003; renewed September 8, 2006; renewed February 2, 2008)
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(L to R) Melissa Low, Director, Industry Resources and Legislative Services, Club
Managers Association of America; Michaela Rydstrom, Assistant, Environmental Health and Safety,
Brick Industry Association; Robin Crawford, Marketing Manager, American Heart Association; David
Hicks, Manager/Technical Initiatives, American Industrial Hygiene Association; Karen Orso, Director,
National Accounts and Commercial Markets, American Heart Association; Patrick Voight,
President-Elect, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses; Kevin Cannon, Safety Specialist,
National Association of Home Builders; and Bill O'Connell, Manager, Government Affairs, National
Safety Council; attended the 2008 NAOSH Week Kick-off event on May 5, 2008 at the Department of
Labor.
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Through the Alliance, OSHA and AHA are committed to utilizing their collective
expertise to advance a culture of awareness, prevention and action while sharing best practices and
technical knowledge to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke and address
employee wellness programs in the workplace. These efforts will include a focus on providing
information for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The Alliance agreement's goals
include:
Outreach and communication:
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or AHA's conferences, local meetings, or other Alliance
partner events such as the Emergency Cardiovascular Care Update.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding
AHA's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by the AHA and
through OSHA's or AHA's developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures
(or any other applicable forum).
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on AED, CPR and first aid
training programs that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on AED
Programs, CPR and first aid training issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or
to provide input on safety and health issues.
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
American Heart Association (AHA) and more than 55 other Alliance Program
participants supported 2009 NAOSH Week. Sponsored annually by the American
Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), an Alliance Program participant, and the
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), 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."
- May 4, 2009: Karen Orso, Director, ECC Commercial Markets, Emergency
Cardiovascular Care Programs, AHA, attended the NAOSH Week Kick-off event at
the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC. Acting Assistant Secretary
Jordan Barab, USDOL-OSHA; Warren Brown, President, ASSE; and Andrew Cooper,
Secretary, CSSE; provided brief remarks. The Kick-off also featured an Alliance
Program participant panel with a presentation by Ms. Orso, and presentations
from Alliance Program Participants ASSE, Independent Electrical Contractors,
and National Safety Council focusing on workplace safety and health issues.
- May 4, 2009: Karen Orso, Director, ECC Commercial Markets, Emergency
Cardiovascular Care Programs, AHA, attended the OSHA-led afternoon seminar.
Barnett Lawrence, Compliance Assistance Coordinator, Office of Outreach
Services and Alliances (OOSA), Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP),
USDOL-OSHA presented “Navigating the OSHA Web Site.” Amanda Edens, Deputy
Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, USDOL-OSHA; Michael
Walterschied, Area Director, Region III, Baltimore/Washington D.C. Area Office,
USDOL-OSHA; John Ferris, Director, Office of Emergency Management, Directorate
of Technical Support and Emergency Management, USDOL-OSHA; and Doug Goodell,
then-Acting Deputy Director, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA participated on the “OSHA Update”
panel discussion. Elizabeth Way, Director, OOSA, DCSP, USDOL-OSHA presented
“OSHA Top 10 Violations and Compliance Assistance Resources."
- October 20-26, 2008:
2008 Drug-Free Work Week. The American Heart Association (AHA) and a number
of other Alliance Program participants supported the 2008 Drug-Free Work Week.
Sponsored annually by the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program, the Week
focused on educating employers, employees and the public about the importance
of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace.
- June 12-15, 2008: CCPRF/ECCU 2008 International Educational Conference, Las Vegas Convention
Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Nevada-OSHA representatives staffed the Alliance Program exhibit booth during the conference.
- June 11, 2008: Department of Labor Safety Day, Francis Perkins Building, Washington, DC.
- Drenda Roberson, Training Network Account Manager, AHA, staffed the American Heart Association
exhibit booth during the 2008 DOL Safety Day.
- May 4-10, 2008:
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week.
TThe American Heart Association 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.
- May 5, 2008: Representatives of the American Heart Association attended
the NAOSH Week Kick-off event at the U.S. Department of Labor. Donald
Shalhoub, Deputy Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA; and ASSE’s
former-President, Michael Thompson; were the keynote speakers. Mr. Shalhoub
presented "Safety
is Good Business" to OSHA and Alliance Program participants and other safety and health
representatives.
Products and Resources
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
Success Stories
Additional Resources
* Alliance Implementation Team members serve on the editorial board.
Areas of Emphasis
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Programs at 202-693-2200 for assistance accessing PDF materials.
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