(L to R) Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., former-Assistant
Secretary, USDOL-OSHA; and Kyle Ogden, past-President, ISSA; at the national
Alliance renewal signing on August 16, 2007.
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Through the Alliance, OSHA and ISSA are working together to provide the
organization's members and others in the cleaning, maintenance and warehousing industries with
information, guidance and access to training resources that will help protect employee's health and
safety. In particular, the Alliance is focusing on reducing exposure to hazards such as slips, trips
and falls and hazard communication (HAZCOM) issues (e.g., hazard classification, precautionary
labeling, material safety data sheets and personal protective equipment). The Alliance's goals
include:
Training and Education
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for cleaning,
maintenance, and warehousing industry employers and employees regarding slips, trips and falls and
HAZCOM.
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 ISSA's
Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's and ISSA's conferences and workshops, including various
ISSA training seminars and forums such as ISSA's annual convention, ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North
America.
- Promote and encourage ISSA members' or worksites' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs
such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the On-site Consultation
Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on cleaning, maintenance,
and warehousing industry hazards, such as slips, trips and falls and HAZCOM 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 cleaning,
maintenance, and warehousing industry hazards such as slips, trips and falls and HAZCOM, to help
forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
Milestones and Successes
- ISSA
Alliance Milestones and Successes (2006, October).
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
Alliance Annual Reports
Alliance News Releases
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OSHA Forms Alliance with Cleaning and Maintenance Industry Association. OSHA News Release
(2005, August 5).
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ISSA Forms Alliance with OSHA to Promote Workplace Health and Safety. ISSA News Release (2005, August 5).
- ISSA Launches Health and Safety Website. ISSA News Release (2006, July 12).
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OSHA, ASSE, CSSE and Industry Groups Team Up to Increase Job Safety for North American
Occupational Safety and Health Week. OSHA News Release (2007, May 4).
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OSHA and ISSA renew Alliance. OSHA News Release (2007, August 16).
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New Cleaning Industry Topics Page Provides Important Safety and Health Resources. OSHA News
Release (2007, December 11).
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ISSA Supports 2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 4-10. ISSA News
Release (2008, April 17).
Activities and Events
- May 3-9, 2009:
2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. ISSA 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."
- April14-15, 2009: ISSA Legislative and Regulatory Forum, Crystal City,
Virginia.
- April 14, 2009: Tony Mapes, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist,
Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State
Programs, USDOL-OSHA, staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth during the
forum.
- April 15, 2009: Maureen O’Donnell, Industrial Hygienist, Office of Chemical
Hazards – Metals, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, USDOL-OSHA, made a
presentation entitled “OSHA Update: Global Harmonized System (GHS) of
Classification and Labeling of Chemicals" during the forum.
- October 20-26, 2008:
2008 Drug-Free Work Week. ISSA 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.
- September 8-11, 2008: ISSA/INTERCLEAN® 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.
- September 8, 2008: Don Evans, Safety and Health Trainer, Nevada Safety
Consultation and Training, gave a presentation entitled "OSHA Current
and Proposed Standards on Walking and Working Surfaces," during ISSA's Slip
and Fall Prevention Symposium.
- May 4-10, 2008:
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. ISSA and a number of
other Alliance Program participants supported 2008 NAOSH Week, "Safety is Good Business."
Sponsored annually by the 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.
- October 23-26, 2007: ISSA/INTERCLEAN® 2007, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
- October 23-26, 2007: Bill Willson, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances,
Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA, staffed an Alliance Program exhibit
booth.
- October 26, 2007: Carol Jones, then-Health Scientist, Office of Biological Hazards, Directorate of Standards and
Guidance, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation during the ISSA/INTERCLEAN® 2007 Educational Conference
on "Pandemic Preparedness."
- May 6-12, 2007: 2007 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. ISSA
and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2007 NAOSH Week;
"All Modes of Transportation." 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.
- April 5, 2007: ISSA Legislative and Regulatory Forum, Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel,
Arlington, Virginia.
- Earl Hicks, then-Communications Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances,
Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA; and Ryan Tremain, Program Analyst,
Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs,
USDOL-OSHA; staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth, distributed OSHA safety and health
information and answered questions from the forum's attendees.
- October 5-7, 2006: ISSA/INTERCLEAN® 2006, McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.
- October 5-7, 2006: Rick Harris, then-Program Analyst, Office of Outreach
Services and Alliances, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA;
Bill Coulehan, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Region V, Calumet City,
Illinois Area Office, USDOL-OSHA; and Wanda Adams, Industrial Hygiene
Consultant, On-site Consultation, Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity; staffed the OSHA and ISSA Alliance Program exhibit
booth, distributed safety and health compliance assistance information, and
answered questions from the attendees.
- October 4, 2006: Ann Williams, Team Leader, Region V, USDOL-OSHA, gave a presentation
during the seminar, "Update: Globally Harmonized System of Labeling - U.S. Implementation by
OSHA, EPA, and DOT Representatives."
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- ISSA Safety and Health Portal.
Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed the ISSA Safety and Health
Portal. The Web page includes ISSA Occupational Safety and Health Topics Pages
for the cleaning industry on: Bloodborne Pathogens; Cleaning Chemicals in the
Workplace (Hazard Communication); Injury & Illness Recordkeeping; Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE); Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace; Small
Business Resources; Spanish Resources, and Warehouse Safety. (2007, November)
- Minimizing Slips, Trips and Falls [PDF - 52 KB]. Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed "Minimizing Slips, Trips and Falls." The checklist provides information to help minimize slip, trip and fall incidents. (2007, April)
- Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Custodians [PDF - 54 KB]. Through the OSHA and ISSA Alliance, ISSA developed "Preventing Slips Trips and Falls for Custodians." The article presents a checklist of common causes for slips, trips and falls and practical tips for avoiding these types of workplace incidents. (2007, April)
Safety and Health Topics Pages
Publications and Newsletters
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ISSA E-newsletter, June 2008. The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's June edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes two articles, "OSHA Unveils New Flood and Tornado Cleanup and Recovery Web Page," and "OSHA Offers Safety Tips for Working in Summer Heat."
- ISSA E-newsletter, May 2008. The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's May edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Industry Study Indentifies Most Disabling Workplace Injuries."
- ISSA E-newsletter, April 2008. The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's April edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "ISSA Adds Small Business Resources to Safety and Health Portal."
- ISSA E-newsletter, July/August 2007. The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's July/August
edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Case Study Highlights
Benefits of Safety and Health Program."
- ISSA E-newsletter, June 2007. The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's June edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, " OSHA VPP: A Proven Way to Reduce
Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Costs."
- ISSA E-newsletter, May 2007. The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's May edition of Legislative
and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Training Must Be Presented in a Manner That is
Understood by Workers."
- ISSA E-newsletter, April 2007. The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's April edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "ISSA Supports North American Occupational
Safety and Health Week, May 6-12."
- ISSA E-newsletter, February/March 2007. The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's February/March
edition of Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Unveils New Guidance on
Preparing For Influenza Pandemic."
- ISSA E-newsletter, January 2007. The Safety and Health Corner in ISSA's January edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Workshop Identifies Compliance
Assistance Tools For GHS."
- ISSA E-newsletter, November/December 2006. The ISSA's November/December 2006 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "EPA and OSHA Participate in GHS Public
Forums" and "OSHA Offers Avian Flu Guidance." The edition's Safety and Health Corner includes
"OSHA Makes The Business Case For Safety and Health."
- ISSA E-newsletter, July 2006. The ISSA's July 2006 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA, DOL &
ISSA Offer Valuable Workplace Compliance Assistance."
- ISSA E-newsletter, May/June 2006. The ISSA's May/June 2006 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Offers Employers a Guide to Workplace First Aid
Programs."
- ISSA E-newsletter, May/June 2006. The ISSA's May/June 2006 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Making the Most of OSHA's Standard Letters of
Interpretation."
- ISSA E-newsletter, March 2006. The ISSA's March 2006 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Helping Small Businesses Benefit from Being Drug Free."
- ISSA E-newsletter, February 2006. The ISSA's February 2006 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "OSHA Offers New Guidelines to Help Reduce Motor Vehicle
Crashes."
- ISSA E-newsletter, February 2006. The ISSA's February 2006 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Health and Safety Resources for Employers with Hispanic
Workers."
- ISSA E-newsletter, January 2006. The ISSA's January 2006 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Required OSHA Posters and Publications Are Available For Free."
- ISSA E-newsletter, December 2005. The ISSA's December 2005 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Department of Labor Offers Safety Tips on Preventing
Impaired Driving During the Holiday Season."
- ISSA E-newsletter, November 2005. The ISSA's November 2005 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Valuable Workplace Health and Safety Resources."
- ISSA E-newsletter, September/October 2005. The ISSA's September/October 2005 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Consultation Helps Small businesses
Establish Workplace Health and Safety Programs."
- ISSA E-newsletter, August 2005. The ISSA's August 2005 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "Occupational Safety and Health to be Featured in the Legislative and
Regulatory Update."
- ISSA E-newsletter, August 2005. The ISSA's August 2005 edition of
Legislative and Regulatory Update includes an article, "ISSA Forms
Alliance With OSHA to Promote Worker Safety and Health."
Additional Resources
* Alliance Implementation Team members serve on the editorial board.
+ Alliance Implementation Team members participated in the development of this resource.
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