TEXT VERSION OF SLIDE:
Title: The Alliance Program
Content:
- Broadly written agreements
- Established at OSHA’s National, Regional, Area Offices or by State Plan States
- Formed with trade associations, businesses, educational institutions, government agencies
(only if joined with non-governmental organizations) and unions
[Includes the Alliance and OSHA logos]
Speaker Notes:
First Alliance Signed March 2002 with the Hispanic Contractors of America, Inc.
- The primary focus for this Alliance was to help Hispanic construction
contractors improve their knowledge of safe and healthful work practices and
achieve compliance with safety and health standards. One of the areas of the
Alliance partners chose to work together on was identifying existing resources
and stimulate the development of new resources for Hispanic construction
employers and employees. The Alliance was concluded in March 2003.
Alliance Program Web site Launched December 2002
- The Web site was designed and launched to facilitate and highlight the
activities and successes associated with the Alliance Program. It includes
program information, activities and successes, contact information, what’s new,
National Office Alliances (including National Alliances listed by OSHA
Strategic Management Plan focus areas), Quick Start, Regional and Area Office
Alliances. The Web site has undergone a number of revisions and improvements.
Alliance Program Directive Finalized June 2004
- The Directive describes the OSHA Alliance Program including its structure
and implementation within OSHA’s Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs
(DCSP), Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
Alliances reach the 475 Mark as of September 30, 2008, 65 National Alliances
and 410 Regional and Area Office Alliances.
The Alliance Program supports OSHA’s priorities by addressing occupational
trends, emerging issues and strategic areas of emphasis.
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