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Association of Occupational Health Professionals
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Healthcare (AOHP)
(signed February 19, 2004; renewed August 27, 2006; renewed April 28, 2008)
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The OSHA and AOHP Alliance will focus on protecting employees' health and
safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to patient-handling hazards, bloodborne
diseases, and emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities. The goals of the Alliance include:
Training and education:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs and materials on
bloodborne diseases and emergency preparedness for healthcare institutions and workers.
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 AOHP's
Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or AOHP's conferences, local meetings, or other AOHP
sponsored events such as the AOHP Annual National Conference.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects related to
patient-handling hazards, bloodborne diseases and emergency preparedness that are addressed and
developed through the Alliance Program.
Milestones and Successes
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
Alliance Annual Reports
Alliance News Releases
Activities and Events
(Archive)
- September 16 – 19, 2009: AOHP 2009 National Conference, Red Lion Hotel on
the River, Portland, Oregon.
- An OSHA representative will give a presentation and staff an Alliance
Program exhibit booth during the conference.
- May 3-9, 2009:
2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The
Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP) 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: Lydia F. Crutchfield, RN, BSN, Director, Employee Health,
Carolinas Healthcare System, represented AOHP and 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 presentations from Alliance
Program participants American Heart Association, ASSE, Independent Electrical
Contractors, and National Safety Council focusing on workplace safety and
health issues.
- October 20-26, 2008:
2008 Drug-Free Work Week. The Association of Occupational Health
Professionals (AOHP) 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 17-20, 2008: 2008 AOHP National Conference, Adams Mark Hotel, Denver, Colorado.
- OSHA representatives staffed an Alliance Program exhibit booth during the conference.
- May 4-10, 2008:
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week.
The Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP) and a number of
other Alliance Program participants supported 2008 NAOSH Week, "Safety is Good
Business." Sponsored annually by American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
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 Association of Occupational Health
Professionals (AOHP) attended the NAOSH Week Kick-off event at the U.S.
Department of Labor. Donald Shalhoub, Deputy Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA;
and ASSE’s then-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
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Beyond Getting Started: A Resource Guide for Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care Setting [PDF
- 1 MB]. Through the OSHA and Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP) Alliance, AOHP developed "Beyond Getting Started: A Resource Guide for Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care Setting." The Guide addresses patient handling with the goal of providing the necessary tools for the occupational health professional in healthcare to implement a safe patient handling program. (2006, Summer)
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
OSHA eTools
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
Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA
Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs at 202-693-2200 for assistance accessing PDF
materials.
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