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Arizona Alliance for Safety & Health An Alliance between Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Educational Institutions and the Primary Business, Safety & Health, and Government Organizations in Arizona
General Purpose of Alliance To promote awareness and knowledge of safety and health through the joint efforts of the participants with the primary emphasis on the delivery of safety and health training and education for the benefit of employers and employees in the State of Arizona. Alliance Participants Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA Region 9 Education Center, University of California in San Diego Lovitt-Touche Inc. Associated General Contractors - Arizona Chapter (AGC) American Society of Safety Engineers - Arizona Chapter (ASSE) Southwest Safety Training Alliance (SSTA) ETC Compliance Solutions National Safety Congress - Arizona Chapter (NSC) Associated Safety Engineers of Arizona (ASEA) Southwest Safety Congress Klondyke Inc. Workplace Safety Specialists Delta Diversified Electrical United Rentals Schuff International Achen-Gardner Arizona State University Name of Alliance Arizona Alliance for Safety and Health. Background Arizona has a mix of industries and businesses, as well as a diversified workforce, which are supported by a sophisticated safety and health community. This gives Arizona an ideal opportunity to serve as a model and a center of excellence for safety and health training and education in the Southwest region. It is envisioned that businesses and workers in Arizona would collectively benefit from an alliance of responsible business organizations, safety and health associations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies for which the joint goal is promotion of safety and health. Participants recognize that the promotion of safety and health training and education will ultimately better protect workers, reduce costs due to injuries and illnesses, lead to improved working conditions, and result in an institutional improvement in the safety and health profession. Concept Participants in the Alliance will meet on a regular basis (quarterly or semi-annually and either in person on via conference telephoning) to assess training and education needs of the occupational safety and health community of Arizona. Participants will also share best practices and ideas on how the Alliance may provide for enhanced safety for workers and for workplaces which may serve as models of excellence in safety and health. Emphasis will be placed on the development and maintenance of a cadre of safety and health professionals which serve the business community in Arizona. Ideas and consensus recommendations will be promulgated as a workplan which will support the needs of the majority of the participants. Participation in the Alliance is dependent on the voluntary support of the participants and is non-binding. Participants may choose not to participate at any point they feel the Alliance does not serve their interest. Objectives Identification of Worker Training Needs The Alliance will meet to identify safety and health topics and training methodologies desired to support the Arizona business community. The intent would be to list by priority which types of training necessary to educate workers on how to perform their jobs in a more safe and healthful manner. Training might include, for example, formal OSHA certificated classes offered by OSHA’s Region 9 UCSD Education Center, specialized classes brought to Arizona by OSHA’s Training Institute, or seminars presented by ADOSH or OSHA staff, as well as classes offered by the AGC or ASSE. Identification of Training Needed by the Safety & Health Community Participants will identify the types of training or seminars which would support the professional needs of the safety and health community. The training would also assist employers in meeting the necessary training requirements of the State and Federal regulations. This training could include formal OSHA certificated classes presented by the UCSD Education Center, or by the OSHA Training Institute and may also include ADOSH or OSHA seminars. Identify Methods to Develop a New Cadre of Safety & Health Professional is Arizona Focus would be on the educational support system in Arizona in development of a new cadre of safety and health professionals. Training would be through the Arizona educational system and offer safety and health courses through the continuing education programs, The goal would be attainment of associated degrees and/or baccalaureate programs for students seeking a career in occupational safety or health. The Alliance would also explore ways in which ADOSH, OSHA, and UCSD Education Center might support such an effort through the use of lecturers and the offering of OSHA certificated classes. Other methods of developing such a cadre could include intern programs and job shadowing. Identification of Means to Obtain and Maintain Professional Certification by Safety & Health Professionals in Arizona Focus would be on obtaining and maintaining the status of Certified Safety Professional, Certificated Industrial Hygienist, Occupational Health and Safety Technologist, and Construction Health and Safety Technicians. Methods would include identification of courses needed for certification and preparation for examinations. The Alliance would identify desired sources for such training and methods for funding. Identification of Methods to Support the Annual Southwest Safety Congress & Exposition Focus would be on the types of courses and seminars which would make Arizona a recognized Southwest region for safety and health excellence. Methods would include identification of the UCSD Education Center, Arizona State University, and Southwest Training Alliance courses. Methods would also include the identification of subject matter experts that would enhance presentations by the Southwest Safety Congress and Exposition. Identification of Methods of Marketing the Above Objectives The Alliance would explore methods to advertise and promote the availability of training classes, lecturers, and seminars. Annual Review of Alliance Once a year, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate the progress of the Alliance and suggest ideas by which the Alliance might be improved. ______________________________________________ Darin Perkins, Director Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health ______________________________________________ Connie Hunt, Director Analysis & Evaluation Occupational Safety & Health Administration ______________________________________________ Lisa McKay, Director OTI Education Center University of California - San Diego ______________________________________________ Steve Healey Lovitt-Touche Inc. ______________________________________________ Ken Lewis American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Arizona Chapter ______________________________________________ John Stubbs National Safety Congress (NSC) Arizona Chapter ______________________________________________ Deleena Aiken Associated General Contractors (AGC) Arizona Chapter ______________________________________________ Carroll Mumford Southwest Safety Training Alliance (SSTA) ______________________________________________ John Benz ETC Compliance Solutions ______________________________________________ Juan Chavez Associated Safety Engineers of Arizona (ASEA) ______________________________________________ Christine Fiori Arizona State University ______________________________________________ Ron Sciarro Workplace Safety Specialists ______________________________________________ Jim Vance Delta Diversified Electrical ______________________________________________ Greg Hoffman United Rentals ______________________________________________ Stephen Sanchez Hunter Contracting Co. ______________________________________________ Dan Sullivan Klondyke Inc. ______________________________________________ Larry Gardner Achen-Gardner ______________________________________________ Margaret Cather Southwest Safety Congress Witnessed by ______________________________________________ John Henshaw, Assistant Secretary Occupational Safety & Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor ______________________________________________ Frank Strasheim, Regional Administrator Occupational Safety & Health Administration ______________________________________________ Larry Etchechury, Designee The Industrial Commission State of Arizona

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