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American Dental Association (ADA)
(signed April 12, 2004; renewed May 18, 2006; renewed
September 4, 2008)
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(L to R) Robert M. Brandjord, then-President, ADA;
and Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., then-Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA; renew national
Alliance agreement on May 18, 2006.
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Through the Alliance, OSHA and ADA agree to provide ADA members and others
with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees'
health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to ergonomic hazards. The
Alliance's goals include:
Outreach and Communication goals:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the
recognition and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, and to provide
expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and
electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA’s and the ADA’s Web
sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or ADA’s conferences, local meetings, or
other events, such as the ADA Annual Session, and meetings of the Council on
Dental Practice.
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health
professionals regarding ADA’s best practices or effective approaches and
publicize results through outreach by ADA and through OSHA- or ADA-developed
materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other
applicable forum).
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on
ergonomics that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of
safety and health and publicize their results.
Milestones and Successes
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
Alliance Annual Reports
Alliance News Releases
- American Dental Association Joins OSHA in Alliance.
OSHA News Release (2004, April 13).
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ADA Inks Historic Agreement with OSHA Establishing Ergonomics Alliance. ADA News (2004, April 13).
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OSHA Renews Alliance with American Dental Association. OSHA News Release (2006, May 18).
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ADA, OSHA Renew Ergonomics Alliance. ADA News (2006, May 19).
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Ergonomics Outreach and Communication Goals. ADA News (2006, May 19).
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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 the American Dental Association Renew Alliance Promoting Safe Work
Environments for Dental Employees. OSHA News Release (2008, September 25).
Activities and Events
(Archive)
- May 3-9, 2009:
2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. American Dental
Association and a number of other Alliance Program participants are supporting
2009 NAOSH Week, "Safety Means Always Coming Home.” 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.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Ergo Tips–Hand Pain [PDF
- 153 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Dental Association (ADA) Alliance, ADA
developed "Ergo Tips–Hand Pain." The document provides information to help
dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants identify common conditions
that cause hand pain and ways to prevent hand pain. (2007, August)
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
Publications and Newsletters
- ADA News,
October 16, 2007. This edition of ADA's newsletter includes an article
"ADA-OSHA Alliance Posts New Ergonomic Resources" that contains information on
an Alliance Program developed hand pain tip sheet.
- ADA News,
August 22, 2007. This edition of ADA's newsletter includes an article "OSHA
Launches Online Compliance Assistance Tool" that contains information on OSHA's
Compliance Assistance Quick Start: Health Care Industry Module.
- ADA News,
August 14, 2007. This edition of ADA's newsletter includes an article "Free
OSHA Course Available on ADA CE Online until Sept. 1" that contains information
on a free OSHA course available on line.
Related Alliances
Additional Resources
Areas of Emphasis
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