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Argosy Casino |
| #522 |
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| Partners: |
Messer Harmon, LLC |
| Date Signed: |
November 30, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Indianapolis Area Office (317) 226-7290 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to ensure a safe work environment for all employees working on the
construction of the 150+ million dollar expansion project of the Argosy
Casino. This project will consist of building an additional multi-level
garage, surface parking, roadway improvements, a new harbor, a new gaming
vessel and ancillary buildings to support the new gaming vessel. The main
goals of the OSP are to address the hazards within the maritime and
construction industries (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by),
and promote and recognize jobsites that have demonstrated the implementation
of an effective safety and health management system (SHMS). The OSP covers
five employers and 50 employees. The project is expected to be completed in
2009.
Progress: The OSP submitted its first annual evaluation in May 2008. Findings
from the evaluation showed that during the first year of the OSP, 66
employees, managers, and supervisors were trained and close to 30 training
hours conducted. Training topics included maritime standards and construction
standards, and site-specific safety orientations. All of the OSP participants
improved their SHMS by incorporating new safety requirements such as six-foot
fall protection, and personal protection equipment (wearing hard hats and
safety goggles at all times), and wet cut or dust collection of all
block/brick/concrete dust. Forty-four self-inspections were performed
resulting in 83 hazards or serious violations being identified and corrected.
Future plans of the OSP include meeting more often and conducting additional
training. Benefits experienced from participating in the OSP include increased
safety and health awareness and improved relationships with OSHA, employees,
and unions. |
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Underground Contractors' Association 2 |
| #526 |
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| Partners: |
Underground Contractors
Association of Illinois (UCA-IL) |
| Date Signed: |
December 11, 2006 |
| Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
signed in August 2003 and renewed in December 2006. Specific goals of the OSP
are to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the underground
construction industry; increase employee involvement in safety and health;
identify and correct/abate all serious key hazards (falls, electrocution,
caught between, and struck-by); promote enforcement policies that are
consistent, fair, and effective; promote recognition for construction safety
excellence; and share best industry practices. The expected end date of the
OSP is October 2009.
Progress: Since the renewal, the OSP has submitted two annual evaluations
(2006 and 2007). Results from the latest 2007 evaluation show that the OSP
conducted almost 5,000 training hours to employers and employees over the past
year (a substantial increase of almost 50 percent from 2006) with
industry-specific topics including 10- and 30-Hour OSHA instruction courses,
competent excavation (initial and review), confined space, work-zone training,
first aid/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
There were 228 self-inspections performed by the participants – 20 percent
more than the previous year. The number of citations resulting from OSHA
inspections decreased from 71 percent in 2006 to 44 percent in 2007. The OSP’s
2007 Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) was 3.84 - 39 percent lower than the 2006
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average for the construction
industry. The OSP’s three-year TCIR rate was 25 percent lower than the
three-year national average rate. Over the next year, the OSP plans to conduct
meetings more often with partners, improve data collection methods, and
conduct more industry-specific training. |
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AK Steel |
| #533 |
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| Partners: |
AK Steel |
| Date Signed: |
February 28, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Toledo Area Office, (419) 259-7542 |
| Links: |
Blast
Furnaces and Basic Steel Products
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to reduce worker injury and illness rates through the development,
implementation, and maintenance of an effective safety and health management
system (SHMS), reducing exposures to hazards by performing regular
self-inspections, and increasing employee involvement. An informal goal of the
OSP was to develop better working relationships between all stakeholders.
Progress: So far, the OSP has submitted two annual evaluations for the years
2007 and 2008. Results from the 2007 annual evaluation included:
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Offering a company-wide Accident Potential Recognition (APR) course
resulting in over 500 employees receiving training.
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Implementing an ergonomic project which involved evaluating and abating
ergonomic hazards throughout the worksite.
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Meeting an informal goal of improving relationships between stakeholders by
regularly communicating by phone or meeting in person.
Results from the 2008 annual evaluation included:
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Offering over 4,600 safety and health training hours to 1,100 employees.
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Performing almost 18,000 self-inspections and identifying and
correcting/abating over 800 hazards.
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In 2008, the Partnership reduced its Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) by 45%
and 47% compared to the baseline data (2006); its two-year TCIR rate average
was 58% below the 2007 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average
and its two-year Days Away, Restricted and Transferred (DART) rate was 87%
below.
Learn more about the
successes of this OSP. |
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Builders Association, Inc. |
| #564 |
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| Partners: |
Builders Association, Inc. |
| Date Signed: |
March 22, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Chicago North Area Office, (847) 803-4800
Calumet City Area Office, (708) 891-3800
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
| |
Overview: Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership
(OSP) was formed to promote a safe and healthful work environment for
employees within the construction industry. Key goals of the OSP include
reducing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry by
addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and
struck-by) and increasing open communication; promoting recognition for
construction safety excellence; and sharing knowledge of the best industry
technology, innovations, and work practices that improve safety and health
performance. This OSP covers 100 participating employers and 1,500 employees.
The expected end date of the OSP is December 2009.
Progress: The OSP submitted their first annual evaluation in December 2007.
Results showed that during the first year of the OSP, 100 employers,
supervisors, and managers were trained with four training session conducted at
the Construction Safety Council. Training topics included fall protection,
youth workers, OSHA updates, and safety certification. The BA Safety Committee
reviewed and assessed the safety and health management systems (SHMS) of all
19 participants to determine which level of safety classification (Gold,
Silver, or Bronze) each would be categorized in. This review resulted in three
members being designated as Gold members, eight designated as Silver, and
eight designated as Bronze. It is the goal of all participants to reach the
Gold Level by continuously improving their SHMS, increasing training, and
improving their injury and illness rates. One of the Gold members began
actively seeking
OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) status and another
applied to participate in the OSHA Challenge Pilot. BA has seen an increase in
the number of association members interested in participating in the OSP.
Plans over the next year for the OSP include improving data collection
efforts, promoting VPP, and acting (BA) as a liaison to help participants
achieve VPP New Star recognition. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors – Wisconsin
(ABC of WI) |
| #584 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders and
Contractors of Wisconsin, Inc. and the Wisconsin Consultation Program (WisCon) |
| Date Signed: |
July 25, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Milwaukee Area Office, (414) 297-3315 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
| |
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to promote a safe and healthful work environment for employees within
the construction industry. Key goals of the OSP include reducing injuries,
illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry by addressing key
industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by);
increasing safety and health training; promoting recognition for construction
safety excellence; implementing best practices and effective safety and health
management systems (SHMS); and increasing collaborative relationships between
stakeholders. The OSP provides assistance and incentives to contractors who
voluntarily participate in the ABC National Safety Training and Evaluation
Process (STEP) program and demonstrate that they have developed and
implemented effective SHMS. The OSP covers six employers and 978 employees.
The expected completion date of the OSP is July 2010.
The OSP submitted their first annual evaluation in January 2009. During the
first year of the OSP, over 1,000 safety and health training sessions were
conducted resulting in almost 4,000 employees and 1,100 managers and
supervisors receiving training. Eleven OSHA enforcement inspections were
conducted resulting in 100 percent compliance. In addition, 1,674
self-inspections were performed resulting in over 5,000 hazards were
identified and abated/corrected. Also during the first year, the OSP’s injury
and illness rates were below the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ national average.
Learn more about the
successes of this OSP. |
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Mortenson CHOI/North Gerlach Hospital Expansion |
| #506 |
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| Partners: |
M.A. Mortenson Company and
Illinois Onsite Safety & Health Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
August 3, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office, (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
| |
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
developed jointly by M.A. Mortenson Company and OSHA to provide a safe and
healthful work environment for employees involved in the construction
industry; help prevent serious accidents and fatalities within the
construction industry (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by)
through increased training; implement best industry work practices; enhance
safety and health management systems; and ensure compliance with applicable
OSHA standards and regulations.
By utilizing the skills, knowledge, and resources of OSHA and the On-site
Consultation Programs, this OSP expects to reduce exposure to hazards and the
incidence of serious injuries and fatalities during the CHOI/North Gerlach
Hospital expansion project. Increased communication between the stakeholders
and the resultant mutual respect are additional benefits expected as a result
of the OSP. This planned end date of this OSP is December 2009. |
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Byron Middle School Construction Project |
| #607 |
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| Partners: |
Turner Construction Company, Byron Community School
District, Illinois Onsite Safety & Health Consultation Program, and Chicago Regional Council of
Carpenters. |
| Date Signed: |
October 25, 2007 |
| Contact Information: |
North Aurora Area Office, (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to promote safety and health during the construction of the $22 million
middle school facility in Byron, Illinois. The facility will include flat
concrete floors, structural steel and metal deck framing system, pre-cast wall
panels, and office space. The goals of the OSP are: to provide a safe and
healthful work environment for employees involved in the construction
industry; and to help prevent serious accidents and fatalities by addressing
key hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) through
increased training, implementation of best work practices, enhanced safety and
health management systems (SHMS); and being in-compliance with applicable OSHA
standards and regulations. Approximately 130-150 construction workers will be
employed onsite during peak construction activities. The project is expected
to be completed in 2008. |
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Aurora Police Station and Branch Court Facility |
| #631 |
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| Partners: |
Leopardo Construction, R.C.
Wegman Construction Company, and Illinois Onsite Safety & Health Consultation
Program |
| Date Signed: |
January 29, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Aurora Area Office (630) 896-8700 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
| |
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the construction of the $70
million Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility. The new facility
will include flat concrete floors, structural steel and metal deck framing
system, pre-cast wall panels, and office space. Goals of the OSP are: to
reduce injuries and illnesses by addressing key industry hazards (falls,
electrocution, caught between, and struck-by); and to promote recognition to
those in the industry who have developed effective safety and health
management systems (SHMS). Increased communication and improved relationships
between the stakeholders are additional expected benefits. Approximately 150
construction workers will be covered by the OSP. The project is expected to be
completed in October 2009.
Progress: In May 2009, the OSP submitted their 2008 annual evaluation. Results
from the evaluation included:
- Offering 60 sessions and almost 4,000 safety and health training hours to
over 600 employees, supervisors, and managers.
- Performing almost 300 self-inspections resulting in the identification and
abatement/correction of over 1,200 hazards.
- Having a Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) 67% below the 2007 Bureau of Labor
Statistics’ (BLS) national average and a Days Away, Restricted and Transferred
(DART) rate 29% below BLS.
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Southern Illinois
Builders Association |
| #692 |
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| Partners: |
Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA)/Associated General Contractors
of America (AGC) |
| Date Signed: |
March 4, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office (309) 671-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: The Construction Health and Safety
Excellence (CHASE) Partnership is between the Peoria Area/Fairview Heights
District Office and the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA), which is
a chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The CHASE
Partnership agreement, signed in March 2008, is the direct result of the 1998
partnership charter between the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
and the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
The main purpose of the OSP is to reduce the injury and illness rates and
improve the safety and health management systems of SIBA members. Key goals of
the OSP are to: reduce the number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on the
worksite due to key industry hazards (falls, struck-by, caught-in/between and
electrocutions); increase the number of general or specialty contractors who
develop and implement effective safety and health management systems (SHMS);
provide effective safety and health training for management, supervisors, and
employees; and recognize contractors with exemplary SHMS and effective
site-specific safety and health plans. There are 22 OSP participants covering
2,668 employers.
Progress: The OSP submitted its 2008 annual evaluation in May 2009. Findings
from the evaluation showed that during the first year of the OSP, 2,587
employees, managers, and supervisors were trained and close to 177 training
hours conducted. Training topics included fall protection, trenching, road
construction, scaffolds, confined spaces, and site-inspections. Before being
officially accepted into the OSP, all 22 participants had to have a SHMS in
place that met the OSHA 1989 Guidelines which were verified by OSHA and the SIBA
Safety Committee. There were 950 self-inspections conducted resulting in 75
hazards or serious violations being identified and corrected.
Over the past year, the OSP’s Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) was
1.4 which is 50% below the 2007 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national
average. The OSP’s Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) was 1.9 which is 65% below.
This shows the excellent strides the OSP is making to meet its goals.
Future plans of the OSP include: improving data collection processes, increasing
the number of contractors who develop and implement their own SHMS, and
increasing the number of participants who apply for
Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) – OSHA’s
premier recognition program. |
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Project |
| #658 |
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| Partners: |
Turner Construction Company,
Nationwide Children's Hospital, and State of Ohio Bureau of Workers
Compensation (BWC) On-Site Consultation Services |
| Date Signed: |
May 12, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office (614) 469-5582 |
| Links: |
Construction
Lead Exposure Emphasis
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the construction of the new
expansion of Nationwide Children's Hospital. The expansion will add more than
one million square feet of clinical and research space to the existing two
million square-foot downtown campus. When completed, Nationwide Children's
Hospital is anticipated to be the second largest pediatric hospital and
research center in the country. Goals of the OSP are to: develop a working
relationship and increase communication between all stakeholders; decrease
serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities; address key industry hazards
(falls, struck-by, electrocutions, caught-in/caught-between trenching,
excavation, and exposure to silica); increase information-sharing of new
safety and health material between contractors; and develop and/or improve
contractors' safety and health management systems (SHMS). Approximately 40
employers and 500 employees will be covered by the OSP. The project is
expected to be completed in 2012. |
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Lucas County Multi-Purpose Arena Project |
| #674 |
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| Partners: |
Lucas County Board of
Commissioners and Lathrop/Turner Company |
| Date Signed: |
July 1, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Toledo Area Office (419)
259-7542 |
| Links: |
Construction
Silica and Related Disease Emphasis
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the construction of the
8,000-seat multi-purpose arena which will host hockey, arena football,
basketball tournaments, and various concerts and other entertainment events in
Toledo, Ohio. Goals of the partnership are to: reduce employee exposure to key
industry hazards (falls, electrocutions; struck by; caught-in; caught-between;
trenching and excavation and exposure to silica); reduce illnesses and
injuries; and increase and/or improve the number of effective safety and
health management systems (SHMS) implemented. The partnership will focus in
particular on construction industry hazards such as: during construction
activities. The OSP covers all contractors and subcontractors on the site;
more than 70 contractors and 2,000 workers during the course of construction.
The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2009. |
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Xavier University Hoff
Academic Quad |
| #688 |
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| Partners: |
Messer Construction Company and
Xavier University |
| Date Signed: |
September 8, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
OSHA Region V Cincinnati Area
Office: (513) 841-4132 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to develop and share best practices and develop and implement safety
and health training to contractors and construction employees in the
construction industry. Approximately 80 subcontractors employing an estimated
500 employees will work onsite. The goals of the OSP are to reduce injuries
and other worksite hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and
struck-by), develop stronger training programs, and enhance safety and health
during construction of the $89 million Xavier University Hoff Academic Quad in
Cincinnati. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be completed in the fall of
2010. |
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Associated
Builders and Contractors, Inc., Central Ohio Chapter |
| #689 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders and
Contractors (ABC), Inc. – Central Ohio Chapter |
| Date Signed: |
September 18, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
OSHA Region V Columbus Area
Office: (614) 529-4300 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Article
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Overview: ABC, Inc. – Central Ohio Chapter formed
their first OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) in 2002 which they renewed twice
in 2004 and 2007. The OSP formally ended in September 2008 and this new,
updated OSP agreement with revised goals was signed. The purpose of the new
ABC/OSHA Partnership for Construction Safety OSP is to collaborate to develop
and share best practices and develop and implement safety and health
management systems (SHMS) within the construction industry in Central Ohio.
The OSP will cover approximately 10 employers and 1,000 employees. The goals
of the OSP are to reduce injuries and other key industry hazards (falls,
electrocution, caught between, and struck-by); increase safety training; and
encourage participants to pursue
OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
status by also participating in the
OSHA Challenge
Pilot and commit to serving as an Administrator for the pilot. The
expected end date for the OSP is the fall of 2010. |
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Methodist
North Medical Building Construction Project |
| #690 |
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| Partners: |
P.J. Hoerr, Inc. and Illinois
Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
September 18, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
OSHA Region V Peoria Area
Office: (618) 632-8612 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This is the third OSHA Strategic
Partnership (OSP) formed between P.J. Hoerr, the Illinois On-site Consultation
Program, and OSHA. The main purpose of OSP is to have labor, management, and
OSHA work collaboratively to effectively implement all facets of jobsite
safety and achieve self-compliance during the Methodist North project. Key
goals of the OSP are to reduce occupational-related fatalities and serious
injuries within the construction industry by addressing key hazards (falls,
trenching, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) prior to employee
exposure; and to recognize contractors with effective developed and
implemented safety and health management systems (SHMS). The Methodist North
project consists of constructing a $30 million dollar, three-story medical
office building which is expected to be completed within two years. Besides
the 70 P.J. Hoerr employees, the OSP will also cover 20 contractors and 150 of
their employees. The OSP's first annual evaluation is due in late November
2009. |
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Appleton Medical
Center Bed Tower Expansion |
| #710 |
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| Partners: |
The Boldt Company and Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene WisCon Program (WisCon) |
| Date Signed: |
September 22, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Appleton, WI OSHA Area Office: (920) 734-4521 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the 60 million dollar
construction project of an addition to the Appleton Medical Center (AMC). This
OSP provides a unique opportunity to closely review the operations of tower
cranes and prepare construction contractors to apply for
Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), OSHA's premier recognition program.
Key goals of the OSP are to: reduce worksite injuries and illnesses by 50
percent below national and state industry averages by addressing key industry
hazards (falls, electrocution, powered industrial vehicles, caught-between,
struck-by); experience zero workplace fatalities; implement safety and health
management systems (SHMS); increase safety and health training; and prepare
The Boldt Company to apply for VPP. There are 25 companies participating in
the OSP which covers approximately 300 employees.
The planned end date of this OSP is March 2010. |
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Columbia St. Mary's
Hospital Project |
| #473 |
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| Partners: |
CG Schmidt Barton Malow and Wisconsin On-Site Consultation |
| Date Signed: |
September 25, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Milwaukee Area Office (414) 297-3315 |
| Links: |
Construction |
| |
Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to promote worker safety and health during the multi-million
construction project of the expansion and modernization of the Columbia St.
Mary's Hospital on the Milwaukee Campus in Milwaukee, WI. Key goals of the OSP
are to: ensure worker safety and health and prevent serious accidents and
fatalities by addressing hazards such as falls, electrocution, caught between,
and struck-by; and promote the development of effective Safety and Health
Management Systems (SHMS) in the construction industry. Approximately two
employers (including their contractors and subcontractors) will participate in
the OSP covering more than 500 employees.
The expected end date of the project is September 2010. |
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Northeast Ohio Union Construction
Industry Partnership (ELITE) |
| (#699) |
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| Partners: |
Construction Safety Council of Northeast Ohio, Construction Employers
Association, Construction Industry Service Program, Mechanical and Plumbing
Industry Council, Great Lakes Construction Company and International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local 38 |
| Date Signed: |
September 30, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Cleveland Area Office (216) 615-4266 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to achieve measurable and meaningful safety and health improvements
for construction workers in Northeast Ohio by working as collaborative
partners with OSHA. Positive results will be achieved through continuous
communication and sharing of information, ongoing recognition for good Safety
and Health Management Systems (SHMS), and periodic evaluation of performance.
Goals of the OSP are to: reduce injuries and illnesses by addressing key
industry hazards falls, electrocutions, caught between, and struck-by and
trends; promote recognition to participating employers who have developed
effective Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS); and increase safety and
health training and safety awareness. The OSP plans to achieve these goals
through a tiered, three-level recognition process. Approximately 132 employers
from the construction industry will participate in the OSP covering 2,640
workers.
The expected end date of the OSP is September 2009. |
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National Park Service – St. Croix National Scenic Riverway |
| #687 |
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| Partners: |
National Park Service - St. Croix National Scenic Riverway |
| Date Signed: |
October 1, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Eau Claire Area Office (715) 832-9019 |
| Links: |
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed in October 2008 to improve the Park's safety and health management
system and serve as a model for the Department of Interior resulting in
achieving OSHA's premier recognition program, Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
status. The goals of the OSP are to: reduce injuries and illnesses within the
industry by addressing key hazards (falls, trenching, electrocution, caught
between, and struck-by); and develop and implement effective safety and health
management systems (SHMS). Croix National Scenic Riverway has five departments
and approximately 80 employees. The expected completion date of the OSP is
September 2013. |
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National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc.,
Central Ohio Chapter and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers |
| #698 |
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| Partners: |
National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., Central Ohio Chapter and
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 683 and Local 1105 |
| Date Signed: |
October 1, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Columbus Area Office (614) 469-5582 |
| Links: |
Construction
Signing Photo |
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Overview: NECA-IBEW formed their first OSHA
Strategic Partnership (OSP) in 2002 which they renewed in 2006. The OSP
formally ended in the summer of 2008 and the third agreement with revised
goals was signed in October 2008 with the purpose being to promote safe and
healthful work environment for employees within the construction industry.
Key goals of the OSP are to: implement Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS);
reduce worksite injuries and illnesses by addressing industry hazards such as
falls, electrocution, caught between, struck-by, and energy part exposure; and
offer and conduct safety training for employers and employees to help them
properly identify and abate hazards. Eight companies participate covering
approximately 850 employees.
The planned end date of this OSP is October 2010. |
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Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.,
North Ohio Chapter |
| #701 |
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| Partners: |
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. North Ohio Chapter |
| Date Signed: |
October 9, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Cleveland Area Office (216) 615-4266
Toledo Area Office (419) 259-7542 |
| Links: |
Construction
Signing Photo |
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Overview: ABC, Inc. – North Ohio Chapter formed
their first OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) in 2002 which they renewed in
September 2004. The OSP formally ended in September 2006 and this new
agreement with revised goals was signed in October 2008. The purpose of the
new OSP is to promote safe and healthful work environment for construction
employees in Ohio.
Goals of the OSP are to: reduce injuries and illnesses by addressing industry
hazards such as falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by; promote
recognition to participating employers who have developed effective safety and
health management systems (SHMS); increase safety and health training; promote
safety awareness; and prepare companies for future Voluntary Protection
Programs (VPP) recognition – OSHA's premier recognition program. Approximately
15 employers from the construction industry will participate.
The expected end date of the OSP is October 2011. |
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Lincoln-Way West High
School Project |
| #702 |
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| Partners: |
Henry Brothers - Construction Management, L.L.C., Chicago Regional Council of
Carpenters, and Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters – Local 174 |
| Date Signed: |
October 14, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Calumet City Area Office (708) 891-3800 |
| Links: |
Construction |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed
to promote worker safety and health during the 88 million dollar construction
of a two-story, 414,000 square feet high school building facility on a 90-acre
site. The new facility will include a full complement of state-of-the-art
educational amenities when it opens for classes in August 2009. Key goals of
the OSP are: to prevent serious accidents and fatalities by addressing
job-related hazards (e.g., Falls) which is one of the key industry hazards;
increase training to promote safety and health awareness; develop, implement,
and maintain Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS); and promote and
create collaborative, working relationships between partners. Approximately 12
employers from the construction industry will participate in the OSP covering
250 employees.
The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2009. |
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Luther Midelfort
Bed Tower Expansion Project |
| #708 |
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| Partners: |
The Boldt Company, J.F. Ahern Company, Hunt Electric Corporation, and
Wisconsin On-site Consultation |
| Date Signed: |
October 30, 2008 |
| Contact Information: |
Eau Claire Area Office: (715) 832-9019 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to promote safety and health during the 80 million dollar
construction project of an addition to the Luther Midelfort Hospital's Bed
Tower. This OSP provides a unique opportunity to closely review the operations
of tower cranes and prepare construction contractors for participation in
Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), OSHA's premier recognition program.
Key goals of the OSP are to: reduce worksite injuries and illnesses by
addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between,
struck-by); implement safety and health management systems (SHMS); increase
safety and health training; and prepare participants to prepare for VPP
recognition. There are 25 companies participating covering approximately 250
employees. The planned end date of this OSP is October 2010. |
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Queen City Square Tower |
| #716 |
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| Partners: |
Turner Construction Company and OSHA On-site Consultation |
| Date Signed: |
February 5, 2009 |
| Contact Information: |
Cincinnati Area Office (513) 841-4132 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was formed to promote a safe
and healthful worksite during the construction of the Queen City Square
Tower project to take place in downtown Cincinnati. Key goals of the OSP
are to: reduce and/or eliminate serious worksite injuries and illnesses by
addressing key industry hazards (falls, struck-by-equipment or machinery,
electrocution, and caught-in-between equipment); achieve a total lost
workday injury and illness incident rate that is 25 percent below the 2006
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) national average for construction; develop
and implement effective safety and health management systems (SHMS); and
increase safety and health training. There are 45 employers participating in
the OSP which covers approximately 4,000 employees. The planned end date of
the project is October 2011. |
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Rush University Transformation Project |
| #719 |
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| Partners: |
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters,
Illinois Safety and Health OnSite Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
February 25, 2009 |
| Contact Information: |
Calumet Area Office (708) 891-3800 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to promote safety and health during the Phase One and Phase Two
construction project of the medical center expansion. The expansion effort
includes a new fourteen story hospital tower, parking garage, and medical
office. The goals of the OSP are: to provide a safe and healthful work
environment for employees involved in the construction industry; to prevent
serious accidents and fatalities by addressing key industry hazards (falls,
electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) through increased safety and
health training and self-inspections; to develop and implement effective safety
and health management systems (SHMS); and to be in-compliance with applicable
OSHA standards and regulations. The OSP includes four employers which covers
approximately 500 employees. The project is expected to be completed in December
2012. |
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Northeast Wisconsin Foundry Ergonomics Partnership
(NEW FEP) |
| #722 |
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| Partners: |
Neenah Foundry Company; ThyssenKrupp Waupaca, Inc.; Brillion Iron Works, Inc.;
Roloff Manufacturing Corporation; Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry, Inc.; Wisconsin
Aluminum Foundry, Co.; Mercury Marine Division of Brunswick Corporation; and
the Wisconsin Consultation Program (WisCon), Wisconsin State Laboratory of
Hygiene
Participating Labor Unions: GMP Local 121B (Neenah Foundry); GMP Local 301
(Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry); United Steelworkers, Local 125; Glass, Molders,
Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers, Local 301; International Association of
Machinist & Aero Space Workers, Local 516 (Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry); GMP,
Local 271 (Roloff Manufacturing Corporation); USW, Local 70475 (Brillion Iron
Works); and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers,
Local 1947 (Mercury Marine). |
| Date Signed: |
March 11, 2009 |
| Contact Information: |
OSHA Region V Appleton Area Office: (920) 734-4521
OSHA Region V Ergonomist: (414) 297-3315 |
| Links: |
General Industry
Ergonomics Emphasis
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) was
formed to establish a cooperative effort to develop policies, practices, and
processes designated to decrease the incidence and severity of musculoskeletal
disorders (MSDs) in the foundry industry. It is the third OSP formed with
previous and new partners from this industry (the first was formed in 2003).
There are seven employers participating covering 4,230 employees. The planned
end date for this OSP is March 12, 2012.
The overall goal of the OSP is reduction of employee injuries and illnesses by
implementing effective safety and health management systems (SHMS) and
eliminating serious industry-related hazards. Specific OSP goals include:
reducing the incidence and severity of MSDs at participating facilities,
implementing ergonomic improvements, and communicating best practices in the
foundry ergonomic area which will be shared with foundry employees and employees
in related industries, as well as the public when appropriate. |
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Allied Construction Industries |
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#724 |
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| Partners: |
Allied Construction Industries (ACI) |
| Date Signed: |
April 3, 2009 |
| Contact Information: |
Cincinnati Area Office (513) 841-4132 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo |
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Overview: Building on the success of its three
previously formed OSHA Strategic Partnerships (OSPs) in 2000, 2003, and 2007, a
new agreement between ACI and OSHA’s Cincinnati Area Office was signed in April
2009. Initially, the OSP affected a 20 county area; however, building on its
past successes, coverage has been expanded to all of the OSHA Area Offices
within the State of Ohio. Specific OSP goals include achieving injury and
illness rates 15% below the national average for construction; identifying key
industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught between, and struck-by) by
increasing the number of self-inspections conducted; increasing the number of
safety and health management systems developed and implemented by contractors;
and increasing safety and health training. The OSP covers 150 employees and the
expected end date of the OSP is April 2011. |
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Scott Air Force Base |
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#726 |
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| Partners: |
River City Construction, LLC and the Illinois Onsite Safety and Health
Consultation Program |
| Date Signed: |
April 27, 2009 |
| Contact Information: |
Peoria Area Office (309) 589-7033 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement
Signing Photo
Press Release |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to provide a safe work environment for all employees during the U.S.
Transportation Command construction project at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.
When the project is completed, the $93.6 million, 180,000 square-foot building
will house approximately 758 military and civilian personnel who work for the
U.S. Transportation Command, the U.S Army Military Surface Deployment and
Distribution Command, and/or the Defense Intelligence Agency. Goals of the OSP
are: to reduce and/or eliminate injuries and illnesses during the project by
addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution, caught-between, and
struck-by); to increase, recognize, and promote contractors who have developed
and implemented effective safety and health management systems (SHMS); to
increase the number of employees and supervisors who have completed relevant
safety training; and for River City Construction to attain OSHA Voluntary
Protection Programs (VPP) recognition. Approximately 20 employers and 150
employees are covered by this OSP. The project is expected to be completed in
the summer of 2010. |
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The Banks – Phase I Public Infrastructure
Development |
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#725 |
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| Partners: |
Messer Construction Company |
| Date Signed: |
May 29, 2009 |
| Contact Information: |
Cincinnati Area Office (513) 841-4132 |
| Links: |
Construction
Partnership Agreement |
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Overview: This OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) is
designed to provide a safe work environment for all employees during the
construction of the $40 million two-story public enclosed parking garage and
street-grid. The project’s cost includes site demolition, mass excavation,
infrastructure and utility work, and landscaping. Goals of the OSP are: to
achieve a total lost workday injury and illness incident rate 25% below national
average by addressing key industry hazards (falls, electrocution,
caught-between, and struck-by); to increase the number of construction
contractors who have developed and implemented effective safety and health
management systems (SHMS) and best practices; to increase the number of
employees and supervisors who have completed relevant safety training through
programs (e.g., orientation, re-orientation, and monthly safety training that
may result in OSHA 10-Hour certification). Increased communication and improved
relationships between stakeholders are additional expected benefits.
Approximately 35 employers and 1,000 employees are covered by the OSP. The
project is expected to be completed in May 2010. |
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