ASA - Alliance Annual Report - October 11, 2011

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and
American Supply Association (ASA)
October 11, 2011

  1. Alliance Background

    Date Signed

    September 16, 2008

    Evaluation Period

    September 16, 2009 - September 15, 2010

    Overview

    The OSHA and ASA Alliance focuses on using the organizations’ collective expertise to help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in addressing hazards associated with material handling, forklift operations, and hazard communication issues.

    Implementation Team Members

    OSHA

    Bill Willson

    Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA), Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP)

    ASA

    Mike Adelizzi

    Executive Vice President, ASA

    Robert Bernier

    Vice President - Operations, First Supply

    Ricky Bryant

    Corporate Compliance Officer, NIBCO

    Tammy Burke

    Quality & Safety Administrator, Columbia Pipe

    Dave Galland

    Operations Manager, First Supply

    Daniel Hilton

    Director of Government Affairs, ASA

    Lori Kampmeier

    Warehouse Worker - Order Filler, First Supply

    Mike Malueg

    Warehouse Worker - Inventory Control, First Supply

    Ben Maves

    Warehouse Worker - Dispatcher-Truck Drivers, First Supply

    Mike Miller

    General Manager, First Supply

    Karen Ney

    Administrative Assistant, First Supply

    Kevin Pepiton

    Director of Safety, Coburn Supply

    Michael Place

    Professional Development, Dakota Supply Group

    Mary Prahler

    Risk Manager, First Supply

    Don Robertson

    Executive Director, Western Suppliers Association

    Ben Stephens

    Director of Marketing & Communications, ASA

    Doug Widish

    Manager for Gerhards, the Showroom of First Supply

    Jay Wilson

    CFO, Plumbers Supply Company

  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    • August 10, 2011 - Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference
    • April 14, 2011 - Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference
    • December 9, 2010 - Implementation Team Meeting, Teleconference

    In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Program’s progress and results.

  3. Results

     

    Outreach and Communication Goals

     

    Products

    Toolbox Talks

    Through the Alliance, ASA is continuing to develop of a series of toolbox talks for the supply industry.  A number of talks have been reviewed, during this reporting period, by the agency and are posted on the ASA Safety Resources Web page and linked to from the OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page on the OSHA Web site.  The toolbox talks include:

     

    ASA Web Pages

    ASA and OSHA Alliance Web page

    ASA maintains an ASA and OSHA Alliance Web page on the ASA Web site. The Web page includes information about the OSHA and ASA Alliance and links to OSHA's Web site, On-site Consultation Program Fact Sheet, Alliance-developed resources, and other safety and health information.

    ASA Safety Resources Web page

    Through the Alliance Program ASA maintains and updates a Safety Resources section on the ASA Web site that includes:

    OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page

    OSHA maintains an OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page that is posted on the OSHA Web site. The page includes the OSHA and ASA Alliance agreement news releases, photos, activities and events, as well as links to resources developed by ASA through the Alliance Program.

    OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Safety and Health Topics Page

    Through the Alliance, the following ASA member, Mike Adelizzi is serving on the editorial board for OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Safety and Health Topics page.

    OSHA Motor Vehicle Safety and Health Topics Page

    Through the Alliance, the following ASA member, Mike Adelizzi is serving on the editorial board for OSHA's Motor Vehicle Safety and Health Topics page.

    OSHA Powered Industrial Trucks Safety and Health Topics Page

    Through the Alliance, the following ASA member, Mike Adelizzi is serving on the editorial board for OSHA's Powered Industrial Trucks Safety and Health Topics page.

    OSHA Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) eTool

    Through the Alliance, the following ASA member, Mike Adelizzi is serving on the editorial board for OSHA's Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) eTool.

    During this reporting period, OSHA and ASA did not complete projects that address this goal.

    Events

    Protection VS. Prevention - Why Safety Knives? Webinar, December 15, 2010

    On December 15, 2010, ASA sponsored a Webinar that discusses the importance of determining the level of current cutting tools used, looking at the tasks being performed, and picking the proper tool for the job. In addition, it addresses training for safety knives and how to implement safer cutting procedures. This Webinar was made available to Alliance Program participants, as well as OSHA, State Plan, and On-site Consultation personnel nationwide. A total of 18 OSHA personnel attended the Webinar. The Webinar can be replayed and presentation slides can be downloaded by clicking on the hyperlink provided on the OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page.

    Protect Your Employees and Company from the #1 At-Work Killer Webinar, February 17, 2011

    On February 17, 2011, ASA sponsored a Webinar that provides an overview of sudden cardiac arrest and its potential impact to your workplace. In addition, it discusses how to build the case for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program, overcome budget committee obstacles, and implement an AED program. You will learn about AED legislation and liability and the 5 "musts" an AED program should have. This Webinar was made available to Alliance Program participants. The Webinar can be replayed and presentation slides can be downloaded by clicking on the hyperlink provided on the OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page.

    A Practical Guide to Machine Safeguarding Webinar, April 28, 2011

    On April 28, 2011, ASA sponsored a Webinar that provides an overview of the basics of machine safeguarding and the regulatory requirements behind them. The Webinar provides participants' access to a Machine Guarding Survey, covering 17 types of common shop equipment. In addition, the survey will allow participants to conduct their own company assessments to uncover the most common machine safeguarding problems. This Webinar was made available to Alliance Program participants, as well as OSHA, State Plan, and On-site Consultation personnel nationwide. A total of 37 OSHA personnel attended the Webinar. The Webinar can be replayed and presentation slides can be downloaded by clicking on the hyperlink provided on the OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page.

    30 Years of OSHA's Hearing Conservation Amendment to the Noise Standard - How Are We Doing? Webinar, August 30, 2011

    On August 30, 2011, ASA sponsored a Webinar that reviews the key components of an effective hearing conservation program. It also focuses on outcome metrics gauging the effectiveness of a hearing conservation program specifically centered on an 8-year review of recordable noise-induced hearing loss cases. The Webinar is geared towards individuals responsible for creating safety procedures and implementing OSHA requirements. This Webinar was made available to Alliance Program participants, as well as OSHA, State Plan, and On-site Consultation personnel nationwide. A total of 32 agency personnel attended the Webinar. The Webinar can be replayed and presentation slides can be downloaded by clicking on the hyperlink provided on the OSHA and ASA Alliance Web page.

     

    During this reporting period, OSHA and ASA did not complete projects that address this goal.

     

    Event

    2011 NAOSH Week, May 1-7, 2011, Washington, DC

    On May 1-7, 2011, the American Supply Association and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported 2011 NAOSH Week. Sponsored annually by the American Association of Safety Engineers, an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme for 2011 was "Celebrating a Century of Safety." To help support the week, ASA emailed the 2011 NAOSH Week promotional materials to ASA, members and posted information about the Week on the ASA Web page.

    Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals

     

    During this reporting period, OSHA and ASA did not complete projects that address this goal.

    During this reporting period, OSHA and ASA did not complete projects that address this goal.

     

    During the third year of their Alliance, OSHA and ASA continued working together to address safety and health related issues addressing exposure to hazards associated with material handling and forklift operations and hazard communication issues.

    For example, ASA completed a number of safety and health products including:

     

    Finally, an ASA Implementation Team member continues to share his expertise with OSHA by serving on the editorial boards for OSHA's eTools including:

    Safety and Health Topics pages:

    eTool:

    1. Events and Products
      • 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 ASA’s Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
      • Hand Safety
      • Fire Prevention
      • Portable Fire Extinguisher Types and Use
      • Portable Fire Extinguisher Use
      • Arc Flash Electrical Safety
      • Preventing Injuries from Slips, Trips and Falls
      • Tips for Ensuring Proper Lighting in the Workplace
      • Safe Cell Phone Best Practices
      • Safety Articles
      • Toolbox Talks
      • Safety Webinars
      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or ASA's conferences and local meetings, such as ASA's Annual Convention, Regional Conferences, and Peer Networking Council Meetings.
      • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding ASA's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by ASA and through OSHA- or ASA-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, webinars, publications and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
      • Promote and encourage ASA members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on hazards that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
      • Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.
      • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings to provide input on safety and health issues or to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.
    2. Executive Summary
      • Eight Toolbox Talks
      • Four Webinars
      • 2011 NAOSH Week
      • Hazardous Communication
      • Motor Vehicles Safety
      • Powered Industrial Trucks
      • Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
    3. Alliance Program Reach
      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and ASA Alliance Web Page on the OSHA Web Site Data Not Available
      ASA and OSHA Alliance Web Page on the ASA Web site Data Not Available
      ASA Safety Resources Page on the ASA Web site Data Not Available
      Hazard Communication Safety and Health Topics Page 82,347
      Motor Vehicles Safety and Health Topics Page 20,908
      Powered Industrial Trucks Safety and Health Topics Page 85,282
      Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) eTool 26,067
      September 2010: "Home Safety," ASA News 27,000
      October 2010: "Home Fire Safety," ASA News 27,000
      November 2010: "Winter Weather," ASA News 27,000
      December 2010: "Electrical Safety," ASA News 27,000
      December 15, 2010: "Protection VS. Prevention - Why Safety Knives?," Webinar 72
      January 2011: "Electrical Safety & the OSHA Standards and Changes," ASA News 27,000
      February 2011: "Automated External Defibrillators" ASA News 27,000
      February 17, 2011: "Protect Your Employees and Company from the #1 At-Work Killer," Webinar 100
      March 2011: "Machine Safety and Guarding," ASA News 27,000
      April 28, 2011: "A Practical Guide to Machine Safeguarding," Webinar 110
      May 2011: "Tips for Ensuring Proper Lighting in the Workplace," ASA News 27,000
      June 2011: "Personal Protective Equipment Saves Lives and Prevents Injuries" ASA News 27,000
      August 30, 2011: "30 Years of OSHA's Hearing Conservation Amendment to the Noise Standard - How Are We Doing?," Webinar 50
      TOTAL 457,936
  4. Upcoming Milestones

    During the upcoming year, ASA will continue to work through the Alliance to develop compliance assistance tools and resources. For example, the Alliance will:

    • Continue developing Safety Articles;
    • Continue developing Toolbox Talks such as:
      • Industrial Racking
      • Globally Harmonized System
      • Scissor/Aerial Lifts;
    • Present the Safety Webinar "Racking and Stacking Safety" Fall 2011;
    • Develop additional Webinars on topics such as:
      • Light Levels
      • Globally Harmonized System;
    • Support 2012 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week May 6-12, 2012;
    • ASA member Mike Adelizzi will continue to serve as a member of the editorial board for OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Safety and Health Topics page and will provide feedback as appropriate. In addition, ASA will solicit other members to serve on the editorial boards for several of the 120 OSHA eTools and Safety and Health Topics pages;

Report prepared by: Bill Willson, Alliance Coordinator, OOSA, October 11, 2011.