IWCA - Alliance Annual Report - October 11, 2017
ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA)
October 11, 2017
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Alliance Background
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Date Signed
June 10, 2010
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Dates Renewed
October 31, 2012
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Evaluation Period
June 10, 2016-September 30, 2017
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Alliance Overview and Goals
The OSHA and IWCA Alliance provides IWCA members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and address slips, trips, falls from heights, and issues related to the safe use of high-reach access equipment, including ladders and scaffolding, in the window cleaning industry. The Alliance will also address the safety and health challenges of small business owners and low literacy and limited English speaking workers in the window cleaning industry.
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Implementation Team Meetings
- 2/1/2017
- 7/12/2017
In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.
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Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals
Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on agency-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, and outreach campaigns.
Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Areas* Number Reached Webpage 6/10/16-9/30/17 Alliance Webpage-OSHA Website 4,629 Webpage 10/1/16-9/30/17 Alliance Webpage-Participant Website Recordkeeping/Reporting
Safety & Health Programs
Walking-Working Surfaces
Heat Illness Prevention15,545 Webpage 02/24/17 - 9/30/17 IWCA's position on the new OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces regulations. Walking-Working Surfaces 4,088 Webpage 02/24/17 - 6/30/17 IWCA cover letter that IWCA members can save and send to their customers highlighting the new OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces standard and IWCA's position. Walking-Working Surfaces 620 Webpage 6/30/2017 IWCA Alliance Window Cleaning Field Safety Guide Website Safety & Health Programs 435 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 10/4/2016 IWCA published an article about DUIs and the Workplace, referencing OSHA's regulations in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Safety Talks newsletter. Transportation 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 10/11/2016 IWCA published an article titled "Basic Equipment Training and Safety Guidelines" in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Safety Talks newsletter. 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 10/25/2016 IWCA published an article titled "A List of Nevers" in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Safety Talks newsletter. 5,000 Monthly Publication - Email blast 10/31/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "The New OSHA Rules Have Two Parts" in the monthly IWCA newsletter A Drop in the Bucket. 5,500 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 11/1/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "Personal Safety Tips" in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 11/8/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "Extension Pole Safety" in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 11/15/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "Gutter Cleaning" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter, focusing on ladder safety and fall prevention while cleaning gutters. Fall Prevention 5,000 News Release 11/18/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "Final Ruling Update From OSHA by IWCA" in email blast to the entire IWCA database. This included fact sheet published by OSHA. Walking-Working Surfaces
Fall Prevention5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 11/22/2016 IWCA published a news release entitled "Cold Weather Cleaning Safety Tips" in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 11/28/2016 IWCA published a news release entitled "Looking Out for the Other Guy" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 Monthly Publication - Email blast 11/30/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "It's Planning Time" in the monthly IWCA newsletter A Drop in the Bucket regarding hiring new and young workers and how to keep records in the workplace. Young Workers; Record Keeping/ Reporting 5,500 Email blast 12/2/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "Special Breakfast Session Highlighting the New OSHA Ruling" in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. This article was promoting the Convention session taught by Safety Director Stefan Bright. Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 12/6/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "Basic First Aid Principals" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 News Release 12/8/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "The State of the I-14 Standard" in an email blast to IWCA members and associates. Record Keeping 500 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 12/13/2016 IWCA published an article titled "We Know Better" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter regarding basic safety procedures OSHA recognizes. 5,000 News Release 12/14/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "IWCA Unveils "Campus IWCA" - Its New E-Learning Safety Program" in an email blast regarding their new online training system. 5,500 Email blast 12/20/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "IWCA to Offer OSHA 10 Course at the Annual Convention Scottsdale, AZ" in an email blast regarding the IWCA Annual Convention. 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 12/22/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "IWCA on Rope Descent Systems Safety" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Prevention 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 12/27/2016 IWCA published an article entitled "Importance of Hard Hats" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. PPE 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 1/10/2017 IWCA publishes an article entitled "IWCA's Toolbox Talks Focuses on the Beginning and Ending of Safety" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 Email blast 1/12/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Register for the OSHA 10 Course at the IWCA Convention" in an email blast regarding the IWCA Annual Convention. 5,000 Email blast 1/13/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Remember to Sign Up for the OSHA 10 Course with Larry Green" in an email blast regarding the IWCA Annual Convention. 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 1/24/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Top 10 Violations Reported Through OSHA" in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. Record Keeping/ Reporting 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 1/31/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Way to Deal with Common Cold Season" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 2/14/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Trailer Towing Safety" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 2/21/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Toolbox Talks Takes on First Aid for Eye Injuries" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 News Release 2/24/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Position Statement on OSHA Walking Working Surfaces Subpart D" explaining IWCA's position on the new OSHA regulations. Walking-Working Surfaces 5,500 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 3/7/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Toolbox Talks Takes on Driving Defensively" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. Transportation 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 3/21/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Toolbox Talks Hazard Communication in Safety" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. Hazard Communication/ Chemicals 5,000 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 3/28/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Tool Belt Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 5,000 Monthly Publication with Email blast 3/31/2017 IWCA published an article written by IWCA Safety Director Stefan Bright entitled "Important Industry Update: OSHA Regulations" in the monthly IWCA newsletter A Drop in the Bucket regarding the new OSHA regulations that effect the window cleaning industry, such as fall prevention and Walking-Working Surfaces. Fall Prevention; Walking-Working Surfaces 5,500 Email blast with weekly e-newsletter 6/13/2017 IWCA Forwarded information on the NIOSH/OSHA Heat Safety App with links to the application. Heat Illness Prevention 372 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 6/28/2017 IWCA forwarded information on the OSHA news release, "Summer's here - and the time is right for: 'Water, Rest, and Shade' with all links and contact emails Heat Illness Prevention 5,105 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 6/30/2017 IWCA forwarded information on the OSHA IWCA Alliance Window Cleaning Field Safety Guide with links to the mobile friendly site. Safety & Health Programs 5,106 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 7/7/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Teamwork Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 4424 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 7/12/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Lacerations Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. 4406 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 7/26/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Bleeding Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. Field Safety Guide Bloodborne Pathogens 4401 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 8/1/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Dollies and Carts Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links. Ergonomics 4403 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 8/8/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Energy Drinks Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links. 4407 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 8/15/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "CPR Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links. 4409 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 8/22/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "AED Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links. 4411 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 8/29/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "PPE Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links. 4407 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 9/1/2017 OSHA Technical Resources for Disaster - Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Outreach 321 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 9/5/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Alcohol Abuse Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links were included in the email blast. 4413 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 9/19/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "First Aid Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links. 4420 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 9/26/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Electrical Cord Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links. Electrical 4422 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 10/3/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Lockout, Blockout, Tagout Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links. Electrical 4417 Email blast with Weekly e-newsletter 10/10/2017 IWCA published an article entitled "Workplace Safety Available in Both English & Spanish In This Week's Toolbox Talk" in weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. OSHA Alliance Field Safety Guide Links. Safety and Health Programs 4415 TOTAL 246,576 Speeches, Presentations, Exhibits and Other Events: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings.
Activity Type Date Event Name Participant Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation (if applicable) City State Emphasis Areas* Number Reached Speech/ Presentation 2/8/2017 IWCA Annual Convention Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director "The Importance of a Documented Safety Program" Scottsdale AZ Recordkeeping/ Reporting 50 Speech/ Presentation 2/9/2017 IWCA Annual Convention Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director Breakfast with Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director: The New OSHA Ruling on Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection, Ladders & Safety Training Scottsdale AZ Walking-Working Surfaces 150 Speech/ Presentation/ Workshop 2/9-10/2017 IWCA Annual Convention Lawrence D. Green, BASP, Clean and Polish Building Solutions OSHA 10 Course Scottsdale AZ 28 Event 3/16/2017 Alliance Construction roundtable Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director N/A Washington DC Fall Prevention 1 Speech/ Presentation/ Workshop 4/28/2017 IWCA Safety Training Program Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director IWCA Safety Training Philadelphia, PA Fall Prevention 96 Live Webinar/ Speech/ Presentation/ Workshop 5/4/2017 IWCA Safety Training on CFR 1910.28 Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director IWCA Presentation Internet USA 1.5 hour live webinar PPT program on OSHA CFR 1910.30 190 Speech/ Presentation 7/20/2017 Fish Window Cleaning Convention Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director Safety Super Session St. Louis MO 350 Speech/ Presentation 7/21/2017 Fish Window Cleaning Convention Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director WWS Presentation St. Louis MO Walking-Working Surfaces 75 Speech/ Presentation/ Workshop 9/14/2017 IWCA Safety Training Program Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director IWCA Safety Training Las Vegas NV Walking-Working Surfaces Fall Prevention 46 Event 9/21/2017 Alliance Construction roundtable Jack Evans N/A Washington DC Fall Prevention 1 TOTAL 987 Other Training: Alliance Program participant provided free training for workers/employers/others through the Alliance Program..
Training Type Date Name/Title of Trainer Training Title Audience: OSHA, State Plan, Onsite Consultation City State Emphasis Areas* Number Reached Other: Hands-on Safety Training 2/11/2017 Stefan Bright, BASP, IWCA Safety Director Hands-on Safety Training IWCA Members Scottsdale AZ Fall Prevention; Hazard Communication; Walking-Working Surfaces; Health & Safety Programs 60 TOTAL 60 -
Alliance Developed Products
- Window Cleaning Field Safety Guide (2017, July).
Report prepared by Morgan Seuberling, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, October 11, 2017.