IWCA - Alliance Annual Report - October 30, 2018

ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA)
October 30, 2018

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      June 10, 2010

    2. Dates Renewed

      October 31, 2012
      February 14, 2018

    3. Evaluation Period

      October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018

    4. 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 also addresses the safety and health challenges of small business owners and low literacy and limited English speaking workers in the window cleaning industry.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • 2/21/2018

    In addition to the formal meeting, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

  3. 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.

    These tables are best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Areas* Number Reached
    Webpage 10/1/17 - 9/30/18 Alliance webpage- OSHA website Hispanic/Latino Workers and Small Business 3,967
    Webpage 10/1/17 - 9/30/18 Alliance webpage- IWCA website Recordkeeping/ Reporting
    Safety & Health Programs
    Walking-Working Surfaces
    Heat Illness Prevention    		 6,457
    Webpage 10/1/17 - 9/30/18 IWCA Field Safety Guide [Alliance Product]   5,231
    Newsletter 10/3/2017 Published an article entitled "Lockout, Blockout, Tagout" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,417
    Newsletter 10/10/2017 Published an article entitled "Workplace Safety" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Safety & Health Programs 4,415
    Newsletter 10/17/2017 Published an article entitled "Workers Compensation Fraud" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,411
    Newsletter 10/23/2017 Published an article entitled "What's in Your Toolbox?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,405
    Newsletter 10/27/2017 Published an article entitled "Snakes and Rodents" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,400
    Newsletter 11/7/2017 Published an article entitled "Why Do We Have Safety Meetings?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Safety & Health Programs 4,388
    Newsletter 11/14/2017 Published an article entitled "Eye Protection" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,380
    Newsletter 11/17/2017 Published an article entitled "OSHA Walking and Working Surface Regulations Enforcement" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces 4,389
    Newsletter 11/21/2017 Published an article entitled "Why a written safety program?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Safety & Health Programs 4,389
    Newsletter 11/28/2017 Published an article entitled "Afterthoughts and Regrets" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Safety & Health Programs 4,391
    Newsletter 12/1/2017 Published an article entitled "OSHA RDS Clarification" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces 4,226
    Newsletter 12/3/2017 Published an article entitled "Avoiding Electrical Shocks" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,223
    Newsletter 12/12/2017 Published an article entitled "Do Cellphones cause Accidents?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,147
    Newsletter 12/19/2017 Published an article entitled "Backing Into Trouble" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,145
    Newsletter 12/22/2017 Published an article entitled "Carelessness" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,146
    Newsletter 1/2/2018 Published an article entitled "CTD's" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,139
    Newsletter 1/9/2018 Published an article entitled "Earthquakes" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Emergency Response/ Recovery 4,141
    Newsletter 1/16/2018 Published an article entitled "A Few Seconds" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,142
    Newsletter 1/23/2018 Published an article entitled "Attitude and Behavior" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,144
    Newsletter 1/30/2018 Published an article entitled "What is Your Back IQ" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,150
    Newsletter 2/3/2018 Published an article entitled "Cold Medication and Drowsiness" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,164
    Newsletter 2/20/2018 Published an article entitled "Alcohol and the Job" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,174
    Newsletter 2/27/2018 Published an article entitled "What is Hazardous Material or Chemical?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,186
    Newsletter 2/272018 Published an article entitled "OSHA Alliance Initiatives" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Safe + Sound Week 4,191
    Newsletter 3/5/2018 Published an article entitled "Near Misses" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Injury Illness Prevention 4,194
    Newsletter 3/27/2018 Published an article entitled "Fire Extinguishers" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,204
    Newsletter 4/3/2018 Published an article entitled "IWCA Toolbox Talk" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,206
    Newsletter 4/10/2018 Published an article entitled "Drug Use on the Work Team" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,211
    Newsletter 4/16/2018 Published an article entitled "OSHA Fall Stand-Down" in the weekly IWCA/OSHA Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Stand Down 4,218
    Newsletter 4/17/2018 Published an article entitled "Read The Signs!" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,195
    Newsletter 4/24/2018 Published an article entitled "Accident or Error?" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,199
    Newsletter 5/1/2018 Published an article entitled "Slips and Falls" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Prevention 4,197
    Newsletter 5/2/2018 IWCA forwarded the OSHA Webinar link for the Fall Stand Down Event. Fall Stand Down 4,197
    Newsletter 5/4/2018 Published an article entitled "OSHA Fall Stand-Down: Step Ladders" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Stand Down 4,199
    Newsletter 5/7/2018 Published an article entitled "OSHA Safety Stand-Down: Fall Protection Harnesses" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Stand Down 4,200
    Newsletter 5/8/2018 Published an article about "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down: Aerial Lift Safety" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Stand Down 4,200
    Newsletter 5/9/2018 Published an article entitled "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down: Extension Ladders" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Stand Down 4,199
    Newsletter 5/10/2018 Published an article entitled "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down: Preventing Suspension Trauma" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Stand Down 4,199
    Newsletter 5/15/2018 Published an article entitled "Being Mentally Prepared for Emergencies" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,208
    Newsletter 5/21/2018 Published an article entitled "OSHA Fall Stand-Down Wrap Up" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Stand Down 4,186
    Newsletter 5/29/2018 Published an article entitled "Back Care" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,186
    Newsletter 6/4/2018 Published an article entitled "Develop and Sell Your Safety Solutions" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Safety and Health Programs 4,187
    Newsletter 6/11/2018 Published an article entitled "Don't Gamble with Personal Fall Arrest Equipment" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Fall Prevention 4,188
    Newsletter 6/13/2018 Published an article entitled "Important Safety Message for Members!" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,189
    Newsletter 6/25/2018 Published an article entitled "Water, Rest, Shade: Heat Illness Prevention" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Heat Illness Prevention 1,298
    Newsletter 6/26/2018 Published an article entitled "Employee Responsibility" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,190
    Newsletter 7/3/2018 Published an article entitled "Give New Co-Workers Your Support" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,191
    Newsletter 7/10/2018 Published an article entitled "What to do for Drowning Victims" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   1,115
    Newsletter 7/17/2018 Published an article entitled "Head Injuries" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,196
    Newsletter 7/18/2018 Published an article entitled "IWCA/OSHA Alliance Safety Message"   4,194
    Newsletter 7/24/2018 Published an article entitled "Hearing Protection" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Hearing Conservation 4,194
    Newsletter 7/31/2018 Published an article entitled "Controlling Stress" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,194
    Newsletter 8/7/2018 Published an article entitled "It's Your Decision" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,198
    Newsletter 8/13/2018 Published an article entitled "The Right Footwear" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,198
    Newsletter 8/20/2018 Published an article entitled "Personal Ergonomics" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Safety & Health Programs 4,201
    Newsletter 8/28/2018 Published an article entitled "When a Hurricane is Headed Your Way" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Emergency Response/ Recovery 4,204
    Newsletter 9/3/2018 Published an article entitled "Aerial Work Platforms" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,205
    Newsletter 9/10/2018 Published an article entitled "Preventing Heat Exhaustion" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter. Heat Illness Prevention 4,203
    Newsletter 9/25/2018 Published an article entitled "First Aid Kits" in the Toolbox Talks newsletter.   4,199
    Facebook 10/3/2017 Posted a toolbox talk link to "Lockout Tagout".   259
    Facebook 10/31/2018 Posted a link to "OSHA 10 Course" at their Annual Convention.   490
    Facebook 11/1/2017 Posted a link to their "Super Safety Session" at their Annual Convention. Safety & Health Programs 250
    Facebook 11/17/2017 Posted an article about the November 21st RDS enforcement deadline. Walking Working Surfaces 402
    Facebook 12/1/2017 Posted an article on clarification to the RDS enforcement regulations. Walking Working Surfaces 4,645
    Facebook 12/20/2017 Posted a ladder safety updates video. Fall Prevention 2,572
    Facebook 2/6/2018 Posted a video on the IWCA Safety Tools.   2,990
    Facebook 2/8/2018 Posted a video of the Safety Super Session.   243
    Facebook 2/15/2018 Posted an article on renewing the OSHA Alliance with the IWCA.   4,358
    Facebook 4/25/2018 Posted a link to our Foundations Course on Safety.   1,700
    Facebook 5/1/2018 Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down." Fall Stand Down 1,600
    Facebook 5/4/2018 Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down." Fall Stand Down 1,400
    Facebook 5/6/2018 Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down." Fall Stand Down 1,700
    Facebook 5/8/2017 Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down." Fall Stand Down 1,300
    Facebook 5/9/2018 Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down." Fall Stand Down 299
    Facebook 5/11/2018 Posted a link to "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand-Down." Fall Stand Down 1,300
    Facebook 6/7/2018 Posted about our Online Safety Training Programs.   738
    Facebook 7/29/2018 Posted a link to Safe and Sound Week. Safe + Sound Week 2,700
    Facebook 8/12/2018 Posted a link to Safe and Sound Week. Safe + Sound Week 2,500
    Facebook 8/22/2018 Posted a link to a Safety Training Event in Oakland.   2,700
    LinkedIn 10/3/2017 Posted a link to Toolbox Talks, Lockout Tagout.   3,714
    LinkedIn 11/10/2017 Posted a link to OSHA 10 Course at annual convention.   3,714
    LinkedIn 11/12/2017 Posted a link to Super Safety Session at annual convention. Walking-Working Surfaces 3,714
    LinkedIn 11/14/2017 Posted a link to OSHA Walking Working Surfaces Enforcement regulations date. Walking-Working Surfaces 3,714
    LinkedIn 12/11/2017 Posted a link to OSHA RDS Regulations clarification.   3,714
    LinkedIn 1/3/2018 Posted a link to OSHA 10 Course at annual convention   3,714
    LinkedIn 1/10/2018 Posted a link to Toolbox Talks, Repetitive Motion.   3,714
    LinkedIn 1/15/2018 Posted a link to Super Safety Session at annual convention.   3,714
    LinkedIn 2/10/2018 Posted a link to IWCA Safety Training at annual convention.   3,714
    LinkedIn 2/15/2018 Posted a link to IWCA - OSHA Alliance renewal signing.   3,714
    LinkedIn 8/11/2018 Posted a link to OSHA Safe and Sound Week Safe + Sound Week 3,720
    Twitter 10/31/2017 Posted a link to OSHA 10 course at their convention.   48
    Twitter 11/1/2017 Posted a link to Super Safety Session course at their convention.   46
    Twitter 11/17/2017 Posted a link to OSHA WWS Regulation Enforcement. Walking-Working Surfaces 205
    Twitter 12/1/2017 Posted an article on OSHA RDS clarification. Walking-Working Surfaces 73
    Twitter 12/12/2017 Posted a link to IWCA's "110 Toolbox Talks."   73
    Twitter 12/28/2017 Posted a link to OSHA 10 course at their convention.   230
    Twitter 1/2/2018 Posted a link to Toolbox Talk, Repetitive Motion.   82
    Twitter 1/4/2018 Posted a link to IWCA Safety Training.   148
    Twitter 2/15/2018 Posted a link to OSHA Alliance - IWCA Renewal.   457
    Other Social Media 12/1/2017 Posted a link on Instagram to OSHA RDS Enforcement Clarification. Walking-Working Surfaces 32
    Other Social Media 1/4/2018 Posted a link on Instagram to IWCA Safety Training at their Annual Convention.   43
    Other Social Media 2/15/2018 Posted a link on Instagram to OSHA Alliance - IWCA Renewal.   32
    Other Social Media 2/17/2018 Posted a link on Instagram to OSHA Alliance - IWCA Renewal.   36
     
    TOTAL   335,411

    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in an event such as a roundtable, conference, informational webinar, stand-down, meeting, or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

    These tables are best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Participant Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation (if applicable) City State Emphasis Areas* Number Reached
    Speech/ Presentation 1/19/2018 Safety Training Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director IWCA Safety Training Gaithersburg MD Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces 49
    Speech/ Presentation 1/25-26/2018 Safety Training Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director IWCA Safety Training Clearwater Beach FL Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces 40
    Speech/ Presentation 2/7/2018 IWCA Annual Convention Joan Spencer, CAS, Region IV, Tampa Area Office, OSHA How OSHA Affects your Business? Kissimmee FL   53
    Speech/ Presentation 2/8/2018 IWCA Annual Convention Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director Super Safety Session Kissimmee FL Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces 69
    Speech/ Presentation 02/8-9/2018 IWCA Annual Convention Larry Green, OSHA 10 Outreach Trainer OSHA 10 Kissimmee FL Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces 25
    Speech/ Presentation 2/10/2018 IWCA Annual Convention Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director IWCA Safety Training Kissimmee FL Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces 114
    Webinar 3/29/2018 Webinar -National Alliance Bi-annual Reporting Chrissy Morgan, OOSA, DCSP, OSHA National Alliance Bi-annual Reporting Washington DC   1
    Speech/ Presentation 4/27/2018 Safety Training Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director IWCA Safety Training Philadelphia PA Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces 67
    Event 5/3/2018 Alliance Program Forum Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director Alliance update Washington DC   50
    Speech/ Presentation 10/24/2018 Safety Training Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director IWCA Safety Training Oakland CA Safety &Health Programs, Fall Prevention, Walking-Working Surfaces 30
    Event 9/20/2018 OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable Stefan Bright, IWCA Safety Director Alliance update Washington DC Construction 35
     
    TOTAL   533

  4. Alliance Developed Products

Report prepared by Morgan Seuberling, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, October 30, 2018.