Agreement Establishing an Alliance
Between
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
U.S. Department of Labor, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area Office,
and
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area Office, and the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to support workplace safety and reduce hazards and associated losses.

OSHA and CVTC agree to form an Alliance to provide staff, outside employers, and members of our community with information, guidance, and access to training and related resources that will help promote and improve employee health and safety. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and CVTC recognize the Eau Claire, Wisconsin OSHA Area Office as playing an integral role in the agency's national efforts.

OSHA and CVTC will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

1. Develop training programs and written materials focusing on relevant health and safety issues, designed to improve technical knowledge and educational skills to students enrolled in CVTC programs, as well as students and staff within the Wisconsin Technical College system.
    
2. Deliver or arrange for the presentation of courses such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour classes for employees, supervisors and management working in the CVTC district and areas covered by this alliance.
    
3. Develop workplace safety and health curricula in the specific areas of interest to the partners, as well as training in other areas that may become apparent during the course of this alliance.
    
4. Cross-train OSHA and CVTC personnel with best practices or effective approaches.

OSHA and CVTC will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

1. Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media (such as Internet or Web-based links from OSHA and CVTC.)
    
2. Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, workshops, symposiums, local meetings, or other events.

OSHA and CVTC will work to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health, including the following areas:

1. Raise awareness of and demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety and health.
    
2. Focus on risk control, hazard identification, mitigation and correction.
    
3. Develop and communicate results from case studies or actual events, illustrating the value of safety and health.
    
4. Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
    
5. Promote and encourage participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, and the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
    
6. Share information on best practices with companies and organizations in the CVTC district, and publicize the results through outreach training programs and materials.
    
7. Work with other alliance participants on specific issues and projects as they relate to education and safety and are addressed and developed through the alliance program.
    
8. Encourage CVTC degree and certification programs to build positive relationships with OSHA's Area Offices regarding health and safety issues.

OSHA alliances provide an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes including training and education, outreach and communication, promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its alliance participants. By entering into this alliance, OSHA is not endorsing the College's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives from OSHA and CVTC will meet to develop action plans, determine operating procedures, and identify roles and responsibilities. Quarterly or more frequent meetings will be held to share information on activities and evaluate the results from the cooperative endeavors.

This agreement will remain in effect for three years. Either organization may withdraw from the agreement at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified with the concurrence of both organizations.