ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Oklahoma Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association
August 12, 2016

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      August 21, 2012

   2. Evaluation Period

      August 21, 2015-August 2016

   3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Oklahoma City, OK Area Office (hereafter referred to as OSHA) and The Oklahoma Local Section of The American Industrial Hygiene Association (hereafter referred to as OKAIHA) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and OKAIHA hereby renew the Alliance signed August 21, 2012 and renewed August 21, 2014, with a continued emphasis on safety and health training. Specifically, both organization(s) are committed to providing OKAIHA members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address occupational safety and health issues. This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      David Bates

      Area Director, Oklahoma City Area OSHA Office

      Jorge A. Delucca,

      MS, MA, CAIH, Compliance Assistance Specialist; President Elect, OKAIHA

      Terri Pearce,

      PhD, Industrial Hygienist (IH); Past President, OKAIHA

      American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - Oklahoma Local Section

      Charles L. Marshall,

      PhD, CIH, CSP, FAIHA, President, OKAIHA

      Margaret Levin Phillips,

      Ph.D., CIH, Treasurer, OKAIHA

      Shannon Herrera,

      Secretary, OKAIHA

      Joshua Simmons,

      CIH, Director, OKAIHA

      Cyraj Elbakoush,

      MS, CIH, Director, OKAIHA

      Gregory Day,

      PhD, Director, OKAIHA

      Cheri Marcham,

      PhD, CIH, CSP, CHMM, FAIHA, American Industrial Hygiene Association Local Sections Council Chair

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • Board meeting, July 23, 2015
   • Board meeting, June 20, 2016

    

   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.

3. Results

   The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

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

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives:
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   10/08/2015	OKAIHA Fall Conference at Oklahoma City, OK-Regulatory Update	OSHA Update, OSHA Industrial Hygiene case study; Whistleblower Program, Workers Compensation, Environmental protection	26
   11/06/2015	OKAIHA Fall Conference at Tulsa, OK-Regulatory Update	OSHA Update, OSHA Industrial Hygiene case study; Whistleblower Program, Workers Compensation, Environmental protection	45
   Training and Education: Emerging safety and health issues
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   04/21/2016	OKAIHA Spring Conference, Oklahoma City, OK featured presenters from Academia that spoke on estimating employee exposures; managing limited EHS resources; and an OSHA Update provided by David Bates, Area Director. Jorge Delucca, CAS, shared his experience in the US Air Force with estimating employee exposure as well as conducting an OSHA Industrial Hygiene inspection. Terri Pearce, CSHO and OKAIHA past President, obtained the venue for the conference.	Industrial hygiene exposure assessment Management of Safety & health programs	22
   06/16/2016	Oklahoma Health and Safety Conference, Cox Business Center, Tulsa OK, sponsored by the Oklahoma Safety Council (OSC) - OKAIHA Local Section President, Dr. Charles Marshall CIH, delivered a Break Out Session to Conference participants that included the Industrial Hygiene Professional Path (an AIHA initiative) and the implementation of OSHA 1910 and 1926 Standards with Written IH Program Requirements. An emphasis was placed on fostering skills for "What Safety Professions Need To Know About Industrial Hygiene," which was part of the OSC Conference's Training / Certificate Program.	Industrial Hygiene, Promotion of OSHA Standards with IH Requirements, Industrial Hygienist Career Development (i.e. AIHA Pro Path), and Training.	50
   07/22/2016	OKAIHA disseminated information regarding the announcement of free OSHA training facilitated by the Oklahoma Safety Council: July 25–27 | Oklahoma City, OK - OSHA 503 — Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers August 8–10 | Oklahoma City, OK - OSHA 3115 — Fall Protection August 16 | Oklahoma City, OK - OSHA 7505 — Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation	-Update for General industry OSHA trainers -Fall protection -Accident and Incident Investigations	70
   07/28/2016	OKAIHA disseminated information regarding free HAZCOM 2012 /GHS training facilitated by The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)	HAZCOM 2012/GHS	70
   Outreach and Communication: OKAIHA Speakers present benefits of Safety Programs to EH&S Organizations
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   09/10/2015 Dinner Meeting	Terri Pearce, CSHO and OKAIHA Local Section President, chaired a dinner meeting with Lester Claravall, Oklahoma Department of Labor, delivered a presentation on "Mainstreaming OSH into Education: Integration Efforts in Oklahoma"	Young Workers	18
   11/12/2015	Oklahoma Federal Field Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC) Meeting, FAA Center in OKC, OK. OKAIHA Local Section President Elect, Dr. Charles Marshall CIH, presented a briefing entitled: "Update Your EH&S Program – Current Topics Impacting Industrial Hygiene." This activity emphasized modernizing a Safety Management System to include Hazard Assessment and Risk Management approaches that are not solely based on exposures measurements but based more on risks to employee from potential exposures.	Hazard Banding, IH GAP Analysis for SMS -Current Status of AIHA Registry - Programs, Review of Recent Changes to TLVs and the anticipated OSHA Silica PEL, Emerging Criteria (Vapor Intrusion).	20
   03/02/2016 Speech/Presentation	Presentation provided by Karol Mitchell, Tinker Air Force Base Safety Office, regarding employee involvement in the VPP program at Tinker Air Force Base.	Voluntary Protection Program	150
   06/15/2016	A dinner meeting was held, featuring guest speaker, Denise Deeds who provided an informational update, regarding the progression of HAZCOM 2012 requirements, and a status update on progression of the new SDS requirement.	HAZCOM 2012/GHS	10
   Outreach and Communication: Commenting on Proposed Rule Making
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   01/07/2016	Dr. Charles Marshall, 2016 OKAIHA President attended Public Hearing set by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF). Dr. Marshall presented written and oral comments that included comments from The National AIHA and the Local OKAIHA Section's Past President, Dr. Hal Poovey. The written Position Statement provided by the OKAIHA included proposed rulemaking by ODAFF. The focus of the comments addressed recommendations on the use and application of pesticide (specifically "application of antimicrobial agents), and licensing requirements that would require an Industrial Hygienist to provide recommendations on the use and application of a pesticide.	Rulemaking, Value of CIH Credential	3 (Agency General council)
   TOTAL			356

4. Evaluations

   This alliance has resulted in a very close relationship and cooperation between OSHA and members of OKAIHA which encompass representatives of academia, industry and other federal agencies.

   The Conferences on the "Regulatory Update" have provided valuable information to attendees regarding the various aspects of OSHA activities and emerging issues as well as Environmental Compliance and Workers Compensation.

   The Spring Conference and dinner and lunch meetings with guest speakers provided education and outreach on Industrial Hygiene exposure estimating, youth safety programs and the OSHA VPP program.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   1. Alliance renewal, August 26, 2016
   2. OKAIHA Fall Conference, Regulatory Update, October 7 and 21, 2016
   3. OKAIHA Dinner Meeting, September 14, 2016: The guest speaker will provide a presentation regarding "Innovative approach to complying with the OSHA Silica Standard."
   4. Annually provide free EH&S Webinar Training via AIHA eLearning Subscription to Local Section Members and other partners (offered on a monthly basis** by AIHA through the OKAIHA Local Section).
      ** Live Webinar schedule is determined by AIHA. Archived Webinars are available on demand.

Report Prepared by:
Alliance Coordinator, Jorge A. Delucca, Compliance Assistance Specialist,
Oklahoma City Area Office
August 12, 2016