The OSHA-AIHA Alliance:Meeting the Goals

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The OSHA-AIHA Alliance:Meeting the Goals

Together

Paula O. WhiteDirector, Cooperative and State

Programsfor

AIHA Technical Committee

Paula O. WhiteDirector, Cooperative and State

Programsfor

AIHA Technical Committee

The Alliance Program

• Broadly written agreements establishedat the National, Regional or Area Offices

• Goals focus on:– Training and education– Outreach and communication– Promoting the national dialogue

• Customized implementation teams:– Consultation representative invited– State plan representative invited

• Two-year, renewable• Quarterly update meetings or conference calls

Early Accomplishments of the OSHA-AIHA Alliance

• Connecting AIHA chapters with OSHA Ed Centers

• Links on the AIHA Web site• OSHA will designate three adjunct

members to AIHA’s Ergo Committee• AIHA participation on editorial boards

of Safety & Health topics pages

Safety & Health Topics Pages

Pages include reference materials, training slides, and links to:

• OSHA standards, directives, and other documentation

• Other government or industry safety standards or guidelines

• Relative trade associations and noncommercial Web pages

Responsibilities of Editorial Board Members

Review topic page biannually to:

• Check for general clarity and accuracy

• Ensure information is current and relevant

• Ensure references/links are listed under proper heading and in preferred order

• Communicate needed changes to page editor

• Identify additional information and links to be included on the page

Ergo Outreach & Assistance Plan

• Provide general and guideline-specific outreach, assistance, tools, & support:– Cooperative Programs – Ergonomics Web page – Training and Education

• Recognize worksites for their ergonomic initiatives

Ergonomics Alliances

American Industrial Hygiene Association Airlines Alliance, 13 Airlines and the National

Safety Council International Air Transport Section

American Meat Institute American Society of Safety Engineers Printing Alliance Society of the Plastics Industry American Furniture Manufacturers Association

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