(L to R) OSHA's then-Assistant Secretary Edwin G.
Foulke, Jr. and J.D. Lormand - Executive Director, APCA sign a national Alliance
on January 25, 2007.
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Through the OSHA and APCA Alliance, the organizations will work together to
provide the association's members and others in the pipeline construction industry, including small
businesses and non-English and limited English speaking employees, with information, guidance, and
access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety. The Alliance
will particularly address reducing and preventing exposure to equipment operation (e.g. bulldozer,
excavator and sideboom), trenching and excavation and hydrostatic testing hazards. The Alliance's
goals include:
Training and education:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for the
pipeline construction industry, including small businesses and non-English and limited English
speaking employees regarding equipment operation (e.g. bulldozer, excavator and sideboom),
trenching and excavation and hydrostatic testing hazards and to provide expertise in communicating
such information in both English and Spanish to employers and employees in the industry.
Outreach and communication:
- Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding
APCA's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by APCA and
through OSHA- or APCA- developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures
(or any other applicable forum including outreach events).
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions or stakeholder meetings, for small
businesses and non-English and limited English speaking employees and equipment operation (e.g.
bulldozer, excavator and sideboom), trenching and excavation and hydrostatic testing hazards, to
help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.
Milestones and Successes
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
Alliance Annual Reports
Alliance News Releases
Activities and Events
- May 3-9, 2009:
2009 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. The American
Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) and a number of other Alliance Program
participants are supporting 2009 NAOSH Week, "Safety Means Always Coming Home."
Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and the
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of
preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace.
- October 20-26, 2008:
2008 Drug-Free Work Week. The American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA)
and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported the 2008
Drug-Free Work Week. Sponsored annually by the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program, the Week
focused on educating employers, employees and the public about the importance
of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace.
- May 4-10, 2008:
2008 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The American
Pipeline Contractors Association and a number of other Alliance Program participants supported
2008 NAOSH Week, "Safety is Good Business." Sponsored annually by American Society of Safety
Engineers and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of
preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace.
- March 27, 2008: APCA Safety Committee Meeting, Holiday Inn, Houston, TX.
- Rob Swick, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, Directorate of
Cooperative and State Programs, USDOL-OSHA; and Robert Ibarra, then-Safety and Occupational Health
Specialist, Office of Construction Services, Directorate of Construction, USDOL-OSHA; gave a
presentation "OSHA's Cooperative Programs, Construction Issues and Alliance Program Update" to
pipeline construction safety and health professionals and executives.
- March 7-11, 2007: APCA Annual Convention, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
- March 9, 2007: C. Bryan Little, then-Deputy Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA, updated 90 attendees
about the OSHA Alliance Program and the goals of the OSHA/APCA Alliance.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Backhoe Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators [PDF - 154 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Backhoe Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators." The fact sheet addresses issues associated with the operation of backhoe equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures and safe operation considerations. (2008, February)
- Dozer Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators [PDF - 150 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Dozer Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel and Operators." The fact sheet addresses issues associated with the operation of dozer equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures and safe operation considerations. (2008, February)
- Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Operators [PDF - 146 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Operators." The fact sheet addresses issues associated with excavation and trenching activities such as worksite preparation, personal protective equipment and collapse prevention. (2008, February)
- Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel [PDF - 142 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Excavation and Trenching Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel." The fact sheet addresses issues associated with supervision of workers who are engaged in excavation and trenching activities such as worksite preparation, personal protective equipment and collapse prevention. (2008, February)
- Excavator Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers [PDF - 157 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Excavator Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers." The fact sheet addresses which issues associated with the operation of excavation equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures, safe operation considerations, and supervisory recommendations. (2008, February)
- Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Operators [PDF - 145 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Operators." The fact sheet addresses issues associated with the operation of horizontal directional drilling equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures and safe operation considerations. (2008, February)
- Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel [PDF - 143 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel." The fact sheet addresses issues associated with supervision of workers who are engaged in the operation of horizontal directional drilling equipment such as pre-and post-operation procedures and safe operation considerations. (2008, February)
- Pressure Testing Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel [PDF - 139 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Pressure Testing Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel." The fact sheet addresses issues associated with the supervision of workers who are engaged in pressure testing activities such as pre-test planning, leak testing, and test medium disposal. (2008, February)
- Pressure Testing Best Practices for Personnel Conducting the Test Fact [PDF - 140 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Pressure Testing Best Practices for Personnel Conducting the Test." The fact sheet addresses issues associated with pressure testing activities such as pre-test preparation, connection hazards, and worker protection. (2008, February)
- Sideboom Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers [PDF - 156 KB]. Through the OSHA and American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) Alliance, APCA developed "Sideboom Operation Best Practices for Supervisory Personnel, Operators, and Workers." The fact sheet addresses issues associated with the operation of sideboom equipment such as understanding sideboom operational/equipment requirements, and safe operation considerations. (2008, February)
Safety and Health Topics Pages
Publications and Newsletters
- Underground Construction, March 2007. The pipeline contractor
industry's publication, Underground Contractor, includes an article,
"OSHA Signs New Alliance with APCA," that discusses the signing and goals of the
OSHA/APCA Alliance.
Additional Resources
Areas of Emphasis
Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of
Cooperative and State Programs at 202-693-2200 for assistance accessing PDF materials.
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