The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Susquehanna Valley Association of
Pennsylvania Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (SVAPOHN) recognize the value of establishing a
collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and SVAPOHN
hereby form an Alliance to provide SVAPOHN members and others with information, guidance, and access
to training resources to address workplace health and safety issues, including emergency
preparedness, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and workplace violence. In developing this Alliance,
OSHA and SVAPOHN recognize that OSHA’s Consultation Project partner is an integral part of the OSHA
national effort.
OSHA and SVAPOHN will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:
- Work with OSHA and provide expertise to develop training and education programs for occupational
health professionals and human resource professionals regarding emergency preparedness, MSDs, or
workplace violence prevention and provide expertise in communicating such information to employers
and employees in the industry.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of courses about emergency preparedness, MSDs, or workplace
violence prevention.
- Develop a compendium of resources for members and others to use to implement and develop emergency
preparedness programs, or MSD and workplace violence prevention strategies, or to conduct in-house
training.
OSHA and SVAPOHN will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
- Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of
workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information,
such as print and electronic media and electronic assistance tools, that would be accessible on OSHA
and SVAPOHN Websites to employers and employees in the industry.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at SVAPOHN conferences, local meetings, or other safety and health
awareness events.
- Communicate to OSHA personnel, SVAPOHN membership, and industry safety and health professionals
information about best practices that are gathered by the Alliance. Publicize results through
outreach by SVAPOHN and OSHA, or SVAPOHN-developed materials, training programs, workshops,
seminars, and lectures or any other applicable forum.
- Promote and encourage SVAPOHN members or worksites’ participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs
such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and Consultation and its Safety
and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on emergency preparedness,
MSDs, or workplace violence protection and/or other workplace safety and health issues that are
addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
- Encourage SVAPOHN members and worksites to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area
Offices, and Consultation Project to address health and safety issues.
OSHA and SVAPOHN will work together to achieve the following goals related to
promoting the dialogue on workplace safety and health:
- Raise others’ awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health
whenever SVAPOHN leaders address groups.
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and
publicize their results.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on emergency
preparedness, MSDs, or workplace violence prevention issues to help forge innovative solutions in
the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
OSHA’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative
relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and
promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These Alliances have proved to be
valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a
party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party’s products or services.
An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan
of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the
participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share
information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.
This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason
at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time
with the concurrence of both signatures.
Andrew J. Hedesh, Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Wilkes-Barre, PA |
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Carol I. Parks, President
Susquehanna Valley Association of Pennsylvania
Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. |
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