The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the Permian Basin Service, Transmission, Exploration and Production Safety (PBSTEPS)
Network recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to
foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and the PBSTEPS
Network hereby form an Alliance to provide PBSTEPS Network members and others
with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them
protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing
exposure to hazards in oil and gas exploration, production, service and product
transmission. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and the PBSTEPS Network
recognize that OSHA's Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the
OSHA national effort.
OSHA and the PBSTEPS Network will work together to achieve the following
training and education goals:
- Arrange for the delivery of OSHA Compliance / Hazard Recognition courses
for STEPS participants. The content and frequency will be jointly agreed upon.
OSHA and the PBSTEPS Network will work together to
achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
- Attend, exhibit, or speak at oil and gas industry conferences, local
meetings, or other venues to promote safety and health relative to our
industry.
- Cross-train OSHA and industry personnel responsible for safety and health
on mutually agreed upon best practices.
- Share best practices through print and electronic media, as jointly
determined by OSHA and PBSTEPS, with others in our industry.
- Promote and encourage PBSTEPS members’ participation in OSHA’s cooperative
programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program
(VPP), Consultation (OSHCON), and SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement
Recognition Program).
- Work with Alliance participants on specific issues and projects to
recognize and prevent exposure to industry hazards.
OSHA and the PBSTEPS Network will work together to
achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on
workplace safety and health:
- Raise others' awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace
safety and health at every opportunity.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder
meetings concerning oil and gas industry safety and health issues to develop
innovative solutions in the workplace and 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; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of
promoting a particular 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. The Texas Department of
Insurance Occupational Safety and Health Consultation (OSHCON) will participate
on the team
This agreement will remain in effect for two years period. Any 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 all
signatories.
Dean W. McDaniel
Region VI Regional Administrator
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Richard F. Tapio
Lubbock Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
Date |
Jerry Jacobs
PBSTEPS President |
Date |
Charles Watson
PBSTEPS Vice President |
Date |
Gene McCann
PBSTEPS Secretary |
Date |
Andy Cobb
PBSTEPS Committee Chair |
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