Altec Industries, Inc.
(signed November 22, 2005; renewed December 18, 2007; renewed June 14, 2012; renewed December 1, 2015)
Through the Alliance, the participants will continue to promote a culture of safety, including small businesses and non-English and limited English speaking employees, to reduce workplace incidents and prevent worker exposures to hazards such as those associated with the use and maintenance of cranes, derricks, aerial devices, and related equipment. Work will also involve the use of relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, as well as information on workers’ compensation claims, non-injury incident data, and similar information to identify and prioritize areas of emphasis for awareness, training, outreach, and communication activities. The organizations will also explore and implement a means to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance’s products and activities. The Alliance’s goals include:
Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives
- Share information on OSHA’s National Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
Outreach and Communication
- Promote awareness of OSHA’s Fall Prevention and Heat Campaigns, as well as sharing of information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, such as the prevention of falls, electrical shock, and aerial lift tip overs.
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or Altec’s conferences, local meetings, or other events such as the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition 2015 (ICUEE).
- Expand existing relationships between Altec and OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including the training of Agency staff and providing technical expertise when appropriate (e.g., incident investigations).
Training and Education
- Develop materials and effective training aids that align with current regulatory information, interpretations, and enforcement initiatives, as well as promote an understanding of workers’ rights and employer responsibilities outlined in the OSH Act.
- Provide for the delivery of at least four Best Practice Training Seminars annually to agency staff, focusing on topics such as the use and maintenance of insulated aerial devices, mobile cranes, aerial devices, derricks, and other related equipment.
Then-Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels, USDOL-OSHA and Lee Styslinger, III, Chief Executive Officer, Altec Industries at the alliance renewal ceremony on December 1, 2015.
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
- Agreement signed November 22, 2005.
- Renewal Agreement signed December 18, 2007.
- Renewal Agreement signed June 14, 2012.
- Renewal Agreement signed December 1, 2015.
Alliance Annual Reports
- Alliance Annual Report 2005-2006, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2006-2007, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2007-2008, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2008-2009, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2009-2010, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2010-2011, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2011-2015, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2015-2016, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report FY 2017, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report FY 2018, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
Alliance News Releases and QuickTakes
- OSHA and Altec Industries Inc. renew alliance to protect workers from hazards. OSHA QuickTakes, (2015, December 15).
- OSHA renews alliance with Altec Industries Inc. to protect workers from hazards. OSHA News Release, (2015, December 4).
- Alliance participant provides best practices training and technical assistance to OSHA staff. OSHA QuickTakes, (2015, August 17).
- OSHA and Altec Industries, Inc. Renew Alliance. OSHA News Release, (2012, June 14).
- OSHA and Altec Industries, Inc. Renew Alliance. OSHA News Release, (2008, January 3).
- OSHA Forms Alliance with Altec Industries, Inc. OSHA News Release, (2005, November 22).
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Aerial Equipment - Electrical Hazards (PDF- English and Spanish). Addresses electrical hazards associated with working on aerial devices and provides guidelines for employees. (2008, August).
- Chipper Safety (PDF- English and Spanish). Provides guidance on the inspection, transportation, and operation of chipper devices. (2011, August).
- Crane Assembly & Disassembly - Around Power Lines Flowchart (PDF- English and Spanish). Helps employers comply with OSHA's requirements for assembly and disassembly of cranes around power lines. (2012, April; Spanish translation, 2013, September).
- Crane Operation Around Power Lines Flowchart (PDF- English and Spanish). Helps employers comply with OSHA's requirements for crane operation around power lines. (2012, April; Spanish translation, 2013, September).
- Cribbing and Blocking - Protect Yourself (English and Spanish). Provides guidance for the proper use of cribbing and blocking to set up cranes or other devices with outriggers or stabilizers. (2013, September).
- Operator Training for Aerial Equipment- Vehicle-Mounted Elevating & Rotating Work Platforms (PDF- English and Spanish). Addresses the hazards associated with aerial devices and provides guidelines for employees. (2008, August).
- Operator Training for Elevating Equipment (PDF). Addresses operator training requirements for operating aerial equipment. (2008, August).
- Platform Use for Cranes Under 1926.1431: Trial Lift/Proof Test (PDF- English and Spanish). Provides guidance for conducting trial lifts and proof tests. (2019, March).NEW
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
- Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Industry
- Tree Care Industry
OSHA eTools
- Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift)†
Additional Resources
- Altec/OSHA Alliance page
- Statement of Best Practices of General Training and Familiarization for Aerial Work Platform Equipment (PDF). An educational document providing general guidance and best practices for training and safe use of Aerial Work Platform equipment.
†Alliance Implementation Team members participated in the development of this resource.