The Dow Chemical Company
(signed January 13, 2003; renewed May 26, 2004; renewed May 12, 2006; renewed June 27, 2008; concluded January 13, 2010)
The OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Alliance focuses on further enhancing a culture of prevention while sharing proven practices and technical knowledge in the areas of, but not limited to, process safety management, safety and health management systems, emergency preparedness, and employee wellness programs. The goals of the Alliance include:
Outreach and communication
- 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 (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and Dow's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health
- 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 to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
- Agreement signed January 13, 2003.
- Renewal Agreement signed May 26, 2004.
- Renewal Agreement signed May 12, 2006.
- Renewal Agreement signed June 27, 2008.
Alliance Annual Reports
- Alliance Annual Report 2003-2004, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2004-2005, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- 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.
- Close-out Report as of January 13, 2010.
Alliance News Releases
- OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Renew Alliance. OSHA News Release, (2008, July 1).
- OSHA Alliance for Third Time. Dow Chemical Company News Release, (2008, July 2).
- OSHA Alliance with Dow Leads to Case Studies on Motor Vehicle Safety. OSHA News Release, (2006, March 30).
- OSHA Renews Alliance with Dow Chemical Company. OSHA News Release, (2006, May 12).
- OSHA Debuts Electronic Assistance Tool on Ammonia Refrigeration. OSHA News Release, (2004, July 15).
- OSHA Debuts Safety and Health Page on Chemical Reactivity Hazards. OSHA News Release, (2004, December 9).
- The Dow Chemical Company Renews Alliance with OSHA. OSHA News Release, (2004, May 26).
- The Dow Chemical Company First Fortune 100 Company & First Chemical Manufacturing Company to Sign Alliance with OSHA. Dow Chemical Company News Release, (2003, January 13).
- OSHA, The Dow Chemical Company Form Alliance. OSHA News Release, (2003, January 13).
Products and Resources
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
- Ammonia Refrigeration
- Chemical Reactivity Hazards
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Healthcare
- Isocyanates
- Motor Vehicle Safety
- Occupational Heat Exposure
- Process Safety Management
- Radiological Dispersal Devices (RDD)/Dirty Bombs
OSHA eTools
Case Studies
- "Contractor Safety Case Study: Texas Operations Contractor Alliance for Safety at Dow Facility in Freeport, Texas." OSHA, (2008, September). Describes how the Texas Operations Contractor Alliance for Safety (TOCAS) works to identify and articulate the safety-related needs of its broad spectrum of contractor companies and partners with Texas operations to improve contractor safety performance.
- "Ergonomics Case Study: The Dow Chemical Company's Use of the 'Six Sigma' Methodology." OSHA, (2004, May). Describes the Six Sigma methodology and how Dow used it to successfully address ergonomics hazards in the company's design and construction division.
- "Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study: The Dow Chemical Company's Use of Six Sigma Methodology." OSHA, (2006, December). Describes the Six Sigma methodology and how Dow used it to successfully reduce motor vehicle accidents in the company's Hydrocarbons and Energy business unit.
- Overview of OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Case Studies. OSHA, (2008, September). Provides a summary of the ergonomics and motor vehicle-related case studies developed through the OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Alliance.