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Alliance Background
Date Signed.
October 4, 2006
Date Renewed
November 16, 2009
Alliance Overview:
The purpose of the alliance is to establish a collaborative relationship to
support workplace safety and reduce hazards and associated losses. This Alliance
targets staff, students, outside employers, and members of our community with
information, guidance, and access to training and related resources that will
help promote and improve employee health and safety.
Implementation Team Members:
- Mary Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist
- Steven Senor, CVTC, Occupational Safety and Health Instructor
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Implementation Team Meetings
Meetings were held with Team Members:
- 2/23/09
- 6/17/09
- 8/21/09
- 11/16/09
Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and
discuss future projects.
Activities
Evaluation Period.
- November 9, 2008 to November 16, 2009
Alliance Activity.
- CVTC instructional staff tailored a two hour Fall Rescue course for a
large general contractor that utilizes fall arrest systems and need an
emergency self rescue method for tower crane operators. OSHA CAS participated
in the training. OSHA has a Partnership with this general contractor.
- OSHA presented at CVTC sponsored training sessions such as OSHA 10 and 30
hour courses, Youth Academy and the Line Workers Seminar.
- OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
- Supervisor Risk Management Course
- Woodtechnics in River Falls
- CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and
groups.
- Dunn County LEP (Local Emergency Planning)
- American Red Cross
- Western Wisconsin Safety Council
- Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association (CVHBA)
- Results
- OSHA used CVTC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities at no cost.
- OSHA personnel received an excellent training opportunity at no cost.
- OSHA participated in the CVTC sponsored courses such as OSHA 10 and 30
hour courses without managing the logistics.
- OSHA and CVTC have developed a broader network for future projects.
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Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution,
etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or Trained |
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OSHA: Wind Farm Presentation - Line Workers |
65 |
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OSHA attended Electrical Underground Seminar |
120 |
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OSHA presented at CVTC/Heartland Electrical |
25 |
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CVTC: 2 -OSHA 30 and Distribution of Standards |
18 |
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CVTC: Health Training for Dental Professionals |
24 |
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CVTC: 4 -OSHA 10 for Gen Industry. OSHA presenter |
42 |
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CVTC: 3 -OSHA 10 for Construction. OSHA presenter |
55 |
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CVTC: 3 MSHA Refresher – OSHA attended one |
84 |
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OSHA 10 Hr – Intro to OSHA Presentation |
33 |
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OSHA 30 Hr – OSHA Presented "Intro to OSHA" |
40 |
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CVTC Trainer recertified for OSHA 10 Hr |
1 |
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OSHA presented at CVTC Supervisory Mgmt Course |
25 |
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CVTC Fall Rescue Hand on Training for Contractor |
15 |
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CVTC safety presentation & OSHA docs NWMOC conf |
5 |
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Manufacturing Academy – OSHA Presented "Youth Safety" and "Intro to OSHA" ARRA
Stimulus Money |
23 |
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Residential Construction–Youth Constr Presentation |
25 |
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OSHA Recordkeeping: ½ seminar |
18 |
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TOTAL |
618 |
- Upcoming Milestones
- As a result of the "Fall Rescue" training, a more formal and expanded
training sessions are planned. An article on "Suspension Trauma" was written
for the Wisconsin Construction Newsletter to get more interest in this
subject.
- OSHA will work more closely with the CVTC staff members to implement safe
work practices into the curriculum for areas such as residential construction
and health care services. An emphasis is being placed on certified lead
workers in anticipation of the Lead Certification standard to go into effect
in April, 2010.
- CVTC will provide OSHA assistance in Powered Industrial Vehicle / Dock
Safety through the driving school.
Report Prepared by:
Mary M. Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist.
For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at
202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.
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