Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute)
(signed February 20, 2003; renewed July 21, 2005; renewed July 11, 2007; renewed July 6, 2009; renewed June 24, 2011; renewed March 20, 2014)
Through the OSHA and SWR Institute Alliance, both organizations are committed to providing SWR Institute members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by: 1) reducing and preventing falls; 2) addressing issues related to small businesses, motor vehicles, and hazard communication; and 3) understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury and illness data in selected industries to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and SWR Institute recognizes that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort. The Alliance's goals include:
Raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives
- To share information on OSHA's National Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
- To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
- To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on falls, vehicle safety, and other industry related hazards to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
Outreach and communication
- To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the SWR Institute's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
- To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or SWR Institute's conferences, local meetings, or other regional events.
- To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SWR Institute's good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
Related Documents
Alliance Agreements
- Agreement signed February 20, 2003.
- Renewal Agreement signed July 21, 2005.
- Renewal Agreement signed July 11, 2007.
- Renewal Agreement signed July 6, 2009.
- Renewal Agreement signed June 24, 2011.
- Renewal Agreement signed March 20, 2014.
Alliance Annual Reports
- Alliance Annual Report 2002-2003, 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.
- 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 2011-2012, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2012-2013, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2013-2014, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2014-2015, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2015-2016, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report 2016-2017, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report FY2017, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
- Alliance Annual Report FY2018, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
Alliance News Releases
- OSHA Formalizes Alliance with the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute. OSHA News Release, (2003, February 20).
- SWRI Forms Alliance with OSHA to Promote Safety. SWR Institute News Release, (2003, February 20).
- OSHA and SWRI Renew Alliance. OSHA News Release, (2005, July 21).
- OSHA Renews Alliance with the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute. OSHA News Release, (2007, July 17).
- OSHA renews Alliance with Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute. OSHA News Release, (2011, June 24).
- OSHA renews alliance with Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute to address falls, other worker safety issues within industry. OSHA News Release, (2014, March 20).
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Fall Protection English (PDF), Spanish (PDF). Through the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable Fall Protection Workgroup, the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) developed "Fall Protection." The slide presentation addresses fall protection issues in the construction industry, including fall protection systems. (2007, June; Spanish translation 2009, April).
- Hazards and Safe Use of Multi-Component Chemical Products in Construction (PDF). Through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, SWR Institute developed a guidance document to help employers and workers identify key hazards, OSHA requirements, and safe handling procedures for multi-component products used in this industry. (2012, June).
- Safety and Health Field Manual (PDF). Through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, SWR Institute developed a manual to help employers and workers identify the key hazards and OSHA requirements in this industry. (2010, February; updated 2015, March; updated 2019, June).
- Safety and Health Manual (PDF). Through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, SWR Institute developed a manual to help employers understand how to develop a written safety and health program that covers topics such as hazard communication, confined space, fall protection, recordkeeping, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection and scaffolding. (2007, October).
- Safety Toolbox Talks. Through the OSHA and Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, SWR Institute developed a series of toolbox talks to help employers and workers identify the key hazards and OSHA requirements in the construction industry:
- Aerial Lifts English (PDF), Spanish (PDF). (2012, January; Spanish translation 2013, July).
- Barricades (PDF). (2015, March).
- Competent Person English (PDF), Spanish (PDF). (2014, January; Spanish Translation 2015, March).
- Drinking Water English (PDF), Spanish (PDF). (2014, April; Spanish Translation 2015, March).
- Driving Safety English (PDF), Spanish (PDF). (2012, January; Spanish translation 2013, July).
- Electrical Safety (PDF). (2013, March).
- Excavation and Trenching (PDF). (2015, March).
- Eye Protection (PDF). (2015, March).
- Fall Protection English (PDF), Spanish (PDF). (2012, January; Spanish translation 2013, August).
- Fire Extinguisher (PDF). (2013, May).
- First Aid (PDF). (2013, May).
- Foot Protection (PDF). (2016, May)
- Guidelines to a Productive Toolbox Talk (PDF). (2013, July).
- Head and Face Protection (PDF). (2015, March).
- Housekeeping (PDF). (2014, April).
- Illumination English (PDF), Spanish (PDF). (2014, April; Spanish Translation 2015, March).
- Lift Back Protection (PDF). (2016, April)
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures (PDF). (2014, April).
- Portable Generator Safety (PDF). (2014, January).
- Powder Actuated Tools (PDF). (2013, May).
- Power Tools English (PDF), Spanish (PDF). (2013, March; Spanish Translation 2016, September).
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (PDF). (2013, March).
- Respiratory Protection (PDF). (2013, March).
- Safety Clothing (Protective Clothing) (PDF). (2016, May)
- Silica. (2015, March; Revised 2016, October).
- Slips, Trips & Falls (PDF) (2016, April)
- Suspension Trauma (PDF). (2015, March).
- Swing Radius for Fall Protection (PDF). (2015, March).
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages
- Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
- Eye and Face Protection
- Fall Protection
- Hazard Communication
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Hand and Power Tools
- Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
- Occupational Heat Exposure
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Respiratory Protection
- Scaffolding
- Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Industry†
- Silica, Crystalline
- Walking/Working Surfaces
OSHA eTools
Success Stories
- George D. Alan Works with OSHA to Promote Worker Safety and Health. OSHA, (2007, June; updated 2010, October). Through the OSHA and Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, OSHA collaborated with The George D. Alan Company to highlight the company's continued progress with safety and health three years after completing the work with the Texas On-Site Consultation program. After the development of a Safety and Health Manual, the company has reduced Workers Compensation and experienced two years with out a lost time incident.
- Tri-State Building Services Works with NYDOL for a Safer Workplace. OSHA, (2011, December). Through the OSHA and Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Alliance, OSHA worked with the owners of Tri-State Building Services to develop a success story highlighting the company's work with the New York Department of Labor's On-Site Consultation Program and SWR Institute that lead to a decrease in their injury rates, which are significantly lower than industry averages. The company has also increased efforts to communicate safety and health information to Spanish-speaking workers and to provide training to all workers.
Additional Resources
- Advisors
- Alliance Program Construction Roundtable. Through the Alliance Program's Construction Roundtable, a number of products and resources have been developed for the construction industry.
- Preventing Fatal Falls in Construction. Provides links to OSHA tools and resources to help prevent construction-related falls.
- SWR Institute/OSHA Alliance page
†Alliance Implementation Team members participated in the development of this resource.