Date: March 20, 2014
Contact: Office of Communications
Phone: 202-693-1999
Contact: Office of Communications
Phone: 202-693-1999
WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and
Health Administration today renewed its alliance with the Sealant Waterproofing
and Restoration Institute to provide information and training resources to help
protect the safety and health of workers involved in waterproofing, sealant and
restoration activities. The alliance will focus on issues related to falls,
small business, motor vehicle safety and hazard communication.
"Workers in the sealant, waterproofing and restoration
industry experience many of the hazards common to the construction industry,
particularly fall hazards," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels. "By renewing our
alliance with SWR Institute, we will continue our outreach to industry
employers and workers, and provide information and education important to preventing
worker injuries, illnesses and fatalities."
Through the alliance, OSHA and SWR Institute will develop
toolbox talks and case studies on key OSHA initiatives such as falls and heat
stress. The alliance will continue distributing information on the agency's
Falls in Construction and Heat Illness Prevention campaigns. Additionally, the
alliance will continue distributing safety and health information and products
in English and Spanish to help protect the industry's diverse workforce.
SWR Institute is a non-profit corporation of commercial
contractors, manufacturers and consultants involved in designing, manufacturing
and applying sealant, waterproofing and restoration products. Between 10,000
and 15,000 workers are employed by the 280 member companies represented by SWR
Institute. For more information, visit the Sealant Waterproofing
and Restoration Institute Alliance page. The agreement will remain in
effect for five years.
Through its Alliance Program, OSHA works with unions,
consulates, trade and professional organizations, faith- and community-based
organizations, businesses and educational institutions to prevent workplace
fatalities, injuries and illnesses. The purpose of each alliance is to develop
compliance assistance tools and resources and to educate workers and employers
about their rights and responsibilities. Alliance Program participants do not
receive exemptions from OSHA inspections or any other enforcement benefits. For
more information, visit http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/alliances/index.html.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers
are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their
employees. OSHA's role is to ensure these conditions for America's working men
and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education
and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
Source: OSHA.gov
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