How Can Alliance Programs Help Workplace Safety and Health?
According to a 2004 OSHA FACTSheet, OSHA created its Alliance Program to help organizations prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. OSHA and Alliance participants work together to reach out, educate and lead the nation’s employers and their employees in improving and advancing workplace safety and health. Groups that can form an Alliance with OSHA include trade or professional organizations, businesses, labor unions, educational institutions and government agencies. Benefits of an Alliance. There are many benefits to participating in an Alliance with OSHA. This collaboration, which lasts for two years, helps organizations to: • Build trusting, cooperative relationships with the agency; • Network with other groups committed to workplace safety and health; • Leverage resources to maximize worker safety and health protection; • Gain recognition as a proactive leader in safety and health. Organizations may be cooperating with OSHA for the first time, or they may be continuing
