Model Exposure Control Plan

POLICY

Novopelle Med Spa is committed to providing a safe and healthful work

environment for our entire staff. In pursuit of this goal, the following exposure
control plan (ECP) is provided to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to
bloodborne pathogens in accordance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030,
"Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens."

The ECP is a key document to assist our organization in implementing and

ensuring compliance with the standard, thereby protecting our employees. This
ECP includes:
▪ Determination of employee exposure
▪ Implementation of various methods of exposure control, including:
Universal precautions
Engineering and work practice controls
Personal protective equipment
Housekeeping
▪ Hepatitis B vaccination
▪ Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
▪ Communication of hazards to employees and training
▪ Recordkeeping
▪ Procedures for evaluating circumstances surrounding exposure incidents
Implementation methods for these elements of the standard are discussed in the
subsequent pages of this ECP.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
▪ Sibyl Hernandez is (are) responsible for implementation of the ECP. Sibyl
Hernandez will maintain, review, and update the ECP at least annually, and
whenever necessary to include new or modified tasks and procedures.
Contact location/phone number: Addison - 972.239.3490.

▪ Those employees who are determined to have occupational exposure to

blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) must comply with the
procedures and work practices outlined in this ECP.
 ▪ Sibyl Hernandez will provide and maintain all necessary personal protective
equipment (PPE), engineering controls (e.g., sharps containers), labels, and
red bags as required by the standard. (Name of responsible person or
department) will ensure that adequate supplies of the aforementioned
equipment are available in the appropriate sizes. Contact location/phone
number: Addison - 972.239.3490.

▪ Sibyl Hernandez will be responsible for ensuring that all medical actions
required by the standard are performed and that appropriate employee
health and OSHA records are maintained. Contact location/phone number:
Addison - 972.239.3490.

▪ Sibyl Hernandez will be responsible for training, documentation of training,

and making the written ECP available to employees, OSHA, and NIOSH
representatives. Contact location/phone number: Addison - 972.239.3490.

EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE DETERMINATION

The following is a list of all job classifications at our establishment in which all
employees have occupational exposure:

Job Title Department/Location

Nurse Injector Novopelle

Manager Novopelle

The following is a list of job classifications in which some employees at our

establishment have occupational exposure. Included is a list of tasks and
procedures, or groups of closely related tasks and procedures, in which
occupational exposure may occur for these individuals:

Nurse Injector/Novopelle/Injectables

Housekeeper Environmental Services Handling Regulated Waste

Manager/ Handling Regulated Waste

METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTROL

Universal Precautions All employees will utilize universal precautions.

Exposure Control Plan Employees covered by the bloodborne pathogens

standard receive an explanation of this ECP during their initial training session. It
will also be reviewed in their annual refresher training. All employees can review
this plan at any time during their work shifts by contacting Sibyl Hernandez. If
requested, we will provide an employee with a copy of the ECP free of charge and
within 15 days of the request.

Sibyl Hernandez is responsible for reviewing and updating the ECP annually or
more frequently if necessary to reflect any new or modified tasks and procedures
that affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions
with occupational exposure.

Engineering Controls and Work Practices Engineering controls and work

practice controls will be used to prevent or minimize exposure to bloodborne
pathogens. The specific engineering controls and work practice controls used are
listed below:

Sharps disposal containers are inspected and maintained or replaced by Go Sharps

every week or whenever necessary to prevent overfilling.

This facility identifies the need for changes in engineering controls and work
practices through (Examples: Review of OSHA records, employee interviews,
committee activities, etc.)

We evaluate new procedures and new products regularly by hiring an OSHA

consultant for evaluation.
________________________________________________________________ .
Sibyl Hernandez is responsible for ensuring that these recommendations are
implemented.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE is provided to our employees at no

cost to them. Training in the use of the appropriate PPE for specific tasks or
procedures is provided by (Name of responsible person or department).

The types of PPE available to employees are as follows:

Gloves, PPE gowns, gloves, Cavicide for surfaces

_____________________________________

PPE is located in the storage room and may be obtained through Sibyl Hernandez.

All employees using PPE must observe the following precautions:

▪ Wash hands immediately or as soon as feasible after removing gloves or

other PPE.

▪ Remove PPE after it becomes contaminated and before leaving the work
area.

▪ Used PPE may be disposed of in hazardous waste basket in the storage

room.

▪ Wear appropriate gloves when it is reasonably anticipated that there may be

hand contact with blood or OPIM, and when handling or touching
contaminated items or surfaces; replace gloves if torn, punctured or
contaminated, or if their ability to function as a barrier is compromised.

▪ Utility gloves may be decontaminated for reuse if their integrity is not

compromised; discard utility gloves if they show signs of cracking, peeling,
tearing, puncturing, or deterioration.
 ▪ Never wash or decontaminate disposable gloves for reuse.

▪ Wear appropriate face and eye protection when splashes, sprays, spatters,
or droplets of blood or OPIM pose a hazard to the eye, nose, or mouth.

▪ Remove immediately or as soon as feasible any garment contaminated by

blood or OPIM, in such a way as to avoid contact with the outer surface.

Housekeeping Regulated waste is placed in containers which are closable,

constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage, appropriately labeled or
color-coded (see the following section "Labels"), and closed prior to removal to
prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling.

The procedure for handling sharps disposal containers is: Go Sharps collects the
containers and replaces them with new ones.

The procedure for handling other regulated waste is: Go Sharps collects the
containers and replaces them with new ones.

Contaminated sharps are discarded immediately or as soon as possible in

containers that are closable, puncture-resistant, leak proof on sides and bottoms,
and appropriately labeled or color-coded. Sharps disposal containers are available
at the storage room or via Go Sharps.

Bins and pails (e.g., wash or emesis basins) are cleaned and decontaminated as
soon as feasible after visible contamination.

Broken glassware that may be contaminated is only picked up using mechanical

means, such as a brush and dustpan.

Laundry The following contaminated articles will be laundered by this company:

Laundering will be performed by (Name of responsible person or department) at

(time and/or location).

The following laundering requirements must be met:

 ▪ handle contaminated laundry as little as possible, with minimal agitation

▪ place wet contaminated laundry in leak-proof, labeled or color-coded

containers before transport. Use red bags for this purpose.

Labels The following labeling methods are used in this facility:

Equipment to be Labeled Label Type 4x3 - red

Sibyl Hernandez collects the containers and replaces them with new ones.
is responsible for ensuring that warning labels are affixed or red bags are used as
required if regulated waste or contaminated equipment is brought into the facility.
Employees are to notify (Name of responsible person or department) if they
discover regulated waste containers, refrigerators containing blood or OPIM,
contaminated equipment, etc., without proper labels.

HEPATITIS B VACCINATION

Sibyl Hernandez will provide training to employees on hepatitis B vaccinations,

addressing safety, benefits, efficacy, methods of administration, and availability.

The hepatitis B vaccination series is available at no cost after initial employee

training and within 10 days of initial assignment to all employees identified in the
exposure determination section of this plan. Vaccination is encouraged unless: 1)
documentation exists that the employee has previously received the series; 2)
antibody testing reveals that the employee is immune; or 3) medical evaluation
shows that vaccination is contraindicated.

However, if an employee declines the vaccination, the employee must sign a

declination form. Employees who decline may request and obtain the vaccination
at a later date at no cost. Documentation of refusal of the vaccination is kept at
Novopelle Addison.

Vaccination will be provided by Denika Adams, DO at Novopelle Addison.

Following the medical evaluation, a copy of the health care professional's written
opinion will be obtained and provided to the employee within 15 days of the
completion of the evaluation. It will be limited to whether the employee requires
the hepatitis vaccine and whether the vaccine was administered.

POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP

Should an exposure incident occur, contact Sibyl Hernandez at the following

number 972.239.3490 .

An immediately available confidential medical evaluation and follow-up will be

conducted by Denika Adams, DO. Following initial first aid (clean the wound, flush
eyes or other mucous membrane, etc.), the following activities will be performed:
▪ Document the routes of exposure and how the exposure occurred.
▪ Identify and document the source individual (unless the employer can
establish that identification is infeasible or prohibited by state or local law).
▪ Obtain consent and make arrangements to have the source individual tested
as soon as possible to determine HIV, HCV, and HBV infectivity; document
that the source individual's test results were conveyed to the employee's
health care provider.
▪ If the source individual is already known to be HIV, HCV and/or HBV
positive, new testing need not be performed.
▪ Assure that the exposed employee is provided with the source individual's
test results and with information about applicable disclosure laws and
regulations concerning the identity and infectious status of the source
individual (e.g., laws protecting confidentiality).
▪ After obtaining consent, collect exposed employee's blood as soon as
feasible after exposure incident, and test blood for HBV and HIV serological
status
▪ If the employee does not give consent for HIV serological testing during
collection of blood for baseline testing, preserve the baseline blood sample
for at least 90 days; if the exposed employee elects to have the baseline
sample tested during this waiting period, perform testing as soon as
feasible.
ADMINISTRATION OF POST-EXPOSURE
EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP
Sibyl Hernandez ensures that health care professional(s) responsible for
employee's hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up are
given a copy of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard.

Sibyl Hernandez ensures that the health care professional evaluating an employee
after an exposure incident receives the following:
▪ a description of the employee's job duties relevant to the exposure incident
▪ route(s) of exposure
▪ circumstances of exposure
▪ if possible, results of the source individual's blood test
▪ relevant employee medical records, including vaccination status
Sibyl Hernandez provides the employee with a copy of the evaluating health care
professional's written opinion within 15 days after completion of the evaluation.

PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATING THE CIRCUMSTANCES

SURROUNDING AN EXPOSURE INCIDENT

Sibyl Hernandez will review the circumstances of all exposure incidents to

determine:
▪ engineering controls in use at the time
▪ work practices followed
▪ a description of the device being used (including type and brand)
▪ protective equipment or clothing that was used at the time of the exposure
incident (gloves, eye shields, etc.)
▪ location of the incident (O.R., E.R., patient room, etc.)
▪ procedure being performed when the incident occurred
▪ employee's training
Sibyl Hernandez will record all percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps in
a Sharps Injury Log.

If revisions to this ECP are necessary Sibyl Hernandez will ensure that appropriate
changes are made. (Changes may include an evaluation of safer devices, adding
employees to the exposure determination list, etc.)

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

All employees who have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens receive

initial and annual training conducted by OSHA Consultant.
All employees who have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens receive
training on the epidemiology, symptoms, and transmission of bloodborne
pathogen diseases. In addition, the training program covers, at a minimum, the
following elements:
▪ a copy and explanation of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard
▪ an explanation of our ECP and how to obtain a copy
▪ an explanation of methods to recognize tasks and other activities that may
involve exposure to blood and OPIM, including what constitutes an
exposure incident
▪ an explanation of the use and limitations of engineering controls, work
practices, and PPE
▪ an explanation of the types, uses, location, removal, handling,
decontamination, and disposal of PPE
▪ an explanation of the basis for PPE selection
▪ information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy,
safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that
the vaccine will be offered free of charge
▪ information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an
emergency involving blood or OPIM
▪ an explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs,
including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up
that will be made available
▪ information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the
employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure
incident
▪ an explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by the
standard and used at this facility
▪ an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person
conducting the training session.
Training materials for this facility are available at Novopelle Addison/Dallas.

RECORDKEEPING

Training Records Training records are completed for each employee upon
completion of training. These documents will be kept for at least three years at
Novopelle Addison/Dallas.

The training records include:

▪ the dates of the training sessions
▪ the contents or a summary of the training sessions
 ▪ the names and qualifications of persons conducting the training
▪ the names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions
Employee training records are provided upon request to the employee or the
employee's authorized representative within 15 working days. Such requests
should be addressed to (Name of responsible person or department).

Medical Records
Medical records are maintained for each employee with occupational exposure in
accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020, "Access to Employee Exposure and Medical
Records."

Sibyl Hernandez is responsible for maintenance of the required medical records.

These confidential records are kept in Novopelle Addison for at least the duration
of employment plus 30 years.

Employee medical records are provided upon request of the employee or to

anyone having written consent of the employee within 15 working days. Such
requests should be sent to Sibyl Hernandez.

OSHA Recordkeeping
An exposure incident is evaluated to determine if the case meets OSHA's
Recordkeeping Requirements (29 CFR 1904). This determination and the recording
activities are done by Sibyl Hernandez.

Sharps Injury Log

In addition to the 1904 Recordkeeping Requirements, all percutaneous injuries
from contaminated sharps are also recorded in a Sharps Injury Log. All incidences
must include at least:
▪ date of the injury
▪ type and brand of the device involved (syringe, suture needle)
▪ department or work area where the incident occurred
▪ explanation of how the incident occurred.
This log is reviewed as part of the annual program evaluation and maintained for
at least five years following the end of the calendar year covered. If a copy is
requested by anyone, it must have any personal identifiers removed from the
report.
 HEPATITIS B VACCINE DECLINATION (MANDATORY)

I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially

infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, at no
charge to myself. However, I decline hepatitis B vaccination at this time. I
understand that by declining this vaccine, I continue to be at risk of acquiring
hepatitis B, a serious disease. If in the future I continue to have occupational
exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be
vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive the vaccination series at no
charge to me.

Signed: (Employee Name)________________ Date:________________

The hazard communication standard requires you to develop a written hazard

communication program. The following is a sample hazard communication
program that you may use as a guide in developing your program.

Part 2 Hazard Communication Standard

The following model Hazard Communication Program is based on the

requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
The intent of this model is to provide an easy-to-use format to tailor to the specific
requirements of your establishment.

Model Hazard Communication Program

1. Company Policy
To ensure that information about the dangers of all hazardous chemicals used by
Novopelle is known by all affected employees, the following hazardous information
program has been established. Under this program, you will be informed of the
contents of the OSHA Hazard Communications standard, the hazardous properties
of chemicals with which you work, safe handling procedures and measures to take
to protect yourself from these chemicals.

This program applies to all work operations in our company where you may be
exposed to hazardous chemicals under normal working conditions or during an
emergency situation. All work units of this company will participate in the Hazard
Communication Program. Copies of the Hazard Communication Program are
available in the Novopelle Addison/ Dallas for review by any interested employee.

Sibyl Hernandez is the program coordinator, with overall responsibility for the
program, including reviewing and updating this plan as necessary.

2. Container Labeling
Sibyl Hernandez will verify that all containers received for use will be clearly
labeled as to the contents, note the appropriate hazard warning, and list the
manufacturer's name and address.

The Sibyl Hernandez in each section will ensure that all secondary containers are
labeled with either an extra copy of the original manufacturer's label or with labels
marked with the identity and the appropriate hazard warning. For help with
labeling, see Sibyl Hernandez.

The Sibyl Hernandez will review the company labeling procedures every (provide a
time period) and will update labels as required.

3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

The Sibyl Hernandez is responsible for establishing and monitoring the company
MSDS program. He/she will ensure that procedures are developed to obtain the
necessary MSDSs and will review incoming MSDSs for new or significant health
and safety information. He/she will see that any new information is communicated
to affected employees.

Copies of MSDSs for all hazardous chemicals to which employees are exposed or
are potentially exposed will be kept in Novopelle Addison/Dallas.

MSDSs will be readily available to all employees during each work shift. If an
MSDS is not available, contact Sibyl Hernandez.

MSDSs will be readily available to employees in each work area using the following
format: Printed paper copies

Note: If an alternative to paper copies of MSDSs is used, describe the format and
how employees can access them.
4. Employee Training and Information
Sibyl Hernandez is responsible for the Hazard Communication Program and will
ensure that all program elements are carried out.

Everyone who works with or is potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals will

receive initial training on the hazard communication standard and this plan before
starting work. Each new employee will attend a health and safety orientation that
includes the following information and training:
▪ An overview of the OSHA hazard communication standard
▪ The hazardous chemicals present at his/her work area
▪ The physical and health risks of the hazardous chemicals
▪ Symptoms of overexposure
▪ How to determine the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the
work area
▪ How to reduce or prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals through use of
control procedures, work practices and personal protective equipment
▪ Steps the company has taken to reduce or prevent exposure to hazardous
chemicals
▪ Procedures to follow if employees are overexposed to hazardous chemicals
▪ How to read labels and MSDSs to obtain hazard information
▪ Location of the MSDS file and written Hazard Communication program
Prior to introducing a new chemical hazard into any section of this company, each
employee in that section will be given information and training as outlined above
for the new chemical hazard. The training format will be as follows:

Classroom instruction and audiovisuals

5. Hazardous Non-routine Tasks

Periodically, employees are required to perform non-routine tasks that are
hazardous. Examples of non-routine tasks are: confined space entry, tank
cleaning, and painting reactor vessels. Prior to starting work on such projects,
each affected employee will be given information by Sibyl Hernandez about the
hazardous chemicals he or she may encounter during such activity. This
information will include specific chemical hazards, protective and safety measures
the employee should use, and steps the company is taking to reduce the hazards,
including ventilation, respirators, the presence of another employee (buddy
systems), and emergency procedures.
Examples of non-routine tasks performed by employees of this company are:
Task Hazardous Chemical
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________

6. Informing Other Employers/Contractors

It is the responsibility of Sibyl Hernandez to provide other employers and
contractors with information about hazardous chemicals that their employees may
be exposed to on a job site and suggested precautions for employees. It is the
responsibility of Sibyl Hernandez to obtain information about hazardous chemicals
used by other employers to which employees of this company may be exposed.

Other employers and contractors will be provided with MSDSs for hazardous
chemicals generated by this company's operations in the following manner:

Provide written documentation.

In addition to providing a copy of an MSDS to other employers, other employers

will be informed of necessary precautionary measures to protect employees
exposed to operations performed by this company.

Also, other employers will be informed of the hazard labels used by the company.
If symbolic or numerical labeling systems are used, the other employees will be
provided with information to understand the labels used for hazardous chemicals
for which their employees may have exposure.

7. List of Hazardous Chemicals

A list of all known hazardous chemicals used by our employees is attached to this
plan. This list includes the name of the chemical, the manufacturer, the work area
in which the chemical is used, dates of use, and quantity used. Further
information on each chemical may be obtained from the MSDSs, located in
Novopelle Addison/Dallas.

When new chemicals are received, this list is updated (including date the
chemicals were introduced) within 30 days. To ensure any new chemical is added
in a timely manner, the following procedures shall be followed:
The hazardous chemical inventory is compiled and maintained by Sibyl Hernandez
972.239.3490.

8. Chemicals in Unlabeled Pipes

Work activities are sometimes performed by employees in areas where chemicals
are transferred through unlabeled pipes. Prior to starting work in these areas, the
employee shall contact Sibyl Hernandez for information regarding:
▪ The chemical in the pipes
▪ Potential hazards
▪ Required safety precautions.
Include here the chemical list developed during the inventory. Arrange this list so
that you are able to cross-reference it with your MSDS file and the labels on your
containers. Additional useful information, such as the manufacturer's telephone
number, an emergency number, scientific name, CAS number, the associated task,
etc., can be included.

9. Program Availability
A copy of this program will be made available, upon request, to employees and
their representatives.

OSHA assistance
OSHA can provide extensive help through a variety of programs, including
technical assistance about effective safety and health programs, state plans,
workplace consultations, voluntary protection programs, strategic partnerships,
and training and education, and more. An overall commitment to workplace safety
and health can add value to your business, to your workplace, and to your life.

Safety and health management system guidelines

Effective management of worker safety and health protection is a decisive factor
in reducing the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses and their
related costs. In fact, an effective safety and health program forms the basis of
good worker protection and can save time and money (about $4 for every dollar
spent) and increase productivity and reduce worker injuries, illnesses, and related
worker compensation costs.

To assist employers and employees in developing effective safety and health

programs, OSHA published recommended Safety and Health Program
Management Guidelines (Federal Register 54 (16): 3904-3916, January 26, 1989).
These voluntary guidelines can be applied to all places of employment covered by
OSHA.

The guidelines identify four general elements critical to the development of a

successful safety and health management system:
▪ Management leadership and employee involvement.
▪ Workplace analysis.
▪ Hazard prevention and control.
▪ Safety and health training.
The guidelines recommend specific actions, under each of these general elements,
to achieve an effective safety and health program. The Federal Register notice is
available online at www.osha.gov.

State programs
There are 26 state plans and jurisdictions that operate their own occupational
safety and health programs under plans approved by OSHA (23 cover both the
private sector and state and local government employees, and three cover public
employees only). These "state plan states" have standards which are identical to
or at least as effective as federal OSHA standards, including the bloodborne
pathogens and hazard communications standards. State plan states are required
to extend their coverage to state and local government workers, including health
care workers.

Additional information about state plans, and a list of those programs including
contact information are available on OSHA's website.

OSHA consultation services

Consultation assistance is available on request to employers who want help in
establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful workplace. Largely funded by
OSHA, the service is provided at no cost to the employer. Primarily developed for
smaller employers with more hazardous operations, the consultation service is
delivered by state governments employing professional safety and health
consultants. Comprehensive assistance includes an appraisal of all-mechanical
systems, work practices, and occupational safety and health hazards of the
workplace and all aspects of the employer's present job safety and health
program. In addition, the service offers assistance to employers in developing and
implementing an effective safety and health program. No penalties are proposed
or citations issued for hazards identified by the consultant. OSHA provides
consultation assistance to the employer with the assurance that his or her name
and firm and any information about the workplace will not be routinely reported to
OSHA enforcement staff.

Under the consultation program, certain exemplary employers may request

participation in OSHA's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program
(SHARP). Eligibility for participation in SHARP includes receiving a comprehensive
consultation visit, demonstrating exemplary achievements in workplace safety and
health by abating all identified hazards, and developing an excellent safety and
health program.

Employers accepted into SHARP may receive an exemption from programmed

inspections (not complaint or accident investigation inspections) for a period of
one year. For more information concerning consultation assistance, see the list of
consultation projects listed at the end of this publication.

The OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)

Voluntary Protection Programs and onsite consultation services, when coupled
with an effective enforcement program, expand worker protection to help meet
the goals of the OSH Act. The three VPP program levels include Star, Merit, and
Demonstration and are designed to recognize outstanding achievements by
companies that have successfully incorporated comprehensive safety and health
programs into their total management system. The VPP motivate others to achieve
excellent safety and health results in the same outstanding way as they establish
a cooperative relationship between employers, employees, and OSHA.

For additional information on VPP and how to apply, contact the OSHA regional
offices listed at the end of this publication.

Strategic Partnership Programs

OSHA's Strategic Partnership Program, the newest member of OSHA's cooperative
programs, helps encourage, assist, and recognize the efforts of partners to
eliminate serious workplace hazards and achieve a high level of worker safety and
health. Whereas OSHA's Consultation Program and VPP entail one-on-one
relationships between OSHA and individual work sites, most strategic partnerships
seek to have a broader impact by building cooperative relationships with groups of
employers and employees. These partnerships are voluntary, cooperative
relationships between OSHA, employers, employee representatives, and others
(e.g., trade unions, trade and professional associations, universities, and other
government agencies).
For more information on this and other cooperative programs, contact your
nearest OSHA office, or visit www.osha.gov.

The OSHA Alliance Program

Alliances enable organizations committed to workplace safety and health to
collaborate with OSHA to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace. OSHA
and its allies work together to reach out to, educate, and lead the nation's
employers and their employees in improving and advancing workplace safety and
health.

Alliances are open to all, including trade or professional organizations, businesses,

labor organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. In some
cases, organizations may be building on existing relationships with OSHA through
other cooperative programs.

There are few formal program requirements for alliances, which are less
structured than other cooperative agreements, and the agreements do not include
an enforcement component. However, OSHA and the participating organizations
must define, implement, and meet a set of short- and long-term goals that fall
into three categories: training and education; outreach and communication; and
promotion of the national dialogue on workplace safety and health.

OSHA training and education

OSHA area offices offer a variety of information services, such as compliance
assistance, technical advice, publications, audiovisual aids and speakers for special
engagements. OSHA's Training Institute in Des Plaines, IL, provides basic and
advanced courses in safety and health for federal and state compliance officers,
state consultants, federal agency personnel, and private sector employers,
employees, and their representatives.

The OSHA Training Institute also has established OSHA Training Institute
Education Centers to address the increased demand for its courses from the
private sector and from other federal agencies. These centers are nonprofit
colleges, universities, and other organizations that have been selected after a
competition for participation in the program.

OSHA also provides funds to nonprofit organizations, through grants, to conduct

workplace training and education in subjects where OSHA believes there is a lack
of workplace training. Grants are awarded annually. Grant recipients are expected
to contribute 20 percent of the total grant cost.
For more information on grants, training, and education, contact the OSHA
Training Institute, Office of Training and Education, 1555 Times Drive, Des Plaines,
IL 60018, (847) 297-4810. For further information on any OSHA program, contact
your nearest OSHA area or regional office listed at the end of this publication.

Information available electronically

OSHA has a variety of materials and tools available on its website
at www.osha.gov. These include e-Tools such as Expert Advisors, Electronic
Compliance Assistance Tools (e-cats), Technical Links; regulations, directives,
publications; videos, and other information for employers and employees. OSHA's
software programs and compliance assistance tools walk you through challenging
safety and health issues and common problems to find the best solutions for your
workplace.

OSHA publications
OSHA has an extensive publications program. For a listing of free or sales items,
visit OSHA's website at www.osha.gov or contact the OSHA Publications Office,
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, N-3101, Washington, DC
20210. Telephone (202) 693-1888 or fax to (202) 693-2498.

Contacting OSHA
To report an emergency, file a complaint, or seek OSHA advice, assistance, or
products, call (800) 321-OSHA or contact your nearest OSHA regional or area
office listed at the end of this publication. The teletypewriter (TTY) number is
(877) 889-5627.

You can also file a complaint online and obtain more information on OSHA federal
and state programs by visiting OSHA's website at www.osha.gov.

For more information on grants, training, and education, contact the OSHA
Training Institute, Office of Training and Education, 1555 Times Drive, Des Plaines,
IL 60018, (847) 297-4810, or see Outreach on OSHA's website at www.osha.gov.

OSHA Regional Offices

Region I
(CT,* ME, MA, NH, RI, VT*)
Boston, MA 02203
(617) 565-9860

Region II
(NJ,* NY,* PR,* VI*)
201 Varick Street, Room 670
New York, NY 10014
(212) 337-2378

Region III
(DE, DC, MD,* PA,* VA,* WV)
The Curtis Center
170 S. Independence Mall West Suite 740
West Philadelphia, PA 19106-3309
(215) 861-4900

Region IV
(AL, FL, GA, KY,* MS, NC,* SC,* TN*)
Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street SW, Room 6T50
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 562-2300

Region V
(IL, IN,* MI,* MN,* OH, WI)
230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3244
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-2220

Region VI
(AR, LA, NM,* OK, TX)
525 Griffin Street, Room 602
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 767-4731 or 4736 x224

Region VII
(IA,* KS, MO, NE)
City Center Square
1100 Main Street, Suite 800
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 426-5861
Region VIII
(CO, MT, ND, SD, UT,* WY*)
1999 Broadway, Suite 1690
PO Box 46550
Denver, CO 80202-5716
(303) 844-1600

Region IX
(American Samoa, AZ,* CA,* HI, NV,* Northern Mariana Islands)
71 Stevenson Street, Room 420
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 975-4310

Region X
(AK,* ID, OR,* WA*)
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 715
Seattle, WA 98101-3212
(206) 553-5930