Topic 4: Co-operative Programmes and Partnerships

EU / US OSH 
Pilot Partnership Process (P3)

Powerpoint presentation

Purpose of Presentation

Explain Proposed Model

Developed by tri-partite team during 2003 EU/US OSH Conference

Gain Support

(3) projects
Utilize existing agencies to exchange information

P3 Steering Committee

Proposed Roles and Responsibilities

  • Tri-partite for EU and US
  • Manage responsibility of P3 process
  • Solicit & receive ideas for pilot projects
  • Review reports and status on projects
  • Establishment of processes for dissemination of information and other processes

P3 Overall Goal

Implement a common framework for Partnership Programs by working together to reduce injury and illness.

P3 Critical Elements

  • Problem Definition
  • Participation and commitment of management labor and government
  • Clear roles and responsibilities
  • Measurable goals
  • Regular evaluation / feedback
  • Recognition strategies
  • Incentives

P3 Pilot Projects

Potential Pilot Projects

  • Solicit ideas for projects/pilots
    • Common problems / priorities where solutions might be identified and implemented using P3
    • For Example:
      • Ergonomics / RSI / MSDs
      • Stress
      • Indoor air quality
      • Workplace violence
  • (3) Suggested projects:
    • Quarry
    • VPP
    • Lessons Learned

Quarry Project: US / UK / Ireland

Goal: Better understand risks & develop practical interventions

Why:

  • Opportunity exists
  • Global
  • Small enterprises
  • High risk sector
  • Urgency
  • High potential for transferability

Project Champions

  • MSHA / NIOSH
  • HSA & HSE NI
  • ICTU & AFL – CIO (USWA)
  • Industry

VPP Project: US / Ireland

July 13 – Trade Release – Partnership Established with Ireland and Northern Ireland


Goal: Test & validate transferability of VPP approach to an EU member state

Why:

  • Positive experience in US
  • EU interest in exploring comprehensive, proactive alternative intervention strategies
  • High potential for transferability
  • Interest from global corporations

Potential Project Champions:

  • OSHA / VPPPA
  • HSA/ HSE NI
  • ORC
  • ICTU
  • IBEC
  • CBI
  • Relevant US labor organizations

Lessons Learned Project

Inventory of existing tri-partite initiatives

Template

  • Partnership Project Name
  • Goals
  • Partners & their roles
  • What was done
  • What was result

P3 Communications

Internal communication:

  • Email
  • Conference call as needed
  • Face-to-face meetings

External information:

  • Website
  • Conference
  • Newsletters

P3 Pilot Evaluation

To be developed

P3 Summary & Current State

Seeking Support to implement and manage (3) projects:

  • Quarry project
  • VPP project
  • Lessons learned project

EU / US agencies to share project learnings & other information

Required EU / US Action for P3

Appropriate EU / US authorities review interim efforts and:

  • sanction an on-going EU / US Pilot Partnership Process
  • allocate necessary resources