US - EU Cooperation on Workplace Safety and Health

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