October 21, 2002—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) have established an alliance to use their collective expertise to help prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace while sharing best practices and technical knowledge in many areas, including the field of ergonomics.
Under the terms of this Alliance, OSHA and the AIHA will work together to provide AIHA members with information and guidance to help reduce and prevent employee exposure to ergonomic hazards, and to reach out to association members with specifics on developing, implementing, and improving ergonomic programs.
The alliance provides avenues for both organizations to work together on outreach and communication projects, including the development and dissemination of information at conferences, events, and through their respective Web sites.
AIHA members’ worksites will be encouraged to participate in OSHA’s cooperative programs, such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, the Consultation Program, and SHARP. AIHA members will also be able to mentor and assist OSHA personnel as they proceed with professional certifications.
