OSHA National Alliances with

American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN)

(signed May 7, 2003; renewed October 10, 2005)of

Occupational

AAOHN has approximately 10,000 members across the country and is comprised of over 160 state, local and regional chapters nationwide.

The association provides education, research, public policy and practice resources for occupational and environmental health nurses.

AAOHN's mission is to advance and maximize the health, safety and productivity of domestic and global workforces.

OSHA and AAOHN will work together and network with interested parties to promote healthy and safe workplaces, for large and small businesses, especially in the areas of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workplace violence and promoting the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the workplace. In addition, OSHA and AAOHN will help businesses promote employee wellness and prevent illnesses and injuries within the workplace and respond to employee and employer concerns regarding health and safety issues, review existing AAOHN or OSHA programs, and help to develop and deliver new initiatives. The goals if the Alliance include:

Outreach and communication:

Disseminate health and safety information and guidance directly to businesses and through meetings (e.g. Chamber of Commerce events, Rotary Club meetings), conferences, events, and print and electronic media, including links from OSHA's and AAOHN's Web sites.
Encourage AAOHN chapters to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including MSDs, workplace violence, and promoting the use of AEDs in the workplace.
Develop electronic assistance tools for OSHA's Web page that address health and safety issues, including MSDs, workplace violence, and promoting the use of AEDs in the workplace.

Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

Raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to improving the health and safety of the workplace and reducing injuries and illnesses whenever AAOHN and OSHA leaders address groups.
Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on health and safety issues, including MSDs, workplace violence, and promoting the use of AEDs in the workplace to help develop innovative solutions in the workplace and to provide input on health and safety issues.

Related Documents

Agreement signed May 7, 2003.
OSHA, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Form Alliance. OSHA New Release (2003, May 7).
AAOHN and OSHA Sign New Alliance to Promote Healthy and Safe Workplaces. AAOHN Press Release (2003, May 7).
The AAOHN/OSHA Alliance: One Year Later. AAOHN Press Release (2004, May).
Alliance Annual Report 2003-2004, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.
Renewal Agreement signed October 10, 2005.
Alliance Annual Report 2004-2005, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.

Activities and Events

April 29 – May 6, 2005: AAOHN 2005 Symposium & Expo, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
May 5, 2005: David Ferkul, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Workplace Safety Consultation, Minnesota Department of Labor, gave a presentation to over 100 attendees on OSHA’s Voluntary Programs.
David Ferkul, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Workplace Safety Consultation, Minnesota Department of Labor, Jolyn Crum, Industrial Hygienist, Workplace Safety Consultation, Minnesota Department of Labor and Sandi Khan, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist staffed the OSHA-AAOHN Alliance exhibit booth.
April 30 - May 7, 2004: 2004 American Occupational Health Conference, Kansas City, Missouri. Dan Corcoran, Compliance Assistant Specialist, Missouri Area Office, USDOL-OSHA staffed the OSHA exhibit booth.
January 27-28, 2004: OSHA's National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics, Hotel Washington, Washington DC
January 27, 2004: Dr. Nancy Menzel, representing AAOHN/OSHA Alliance gave a presentation entitled "Stress and Pain Management: Intervention for Back Pain."
September 18-20, 2003: Western Occupational Health Conference 2003: Cultivating New Ideas, Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa, Napa, California.
September 17-19, 2003: Conference of Leaders 2003: Where Leaders Come Together, Baltimore, Maryland.
May 2-9, 2003: American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC 2003), Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
May 7, 2003: Remarks to the American Occupational Health Conference, John Henshaw, Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA, addressed the American Occupational Health Conference and during his presentation he recognized the ACOEM and AAOHN Alliances.

Products and Resources

OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages

Additional Resources

ErgoResources. This database lists ergonomic resources that can provide information for businesses and occupational and environmental health professionals.
Workplace Violence. OSHA Training Material.

Milestones and Successes

American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. Alliance Milestones and Successes (2004, March).