OSHA / NIOSH / STEPS Alliance
Through the Alliance, OSHA, the National STEPS Network, and NIOSH work together to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the U.S. onshore E&P sector of the O&G industry.
Renewing the National Alliance Agreement on November 29, 2016
Seated (L to R): Jerry Jacobs, Co-Chairperson, National STEPS Network; Joyce Ryel, Co-Chairperson, National STEPS Network; Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels, USDOL-OSHA; John Howard, Director, NIOSH; and Rick Ingram, Chairperson, National STEPS Network.
Goals of the Alliance
Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives
- Share information on OSHA’s enforcement, rulemaking, and other initiatives.
Outreach and Communication
- Develop products that increase awareness of, and promote effective controls for, identified workplace hazards.
- Enhance OSHA’s oil and gas materials.
- Improve the collection and dissemination of NIOSH fatality and injury and illness data to identify and address safety and health issues in the industry, including emerging issues.
- Promote the dissemination and adoption of NIOSH oil and gas research findings and recommendations.
Training and Education
- Support training events, such as the OSHA Oil and Gas Safety and Health Conference, US / EU Cooperation on Workplace Safety and Health, other conferences, and oil and gas safety stand-downs.
- Provide guidance and resources for development of training for those groups at greatest risk of injury and illness, such as contractors, small companies, short services employees, and temporary workers.
Alliance Documentation
Annual OSHA/NIOSH/STEPS Alliance report 2017. Learn about the results of the Alliance activities in support of agreement goals.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Service, Transmission, Exploration & Production Safety (STEPS) Network and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
OSHA renews alliance with National STEPS Network and NIOSH to protect workers in oil and gas extraction industry
Renewal agreement establishing an Alliance between OSHA, NIOSH and the National STEPS Network.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Service, Transmission, Exploration & Production Safety (STEPS) Network and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
OSHA signs alliance with National STEPS Network and NIOSH to protect workers in oil and gas industry
Agreement Establishing an Alliance between the Occupational Safety And Health Administration
U.S. Department Of Labor and The National Service, Transmission, Exploration & Production Safety Network and the National Institute for Occupational Safety And Health
