OSHA Renews Alliance with Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute to Address Industry Safety Issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration renewed its alliance with the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute to provide information and training resources to help protect the safety and health of workers involved in waterproofing, sealant and restoration activities. The alliance will focus on issues related to falls, small business, motor vehicle safety and hazard communication.

“Workers in the sealant, waterproofing and restoration industry experience many of the hazards common to the construction industry, particularly fall hazards,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels. “By renewing our alliance with SWR Institute, we will continue our outreach to industry employers and workers, and provide information and education important to preventing worker injuries, illnesses and fatalities.”

Through the alliance, OSHA and SWR Institute will develop toolbox talks and case studies on key OSHA initiatives such as falls and heat stress. The alliance will continue distributing information on the agency's Falls in Construction and Heat Illness Prevention campaigns. Additionally, the alliance will continue distributing safety and health information and products in English and Spanish to help protect the industry's diverse workforce.

For more information, visit the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute Alliance page. The agreement will remain in effect for five years.