ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Underground Contractors Association of South Florida, dba NUCA of South Florida)

June 22, 2026

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      June 20, 2019

      Renewal Date:
      October 13, 2021

   2. Evaluation Period
      May 2, 2025, through May 31, 2026

   3. Alliance Overview and Goals

      OSHA and Underground Contractors Association of South Florida dba NUCA of South Florida (NUCASF) agreed to provide NUCASF members and others guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to trenching, confined spaces, silica, heat stress, work zone hazards and excavation hazards. Through the Alliance, the group will also provide members and others with an understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   OSHA
   Condell Eastmond – Area Director, Fort Lauderdale Area Office

   Alliance participant
   Johnna Venuti-Piggee - Executive Director

   During this period, Alliance meetings were conducted in person, virtually, and/or by telephone. The Alliance coordinators from each group maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participants shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

   Dissemination

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination/ Outreach	May 2025 through May 2026	During this period, NUCA shared the NUCA Safety newsletters, as well as information regarding OSHA’s campaigns and safety stand-down via emails to its members.	Construction, Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS), Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, and Young Workers	500+ employees
   Dissemination/ Outreach	May 2025 through May 2026	During this period, NUCA used it email network to share safety best practices, information regarding heat illness prevention, and to promote various safety webinars.	Construction, Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS), Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, and Young Workers	500+ attendees

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participants or OSHA participation in events which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Quarterly Meeting	During this period in 2025: August, November, and April	Damage Prevention Council Meeting	NUCA Executive Director and members	During this period, the Alliance group conducted the Damage Prevention Council Meeting, which focused on underground safety utilities.	Ft. Lauderdale, Broward, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach	FL	Construction, Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS), SmallBusiness, and Hispanic/ Latino Workers	40 attendees 40 attendees 50 attendees
   Training	June 2025	Safety and Health Training	NUCA members	During this period, the Alliance group conducted the following training NUCA members activities for NUCA members and others: 1) OSHA 10-hour 2) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid 3) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control	Ft. Lauderdale, Broward, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, and Vehicle Safety	30 attendees 12 attendees 25 attendees
   Training	June 2025	Trench Safety Stand-Down (TSSD) Week	NUCA members	During this period, the Alliance group supported OSHA’s National TSSD Week by conducting a stand-down event in South Florida for its members and others.	South FL	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, as well as Trenching and Excavation	500 attendees

Report prepared by: Leny Chango, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Ft. Lauderdale Area Office