ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
PITTSBURGH REGIONAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES
COUNCIL
May 27, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:
   5-17-04

   Date Renewed:
   Last Renewal 5-21-14

   Alliance Overview:

   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council aligned to provide Council members, including youth apprentice workers, with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the various hazards associated with the construction industry.

   Implementation Team Members

   • Richard Stanizzo - Business Rep., Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council
   • Robert Carroll - Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   • Christopher Robinson - Area Director (AD), OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
      

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • June 20, 2013 - Conference Call
   • August 9, 2013 - In-person - Dormont, PA
   • October 24, 2013 - In-person - Dormont, PA
   • January 30, 2014 - In-person - Dormont, PA
   • March 21, 2014 - In-person - Dormont, PA
   • May 21, 2013 - In-person - Dormont, PA

    

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   May 27, 2013 to May 27, 2014

   Alliance Activity

   May 28, 2013 - Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Training Director and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 900 apprentices and 9000 members)

   May 29, 2013 - Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Local 66 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 203 apprentices and 7000 members)

   May 29, 2013 - IBEW Local 5 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 450 apprentices and 3200 members)

   May 30, 2013 - Boilermakers Local 154 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 450 apprentices and 1800 members)

   May 30, 2013 - Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Local 6 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 100 apprentices and 3000 members)

   May 30, 2013 - Elevator Constructors Local 6 - CAS met with Business Manager/Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 16 apprentices and 277 members)

   May 31, 2013 - Ironworkers Local 3 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 150 apprentices and 1200 members)

   May 31, 2013 - Sheet Metal Workers Local 12 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 140 apprentices and 800 members)

   May 31, 2013 - Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator, Training Director and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 55 apprentices and 8000 members)

   June 4, 2013 - Sprinkler Fitters Local 542 - CAS met with Business Manager/Apprenticeship Coordinator. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 12 apprentices and 132 members)

   June 4, 2013 - IUPAT District Council 57 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 186 apprentices and 1660 members)

   June 5, 2013 - Plasterers Local 31 - CAS met with Business Manager/Apprenticeship Coordinator. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 6 apprentices and 235 members)

   June 5, 2013 - Cement Masons Local 526 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 32 apprentices and 450 members)

   June 5, 2013 - United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Local 37 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 50 apprentices and 230 members)

   June 6, 2013 - Asbestos Workers/Insulators Local 2 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor and Business Manager. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 92 apprentices and 500 members)

   June 6, 2013 - Plumbers Local 27 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 50 apprentices and 550 members)

   June 6, 2013 - Steamfitters Local 449 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Director of Training. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed. (Approximately 170 apprentices and 1000 members)

   June 28, 2013 - Fall Protection Training Course - A half day fall protection training event was sponsored by P.J. Dick Corporation through the PNC Tower Construction Project OSHA Partnership. The Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council signed in support of the agreement. The Council represents approximately three hundred and fifty trades’ workers on this job. Attendees include site representatives, Apprenticeship Coordinators and Apprenticeship Instructors.

   September 5, 2013 - Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania - CAS and AD visited the Apprenticeship School and met with the Director of Training and Instructors. The new AD was introduced, future cross-training was discussed, a tour of the facility was conducted for the new AD, and the OSHA representatives held a question/answer session with one of the training classes.

   October 24, 2013 - Apprenticeship Information Committee Meeting - CAS presented information on OSHA’s focus for the upcoming fiscal year. Presentation included Temporary/Vulnerable Workers - worker rights, Regulatory Agenda, Silica proposed rule, HCS, Falls, Heat Stress, and Oil & Gas Industry efforts. Information also was also discussed on 30 hour OSHA training.

   February 6, 2014 - Ironworkers Local #3 - CAS and AD presented an OSHA update at the Ironworkers Apprenticeship School as part of an OSHA 30 hour. All current and national and local initiatives were addressed along with local fatality statistics. In addition, the AD and CAS participated in a Scaffold Training Class and answered numerous technical questions.

   March 21, 2014 - Business Manager signed a pledge of support on the Mascaro Construction IS3 Construction Project Partnership. The Council represents the union trades’ workers on the project.

   April 8 - 10, 2014 - Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention - The Department of Labor had an information booth staffed with OSHA and Wage & Hour personnel. Various representatives from the Council stopped by the booth and asked questions and discussed concerns.

   April 25, 2014 - Ironworkers Local 3 - The CAS attended the Annual Outstanding Apprentice Competition and Contractor/Construction Professionals Open House. CAS provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to OSHA policies/procedures/standards. Information on the fall stand down and heat stress were discussed.

   April 28, 2014 - Workers’ Memorial Day - Allegheny County Labor Council, AFL-CIO - CAS attended the Workers' Memorial Day Service held in Market Square, Pittsburgh PA. The Business Manager of the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council along with representatives from the Trades’ Unions were in attendance.

   May 9, 2014 - Carpenters District Council - CAS and AD attended the Annual Design Build & Carpenter Competition. CAS and AD provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to OSHA construction standards/policies/procedures throughout the day event.

   May 21, 2014 - Signed Alliance Renewal Agreement.

   Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed the safety alerts on product defects relating to Guardian Protection self retracting lines, MSA fall protection products with Yoke snap hooks, and a Genie Boom Lift series.

   Various Business Agents/Field Representatives and Apprenticeship Coordinators/Instructors call monthly for discussion and guidance on construction standards and OSHA policy/procedure information.

4. Results

   The training and outreach communication information provided was well received. The member union representatives of the council found the information to be valuable in assisting them in their efforts of promoting and providing safety and health training to their members in reducing and preventing exposure to the various hazards associated with the construction industry.

   Apprenticeship Coordinators, Instructors, Business Agents and members who have called throughout the year indicated the information received from the Pittsburgh Area Office was very helpful in interpreting OSHA’s policies and standards as they related to their current construction activities. The Council represents approximately 21,000 members. The information exchanged with the Building Trades Council would eventually have the potential to affect the entire membership, that being approximately 21,000 members. The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance has been extremely positive, as evidenced by the recent Alliance Renewal.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   May 28, 2013 - Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Training Director and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	900 apprentices 9000 total members
   May 29, 2013 - Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Local 66 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	203 apprentices 7000 total members
   May 29, 2013 - IBEW Local 5 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	450 apprentices 3200 total members
   May 30, 2013 - Boilermakers Local 154 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	450 apprentices 1800 total members
   May 30, 2013 - Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Local 6 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	100 apprentices 3000 total members
   May 30, 2013 - Elevator Constructors Local 6 - CAS met with Business Manager/Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	16 apprentices 277 total members
   May 31, 2013 - Ironworkers Local 3 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	150 apprentices 1200 total members
   May 31, 2013 - Sheet Metal Workers Local 12 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	140 apprentices 800 total members
   May 31, 2013 - Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator, Training Director and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	55 apprentices 8000 total members
   June 4, 2013 - Sprinkler Fitters Local 542 - CAS met with Business Manager/Apprenticeship Coordinator. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	12 apprentices 132 total members
   June 4, 2013 - IUPAT District Council 57 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructors. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	186 apprentices 1600 total members
   June 5, 2013 - Plasterers Local 31 - CAS met with Business Manager/Apprenticeship Coordinator. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	6 apprentices 235 total members
   June 5, 2013 - Cement Masons Local 526 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	32 apprentices 450 total members
   June 5, 2013 - United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Local 37 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	50 apprentices 230 total members
   June 6, 2013 - Asbestos Workers/Insulators Local 2 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor and Business Manager. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	92 apprentices 500 total members
   June 6, 2013 - Plumbers Local 27 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	50 apprentices 550 total members
   June 6, 2013 - Steamfitters Local 449 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator/Director of Training. CAS presented/discussed information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress. The CAS provided information on fatality stat out of the Pittsburgh Area Office and reviewed information on the new hazard communication standard on the OSHA website. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and inspection activities/initiatives were discussed.	170 apprentices 1000 total members
   June 28, 2013 - Fall Protection Training Course - A half day fall protection training event was sponsored by P.J. Dick Corporation through the PNC Tower Construction Project OSHA Partnership.	35
   October 24, 2013 - Apprenticeship Information Committee Meeting	20 (Council represents Approx. 21,000 members)
   February 6, 2014 - Ironworkers Local #3 - CAS and AD presented an OSHA update at the Ironworkers Apprenticeship School as part of an OSHA 30 hour. All current and national and local initiatives were addressed along with local fatality statistics. In addition, the AD and CAS participated in a Scaffold Training Class and answered numerous technical questions.	15
   March 21, 2014 - Business Manager signed a pledge of support on the Mascaro Construction IS3 Construction Project Partnership. The Council represents the union trades’ workers on the project.	150
   April 8 - 10, 2014 - Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention - The Department of Labor had an information booth staffed with OSHA and Wage & Hour personnel.	500
   April 25, 2014 - Ironworkers Local 3 - The CAS attended the Annual Outstanding Apprentice Competition and Contractor/Construction Professionals Open House.	200
   April 28, 2014 - Workers’ Memorial Day - Allegheny County Labor Council, AFL-CIO	200
   May 9, 2014 - Carpenters District Council - Annual Design Build & Carpenter Competition.	1000
   TOTAL	21,000 (Approximately) total members represented by Council

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance is continually looking into future opportunities in providing information for affected parties. The Alliance signatories will continue to work to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.

Report Prepared by: Bob Carroll, CAS Pittsburgh Area Office

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE CONSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and CAWP (hereinafter referred to collectively as “the Participants”) hereby renew the Alliance signed December 19, 2005 and last renewed December 10, 2013 with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry. Specifically, OSHA and CAWP are committed to providing CAWP members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, the Participants will continue to address hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry.

This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and CAWP recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, as resources permit:

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by working with member contractors, subcontractors and the heavy and highway joint union apprenticeship committees to promote workplace safety through informational materials, discussions, meetings, organizational events, and training.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals, as resources permit:

• To review or provide input on effective training and education programs for member contractors and others regarding hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry and to communicate such information to member employers and workers.
• To review or provide input on effective training and education programs for heavy and highway construction employers and employees to promote an understanding of workers’ rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, the responsibilities of employers, and to communicate such information to workers and employers.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals, as resources permit:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the CAWP Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or CAWP conferences, local meetings, or other applicable events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding CAWP good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants.

OSHA’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party’s products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Participant will meet to develop a work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States’ and OSHA On-site Consultation Project’s participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for five years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both Participants.

Signed this 15th day of December, 2015.

RENEWAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
PITTSBURGH
AND
THE CONSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on December 19, 2005. OSHA and CAWP continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA and CAWP remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and CAWP recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party’s products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party’s products or services.

In addition, the implementation team will continue to meet on a regular schedule to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA will afford the opportunity for representatives of the Occupational Safety and Health State Plan Association and the association of state Consultation Projects to participate as well.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of signing and will automatically be renewed annually thereafter. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of both signatories and may be terminated for any reason with 30 days written notice from either signatory.

The Ironworker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
March 30, 2007

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

Original: 3-11-03    Renewal: 3-4-05

Overview.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and the Ironworker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. (IWEA) aligned to foster and maintain an open line of communication with each other for the meaningful exchange of information on promoting OSHA compliance and Industry best practices in the Construction Industry.

Implementation Team Members

Bill Ligetti – Executive Director, IWEA
Bob SzymanskI - OSHA Pgh. AO AD
Frank Librich – OSHA Pgh AO Safety Team Leader
Bob Carroll – OSHA Pgh AO CAS

Evaluation Period

March 5, 2006 to March 30, 2007


II. Implementation Team Meetings

III. Events and Products

Outreach and Communication

November 21, 2006 – Pre-construction meeting with a safety representative from a member company was held to review construction standards and interpretations addressing steel erection and fall protection issues.

January 12, 2007 – Met with IWEA Executive Director and discussed information on the new Hexavalent Chromium standard. In addition, fifty Construction Industry Digests were provided to handout to members.

March 30, 2007 – Met with IWEA Executive Director and provided him with the following three handouts: (1) Top twenty most frequently cited standards in all construction classifications for Region III in last two years (2) Top twenty-five most frequently cited standards in SICs classified as heavy construction for Region III in last two years (3) Fatality statistics for the last seven years out of the Pittsburgh Area Office. The IWEA Executive Director stated these handouts would be mailed out to members and affiliates with the next newsletter.

Bill Ligetti, IWEA Executive Director, and member company representatives have called throughout the year for discussion on standards and policy information relating to their perspective work sites.

IV. Results

The information provided was well received. In addition, Bill Ligetti, Executive Director, and his members who have called throughout the year indicated the information received from the Pittsburgh Area Office was very helpful in interpreting OSHA’s policies and standards as they related to their current construction activities.

V. Upcoming Milestones

The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories has been very positive.

An Alliance Renewal Agreement was signed the previously (3-4-05). The renewal agreement contains a clause that states the agreement will remain in effect for two years and will automatically be renewed annually thereafter. Presently, the current representatives of the signatory parties plan on maintaining and continuing the Alliance. As a requested formality the signatory parties signed a renewal document on 3-30-2007.

The Alliance is looking into future opportunities in providing information to affected parties through roundtable discussions, newsletters, and cross-training between OSHA, Employers, and Union Representatives. The Alliance signatories will continue to work together to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
ERIE AREA OFFICE, REGION III
and
ERIE INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY
July 17, 2017

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: June 13, 2013

   Renewal Date: June 26, 2017

   Alliance Overview:

   The Participants have established a collaborative relationship to provide Erie Institute of Technology (EIT) with outreach training programs for students and faculty. The Alliance participants will provide training, information, guidance and access to OSHA resources and help reduce workplace injuries and illnesses in Northwest Pennsylvania.

   Implementation Team Members:

   • Paul Fitzgerald, EIT Director
   • Kimberly Clark, Student Services Coordinator
   • Mark Harmon, USDOL/OSHA Erie Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   • July 22, 2016 – Mark Harmon, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) discussed the content of OSHA material relating to student course work with Kim Clark, EIT Student Services Coordinator.
   • October 24, 2016 – Mark Harmon, CAS met with Paul Fitzgerald, EIT Director on a future OSHA compliance staff training session covering auto lift safety.
   • February 21, 2017, – Mark Harmon, CAS, completed a final meeting with EIT to discuss OSHA training and tour the new EIT auto body technology site.
   • March 20, 2017 – Kim Clark posted OSHA material on the EIT student bulletin board which highlights OSHA National Fall Prevention Stand-Down Campaign.
   • May 17, 2017 – Mark Harmon, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) discussed the annual open house event scheduled for August with Kim Clark, EIT Student Services Coordinator.

3. Events and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   June 13, 2016 through June 13, 2017

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education

     Four "Intro to OSHA" education classes were provided to students entering the workforce regarding hazards associated with their trade(s). This training included resources that will help attendees gain a better understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers. This knowledge will protect the health and safety of workers, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to occupational safety and health hazards.

   • Outreach and Communication

     Over the last year, the Erie OSHA office participated with the EIT Annual Open House. This event allows students and their families to tour the facility. We provided an OSHA table with free workplace safety & health informational booklets and pamphlets.

   • Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

     EIT continues to promote our annual safety and health campaigns. During the 2nd week of May 2017 EIT posted educational material for all students to learn more about the OSHA National Fall Prevention Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. An OSHA poster with instructions and hyperlinks to additional resources was provided on the EIT bulletin board.

4. Results

   A. The table below lists each of the outreach activities and the number of individuals reached during the reporting period. NOTE: the table below does not include the various meetings held over the last year and the numerous participants that benefitted from the varied safety and health discussions at each of these meetings.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   "Intro to OSHA" Training (Summer term) July 22-26, 2016	120
   EIT Annual Open House August 18, 2016	200
   "Intro to OSHA" Training (Fall term) October 24-27, 2016	140
   "Intro to OSHA" Training (Winter term) February 2-9, 2017	90
   "Intro to OSHA" Training (Spring term) May 17-18, 2017	50
   TOTAL	600

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Participants are pleased with the fourth year's accomplishments of the Alliance. They agree to work together to improve the overall safety & health knowledge of young workers. The implementation team will encourage PA OSHA On-site Consultation Service to participate on the team.

Report Prepared by: Mark Harmon, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Erie Area Office

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINSTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ERIE AREA OFFICE
AND
ERIE INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Erie Area Office and Erie Institute of Technology (EIT) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and EIT (herein after referred collectively as "the Participants") hereby renew, in part, the Alliance signed June 13, 2013, with a continued emphasis on workplace safety and health education for youth entering the trades. Specifically, OSHA and EIT are committed to provide students, faculty, administrators and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address reducing and preventing young workers exposure to occupational safety and health hazards. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and EIT recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, as resources permit:

• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholders meetings on youth safety to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals, as resources permit:

• To deliver effective training and educational programs for youth entering the workforce regarding hazards associated with their trade(s), and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To deliver effective training and education curriculum for youth entering the workforce to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA compliant process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To develop or arrange for the delivery of various safety and health related topics including but not limited to: fall protection, heat illness prevention, electrical safety, use of personal protective equipment, and hazards associated with chemicals.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals, as resources permit:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways to communicating such information (e.g. print an d electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and EIT's Web sites) to students, faculty, employers and other academic (career and technical) institutions.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or EIT's conferences, classes, and workforce education events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding occupational safety and health best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both signatory organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Erie Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-Site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided it gives 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 26th day of June, 2015.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
HARRISBURG AREA OFFICE
AND
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHAMBER OF
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

November 2, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed:
   
   March 29, 2004
   
   Dates Renewed:
   
   August 10, 2005
   August 20, 2007
   August 18, 2009
   
   Alliance Overview.
   
   The statewide Pennsylvania Chamber is the largest broad-based business association in Pennsylvania and the second largest state Chamber in the United States. The Chamber has over 10,000 customers; 82% being considered small employers with less than 100 employees and 1/3 of their members having less than 10 employees. By combining OSHA’s safety expertise with the broad base of employers who belong to the PA Chamber, OSHA’s resources can be leveraged more effectively. Our common goal is to help employers through outreach, training and educational safety programs that they can take back to and implement at their individual work places.
   
   The Alliance between OSHA and the PA Chamber provides a platform to reach small employers and provide necessary information, guidance, access to training on a variety of safety regulations, and best practices from the OSHA website. These are all resources that companies may not realize exist without these OSHA sessions which are organized and facilitated by the PA Chamber. Each year under the Harrisburg Area Office alliance, we conduct three (3) Roundtable sessions to help employers, their safety managers and employees with professional and business development in the Harrisburg area and conduct four (4) sessions in other parts of the state. A true win-win for all parties, while meeting OSHA’s objective, to furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards.
   
   Implementation Team Members.
   
   OSHA Members: Kevin G. Kilp, Area Director Harrisburg; Dale Glacken, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS).
   
   PA Chamber Members: Susan Smith, Director, Educational Services; Don Holt, VP of Finance and Operations.


2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   August 2009 through August 2010 – Numerous contacts (telephone conference calls and e-mail exchanges) were made to prepare for each of the three Roundtable sessions. The more notable include:
    
   1. Our most notable discussion was held on Jan 26, 2010. We set agenda for the year and rough dates for the events. The March roundtable was expanded to include the Erie Area Office.


3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   August 21, 2009 thru August 20, 2010.
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • Training and Education

   1. September 10, 2009, Fall Half Day OSHA Roundtable: Dale Glacken, Harrisburg Area Office (HAO) CAS, provided opening remarks and an OSHA Update for members of the PA Chamber of Business and Industry in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Rocco Dipietro from Cocciardi and Associates provided information on Complying with the Respiratory Protection Standard. Frederick Miller from High Safety Consulting Services provided information to the attendees on Complying with the Powered Industrial Truck Standard. There were 62 attendees at the Roundtable.
   
   2. March 2010, Spring Half Day OSHA Roundtable: The PA Chamber expanded this outreach activity to add four (4) additional locations throughout the Commonwealth: Scranton, Valley Forge, Camp Hill, Erie and Pittsburgh. Each session was opened and an OSHA Update was given by the local OSHA Area Directors (AD). Harrisburg was without an AD, so the opening remarks and OSHA Update was provided by the Assistant Area Director (AAD), Mr. Matt Bole. CAS from Harrisburg provided the presentation to the other area offices to ensure uniformity among presentations. In addition, Charles Baker from Compliance Management International presented, Electrical Safety Provisions Standard and Safety Precautions to Prevent Arc Flash. And Joseph Boslet from Inservco Insurance Services discussed Tool Safety-The Proper Use of Power and Hand Tools to the crowd. Following the sessions the audiences ask the morning speakers and OSHA representatives safety questions. There were 197 participants at all 5 events.
   
   3. May 26, 2010, Annual OSHA and Workplace Safety Conference. Opening comments were given by Sue Smith, PA Chamber followed by numerous presentations. The first session was presented by Thomas Benjamin and Dennis Morikawa, from Morgan Lewis and Bockius. They presented an Update on OSHA Issues and Tips of Surviving Inspections. Steve High, High Safety Consulting Services presented It’s A Small World After All (HAZCOM and GHS)”, Dale Glacken, HAO CAS presented Complying with OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements-Injury and Illness Logs”. Jeff Lee, from Brubacher Excavating, Inc ended the day with Complying with the Fall Protection Standard. 81 people attended this session.

   • Outreach and Communication

   Each quarter the PA Chamber sends 5000 of its members the PA Chamber Expert a newsletter giving members safety information and some from the OSHA website and links to safety information. Over the last year the Pa Chamber included articles on many safety topics in the PA Chamber Expert, such as: The 2009 regulatory priorities, the new acetylene standard, payment for PPE, the new Cranes and Derricks in Construction Final Rule, Administrative Penalty Changes and information about the New Assistant Secretary.

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
   
   Alliance Products
    
   • Training and Education
     
     N/A
      
   • Outreach and Communication
     
     N/A
      
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
     
     N/A
      
4. Results
   
   The sixth year of the Alliance was devoted to presenting information to the Chamber’s members at three scheduled "Ask OSHA Roundtable" sessions. Similar activities are planned for the seventh year of the Alliance. During this last year the Chamber expanded their efforts and offered an additional Half Day Round Tables, to include 5 area offices in the following cities: Scranton, Valley Forge, Camp Hill, Erie and Pittsburgh.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Half day, "Ask OSHA roundtable", Sept 10, 2009	62
   Half day, "Ask OSHA roundtable", March 2010	197
   Full day, "Ask OSHA roundtable", May 26, 2010	81
   TOTAL:	340

5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   We have already conducted our September 16, 2010 conference and have planned two half day Roundtables for this coming year with a full day OSHA/Chamber Roundtable for 2011. The first 2011 Roundtable will be conducted on March 25, 2011 and will cover OSHA Recordkeeping and Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) with the Global Harmonize System (GHS). This session will be conducted statewide at 5 different locations throughout the commonwealth. A full day session will be held in Camp Hill, PA on June 1, 2011 and the final half day session for the year will be on September 15, 2011. The result is seven (7) sessions conducted throughout the Commonwealth.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
HARRISBURG AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHAMBER OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Harrisburg Area Office and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PCBI) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces.  To that end, OSHA and PCBI hereby renew the Alliance signed March 29, 2004 and last renewed August 18, 2009 with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to hazards associated predominantly with general industry.  Specifically, OSHA and PCBI are committed to providing PCBI members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).  In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and PCBI recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

OSHA and PCBI intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives:

• To share information on OSHA’s National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on hazards associated with general industry to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues, as resources permit.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by participating in the PCBI sponsored Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Bureau of Pennsafes’ annual employer/employee safety committee recertification training event.

Training and Education

OSHA and PCBI intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To develop or assist in the development of effective training and education programs for member companies and others regarding hazards within the general industry sector and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To present occupational safety and health topics at least annually, to PCBI members on OSHA General Industry compliance. 

Outreach and Communication

OSHA and PCBI intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the PCBI Web site) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or PCBI conferences, local meetings, or other applicable events, as resources permit.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding PCBI good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by OSHA and PCBI.

OSHA’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication.  These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants.  By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party’s products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of OSHA and PCBI.  In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and shareinformation on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.  OSHA team members will include representatives of the Harrisburg Area OSHA Office that is a signatory to the Alliance agreement and any other appropriate office.  OSHA will encourage State Plan States’ and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years.  Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice.  This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 5th day of March, 2012.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program at Indian University of PA
And the Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS)

September 14, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      September 17, 2015, Renewed September 14. 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      September 17, 2017 – September 16, 2018

   3. Overview

      The purpose of this Alliance is to provide Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers (including young/student workers), particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to various workplace hazards, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Scott G. Shimandle, Compliance Assistance Specialist – USDOL/OSHA - Allentown

      Alliance participants

      Cynthia Mellen, CSP, Safety Consultant, PA-OSHA Consultation at Indiana Univ. of PA
      Michael Herrera, Ed.D. Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, UBCTS

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • Oct. 12, 2017       Safety Committee Meeting
   • Nov. 9, 2017       Safety Committee Meeting
   • Jan. 11, 2018       Safety Committee Meeting
   • March 16, 2018    School Audit
   • April 12, 2018      Safety Committee Meeting
   • June 12, 2018       Safety Committee Meeting
   • Aug. 14, 2018       Implementation Team Meeting
   • Sept. 13, 2018       Safety Committee Meeting

   One meeting had been cancelled due to weather conditions and another meeting was held without OSHA or PA OSHA Consultation participation, as the AAO CAS was on leave and the PA OSHA Consultation representative had other scheduled work activities which conflicted with the scheduled meeting. In addition to the meetings that were held, the Alliance participants maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to provide technical assistance and to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

3. Results

   The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

   Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	No product developed at this time
   Training (10/12/2017) (12/19/2017) (2/22/2018)	Safety and Health for the Young Workers * Health Care Career Program * Welding & Fabrication Program * Construction Cluster (students in both School-to-Work Program and various construction trades programs)	Youth Safety Health Care, Workplace Violence (WPV) Slips/Trips/Falls, Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Electrical Struck-By Caught-In	53 20 60
   Dissemination	OSHA regulation excerpts and review of school inspection resources	Hazard Comm. Lockout/Tagout Insp. Checklists Safety Mgmt. Programs PPE (gloves)	15
   Other	Email communications	Youth safety issues (PPE) and young worker injuries, Air Quality and Noise Control efforts	Metric not measured
   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on youth safety to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings	5 Safety Committee Meetings attended over the evaluation period	Numerous safety and health topics discussed including Safety Committees, SHMS's, Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigations, Ladder Safety, Machine Guarding, Air Quality, Noise Control, Fire Suppression and Alarm Systems and Safety and Health training	56* *Note: not all members were in attendance at each meeting
   Training and Education: To review and provide input on effective training and education curricula for youth entering the workforce to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers. To deliver various safety and health related training and education on topics including but not limited to: understanding worker rights, fall, struck-by, caught between, electrical hazards, material handling hazards, use of personal protective equipment and hazards associated with chemicals.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training (10/12/2017) (12/19/2017) (2/22/2018)	Safety and Health for the Young Worker In Health Care Career Program Welding & Fabrication Program Construction Cluster (students in School-to-Work Program and various construction related programs)	Youth Safety WPV, Slips/Trips/Falls, BBP Electrical Struck-By Caught-In	133
   Outreach and Communication: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the UBCTS Web sites) to students, faculty, employers serving on Occupational Advisory Councils and other academic (career and technical) institutions. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or UBCTS's conferences, local meetings, or other Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education events. To share information among OSHA personnel, academia and industry safety and health professionals regarding UBCTS's best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings	See above
   Speech/Presentation	See above
   TOTAL			202 (directly) Approx.1200 (indirectly)

4. Evaluations

   This Alliance is truly gaining momentum as the schools Safety and Health Committee has embraced their new bylaws, developed some new subcommittees and many of the faculty members have requested safety and health presentations from OSHA and/or OSHA Consultation Program. Safety and Health Committee meetings are structured to include a review of student and faculty injuries, reported safety/health concerns raised to Committee members, and safety/security issues (e.g. active shooter concerns, aggressive behavior (fights), and vehicle speed through parking lots). Tours of the facility have been conducted with a review of all career and technical programs and efforts are still being made to assist in program review and development for faculty and students.

   Pennsylvania schools rely heavily on local business and industry experts to guide the institutions, termed Occupational Advisory Councils (OAC's). At UBCTS, there are approximately 175 OAC members who participate in these advisory meetings for each and every vocational program at UBCTS and they also conduct audits (of the labs) each fall. However, these audits occur after school hours, when students are not present and machines are not in use. Additionally, it has been recognized that these volunteering business and industry representatives may not necessarily see through the same (safety) lenses or have the same background, experience, or training to recognize some safety and health hazards as a safety and health professional.

   It is for this reason that this past year, UBCTS has expanded the schools Safety and Health Committee to include OSHA and the PA-OSHA Consultation Program (under the auspices of this Alliance Program) in the safety auditing process to occur during the school day when students are present and performing activities within their respected vocational program of study. During these audits, which are conducted with several members of the schools Safety and Health Committee, best practices and opportunities for enhancement (potentially hazardous conditions) are identified, reported and discussed for corrective action planning.

   According to the UBCTS administration, these recommendations have been invaluable not only to the administration, but to the instructors and students, as well. Additionally, these "observations" have been included into the Spring OAC meetings minutes (for each vocational program) which were shared with the 175 local and business industry representatives. This effort has in return, provided the business and industry OAC members a direct (safety) benefit from their active participation in the varied OAC meetings.

   Finally, as noted above outreach has been conducted for students and faculty of the Health Care Careers Program, Welding & Fabrication Program, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Electrical, Construction and Plumbing Programs.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Plans for the next year include additional outreach activities for the schools' Safety Committee, Faculty and students. The next evaluation period may include outreach, as time and resources permit, to the following programs, which had previously expressed interest in safety outreach but could not be scheduled this past academic year: Transportation Cluster (Auto Tech and Auto Collision, Diesel Technology, and Small Engine), Culinary & Baking, Machining and possibly Animal Sciences and Landscaping Programs.

   Report prepared by: Michael Herrera, Ed.D. Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, UBCTS, Cynthia Mellen, PA/OSHA Consultation and Scott G Shimandle, Compliance Assistance Specialist, USDOL/OSHA, September 14, 2018.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program at Indian University of PA
And the
Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS)
September 18, 2017

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      September 17, 2015, Renewed September 14. 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      September 17, 2016 – September 16, 2017

   3. Overview

      The purpose of this Alliance is to provide Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers (including young/student workers), particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to various workplace hazards, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Scott G. Shimandle, Compliance Assistance Specialist – USDOL/OSHA - Allentown

      Alliance participant

      Cynthia Mellen, CSP, Safety Consultant, PA-OSHA Consultation at Indiana Univ. of PA
      Michael Herrera, Ed.D. Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, UBCTS

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • March 9, 2017
   • July 26, 2017
   • Sept. 14, 2017

   Two meetings had been cancelled due to weather conditions and another meeting was held without OSHA or PA OSHA Consultation participation since there was no formal agenda and the meeting was expected to be brief. In addition to the meetings that were held, the Alliance participants from all three groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

3. Results

   The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

   Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	No product developed at this time
   OSHA Product Review	Continued review of Safety Inspection Checklist and Safety Committee By-Laws	Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)	8
   Training (5/2/2017)	Safety and Health for the Young Worker In Construction (students in School-to-Work Program and various construction related programs)	Youth Safety Falls Electrical Struck-By Caught-In	60
   Speech/Presentation	Safety Committee Form and Function (Administration and Faculty Members)	SHMS	8
   Dissemination	OSHA regulation excerpts	SHMS Electrical
   Other	Email communications	Youth Safety Issues (PPE) and young worker injuries	Unknown
   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on youth safety to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings	3 meetings attended over the evaluation period	Numerous safety and health topics discussed including Safety Committees, SHMS's, Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigations, Ladder Safety, Machine Guarding and Safety and Health training	17* * not all members were in attendance
   Training and Education: To review and provide input on effective training and education curricula for youth entering the workforce to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers. To deliver various safety and health related training and education on topics including but not limited to: understanding worker rights, fall, struck-by, caught between, electrical hazards, material handling hazards, use of personal protective equipment and hazards associated with chemicals.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training (5/2/2017)	Safety and Health for the Young Worker In Construction (students in School-to-Work Program and various construction related programs)	Youth Safety Falls Electrical Struck-By Caught-In	60
   Outreach and Communication: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the UBCTS Web sites) to students, faculty, employers serving on Occupational Advisory Councils and other academic (career and technical) institutions. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or UBCTS's conferences, local meetings, or other Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education events. To share information among OSHA personnel, academia and industry safety and health professionals regarding UBCTS's best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings	See above
   Speech/Presentation	See above
   TOTAL			93

4. Evaluations

   This Alliance is still in its developmental phases, as the school is still in the process of revitalizing its Safety and Health Committee and has recently adopted new bylaws and has developed some new subcommittees. Tours of the facility have been conducted with a review of all career and technical programs and efforts are being made to assist in program review and development for faculty and students.

   Outreach has been conducted with students and faculty of the Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Electrical, Construction and Plumbing Programs, with other programs being scheduled over the next year.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   In addition to renewing the OSHA Alliance (signed on September 14, 2017), plans for next year include additional outreach activities for the schools' Safety Committee, Faculty and students. The following programs have expressed interest in safety related outreach and will be scheduled as time and resources permit: Transportation Cluster (Auto Tech and Auto Collision, Diesel Technology, and Small Engine), Health Cluster (Dental & Health Careers), Culinary & Baking, Machining & Welding and possibly Animal Sciences and Landscaping.

   Additionally, efforts will be made to attend as many of the school's monthly Safety Committee meetings as possible.

   Report prepared by: Scott G Shimandle, Comp. Asst. Specialist, AAO, Sept. 18, 2017.