ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
PHILADELPHIA AREA OFFICE
AND
THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO
IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Philadelphia Area Office and The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the Consulate), hereinafter referred to collectively as “the Participants”;

Recognizing the joint commitment to protecting workers’ rights for Mexican workers acknowledged in the U.S.-Mexico Joint Declaration between the Department of Labor of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, signed at Washington, D.C., on May 4, 2010; and

Recognizing that OSHA’s Alliance Program provides for the establishment of cooperative relationships for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace health and safety;

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following:

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals and other Hispanic workers in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers’ rights in protecting their occupational health and safety, particularly with regards to hazards associated with the Construction, Restaurant and Migrant Farming Industries such as fall hazards, struck-by hazards, amputations, and electrical hazards, and to help them understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican Nationals and other Hispanic workers in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area regarding the reduction and prevention of exposure to hazards associated with the Construction, Restaurant and Migrant Farming Industries, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican Nationals and other Hispanic workers in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area to promote understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and to communicate such information to employers and workers.

Training and Education

The Participants 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 links to OSHA’s Web site from the Consulate’s Web site) to Mexican Nationals and other Hispanic workers in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area and their employers.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or the Consulate’s conferences, local meetings, or other community support events.
• To participate in “Mobile Consulate” activities and events.
• To share information among DOL personnel and safety and health professionals regarding the Consulate’s good practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by the Consulate and through materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

Promotion of a National Dialogue

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting a national dialogue on workplace health and safety:

• To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers’ rights whenever leaders from the Participants address groups.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on the Construction, Restaurant and Migrant Farming Industries to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace health and safety, and understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers.
• To share information on DOL laws and standards, including those relating to workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Participant intends to meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, the Participants intend to meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

This Arrangement is intended to cease two years from the date of signing. A Participant should endeavor to provide 30 days advance written notice of its intent to discontinue its participation in this Arrangement. This Arrangement may be modified in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Participants.

Signed at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in duplicate, this 15th day of April, 2011, in the English and Spanish languages.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and
Delaware OSHA Consultation/Delaware Department of Labor
and
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Delaware Chapter
8/14/2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      June 15, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:

      June 15, 2017 – June 15, 2018

   3. Overview:

      The Alliance was formed to provide ABC members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers. The focus of the agreement is reducing and preventing exposures to safety and health hazards at construction sites and help workers understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

      The purpose of this annual report is to provide an assessment of all activities that each of the partners have conducted to support the alliance goals.

   4. Implementation Team Members:

      OSHA

      OSHA Area Director – Erin G. Patterson

      Alliance participants

      ABC President – Ed Capodanno
      ABC Safety, Health & Wellness Committee Chair – Marie Wright
      Delaware OSHA Consultation - Project Director – Traci Fraley

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   • August 23, 2017
   • January 17, 2018
   • April 25, 2018
   • May 9, 2018

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both 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 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 at the OSHA and ABC DE annual meeting and/or the Fall Prevention Stand Down 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 promoting the value of injury and illness prevention programs.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination - ABC Newsletter	Focus Four Article	Focus Four	1002
   Dissemination - ABC Newsletter	Heat Stress Article	Heat	1002
   Dissemination - ABC Newsletter	Fall Prevention Article	Falls	1002
   Dissemination	Safety Tweets (weekly)	OSHA	200
   Exhibit	Safety Exhibit @ ABC January 2018 Networking Event	Construction	125
   Dissemination & OSHA Product Review - ABC Newsletter & Website Safety Page	OSHA Focus Four Campaign (February - May 2018)	Focus Four	1002
   Dissemination - ABC Newsletter	Monthly safety articles provided by safety committee members appear at least monthly in the newsletter	Safety, Health & Wellness	1002
   Training and Education: To develop and/or deliver effective training and education programs for ABC DE members, their workers and others within the construction industry focusing on reducing and preventing exposure to falls, electrical, caught-in or between, and struck-by and any other relevant safety and health hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. To develop and/or deliver effective training and education programs for ABC members, their workers and other 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 educate stakeholders and encourage the voluntary use of the free, confidential onsite consultation services provided by Delaware OSHA Consultation.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	OSHA 10-hour training classes	Construction	103
   Event	OSHA National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls Event; (2018 - 80 adults & 30 students and 6 teachers)	Construction	227
   Event	OSHA Update and OSHA Consultation Review of Services at Lunch and Learn	Construction	81
   Training	Evaluating your Safety Program & The Value of STEP	Construction	21
   Training	Adult CPR & First Aid	First Aid	179
   Training	OSHA Recordkeeping	Recordkeeping	6
   Training	Silica update presentation provided by OSHA Office	Silica	47
   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 and ABC DE's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or ABC DE conferences, local meetings, and the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent Falls in Construction events. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding 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
   Speech/Presentation	OSHA Lunch and Learn Event	OSHA	55
   Speech/Presentation/Event/Training/Exhibit	OSHA National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls Event	Construction	85
   Dissemination	Safety Information published on ABC Website Safety Page	Construction	1002
   Dissemination - Newsletter and ABC Website Safety Page	OSHA Focus Four Campaign (February - May 2018)	Focus Four	1002
   Dissemination-Newsletter	OSHA Safe & Sound Week (August 13 - 19, 2018)	Value of Safety & Health Program	1002
   Dissemination/Speech/Presentation/Event	The Value of ABC STEP	Safety & Health	41
   TOTAL			8,184

4. Evaluations

   The second year of the Alliance activities provided during this evaluation period were well received. The member representatives and the recipients of the safety and health outreach activities/communications found the information valuable in assisting them in promoting and improving their safety and health efforts at their construction jobsites. ABC Delaware has provided significant support in the field of occupational safety and health during the alliance period, and won awards from their national chapter for generating the most participation in their organization's safety and health recognition program.

   The individuals reached by the outreach activities/communication activities represent companies with many employees/members that would be directly affected by the safety and health information provided. The working relationship between all of the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance continues to be very positive.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance continues to look at future opportunities to provide information for participants/membership in the upcoming year. The Alliance Signatories will continue to work together to address the safety and health needs of the participants/membership through the revision and implementation of their work plan. The revised work plan will continue to include ABC Delaware support to OSHA outreach events, development and dissemination of safety and health information, and training/education of their members and other construction industry stakeholders. ABC Delaware will also continue to encourage their members to request the use of Delaware OSHA Consultation services.

   Report prepared by: Erin G. Patterson, Area Director, Wilmington Area Office.

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL OFFICE
AND
THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Philadelphia Regional Office and the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ('the Consulate'), hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants;"

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect workers' rights for Mexican workers in the United States acknowledged in the Letter of Arrangement between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Department of Labor of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, signed at Washington, D.C., on June 1st, 2010; and

RECOGNIZING that OSHA's Alliance Program provides for the establishment of cooperative relationships for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health;

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following:

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican nationals and others in Pennsylvania and Delaware information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers' rights in protecting their occupational safety and health, and to help them understand U.S. domestic law on the the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and employers in Pennsylvania and Delaware regarding workplace safety and health.

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and employers in Pennsylvania and Delaware to promote understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants 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 links to OSHA's Web site from the Consulate's Web site) to Mexican Nationals working in Pennsylvania and Delaware and their employers.

• To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.

• To participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events.

Promotion of a National Dialogue

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers' rights whenever leaders from the Participants address groups.

• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues affecting Mexican nationals working in Pennsylvania and Delaware to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace safety and health and understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Participant intends to meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, the Participants intend to meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

Nothing in this Arrangement commits the Participants to the expenditure of any funds.

This Arrangement may commence upon signature by both Participants. This Arrangement may continue for two (2) years from the date of signing. A Participant should endeavor to provide thirty (30) days advanced written notice of its intent to discontinue the Arrangement. This Arrangement may be modified in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Participants.

Signed at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in duplicate, this 9th day of September, 2013, in the English and Spanish languages.

The Ironworker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
March 6, 2006

1. 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 11, 2005 to March 4, 2006
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings
    

   May 17, 2005 September 12, 2005 December 9, 2005 February 24, 2006

   Conference Call Conference Call In-person In-person

   Crafton, PA Crafton, PA

3. Events and Products
   
   Outreach and Communication
   
   February 24, 2004 - Met with IWEA representative and provided the association with 50 Construction Industry Digest booklets and 50 Construction Worker Safety Pocket Guides for handing out to their members (to provide them to their foremen to use as quick reference guides at their respective jobsites).
   
   Billl Ligetti and member company representatives have called throughout the year for discussion on standards and policy information relating to their perspective work sites.
    
4. 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.
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Construction Industry Digest Booklets	50
   Construction Worker Safety Pocket Guides	50
   TOTAL	100

   
   Note: The member receiving the information represent companies/union with many employees that would be directly effected by the safety and health information provided.
   
   The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories has been very positive.
    
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   The Alliance is looking into future opportunities in providing information to affected parties through roundtable discussions 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
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
March 27, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed:
   
   August 23, 2003
   
   Date Renewed:
   
   August 23, 2005 and was renewed again on March 27, 2008.
   
   Alliance Overview:
   
   The Alliance was formed to provide LCTI students, staff members and others, including public and private volunteer members of the Safety Occupational Advisory Council (OAC) with information, guidance, and access to training resources in order to provide safety and health education to staff and students (youth entering the workforce) and to help promote, protect and on the LCTI campus.
   
   Implementation Team Members:
   
   David Lapinsky, Ed. D., Director of Career and Technical Education, LCTI
   Scott G. Shimandle, Compliance Assistance Specialist, USDOL/Allentown Area Office
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   October 15, 2009 Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   December 17, 2009 Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   January 21, 2010 Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (CAS not in attendance)
   February 18, 2010 Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
    
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   March 27, 2009 through March 27, 2010.
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • Training and Education
     
     Events
     
     May 12, 2009 – Safe Scaffolding Outreach with Carpentry Program.
     August 13, 2009 – The Importance of OSHA 10 Hour Training and Awards Ceremony.
     September 21, 2009 – Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program. OSHA Presentation was conducted for a class of Pre-Engineering students. These students are conducting job shadowing activities at several workplaces in the Lehigh Valley and who are currently pursuing carriers in the Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Architectural Engineering fields.
      
   • Outreach and Communication
     
     Events
     
     As noted above, there have been several outreach events conducted by the Allentown Area Office (AAO) staff (CAS and CSHO) for the school. However, it should be noted that during the numerous Safety and Health OAC meetings, various safety and health topics are discussed and since many of the members of the Council are from the “private sector”, the various issues, ideas, and control strategies are communicated not just within the school but to those employers who permit their safety and health professionals to actively participate on the committee.
     
     On a monthly basis (during the school year), LCTI publishes a newsletter entitled the “Director’s Report”. In this document various articles are written relative to education, the economy and the geographical area as it relates to career and technical education, and how (or why) they may have an impact LCTI. In the January 2010 edition, a “Spotlight” on a student who earned a Safety Award for revamping the emergency exit route signs posted throughout LCTI with tornado safe zones. Not depicted in the article, but also provided a Safety Award was a student who found an “incorrect” Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in his lab, and took the initiative to contact the manufacturer and obtain an updated MSDS for the school use. In the February 2010 edition of the Director’s Report, most of the newsletter (first page and more) was focused on a single article entitled “Student Safety in Career and Technical Education”. It should be noted that the “Director’s Report” is not just an internal newsletter, but rather goes to all of the sending schools and hundreds of businesses in and around the Lehigh Valley.
      
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     
     Although, there were no events conducted to promote the National dialogue on Youth and Workplace Safety and Health during this time period, representatives of LCTI have been invited to attend the 24th Annual High Schools that Work Staff Development Conference, which is being held in Louisville, Kentucky on July 14-17, 2010. The session being presented by two of the staff members at LCTI is entitled “Safety in Career and Technical Education: The OSHA Connection and More”. The Program Abstract is as follows: Learn how one career and technical school developed an “Alliance” with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and how the Alliance has helped to develop a culture of safety in the largest career and technical school in Pennsylvania.
     
     Contributors:
     
     James Casey, Praxair Inc.
     Claude Kohl, Jr., retired;
     Bill Dellicker, retired LCTI;
     Michael Gibson, Gray Electric;
     Daniel Kotran and Linda Pacifico, LCTI;
     Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.;
     Craig Berrier, Nestle – Purina;
     Tom Civic, Scherling-Plough;
     Dale Reitz, Parkland High School;
     LCTI school faculty, staff and students
   Alliance Products.
    
   • Training and Education
     
     PowerPoint presentations have been created and/or modified for the specific topics/subject matter listed above. PowerPoint presentations were provided in handout format for note-taking purposes.
     
     LCTI has developed specific safety and health learning guides, based on the OSHA 10 hour material and has formatted this training into their (LCTI) curriculum. By doing so, LCTI has institutionalized the OSHA training and has made it mandatory in all of their construction programs and several of their general industry related programs.
     
     Through this Alliance the Safety Occupational Advisory Council did complete its’ review of all of the schools’ “Bi-Monthly Self Inspection Safety Checklist” and the Workplace Safety Committee’s “Walk-Through Lab Safety Inspection Form”, which has been incorporated into the schools management system and has been incorporated into its’ ISO Certification Program process.
     
     Additionally, this committee has recently aided LCTI in rewriting its Lockout/Tagout Program, and is currently reviewing LCTI’s Respiratory Protection Program.
      
   • Outreach and Communication
     
     As noted above new PowerPoint presentations were developed/modified and used locally.
      
4. Results
   
   The Alliance activities and products created during the reporting period have enhanced the safety performance and culture throughout the entire school. This is evident by the institutionalization of the standardized self-inspection process that is fairly comprehensive in subject matter, yet individualized for each specific vocational area of study (i.e. commercial baking, health services, carpentry, welding, plumbing, …). Students have been given the responsibility to inspect their laboratory (two times per month) to look for (and when found mitigate) hazardous conditions.
   
    The table below lists each of the activities conducted and the number of individuals reached or trained during the reporting period.
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Presentation – Safe Scaffolding	25 Students & 2 Instructors
   Presentation – The Importance of OSHA 10 Hour Training and Awards Ceremony	100 Students & 20 Instructors
   Presentation – Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program	11 Students & 1 Instructor
   Meeting – Safety and Health OAC	8 Committee members
   Meeting – Safety and Health OAC	8 Committee members
   Meeting – Safety and Health OAC	10 Committee members
   Meeting – Safety and Health OAC	7 Committee members
   TOTAL	192

   
   
   The only issue that has some bearing on the Alliance’s implementation is that the Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council only meets during the school year. Therefore, the insight, technical assistance and expansion of safety and health promotion beyond the school maybe somewhat limited. However, the AAO CAS continues to be in contact with LCTI officials throughout the entire year.
    
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   The Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council will continue (at the start of next school year) to work with the school to review the various laboratories that utilize (or may utilize) respiratory protection equipment and aid in the development of a comprehensive school-wide respiratory protection program.
   Report Prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, Allentown AAO CAS after discussion and consultation with David Lapinsky, Ed. D..
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE

THE IRONWORKER EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PA INC.

April 2, 2012

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: 3-11-03
   
   Date Renewed: Last Renewal 3-30-11
   
   Alliance 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 and to understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational safety and Health Act.
   
   Implementation Team Members
   
   Bill Ligetti – Executive Director, IWEA
   Robert Szymanski – Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   Robert Carroll – Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
    

2. Implementation Team Meetings
    

   March 3, 2011 In-person Greentree PA
   March 30, 2011 In-person Greentree PA
   May 31, 2011 In-person Greentree PA
   August 5, 2011 In-person Greentree PA
   October 14, 2011 In-person Greentree PA
   January 13, 2012 In-person Greentree PA
   February 23, 2012 In-person Greentree PA

3. Activities and Products
    

   Evaluation Period.
   
   March 15, 2011 to March 30, 2012

   Alliance Activity.
   
   March 3, 2011 – Meeting discussing an alliance renewal agreement using the new verbiage and alliance criteria implemented by OSHA's current administration.
   
   March 21, 2011 – A technical information meeting on fall protection and the new mobile crane standard requirements relating to proximity to power lines was conducted with a safety representative of a member company as it related to a current steel erection construction job.
   
   March 30, 2011 – An alliance renewal agreement was signed.
   
   April 21, 2011 – CAS and a Compliance Safety And Health Officer (CSHO) trainee attended the “Ironworkers Outstanding Apprentice Competition and Annual Contractors/Construction Professionals Open House”.  This event was held in conjunction with and at the Ironworkers Union Local #3 Apprenticeship School. The CAS and trainee received cross training in Ironworker construction activity.  In addition, the CAS provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to the construction standards from a variety of construction contractors/professionals throughout the day event. 
   
   May 3, 2011 – CAS provided Executive Director information on the top twenty-five frequently cited standards in construction and general industry for the past two years in Region III. In addition, fatality statistic handouts were provided for distribution.  The CAS reviewed the resources on OSHA's website on heat stress.
   
   August 12, 2011 – A pre-construction meeting was held with a safety representative of a member company focusing on installation of shear connectors and wire rope sling use.  
   
   November 1, 2011 – A pre-construction meeting was held with a safety representative of a member company focusing on safety measures during precast concrete construction.    
   
   January 12, 2012 – The Executive Director and CAS reviewed submitted packets of construction jobs for upcoming safety awards.  This effort allowed companies and employees that have maintained safety excellence to be recognized.  In addition, this activity enables OSHA to obtain “Best Practice” information on steel erection construction jobsites.
   
   The Ironworkers Employers' Association of Western Pennsylvania has periodic Safety and Risk Committee meetings throughout the year.  These meetings are used to brainstorm and plan future events; as well as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices.  In addition, IWEA provides safety educational opportunities throughout the year for members on related industry practices.
   
   The Ironworkers Employers' Association of Western Pennsylvania is represented on the union joint apprenticeship and journeymen upgrade committee of the Ironworkers Local #3.  The Association appoints contractor members and the Executive Director to the committee.  This committee is responsible for providing skilled construction workers through apprenticeship and training programs.  Safety and Health information is promoted, supported and conveyed through these programs.  The committee also reviews funding, liability, disciplinary and other joint management/labor functions.
   
   Bill Ligetti, IWEA Executive Director, and member company representatives have called throughout the year for general discussions on OSHA standards/ policy/interpretations and requests for OSHA handouts/publications.

   Alliance Products.

   The IWEA's revised the design of their website this past year.  The website has a safety section, referencing the alliance.  This section also posts various safety and health information (i.e. OSHA news releases, safety bulletins, product recalls, etc.).  The website lists electronic links to various government, labor organizations, and contractor associations.

4. Results

   The activities and information provided were well received.  The Bill Ligetti, Executive Director, and  member representatives of the safety and health outreach activities/communications found the information valuable in assisting them in promoting and improving their safety and health efforts.  In addition, OSHA representatives found the shared information valuable in expanding their knowledge base on the implementation of good safety practices on steel erection construction jobsites.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   IWEA Website	1200
   Pre-Construction &  Technical Information Meetings	250
   Ironworkers Outstanding Apprentice Competition and Annual Contractors/Construction Professionals Open House	200
   TOTAL	1650

   The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance continues to be extremely positive. As a result of the positive working relationship, an alliance renewal agreement was signed on March 30, 2011.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance continues to look at future opportunities in providing information for affected parties. The Alliance signatories will continue to work together to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.
   
   Report Prepared by:
   Bob Carroll, Compliance Assistance Specialist, 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 hereby renew the Alliance signed December 19, 2005 and last renewed December 15, 2009 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 organizations will continue to address hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry. 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.

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:

• 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:

• To develop or assist in the development of 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 constituent employers and workers.
• To develop or assist in the development of effective training and education programs for heavy and highway construction employers and employees 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.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants 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 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, as resources permit.
• 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 organization will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants.  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 Pittsburgh Area OSHA 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 they give 30 days written notice.  This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this ____day of December, 2011.

RENEWAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE

BETWEEN

THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

PHILADELPHIA AREA OFFICE

AND

THE AMERICAN MUSHROOM INSTITUTE

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Mushroom Institute hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on September 28, 2007. This renewal agreement fully incorporates all of the goals of the September 28, 2007 agreement, which are continuing in nature.

OSHA and the American Mushroom Institute continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA and the American Mushroom Institute remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and The American Mushroom Institute recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site 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 On-site Consultation Projects to participate as well.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of signing. 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.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
PITTSBURGH REGIONAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES
COUNCIL
May 24, 2013

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   5-17-04

   Date Renewed:

   Last Renewal 5-25-12

   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 Szymanski - Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   • Robert Carroll - Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   • Christopher Robinson - Assistant Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
      

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • June 21, 2012 - Conference Call
   • October 15, 2012 - In-person - Dormont, PA
   • December 10, 2012 - In-person - Dormont, PA
   • February 19, 2013 - In-person - Dormont, PA
   • April 19, 2013 - In-person - Dormont, PA
   • May 20, 2013 - In-person - Dormont, PA
      

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   May 27, 2012 to May 27, 2013

   Alliance Activity

   June 7, 2012 - IUPAT District Council 57 - CAS met with Apprenticeship instructors - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (This organization has approximately 175 apprentices and 2200 members).

   June 7, 2012 - Insulators & Asbestos Workers Local 2 - CAS met with Apprenticeship coordinator & instructors - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (This organization has approximately 90 apprentices and 450 members).

   June 2, 2011 - CAS had a meeting with the Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Coordinator and instructors to discuss safety and health curricula, resources on the website on heat stress(provided poster and facts sheet), and updated information on fatality stats/frequently cited standards/OSHA policies.

   June 8, 2012 - Ironworkers Local #3 - CAS met with Apprenticeship coordinator & instructors - - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (This organization has approximately 160 apprentices and 1100 members).

   June 20, 2012 - Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania - CAS met with Apprenticeship coordinator & instructors - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (This organization has approximately 51 apprentices and 8000 members).

   June 21, 2012 - Boilermakers Local 154 - CAS met with Apprenticeship coordinator - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (This organization has approximately 100 apprentices/350 trainees and 1800 members).

   June 21, 2012 - Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council - CAS met with Business Manager - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats. In addition, discussed pledging support for a new partnership site (This organization has approximately 21000 members).

   June 28, 2012 - Sheet Metal Workers Local #12- CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator & Instructors - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (This organization has approximately 130 apprentices and 1000 members).

   June 28, 2012 - Sprinkler Fitters Local #542 - CAS met with Business Manager - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (This organization has approximately 18 apprentices and 151 members).

   June 29, 2012 - Plumbers Local #27 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (This organization has approximately 58 apprentices and 511 members).

   June 29, 2012 - Steamfitters Local #449 - Met with Apprenticeship Coordinator - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (This organization has approximately 150 apprentices and 1100 members).

   August 9, 2012 - CAS/Acting AD meeting with P.J. Dick representatives and the Business Manager of the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council. Certificates of appreciation were given to both parties for the successful completion of the UPMC East Hospital Project Partnership. In Addition, this was the Kick-Off meeting for the new Partnership at the PNC Plaza.

   October 25, 2012 - Apprenticeship Information Committee meeting discussing apprenticeship concerns to include future staffing, employment, education, and safety concerns. CAS provided an update.

   November 2, 2012 - Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Local #66 - Meeting with Apprenticeship Coordinator discussing clarification of information presented at the past Apprenticeship Information Committee meeting.

   November 8, 2012 - CAS and Business Manager of the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council meeting discussing finalized addendum for signing for P.J. Dick Partnership Agreement for the construction of the PNC Tower.

   January 28, 2013 - Ironworkers Local #3 - CAS conducted presentation/training at the apprenticeship school as part of an OSHA 30hr Course. Topics covered were worker rights, inspection procedures, multi-employer worksite policy, and General question of a variety of construction standards. In addition, the CAS met with the Apprenticeship Coordinator and instructors discussing member safety and health concerns and OSHA updates.

   February 28, 2013 - Apprentice Information Committee meeting discussing apprenticeship concerns about getting increased diversity in the trades - local community college discussed a free math test prep to improve applicant scores. In addition, upcoming events to promote building trades work and careers in the trades were discussed. CAS presented information on Pittsburgh Area Office fatality stats (with handouts), OSHA focus initiative on falls in construction, government budget issue update, and possibly inviting the acting area director and labor liaison to a meeting (depending on budget concerns).

   March 12, 2013 - CAS attended a contractor educational forum sponsored by the Builders Guild and the Marcellus Shale Coalition. The event took place at the IBEW Local #5 Conference Center/Apprenticeship School. This forum had a variety of speakers and vendors that discussed and provided information on "How to do Business in the natural gas industry". The Business Manager of the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council was one of the speakers promoting union trades’ involvement in the natural gas industry. The safety requirements and expectations for contractors were discussed. The CAS was able to network with representatives from unions, contractor associations, and the natural gas industry. The CAS provided OSHA updated information to the various representatives and answered a variety of questions regarding OSHA standards and inspection procedures.

   April 29, 2013 - Workers’ Memorial Day - Allegheny County Labor Council, AFL-CIO - CAS and Acting AD 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 10, 2013 - Carpenters District Council - CAS attended the Annual Design Build & Carpenter Competition. CAS provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to OSHA construction standards/policies/procedures throughout the day event.

   May 16, 2013 - Apprentice Information Committee meeting - CAS presented information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress.

   Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed the four safety alerts on product defects relating to, Genie Lift, FallTech/Yoke snap hooks & rebar hooks, RIDGID Nail Gun and Chinese made polyester slings.

   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.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   IUPAT District Council 57 - CAS met with Apprenticeship instructors - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (6/7/12)	175 apprentices 2200 total members
   Insulators & Asbestos Workers Local 2 - CAS met with Apprenticeship coordinator & instructors - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (6/7/12)	90 apprentices 450 total members
   Ironworkers Local #3 - CAS met with Apprenticeship coordinator & instructors - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (6/8/12)	160 apprentices 1100 total members
   Sheet Metal Workers Local #12- CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator & Instructors - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (6/28/12)	130 apprentices 1000 total members
   Sprinkler Fitters Local #542 - CAS met with Business Manager - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (6/28/12)	18 apprentices 151 total members
   Plumbers Local #27 - CAS met with Apprenticeship Coordinator - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (6/29/12)	58 apprentices 511 total members
   Steamfitters Local #449 - Met with Apprenticeship Coordinator - Provided information on Heat Stress and fall protection. In addition, discussed safety and health issues/concerns. Also provided updated info on fatality stats (6/29/12)	150 apprentices 1100 total members
   CAS/Acting AD meeting with P.J. Dick representatives and the Business Manager of the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council. Certificates of appreciation were given to both parties for the successful completion of the UPMC East Hospital Project Partnership. In Addition, this was the Kick-Off meeting for the new Partnership at the PNC Plaza. (8/9/12)	Approximately 600 Union Trades Members
   Apprenticeship Information Committee meeting discussing apprenticeship concerns to include future staffing, employment, education, and safety concerns. CAS provided an update. (10/25/12)	20
   Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Local #66 - Meeting with Apprenticeship Coordinator discussing clarification of information presented at the past Apprenticeship Information Committee meeting. (11/2/12)	7000 Total Members
   CAS and Business Manager of the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council meeting discussing finalized addendum for signing for P.J. Dick Partnership Agreement for the construction of the PNC Tower. (11/8/12)	Approximately 300 - 350 Union Trades Members
   Ironworkers Local #3 - CAS conducted presentation/training at the apprenticeship school as part of an OSHA 30hr Course. Topics covered were worker rights, inspection procedures, multi-employer worksite policy, and General question of a variety of construction standards. In addition, the CAS met with the Apprenticeship Coordinator and instructors discussing member safety and health concerns and OSHA updates. (1/28/13)	16
   Apprentice Information Committee meeting discussing apprenticeship concerns about getting increased diversity in the trades - local community college discussed a free math test prep to improve applicant scores. In addition, upcoming events to promote building trades work and careers in the trades were discussed. CAS presented information on Pittsburgh Area Office fatality stats (with handouts), OSHA focus initiative on falls in construction, government budget issue update, and possibly inviting the acting area director and labor liaison to a meeting (depending on budget concerns). (2/28/13)	14
   CAS attended a contractor educational forum sponsored by the Builders Guild and the Marcellus Shale Coalition. The event took place at the IBEW Local #5 Conference Center/Apprenticeship School. This forum had a variety of speakers and vendors that discussed and provided information on "How to do Business in the natural gas industry". The Business Manager of the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council was one of the speakers promoting union trades’ involvement in the natural gas industry. The safety requirements and expectations for contractors were discussed. The CAS was able to network with representatives from unions, contractor associations, and the natural gas industry. The CAS provided OSHA updated information to the various representatives and answered a variety of questions regarding OSHA standards and inspection procedures. (3/12/13)	150
   Workers’ Memorial Day - Allegheny County Labor Council, AFL-CIO - CAS and Acting AD 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. (4/29/13)	100
   Carpenters District Council - CAS attended the Annual Design Build & Carpenter Competition. CAS provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to OSHA construction standards/policies/procedures throughout the day event. (5/10/13)	1000
   Apprentice Information Committee meeting - CAS presented information and provided handouts on fall protection and heat stress.	10 (Council represents 21,000 members)
   TOTAL	21,000 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.

The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council
ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
May 29, 2008

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

May 17, 2004

Renewal Signed

May 15, 2006
May 28, 2008

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 Trade Council
Robert Szymanski – Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
Robert Carroll – CAS, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
Frank Librich – Acting Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office

Evaluation Period

May 29, 2007 to May 29, 2008

II. Implementation Team Meetings

III. Events and Products

Outreach and Communication

June 13, 2007 – Met with Steamfitters Local #449 Apprenticeship Coordinator to discuss safety and health curricula, concerns and needs. Questions were answered by the CAS on OSHA policies/procedures and interpretations of standards. In addition, the CAS provided updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standards in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

June 13, 2007 - Met with the Sheet Metal Workers Local #12 Apprenticeship Instructors to discuss safety and health curricula, concerns and needs. Questions were answered by the CAS on OSHA policies/procedures and interpretations of standards. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standards in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

June 15, 2007 - Met with Sprinkler Fitters Local #542 Apprenticeship Coordinator to discuss safety and health curricula, concerns and needs. Questions were answered by the CAS on OSHA policies/procedures and interpretations of standards. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standards in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

February 2, 2008 – Met with Ironworkers Local #3 Apprenticeship Coordinator to review curricula for upcoming thirty hour training. In addition, the CAS provided the Coordinator with updated information and handouts frequently cited standards, fatality stats, scaffolding publications, employee rights, and “All about OSHA” publications. A variety of questions were answered by CAS on OSHA policies, procedures, and standard interpretations.

May 5, 2008 – CAS met with the Business Representative for the Council to discuss participation in a partnership at a large scale construction site. The partnership development at this future site are in the beginning stages.

May 28, 2008 – A second renewal agreement was signed

The various Business Agents and Apprenticeship coordinators/instructors called several times a month for discussion and guidance on construction standards and OSHA policy/procedure information.

Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

The National Office wrote a success story article on this alliance and posted the article on the OSHA public web page. The CAS and various signatory representatives assisted in providing input and developing the article. By posting this article on the OSHA public web page, anyone interested in promoting safety and health in the construction industry can utilize this outreach effort as an example to help assist them in this endeavor.

IV. Results

The outreach efforts and promoting national dialogue through the success story were well received. The Apprenticeship Coordinators, Instructors, and Business Agents found the information and handouts to be valuable in assisting them in their efforts of promoting and providing safety and health training and information to their members in reducing and preventing exposure to the various hazards associated with the construction industry. The Council represents approximately 20,000 members. The information distributed and success story posted on the OSHA public web page affects the entire membership and all parties visiting the success story on the public web page. The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance has been extremely positive.

V. Upcoming Milestones

The Alliance is looking into future opportunities in providing information for affected parties through meetings, roundtable discussions and training sessions. The Alliance signatories will continue to work to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties. On 5-28-08 a second renewal agreement was signed (Formalizing the automatic renewal clause required in the agreements by the National Office).