ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

THE PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE (OSHA)
And the
CONSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
December 15, 2016

1. Alliance Background
   1. Date Signed:

      December 19, 2005 Renewed: December 15, 2015

   2. Evaluation Period:

      December 15, 2015 – December 15, 2016

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) aligned to provide Council members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry.

   4. Implementation Team Members:

      OSHA

      Christopher Robinson – Area Director, Pittsburgh Area Office
      Robert Carroll – Compliance Assistance Specialist, Pittsburgh Area Office

      Alliance participant

      Jason Koss – Director of Industry Relations, CAWP
      Richard Barcaskey – Executive Director, CAWP
      Jack Mills – President, CAWP (Past)
      George Mezey – President, CAWP (Current)

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   December 15, 2015
   March 23, 2016
   July 22, 2016
   October 28, 2016
   December 13, 2016

   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 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meeting	RA stakeholder meeting with representatives from P.J. Dick, Mascaro, Constructors Association of W. PA (CAWP), and the Master Builders Association of W. PA (MBA).	Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Small Business	12
   Speech/Presentation Exhibit	The Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance held its annual conference. This group provides a venue that replaces the defunct Western Pennsylvania Safety Council. CAWP promotes this event annually through their website. The CAWP Director on Industry Safety and member representatives attend the event for the educational tracks on construction and oil-gas operation safety. The Pittsburgh OSHA Area Office staffed an information booth. The DRA presented an OSHA update as the closing Keynote speaker and held a Q&A session.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Oil & Gas Fall Prevention Heat Stress Safety and Health Programs/Systems Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Small Business	20
   Meeting	Meeting with Director of Industry Relations and the Laborer's Union Apprenticeship School Director of Training/Instructor to discuss upcoming Fall Stand Down activities and the new Silica standard was discussed.	Fall Prevention Silica Construction
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training	The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania is represented on all heavy and highway union joint apprenticeship committees operating in western Pennsylvania. The Association accomplishes this by appointing contractor members to each of these programs, which include the following trade unions: Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, and Pile Drivers. In addition, a training fund is used for education of Teamsters. These committees are responsible for providing skilled construction workers through apprenticeship and training programs. Safety and Health information is promoted, supported and conveyed through these programs. CAS meets with the Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructors of the CAWP applicable construction trades unions. CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Silica Workzone Safety Fall Prevention Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	12,500
   Speech/Presentation Training	Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania – As part of the fall stand down, the CAS and Director of Industry Relations for CAWP, presented information to apprentices and journeymen taking a safety class at the Apprenticeship school. The CAS presented information on fall protection talking points and local fatality statistics. In addition, worker rights and employer responsibilities were discussed. The Director for Industry Relation for CAWP presented information associated with a free app used for fall protection training.	Worker Rights Fall Prevention Construction Youth Workers (Union Apprentices)	20
   Exhibit Speech/Presentation	PA One Call Western PA Safety Day - Pittsburgh Area Office representatives staffed an information table and provided presentations on OSHA's fall protection and trenching/excavation. The staff provided handouts and answered a variety of question relating to excavation safety, construction standards, fall protection, heat stress, workers’ rights and OSHA policies/procedures. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives participated and discussed issues and concerns relating to but not limited to OSHA policies/procedures, work zone safety, fall protection and excavation safety. In addition, CAWP staffed an information table.	Construction Fall Protection Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress	150
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation	The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has quarterly Safety and Risk Committee meetings. These meetings not only work on planning future training/educational events, they act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. OSHA update information is presented/discussed during these meetings	Construction Workzone Safety Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Hazard Communication Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping	25
   Training	CAWP sponsored and hosted a "Highway Work Zone Training" conducted by AGC of America trainers through the support of a Susan Hardwood Grant. One event was in conjunction with the Operator Engineers Apprenticeship school and the other at the CAWP office. The audience being trained included company representatives, union representatives and Pgh AO reps (AAD & CSHOs). The event was well received and gave the local OSHA representatives an opportunity to increase their knowledge base and interact in a positive environment with stakeholders.	Construction Workzone Safety Fall Prevention Heat Stress	100
   Meeting Dissemination	Meeting with CAWP Director of Industry Relations. New guidance on recordkeeping standard and Safety & Health Management Systems were discussed and referenced on OSHA's Website.	Recordkeeping Safety and Health Programs/Systems
   Training	CAWP sponsored and promoted a variety training classes/workshops/webinars throughout the past year covering the following topics: OSHA 10 Hour; Silica Standard; First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens; Confined Space Entry – Competent Person; Rigging; Flagger Train-The Trainer; Defensive Driving; PEC SafeLand USA; Mobile Crane Management; Workzone Safety; Bid-well Machine Operations; DOT Compliance; Active Shooter Training; Wellness & Drug Testing; FLSA “Overtime” Rule.	Construction Silica Workzone Safety Oil & Gas Worker Rights	700
   Dissemination Training	CAWP website is utilized to provide safety information and promote the various safety activities the organization conducts. The website has a variety of sections to include but not limited to OSHA Alliance agreement, listing of local fatality statistics, frequently cited standards, Safety Bulletins, Crane Safety (link to OSHA standard, preamble, frequently asked questions), Safety Library of DVDs and Videos, a link to the on-line safety training provided by the AGC of America, Several Apps (i.e. Traffic Controller, Bridge Harness Hero), and a Government Affairs Section (updates government actions and encourages member to get involved).	Construction Workzone Safety Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Hazard Communication Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping	15,000 (Total employees represented by members and associate members)
   Training Dissemination	CAWP members conducted fall protection safety stand downs at 106 sites.	Fall Prevention	1497
   Training	CAWP and MBA sponsored a Silica Workshop for member representatives and applicable union representatives. The workshop provided and overview of the standard with an emphasis on engineering controls and work practice controls. Tools and equipment were demonstrated.	Construction Silica	170
   Dissemination Training Meetings	Meetings with CAWP Director of Industry Relations, Member Representative and Simcoach Representatives for the development of a CAWP fall protection training APP for bridge/highway construction. The meetings consisted of soliciting information/suggestion for development and playing/testing the APP offering feedback for improvements prior to final release. The APP known as “Harness Hero: Bridge Edition” The APP was released in mid-November and is available for use. [Note: This App is CAWP property – solely purchased and owned by CAWP through a contract with Simcoach. The CAS participated in meetings and a test group. No OSHA funding or official endorsement was provided]	Construction Fall Prevention	500 (Approximate Downloads as of report date)
   Training and Education: 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation	The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has quarterly Safety and Risk Committee meetings. These meetings not only work on planning future training/educational events, they act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. OSHA update information is presented/discussed during these meetings	Construction Workzone Safety Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Hazard Communication Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping	25
   Dissemination Training Meetings	Meetings with CAWP Director of Industry Relations, Member Representative and Simcoach Representatives for the development of a CAWP fall protection training APP for bridge/highway construction. The meetings consisted of soliciting information/suggestion for development and playing/testing the APP offering feedback for improvements prior to final release. The APP known as “Harness Hero: Bridge Edition” The APP was released in mid-November and is available for use. [Note: This App is CAWP property – solely purchased and owned by CAWP through a contract with Simcoach. The CAS participated in meetings and a test group. No OSHA funding or official endorsement was provided]	Construction Fall Prevention	500 (Approximate Downloads as of report date)
   Training Dissemination	CAWP members conducted fall protection safety stand downs at 106 sites.	Fall Prevention	1497
   Training	CAWP sponsored and promoted a variety training classes/workshops/webinars throughout the past year covering the following topics: OSHA 10 Hour; Silica Standard; First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens; Confined Space Entry – Competent Person; Rigging; Flagger Train-The Trainer; Defensive Driving; PEC SafeLand USA; Mobile Crane Management; Workzone Safety; Bid-well Machine Operations; DOT Compliance; Active Shooter Training; Wellness & Drug Testing; FLSA “Overtime” Rule.	Construction Silica Workzone Safety Oil & Gas Worker Rights	700
   Training	CAWP sponsored and hosted a "Highway Work Zone Training" conducted by AGC of America trainers through the support of a Susan Hardwood Grant. One event was in conjunction with the Operator Engineers Apprenticeship school and the other at the CAWP office. The audience being trained included company representatives, union representatives and Pgh AO reps (AAD & CSHOs). The event was well received and gave the local OSHA representatives an opportunity to increase their knowledge base and interact in a positive environment with stakeholders.	Construction Workzone Safety Fall Prevention Heat Stress	100
   Training Dissemination	CAWP members conducted fall protection safety stand downs at 106 sites.	Fall Prevention	1497
   Speech/Presentation Training	Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania – As part of the fall stand down, the CAS and Director of Industry Relations for CAWP, presented information to apprentices and journeymen taking a safety class at the Apprenticeship school. The CAS presented information on fall protection talking points and local fatality statistics. In addition, worker rights and employer responsibilities were discussed. The Director for Industry Relation for CAWP presented information associated with a free app used for fall protection training.	Worker Rights Fall Prevention Construction Youth Workers (Union Apprentices)	20
   Exhibit Speech/Presentation	PA One Call Western PA Safety Day - Pittsburgh Area Office representatives staffed an information table and provided presentations on OSHA's fall protection and trenching/excavation. The staff provided handouts and answered a variety of question relating to excavation safety, construction standards, fall protection, heat stress, workers’ rights and OSHA policies/procedures. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives participated and discussed issues and concerns relating to but not limited to OSHA policies/procedures, work zone safety, fall protection and excavation safety. In addition, CAWP staffed an information table.	Construction Fall Protection Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress	150
   Training	CAWP and MBA sponsored a Silica Workshop for member representatives and applicable union representatives. The workshop provided and overview of the standard with an emphasis on engineering controls and work practice controls. Tools and equipment were demonstrated.	Construction Silica	170
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training	The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania is represented on all heavy and highway union joint apprenticeship committees operating in western Pennsylvania. The Association accomplishes this by appointing contractor members to each of these programs, which include the following trade unions: Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, and Pile Drivers. In addition, a training fund is used for education of Teamsters. These committees are responsible for providing skilled construction workers through apprenticeship and training programs. Safety and Health information is promoted, supported and conveyed through these programs. CAS meets with the Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructors of the CAWP applicable construction trades unions. CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Silica Workzone Safety Fall Prevention Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	12,500
   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 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings Speech/Presentations Exhibit Training Dissemination	All activities in previous sections apply (See Previous sections for reference)	Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Small Business Oil & Gas Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Silica Workzone Safety Youth Workers (Union Apprentices)
   Dissemination	Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed the three safety alerts on product defects relating to vehicles, energy absorbers used on horizontal lifelines, and ladder safety climbing devices. The Director of Industry relations distributes the alerts to the Safety Committee via e-mail.	Fall Prevention Construction
   TOTAL			39,694

4. Evaluations

    

   The 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 heavy and highway construction jobsites.

   The individuals reached by the outreach activities/communication activities represent companies/unions with many employees/members that would be directly affected by the safety and health information provided. The working relationship between 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 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, CAS Pittsburgh Area Office

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
ERIE AREA OFFICE, REGION III
and
ERIE INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY
August 1, 2019

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed: June 13, 2013

   2. Dates Renewed: June 13, 2017

   3. Evaluation Period: June 13, 2018 — June 13, 2019

   4. Alliance Overview and Goals:

      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.

2. Implementation Team Meetings:

   • August 21, 2018
   • April 2, 2019

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintain regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

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

   Dissemination	Type	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)	Additional Information (Optional)
   OSHA Tools and Resources	8/16/18	Open-House	Construction, Fall Prevention, Health Care, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Oil and Gas, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Small Business, Temporary Workers, Trenching, Walking-Working Surfaces, Young Workers	100

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

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)	Additional Information (Optional)
   Presentation	8/6/18	Summer term	Mark Harmon	Intro to OSHA	Erie	PA	Agriculture, Construction, Fall Prevention, Health Care, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Oil and Gas, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, Safe & Sound Week, Silica, Small Business, Temporary Workers, Trenching, Walking-Working Surfaces, Young Workers	30
   Presentation	11/1/18	Fall term	Mark Harmon	Intro to OSHA	Erie	PA	Agriculture, Construction, Fall Prevention, Health Care, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Oil and Gas, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, Safe & Sound Week, Silica, Small Business, Temporary Workers, Trenching, Walking-Working Surfaces, Young Workers	80
   Presentation	2/8/19	Winter term	Mark Harmon	Intro to OSHA	Erie	PA	Agriculture, Construction, Fall Prevention, Health Care, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Oil and Gas, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, Safe & Sound Week, Silica, Small Business, Temporary Workers, Trenching, Walking-Working Surfaces, Young Workers	40

Report Prepared by: Mark Harmon, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Erie Area Office, August 1, 2019

RENEWAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE IRONWORKER EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN
PENNSYLVANIA, INC.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Ironworker Employer Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc, hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on March 11, 2003. OSHA and the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA and the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Protect 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 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.
 

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Philadelphia Area Office
Philadelphia Area Office ~ American Mushroom Institute
December 22, 2009

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed: September 28, 2007
   
   Date Renewed: October 27, 2009
   
   Alliance Overview.
   
   The AMI/OSHA Alliance goal is to develop and provide training and education programs for the mushroom growing industry to prevent falls and amputations, and to reduce or eliminate chemical, electrical and physical hazards. Other goals include the development and implementation of effective safety and health programs and providing expertise in communicating safety and health information to employers and employees. As a result of the Alliance’s measurable success the agreement was renewed for an additional two years.
   
   Implementation Team Members.
   
   Committee Members:
   
   Eugene Richard – AMI/CAC
   James Touey – OSHA
   Rick Wright – To – Jo Mushrooms
   Daniel Beltran – Masda Mushrooms
   Eric Dunlap – KAOLIN Mushrooms
   John Hillard – Giorgi Mushoom Co.
   Peter Gray – Phillips Mushroom Farm
   Bill Green – Phillips Mushroom Farm
   Monica Rocha – Country Fresh Mushroom Co.
   Joanne Osborne – S & P Conveyors Inc.
   Viviana Cordero – C. P. Yeatman & Son
   Jerry Yeatman – C. P. Yeatman & Son
   Chris Alonzo – Pietro Industries
   James Howard – Country Fresh Mushroom Co
   Sam Wilson – Needhams Mushroom Farm
   Linda Musser – Country Fresh Mushroom Co.
   Saloman Ortiz – S & P Conveyors Inc.
   Dan Leo – John C. Leo & Son
   Ruth Schultz- Kaolin Mushroom Union
   
   Contributors:
   
   Albert D’Imperio – Area Director, OSHA Philadelphia Area Office
   Magnolia Torres, OSHA Compliance Safety & Health Officer
   Barbara Bray, OSHA Region III Resource Technician
   Joseph McKeefery, Wage & Hour
   Laura Phelps – President AMI
   Don Needham – Chairman of CAC
   Ed Leo – Owner of John C. Leo & Son
   Dave Carroll – President of Giorgi Mushroom
   Bill Barber – Giorgi Mushroom
   Eric Lorenz - Penn State University Sr. Extension Associate Pesticide Education
   
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   Implementation Meeting held at the American Mushroom Institute facility located in Avondale (Kennett Square), PA.
   
   Second Year of Alliance- First Alliance Quarterly Meeting held on January 8, 2009, at the American Mushroom Institute’s facility in Kennett Square
   
   Second Year of Alliance- Second Quarterly Meeting held on February 5, 2009, at the American Mushroom Institute’s facility in Kennett Square
   
   Second Year of Alliance - Third Alliance Quarterly Meeting held on April 23, 2009, at the American Mushroom Institute’s facility in Kennett Square
   
   Second Year of Alliance- Fourth Alliance Quarterly Meeting held on July 30, 2009 at the American Mushroom Institute’s facility in Kennett Square
   
    
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period:
   
   The evaluation covers from the time frame of September 28, 2008 through September 28, 2009.
   
   Events and Products
    
   • Training and Education
     
     November 8, 2008, CAS provided a training session to the AMI for the Alliance Members. A Power Point presentation was conducted covering: Introduction to OSHA and the Inspection Process, Working with OSHA through Cooperative Programs, Most Frequently Cited Standards in the Farming Industry
     
     On February 5, 2009 CAS provided a training session at the AMI for the Alliance Group Members. A Power-point presentation was conducted covering: Electrical Hazards, Confined Space Programs and OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy
     
     May 28, 2009, Alliance Group Meeting to discuss the agenda for the Second Annual Alliance Breakout Session
      
   • Outreach and Communication
      
     • On November 12, 2008, a meeting was conducted with representatives of the American Mushroom Institute and the Farmworkers Health and Safety Institute. The discussions were predicated on potentially utilizing resources and reference information that had been previously generated by the Friends of Farmworkers Group through an OSHA Susan Hardwood Grant.
        
     • On June 18, 2009, the AMI/OSHA Alliance conducted their Second Annual Alliance Break-out Session”. Topics for the full day event included presentations by OSHA representatives on “Navigating the OSHA Web-site”, as well as “SST Selection for Programmed Inspections”. Additional presentations were provided by AMI representatives covering “Recordkeeping” and “Pick-light Electrical Safety”. There were also two guest speakers, a Department of Labor Wage & Hour representative provided an update on his agency and a Penn State Instructor provided guidance on Hazard Communications in the Agriculture Industry.
        
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
      
     • Four articles have been published by Alliance members in the American Mushroom Institute’s National Monthly Magazine “Mushroom News” from September of 2008 to September 2009.
        
     • November 2008- Article “Goals of the Alliance Set” Eugene Richards, AMI
        
     • March, 2009 – Article “Be Prepared in the Event That You Have an OSHA Inspection”. What programs OSHA looks for during an inspection. Eugene Richards, AMI.
        
     • February 2009- Article “First Aid” Medical Surveillance, First Aid Training requirements, preparing your worksite Eugene Richards, AMI
        
     • September – 2009- Article “June Meeting Draws a Crowd” Article talks about the Second Annual AMI/OSHA Alliance Break-Out Session” Sara Manning Mushroom News/AMI
4. Results
   
   The Alliance had an extraordinary second year. The implementation team has continued to be enthusiastic about the unlimited potential of the cooperative program. The Alliance group has continued to voluntarily provide their respective injury/illness data for the second year in a row. This statistical information has allowed the industry to share in trends and has developed a reliable focus for the alliance. The continued gathering of this information will develop a measurable base-line for the industry employers to be compared to in future years. Additionally, the injury illness information gathered to date has allowed for the AMI Alliance Members to begin focusing on the development of sample OSHA S & H Programs which are pertinent to the Mushroom Growing industry. The Alliance group has formulated sub-committees which have been tasked with developing these industry specific programs.
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   AMI Alliance Group Training Session– Electrical Safety , Confined Space Power Point Presentation	15 Trained – Effecting 1000 employees
   AMI Alliance Group Training Session: Introduction to OSHA and the Inspection Process, Working with OSHA through Cooperative Programs, Most Frequently Cited Standards in the Farming Industry	15 Trained – Effecting 1000 employees
   Alliance Group Break-out Session	50 Trained – Effecting 10,000 employees
   TOTAL: 3	60 Trained – Effecting 12,000 employees

   
    The work of the group also has a major impact on the Mushroom industries’ Hispanic Workforce. It is estimated that 90% of the estimated 12,000 employee workforce in this industry are Hispanic.
    
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   The focus of the Alliance’s third year is to continue to develop sample safety programs that are Mushroom Industry specific. The Alliance Group is on target to issue four sample programs in the next year. The group has already developed a sample Personal Protective Equipment program which is in the process of being disseminated and intends to produce a sample LOTO Program, Hazard Communications and Powered Industrial Truck program in this year, and a variety of other programs in the next two years of the agreement.
   
   Report Prepared by: James Touey Compliance Assistance Specialist
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
January 13, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   August 23, 2003

   Date Signed:

   August 23, 2005, March 27, 2008, April 19, 2010, September 6, 2012

   Alliance Overview:

   The Alliance was formed to provide Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI) students, staff members and others, including public and private volunteer members of the Safety Occupational Advisory Council (Safety 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^*/Tim Rushton LCTI
   • Daniel Kotran, LCTI
   • Linda Pacifico, LCTI
   • Scott G. Shimandle, USDOL/Allentown Area Office
   • Claude Kohl, retired
   • Craig Berrier, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   • Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   • Mark Lapos, Parkland High School
   • Christine Sullivan-Reitz, American Millwork & Cabinetry
   • Bill Horn, Lutron Inc
   • James Casey, Praxair Distribution, Inc.
   • Tom Civic, Merck Sharpe and Dohme
   • Steve Hughes, Uline
   • Frank Baxter, Skanska USA
   • Jordan Hanna, Amazon
   • Kathyrn Hertzog, Lehigh Valley Health Network
   • Edward Kresge, retired
   • Richard Warner, Lehigh Carbon Community College
   •  
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   • October 19, 2012 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • December 20, 2012 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • January 17, 2013 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • February 21, 2013 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • April 18, 2013 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   April 2012 through April 18, 2013.

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education

     September 21, 2012 - Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program. OSHA presentation was conducted for a class of Pre-Engineering students and their instructor. These students are conducting job shadowing activities at several workplaces in the Lehigh Valley and are currently pursuing carriers in the Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Architectural Engineering fields. Topics covered during this presentation included emergency action plans, safe egress, personal protective equipment, hazardous chemicals, first-aid, lockout/tagout of hazardous energy, confined spaces and construction hazards.

     December 12, 2012 - Residential Fall Protection for the Construction Industry. OSHA presentation was conducted by Glenn Kerschner, CSHO and Area Office CAS for two classes of Carpentry Program students and their instructors. Topics covered during this presentation included OSHA inspection activities, roofing work, including trusses, ladder safety, fall protection equipment, scaffold safety and equipment inspections.

     February 25, 2103 - Occupational Safety and Health Issues in the Retail Industry for the Retail and Marketing Program. These two OSHA presentations (morning class and afternoon class) were conducted by the Area Office’s CAS with various topics discussed including workplace violence, ladder safety, walking-working surfaces, chemicals, evacuation and injury/illness reporting.

     March 20, 2013 - Residential Fall Protection for the Construction Industry. NOTE: Repeat OSHA presentation - new school year with new students. This discussion was conducted by Glenn Kerschner, CSHO for two classes of Carpentry Program students and their instructors at the House Project. Topics covered during this presentation included OSHA inspection activities, roofing work, including trusses, ladder safety, fall protection equipment, scaffold safety and equipment inspections.

   • Outreach and Communication

     Over this past year, there has been four outreach events conducted by the Allentown Area Office (AAO) at the school.

     During the numerous Safety OAC meetings, various safety and health topics were 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 this committee. Note: Several new members have been added to the Safety OAC, which has now expanded the opportunity for both the school to broaden its knowledge with new safety and health initiatives and also provides OSHA the opportunity to communicate and disseminate safety and health information to new stakeholders.

     The Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meetings, which are held throughout the school year, discussed and reviewed numerous safety and health programs, policies and activities. A description (beyond the review and approval of previous meeting minutes) is as follows:

     October 19, 2012 - At this meeting discussion focused on decrease in injuries and illnesses, revisions being made to the safety and health checklists, the self-audit of the Auto-Body lab, transition of electronic MSDSs, meeting and tour of school by local; fire and emergency medical support responders, new facility evacuation maps, notification by ISO Auditor - "no other school in the state can match what LCTI does with the safety inspection process and OSHA involvement", review of the safe school surveys, update on residential construction changes/emphasis and discussion on renewal of OSHA Alliance agreement. Safety and health activities were reviewed and discussed for Carpentry; Fitness Center; Culinary; Cosmetology; Early Care & Education of Young Children; Auto Technology; Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology; Automated Manufacturing Center; AP Building Trades Maintenance and Foods.

     December 20, 2012 - At this meeting one new member was introduced and welcomed to the Council. Discussions focused on the schools’ Workplace Safety Committee, their activities and function, safety checklist for Plumbing and Carpentry, machinery designed for fixed locations, recordable injuries, ladders and stairways, specifically breaks of over 19 inches, fire alarm and evacuation procedure and respiratory protection use and fitting. Safety and health activities were reviewed and discussed for Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance; Auto-Body/Collision and Repair; Auto Specialization; Center for Automated Manufacturing; Landscape Construction / Environmental Design; Floral Design/Greenhouse Management; Heavy Equipment Operations & Preventive Maintenance; Material Handling/Logistics Technology; and Material Handling.

     January 17, 2013 - After approval of the previous months’ minutes, discussion focused on revising the recordable injury report to include follow-ups and medical referrals, Job Safety Analysis, taking the safety checklists for the independent labs and having a cross-reference to the OSHA standard as a possible hyperlink for quick/easy access, flammable/combustible liquid storage procedure, a review of the code requirements for fire safety at LCTI and possible buddy system for office personnel during evacuations. Safety and health activities were reviewed and discussed for Print Technology; Electrical Technology; Weatherization and Alternative Energy Maintenance; Chemistry, Biology, Earth & Space Science; Physics; and Advertising Design and Commercial Art.

     February 21, 2013 - Approval of previous months’ minutes, discussion on hand/finger injuries and the need to focus on glove safety, flammable/combustible storage procedure, review of labs and theory rooms audited over the last several years and the findings during these audits. Safety and health activities were reviewed and discussed for Laundry; Building Trades; Marketing; Electrical; Masonry; Health Occupations; Dental; Computer Maintenance; Administrative Office Technology; Web Design; Hospitality; Commercial Baking and Pre‐Engineering.

     April 18, 2013 - At this meeting, topics covered included a discussion on the accident investigation form used at LCTI, clearances around emergency equipment e-stops and fire extinguishers, glove usage for many of the labs (and activities when gloves would not be appropriate), Material Safety Data Sheet (now SDS) inventory, door locks, emergency maps and the updated fire evacuation procedure. Safety and health activities were reviewed and discussed for Cabinetmaking, Cafeteria; Early Care and Ed. Of Young Children; Home Health; Science; Commercial Photography/Electronic Imaging, Drafting/Computer Aided Design; Electromechanical/Mechatronics; Electronics Technology/Nanofabrication; Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Law Enforcement Security Systems; Painting and Decorating; Precision Machine Tool Technology and Welding Technology.

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

     During this evaluation period, there was no specific effort by this OSHA office in promoting the national dialogue on safety and health with Career and Technical Institutions. However, staff and faculty of LCTI and members of the Safety Advisory Council continue to promote safety and health curriculum and school safety at the various Administrator and other Occupational Advisory Council meetings.

     Alliance Products.

     During this evaluation period, PowerPoint presentations have been created and/or modified for the specific topics/subject matter listed above.

     As noted above new PowerPoint presentations were developed/modified and used locally.

     • Training and Education
     • Outreach and Communication

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 - Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program (9/21/12)	4 Students & 1 Instructor
   Meeting - Safety OAC (10/19/12)	14 Committee Members
   Presentation - Residential Fall Protection - Carpentry (12/12/12) - 2 Sessions	58 Students & 2 Instructors
   Meeting - Safety OAC (1/17/13)	10 Committee Members
   Meeting - Safety OAC (2/21/13)	8 Committee Members
   Presentation - Safety and Health Issues in the Retail Industry - Marketing and Retail (2/25/13) - 2 sessions	55 Students and 1 Instructor
   Presentation - Residential Fall Protection - Carpentry (3/20/13) - 2 sessions	50 Students and 2 Instructors
   Meeting - Safety OAC (4/18/13)	11 Committee Members
   TOTAL	226 directly 3,000 indirectly - all students and staff at LCTI

   C. The only issue that has some bearing on the Alliance’s implementation is that the Safety OAC only meets during the school year. Therefore, the insight, technical assistance and expansion of safety and health promotion beyond the school may be somewhat limited. However, the AAO CAS continues to be in constant contact with LCTI officials throughout the entire year, as Building Maintenance and Services are year round.

5. ^*Upcoming Challenges

   The Safety Occupational Advisory Council (OAC) has experienced some attendance issues, as many of the Council members have been finding it difficult to attend these meetings on a routine and regular basis. Although the Safety OAC calendar is prepared and disseminated early in the academic school year, the private sector (and government) work priorities and schedules are not always compatible. To address this issue, several new members have been added, as some members have not been actively participating and/or have retired. Case in point, the Co-Implementation Team Leader, David Lapinsky, Director or Career and Technical Education has since retired (June 3013) and his replacement, Dr. Tim Rushton, is currently being acclimatized to the school and the multitude of Occupational Advisory Councils. The challenge moving forward will be to have a core group of Council members in attendance to assist in addressing any of the safety and health concerns at LCTI.

Report Prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, OSHA Allentown Area Office , Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS )

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

The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
December 19, 2007

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

Original Agreement: 12-19-05
Renewal Agreement: 12-14-07

Overview

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania aligned to provide Council members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry.

Implementation Team Members

Michael Palo – President, CAWP
Richard Barcaskey – Director of Industrial Relations, CAWP
Jason Koss – Director of Safety, Education, and Membership, CAWP
Robert Szymanski – Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
Robert Carroll – CAS, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office

Evaluation Period

December 19, 2006 to December 19, 2007

II. Implementation Team Meetings

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

February 27, 2007 – An OSHA representative presented information on construction standards, policies/procedures, fatality inspection statistics from the local area office, and OSHA’s internet site during a 10 hour OSHA training course.

March 5, 2007 – An OSHA representative participated in a CAWP to present information and handouts on OSHA updates, frequently cited standards in the members respective SIC codes and also for all of construction in Region III, fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and answered compliance interpretation questions as well as receiving feedback on their safety and health concerns.

December 11, 2007 – An OSHA representative presented information on construction standards, policies/procedures, fatality inspection statistics from the local area office, and OSHA’s internet site during a 10 hour OSHA training course.

Outreach and Communication

August 28, 2007 – The Pittsburgh Area Office e-mailed a safety alert on a defect a JLG lift had with bolts shearing off to the CAWP Director of Safety. The Director distributed this alert to their membership by placing is on their newsletter website. It was estimated by the CAWP Director of Safety that approximately 25,000 construction employees would have access to this information.

October 11, 2007 – The CAS participated in a youth event promoting the importance of safety in the heavy and highway construction industry. The CAS was one of the judges in the Kids Construction Safety Calendar Contest. Participants were asked to color a picture showing their parent or relative working safely on a heavy and highway construction project. Before the children began to draw, parents or relatives were encouraged to talk to their children about the importance of safety on a project they had worked on, and the measures that were taken to ensure a safe working environment. Examples may have included discussions on the importance of personal protective equipment, highway work zone safety, trench safety, working around heavy equipment, fall protection, maintaining a drug-free workplace, and general safety awareness. This was a great opportunity to provide a positive outlet for discussion on what construction safety, as well as general safety, means for the entire family.

Representatives of CAWP and company members have called throughout the year for interpretations and guidance on construction standards and OSHA policy/procedure information. In addition, a variety of OSHA construction publications have been requested and supplied to the organizations and its members.

IV. Results

The training and outreach communication information provided was well received. The CAWP representatives and recipients of the training and outreach communication found the information to be valuable in assisting them in promoting and improving their safety and health efforts at their jobsites.

Note: The individuals trained and reached by the outreach communication activities represent companies/unions with many employees/members that would be directly affected by the safety and health information provided.

The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance has been very positive. The positive working relationship resulted in the Signatories signing an Alliance Renewal Agreement (12-14-07) extending the Alliance per the Directive.

Upcoming Milestones

The Alliance is looking into future opportunities in providing information for affected parties through internet use, roundtable discussions and training sessions. The Alliance signatories will continue to work to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
July 1, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   August 23, 2003

   Date Signed:

   August 23, 2005, March 27, 2008, April 19, 2010, September 6, 2012 (rewrite/renewed) December 12, 2012

   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 (Safety 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^*/Tim Rushton LCTI
   • Daniel Kotran, LCTI
   • Linda Pacifico, LCTI
   • Kurt Adam, LCTI
   • Scott G. Shimandle, USDOL/Allentown Area Office
   • Claude Kohl, retired
   • Craig Berrier, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   • Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   • Christine Sullivan-Reitz, American Millwork & Cabinetry
   • Bill Horn, Lutron Inc
   • James Casey, Praxair Distribution, Inc.
   • Tom Civic, Merck Sharpe and Dohme
   • Steve Hughes, Uline
   • Frank Baxter, Skanska USA
   • Jordan Hanna, Amazon
   • Kathyrn Hertzog, Lehigh Valley Health Network
   • Edward Kresge, retired
   • Richard Warner, Lehigh Carbon Community College
      

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   • May 22,2013 - Meeting with exiting Director of Education*
   • September 24, 2013 - Meeting with new Director of Education
   • November 21, 2013 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • April 17, 2014 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
      

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   April 2012 through April 18, 2013.

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education

     September 25, 2013 - "Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program" - An OSHA presentation was conducted for a class of Pre-Engineering students and their instructor. These students are conducting job shadowing activities at several workplaces in the Lehigh Valley and are currently pursuing engineering degrees/carriers in the chemical, electrical, mechanical, and/or architectural engineering fields. Topics covered during the presentation included emergency action plans, safe egress, personal protective equipment, hazardous chemicals, first-aid, control of hazardous energy, confined spaces and construction workplace hazards, including but not limited to falls, heat stress, noise, excavation and electrical hazards.

   • Outreach and Communication

     Over this past year, there has only been one outreach activity conducted by the Allentown Area Office (AAO). As noted above, this was for the students and faculty of the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program.

     Unfortunately, there were only two Safety OAC meetings held during this school year. Several of the six scheduled meetings were cancelled due to unavailability of Council members, a school audit and severe winter weather, which forced the cancellation of school. When the school is closed, for any reason, all meetings and activities are cancelled.

     As stated in the previous report, most of the council members are from the "private sector". With several new members being added the various issues, ideas, and control strategies; the discussions are not just contained within the institute but are being shared, communicated and disseminated to new stakeholders.

     The Safety OAC meetings discussed and reviewed numerous safety and health programs, policies and activities. A description (beyond the review and approval of previous meeting minutes) is as follows:

     May 22, 2013 - Meeting with the outgoing Director of Education, David Lapinsky, PhD^*. The discussion focused on the safety and health efforts (advancements) the school has made through the OSHA Alliance and the expectations for continued enhancements after his retirement.

     September 24, 2013 - Meeting held with the new Director of Education, Timothy Rushton, PhD. This discussion was to inform Dr. Rushton of the OSHA Alliance and the efforts to enhance the safety and well-being of students and faculty at LCTI. We discussed the scope of OSHA’s efforts to reach out to youth and the multitude of available materials and programs that the agency has for safety and health education.

     November 21, 2013 - At this meeting the council focused its discussion on the injury and illness reports for both students and faculty, the use of personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves) within some of the laboratories, eyewash stations and their location within a few of the laboratories, a review of the previous years’ inspection summary reports and a review of the school’s house project which is being constructed by students of LCTI.

     April 17, 2014 - Unfortunately this council meeting was lightly attended and therefore the topics of discussion and areas of review were somewhat limited. Topics included a discussion on the chemicals used in the small engine laboratory, a discussion on the house project and the previously noted conditions, and a review of the student and faculty injury reports. Safety and health activities were reviewed and discussed for Floral Design/Greenhouse Management, Landscape Construction & Environmental Design, Heavy Equipment Operations & Preventive Maintenance, Material handling/Logistics Technology, Service

     Occupations including Material Handling, Service Occupations including Building Trades Maintenance, Small Engines & Recreational Vehicle Repair, Auto Technology I, Auto Technology II, Auto Technology Specialty, Diesel, Medium & Heavy Truck Technology, Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology, Career Academy Program - Auto Specialization and the Commercial Photography/Electronic Imaging Program.

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

     During this evaluation period, there were no specific efforts made by this OSHA office in promoting the national dialogue on safety and health with Career and Technical Institutions. However, staff and faculty of LCTI and members of the Safety Advisory Council continue to promote safety and health curriculum and school safety at the various Administrator and other Occupational Advisory Council meetings.

   Alliance Products.

   During this evaluation period a PowerPoint presentation had been modified for the specific topics/subject matter listed above.

   As noted above, a PowerPoint presentation was developed/modified for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program and used locally.

   • Training and Education
   • Outreach and Communication

4. Results

   The Alliance activities conducted during the reporting period, albeit limited, continue to enhance the safety performance and culture throughout the entire school. Faculty and students continue to demonstrate more and more safety knowledge and internal bi-weekly inspections are identifying fewer unsafe conditions as hazards are reported and corrected promptly.

   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
   Meeting with outgoing Director of Education (5/22/2014)	1 Committee Members
   Meeting with the new Director of Education (9/24/2014)	1 Committee Members
   Presentation - Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program (9/25/2013)	14 Students & 1 Instructor
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (Safety OAC) (11/21/2013)	9 Committee Members
   Meeting - Safety OAC (4/17/2014)	6 Committee Members
   TOTAL	32 directly 3,064 indirectly - all students and staff at LCTI

   C. As noted previously, the only issue that has some significant bearing on the Alliance’s implementation is that the Safety OAC only meets during the academic school year. Therefore, the insight, technical assistance and expansion of safety and health promotion beyond the school may be somewhat limited. However, the AAO CAS continues to be in constant contact with LCTI officials throughout the entire year, as Building Maintenance and Services are year round functions.

5. Challenges (past and upcoming)

   Due to the limited number of Safety OAC meetings held over the past evaluation period (for various reasons including school closure with the severe winter weather, a school compliance audit (Chapter 339, which reviews the state standards for compliance with vocational education standards, planning, curriculum, guidance, personnel, facilities and state vocational funding) and due to the unavailability of council members (including this CAS during the sequestration period), it has been decided that in lieu of attempting to schedule six meetings throughout the school year, the Safety OAC will meet quarterly. It is anticipated that council members will be able to commit to four meetings and since the new schedule (2014 - 2015) has already been distributed to the council that all members could (should) be able to arrange their availability accordingly. As an added challenge for the upcoming school year, with only four meetings being scheduled, efforts will be made to ensure that the entire school and all academic programs will be reviewed by the fourth and final meeting.

   OSHA’s continued participation will be based on a "renewal" of this OSHA Alliance.

Report Prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, Allentown AAO Compliance Assistance Specialist

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

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Philadelphia Regional Office ~ Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia, PA
June 7, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed - August 28, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period: April 15, 2017 – April 14, 2018

   3. Overview: Standardization of the Consulate of Mexico International template, the overview is for the Participants 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 rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members:

      Consulate of Mexico on Philadelphia:
      Paula Elizabeth Lucano Gómez, Head of the Protection and Legal Affairs Department
      Guadalupe Velarde Sánchez, Protection Labor & Civil Affairs Department

      Occupational Safety and Health Administration:
      Isabel DeOliveira, OSHA Regional Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)

      Contributors:
      Alicia Guadalupe Kerber Palma, Consul of Mexico Philadelphia
      Richard Mendelson, OSHA Regional Administrator
      Rocío Vázquez Álvarez, Deputy Cónsul of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Michael Rivera, OSHA Deputy Regional Administrator
      Humberto Cruz Guadarrama, Departamento de Comunidades, Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Noé Espinosa, Protection Labor & Civil Affairs Department, Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Alejandra Elideth Olivares Patiño Protection and Legal Affairs Department Ventanilla de Atención Integral a la Mujer (VAIM) Coordinadora, Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Carlos Enrique Torres Corona, Cónsul de Prensa y Promoción, Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Maria Armstrong, Compliance Officer, OSHA Wilmington Area Office
      Dale Glacken, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Harrisburg Area Office
      Dalia Nichols, Compliance Officer, OSHA Wilmington Area Office
      Christopher Robinson, Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
      Daphne Taz, Coordinator of Ventanilla de Salud
      Elizabeth Zimmer, USDOL Wage and Hour Division, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist (CORPS) Wage and Hour other offices.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   First Implementation Team Meeting June, 2017: Mexican Consulate/Bourse Building: Implementation team discussed the desire to renew the alliance and the upcoming year's events. Including the scheduling of the Labor Rights week and BiNational Health Week.

   August 28, 2017: OSHA and Consulate signed the alliance.

   Second Implementation Team Meeting November 9, 2017: First inperson meeting of new Consul and Regional Administrator discussed continuing the monthly Consulate monthly talks (charlas) in the Consulate waiting area, post US general election. OSHA committed to continuing to support the Alliance and its goals with more media events scheduled.

   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.

   [The activities below are broken out by standard goal types and objectives specified in the Alliance agreement and work plan. There may be more than one objective under a goal. Only include those goals and objectives that apply to the particular Alliance. If no activities occurred under a particular goal/objective during the reporting period, enter "No Activities."]

   Promoting a National Dialogue: To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers' rights under the OSH Act 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Other	On August 28, 2017, during Labor Rights week, the Consul of Mexico in Philadelphia and OSHA's Regional Administrator for Philadelphia signed the Alliance in English and Spanish.	Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Fall Prevention, Worker Rights, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals and Heat Illness Prevention	10,000
   Speech/Presentation	Labor Rights Week 2017 (2 sessions) DOL representatives provided outreach that focused on increasing awareness and informing workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities under U.S. labor laws. OSHA answered questions about fall protection in construction and personal protective equipment in all industries.	Hispanic/Latino Workers; Worker Rights	150
   Event	During October 2017,(4 events) BiNational Health Fair, OSHA presenting information on workers' rights. OSHA answered questions about hazard communication, powered industrial truck, temporary staffing agency responsibilities and use of personal protective equipment for the exposures.	Hispanic/Latino Workers; Workers Rights	320
   Forum	On March 9, 2018 Impact of Women's Leadership in Society forum, OSHA shared information on federal labor laws, jurisdiction of occupational workplaces and complaint process that is available to all workers. OSHA also participated in the Consulate's outreach events for International Working Women's Day.	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Workers Rights	--
   Training and Education: To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Pennsylvania and Delaware regarding workplace safety and health. To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	In May, 2017, Philadelphia Regional Office Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) presented OSHA Labor Rights including workplace rights and employers responsibilities to the Consulate Department of Protections staff including the Bureau of Labor Statistics Immigrant fatalities data for 2016.	Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Worker Rights,	15
   Speech/Presentation	In August and September 2017, the Philadelphia Regional Office Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) participated in numerous Mexican Consulate of Philadelphia "Labor Rights Week" events including a mobile consulate Kennett Square where she was interviewed for (2) Live Facebook OSHA representative provided training for Mexican Nationals on Heat Stress and Workers Rights in small "Information Sessions" also known as charlas. The small speeches are repeated to the ever-changing small groups (10-15 people) as the Mexican Nationals wait for their documents on an hourly basis. Univision Television was present and interviewed OSHA, creating an increase in audience reached.	Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Worker Rights,	250
   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 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Exhibit, Speech/ Presentation and Dissemination	Mobile Consulates: During this evaluation period, OSHA provided outreach and communication at "Mobile Consulates" conducted in various locations throughout Delaware and Pennsylvania. At these Saturday events, OSHA and Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) provided bi-lingual representatives to answer to questions posed concerning safety and health and wage related issues. Informational resource tables were provided with publication provided in both English and Spanish. OSHA also used these events to promote employee rights, employer responsibilities and the OSHA inspection, complaint, whistleblower procedures. Special emphasis on Heat Illness prevention and Fall Prevention Campaigns were highlighted in the appropriate months. OSHA describes temporary worker rights and staffing agency responsibilities at most events. OSHA continues to provide representatives for the Consulate's "Mobile Consulates" on the weekend as this has been determined to be a successful means to engage the Mexican community concerning labor issues. In 2017/2018, mobile consulates were held at: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - April 29, 2017 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania - June 17, 2017 Seaford, Delaware - July 08, 2017 Allentown, Pennsylvania - July 29, 2017 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - August 19, 2017 Avondale, Pennsylvania - August 26, 2017 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - October 14, 2017 Dover Delaware - October 28, 2017 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - November 18, 2017 Wilmington, Delaware - February 24, 2018 Reading, Pennsylvania - April 4, 2018	Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Fall Prevention, Worker Rights, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals and Heat Illness Prevention	2,500 workers
   Exhibit, Speech/ Presentation and Dissemination	Worker Outreach in Consulate office space: OSHA presented information on workers' rights, how to make a complaint while workers waited for their Consulate documents. OSHA also answered questions and provided publications and other compliance assistance resources. April 17, 2017 - 70 workers reached May 15, 2017 - 50 workers reached July 17, 2017 - 95 workers reached August 28, 2017 - Labor rights week September, 2017 - 80 workers reached FY 2018 - October, 2018 - Bi National Health Month November 20, 2017 - 75 workers reached December 18, 2017 - 65 workers reached January 22, 2018 - 80 workers reached February 26, 2018 - 100 workers reached March, 2018 - 200 workers reached (3 events during 2nd annual Women's Week - International Working Woman Day March 8)	Hispanic/Latino Workers; Workers Rights	815
   Other - Social Media	While no specific products were produced by the participants, both consistently promoted and shared OSHA and DOL Spanish language resources including OSHA publications and Consulate radio communication and other social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter.		1,000
   TOTAL			15,050

4. Evaluations - April 15, 2017 – April 14, 2018

   The Alliance had an effective year. The Participants worked closely together to reach the Mexican and other Spanish speaking stakeholders through a variety of different venues

5. Upcoming Milestones

   OSHA will continue to work cooperatively with the Consulate General of Mexico in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to promote workplace safety and health in the Mexican and greater Latino community during April's Worker Memorial Day, May's Stand down to prevent Fall in Construction, Summer long Heat Illnesses Prevention campaign, August/September's Labor Rights Week and BiNational Health Month. The Consulate and OSHA will continue to effectively collaborate to address safety and health referrals in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

   Report Prepared by: Isabel DeOliveira, Regional Compliance Assistance Specialist, Philadelphia OSHA Regional 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 ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PHILADELPHIA AREA OFFICE
AND
THE AMERICAN MUSHROOM INSTITUTE

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Philadelphia Area Office and The American Mushroom Institute continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and The American Mushroom Institute (herein after referred to as 'Participants') hereby renew the Alliance signed September 28, 2007, last renewed February 16, 2012, with a continued emphasis on the development and maintenance of Safety and Health Programs geared towards the mushroom growing industry. The Participants are committed to providing the American Mushroom Institute members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and develop and implement effective safety and health programs 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 amputations, chemicals, electrical and falls, and other physical hazards. In renewing this Alliance, the Participants 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, 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 reducing and preventing exposure to falls, amputations, and electrical hazards as well as chemical and other physical hazards, and to develop and implement effective safety and health programs associated with hazards effecting this 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 in the mushroom growing industry by promoting the development of management-labor safety committees and encouraging members to translate site specific Safety and Health Programs into Spanish to assist in the training of the Industry's predominately Hispanic workforce.

Training and Education

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

• To develop effective training and education programs for the mushroom growing industry focused on reducing and preventing exposure to falls, amputations, and electrical hazards as well as chemical and other physical hazards, and to develop and implement effective safety and health programs, and to communicate such information to member employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for the mushroom growing industry 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, 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 American Mushroom Institute's websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's conferences, local meetings, or other American Mushroom Institute sponsored events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
• To develop and disseminate case studies on injury and illness rates in the mushroom growing industry and publicize their results.

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 share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Philadelphia 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 they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
October 13, 2016

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   August 23, 2003

   Date Renewed:

   August 23, 2005, March 27, 2008, April 19, 2010, September 6, 2012 (rewrite/renewed) December 12, 2012, renewed December 18, 2014

   Alliance Overview:

   The Alliance was formed to provide Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI) students, staff members and others, including public and private volunteer members of the Safety Occupational Advisory Council (Safety 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:

   • Tim Rushton LCTI
   • Daniel Kotran, LCTI
   • Holly Custodio, LCTI
   • Kurt Adam, LCTI
   • Scott G. Shimandle, USDOL/Allentown Area Office
   • Claude Kohl, retired
   • Craig Berrier, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   • Tom Civic, Merck Sharpe and Dohme
   • James Casey, Praxair Distribution Inc.
   • Bill Horn, Lutron Inc
   • James Rutt, Just Born, Inc.
   • Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   • Kathyrn Hertzog, Lehigh Valley Health Network
   • Anthony Naradko, Parkland School District

    

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   • December 17, 2015 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (10)
   • February 18, 2016 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (8)
   • April 14, 2016 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (7)

    

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   December 17, 2015 – August 26, 2016.

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education

     February 2, 2016 – "An Introduction to OSHA for Marketing /Business and Web Design", a presentation to students with an overview of what the agency does, how inspections are conducted, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and a review of workplace hazards for the retail and office environments. Four sessions held with both the morning and afternoon students of both programs.

     March 10, 2016 – "An Introduction to OSHA for Plumbing and Heating", a presentation to morning students with an overview of what the agency does, how inspections are conducted, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, review of OSHA’s web page with specific attention to the construction excavation safety videos and a review of workplace hazards for the plumbing and HVAC work.

     March 31, 2016 – "An Introduction to OSHA for Plumbing and Heating", a presentation to afternoon students with an overview of what the agency does, how inspections are conducted, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, review of OSHA’s web page with specific attention to the construction excavation safety videos and a review of workplace hazards for the plumbing and HVAC work.

     May 2, 2016 – "The Importance and Value for Personal Protective Equipment"- Co-presentation with Construction Safety Manager on the need for, importance of and value of using PPE correctly and when required. This presentation was conducted for the entire school faculty, in an effort to reinforce last year’s discussion on PPE Usage.

      

   • Outreach and Communication

     Over this past evaluation period, there have been several outreach activities conducted by the Allentown Area Office (AAO). As noted above, these presentations were for the students and faculty of the Marketing and Business Program, Web Design Program, and the Plumbing and Heating Program. Additionally, a joint presentation was provided to all of the instructional staff and supervisors on "the importance and value for personal protective equipment". This session was a follow-up to the previous informal discussion and quiz, since there has been some PPE related observations noted over the course of the school year.

     The Safety OAC meetings discussed and reviewed numerous safety and health programs, policies and activities. A description (beyond the review and approval of previous meeting minutes) is as follows:

     December 17, 2015 – After introductions and review of the previous meeting minutes, we discussed the employee and student recordable injuries. New business included a review of audible/visual alarms for garage doors, safe school grants and equipment needs, and review of the previous audit and corrective action. Labs reviewed included Drafting, Electromechanical, Marketing & Business Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Cafeteria, Commercial Baking, Culinary Arts, Laundry and Health and Fitness Center.

     February 18, 2016 – After the meeting was called to order, and a review of the previous meeting minutes was discussed, a review of the injuries to students, faculty and visitor (one injury) was had. New business included a review of Safe School Grant, the OSHA Alliance, a review of the December findings, and floor concerns. Labs reviewed included Advertising Design/Commercial, Energy Lab, Building Trades Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Precision Machine Tool Technology, Welding Technology, Weatherization, Cabinetmaking & Millwork, Carpentry, Plumbing & Heating, Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Masonry, Electrical Technology and the new storage area entitled B101.

     April 14, 2016 - After the meeting was called to order, and a review of the previous meeting minutes was discussed, a review of the injuries to students, faculty and a student fight. A review of previous inspection findings, as well as compressed gas storage, bomb threat and upcoming faculty meeting was discussed. Labs reviewed included Cosmetology, Early Care & Education of Young Children, Day Care Center, Administrative Office Technology, Computer & Networking Technology, Dental Technology, Emerging Health Professionals, Health Occupations/Health Related Technology, Hospitality, Web Design, Heavy Equipment Operations & Preventative Maintenance, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Technology, and Landscape Construction/Environmental Design.

     As stated in the previous report, most of the council members are from the "private sector", and with several new members being added the various issues, ideas, and control strategies that are discussed are not contained just within the school but is being shared, communicated and disseminated to new stakeholders.

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

     During this evaluation period, there were no specific efforts made by this OSHA office in promoting the national dialogue on safety and health with Career and Technical Institutions. However, staff and faculty of LCTI and members of the Safety Advisory Council continue to promote safety and health curriculum and school safety at the various Administrator and other Occupational Advisory Council meetings.

   Alliance Products.

   During this evaluation period a PowerPoint presentation had been modified for the specific topics/subject matter listed above.

   As noted above, a PowerPoint presentation was developed/modified for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program and used locally.

   • Training and Education
   • Outreach and Communication

4. Results

   The Alliance activities conducted during the reporting period, albeit limited, continue to enhance the safety performance and culture throughout the entire school. Faculty and students continue to demonstrate more and more safety knowledge and internal bi-weekly inspections are identifying fewer unsafe conditions as hazards are reported and corrected promptly.

   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
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (2/2/2015)	10 council members
   Outreach – Introduction to OSHA for Marketing/ Business and Web Design Programs (2/2/2016)	2 instructors and 65 students (morning and afternoon sessions)
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (2/18/2016)	8 council members
   Outreach – Intro. To OSHA for Plumbing and Heating Program (3/10/2016)	1 instructor and 22 students (morning session)
   Outreach – Intro. To OSHA for Plumbing and Heating Program (3/31/2016)	1 instructor and 20 students (afternoon session)
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (4/14/2016)	7 council members
   Outreach – The Importance and Value of Personal Protective Equipment (5/2/2016)	150 Faculty Members
   TOTAL	286 (actual) 3,000 (approximate – all faculty and students)

   As noted previously, the only issue that has some significant bearing on the Alliance’s implementation is that the Safety OAC only meets during the academic school year. Therefore, the insight, technical assistance and expansion of safety and health promotion beyond the school may be somewhat limited. However, the AAO CAS continues to be in constant contact with LCTI officials throughout the entire year, as Building Maintenance and Services are year round functions.

5. Challenges (past and upcoming)

   As previously noted the Safety OAC meetings have gone to a quarterly schedule. With only four meetings being scheduled, efforts continue to be made to ensure that the entire school and all academic programs will be reviewed by the fourth and final meeting. Efforts continue to be made to have council members regularly attend, as there has only be 4 or 5 (non-school members) actively participating. Note: the Implementation Team Member listing has fewer names, as several of the members have not been actively participating in the efforts of the Safety Occupational Advisory Council.

NOTE: This is the final Alliance report for this agreement. A new Alliance agreement will be developed with LCTI over the next few months and will follow the latest OSHA Alliance Program Directive, SCP 04-01-002, Effective Date: July 29, 2015.

Report Prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, Allentown AAO CAS

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