ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-West Area Office
1995 North Park Place, Suite 525
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(678) 903-7301; Fax (770) 984-8855

Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
Georgia Adult Blood Lead Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
March 23, 2026

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed
      April 20, 2018

      Renewal
      September 15, 2020
      September 29, 2025

   2. Evaluation Period
      March 18, 2025, through March 17, 2026

   3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta East, Atlanta West and Savannah, Georgia, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute – Safety, Health, and Environment Services Group (Georgia Tech), and the Georgia Department of Public Health, Division of Health Protection, Epidemiology Office (DPH). The focus of the Alliance is to provide members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to lead hazards in both general and construction industries.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Narcis Mahdiyar, Assistant Area Director (AAD), Atlanta-East Area Office (AO)
      Robin Bennett, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Atlanta-East AO
      Jeff Stawowy, AD, Atlanta-West AO
      Keith Hass, AAD, Atlanta-West AO
      Audrey (Dawn) Windham, AD, Savannah AO
      Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

      Alliance participant

      Rana Bayakly, Georgia Department of Public Health (Georgia DPH)
      Antionette Lavender, Georgia DPH
      LaShanda Lee, Lead and Healthy Homes Consultant, Georgia DPH
      Paul Schlumper, Georgia Tech On-site Consultation Program
      Jenny Houlroyd, Georgia Tech
      Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech
      Vicki Ainslie, Georgia Tech

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • The Alliance group met on the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
     • July 21, 2025
     • March 16, 2026
   • In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

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

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

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Atlanta Region - Alliance Coordinator

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta Alliance
Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report
March 23, 2026

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:
      March 15, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:
      March 8, 2025, through March 7, 2026

   3. Overview:
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During this period, the Alliance members met and/or communicated virtually, as well as in-person.

   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 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	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination/ Outreach	During this period	During this period, a representative from OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office participated in a seminar for the Victim Advocate's Community of Practice at the National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP).	Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business	68 attendees
   Dissemination/ Outreach	During this period	During this period, a representative from OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office distributed information regarding Heat Illness and Fall Prevention campaigns.	Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention	30 attendees

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

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name and Affiliation	Title Of Presentation, if applicable	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination/Training	May 2025	Workplace Mental Health and Fall Prevention	OSHA staff from the Atlanta-West Area Office	During this period, a representative from OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office participated in virtual training session focused on Mental Health in the Workplace, as well as Fall Prevention.	Atlanta,	GA	Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business, Mental Health, and Fall Prevention	30 attendees

   Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Atlanta Region - Alliance Coordinator

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta Alliance
OSHA’s Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report
March 23, 2026

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:
      March 15, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:
      March 8, 2025, through March 7, 2026

   3. Overview:
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During this period, the Alliance members met and/or communicated virtually, as well as in-person.

   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 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	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination/ Outreach	During this period	During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office participated in a seminar for the Victim Advocate’s Community of Practice at the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP).	Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business	68 attendees
   Dissemination/ Outreach	During this period	During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office distributed information regarding Heat Illness and Fall Prevention campaigns.	Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention	30 attendees

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

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name and Affiliation	Title Of Presentation, if applicable	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination/Training	May 2025	Workplace Mental Health and Fall Prevention	OSHA staff from the Atlanta-West Area Office	During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office participated in virtual training session focused on Mental Health in the Workplace, as well as Fall Prevention.	Atlanta,	GA	Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business, Mental Health, and Fall Prevention	30 attendees

   Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, OSHA’s Atlanta Region - Alliance Coordinator

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-West Area Office
1995 North Park Place, Suite 525
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(678) 903-7301; Fax (770) 984-8855

Georgia Mental Health Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
March 13, 2026

1. Alliance Background
   1. Date Signed
      April 1, 2022
   2. Renewal Date
      April 19, 2024
   3. Evaluation Period
      March 15, 2025, through March 13, 2026
   4. Overview
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Georgia, Inc., the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Georgia, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) of Georgia, Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA-GA), and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Office of Federal Grant Programs and Suicide Prevention (hereafter all parties shall be referred to as "the Georgia Mental Health Alliance" or "GMHA Alliance") continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. Specifically, GMHA members are committed to providing Georgia workers with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers. Additionally, the Alliance organizations will continue to address exposure to mental health hazards and/or work-related suicide and drug overdose issues.
   5. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Marilyn Velez, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office
      Jeffery Stawowy, Area Director (AD), OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office
      Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator, OSHA’s Atlanta Regional Office

      Alliance Participant
      Rana Bayakly, (Georgia DPH)
      Cherie Drenzek, (Georgia DPH)
      Antionette Lavender, (Georgia DPH)
      Kimberly Erukunuakpor, (Georgia DPH)
      Erin Clayton, Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA-GA)/ (Silence the Shame)
      Nick Farthing, (Silence the Shame)
      Brandon Philpot, (GA Tech)
      Adria Bryant (NAMI GA),
      Terri Murru, (Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Chaplain),
      Emily Gowan, (DBHDD Suicide Prevention)
      Robert Chapman, (Holder Construction),
      Kento Arendt, (MHA GA)
      Charles Dansby, (MHA-GA)

2. Implementation Team Meetings
   • The Alliance group met on the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
     • April 4, 2025
     • June 13, 2025
     • August 8, 2025
     • December 19, 2025
     • February 13, 2026
   • In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.
3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals
   
   Dissemination: Alliance Program participants shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

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

Report prepared by Marilyn Velez, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Atlanta-West Area Office

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta
Atlanta Region Alliance Annual Report
February 13, 2026

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      December 7, 2004

      Renewal date

      • August 30, 2013
      • August 31, 2015
      • September 1, 2017
      • August 26, 2019

   2. Evaluation Period:

      December 2, 2024, through December 1, 2025

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, formed an Alliance to provide Mexican workers throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

   4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors

      The implementation team included representatives from the OSHA and the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • May 2025
   • June 16, 2025

   During this period, the Alliance members met and/or communicated virtually or in-person. 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.

III. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

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

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

Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Atlanta Region Alliance Coordinator

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF)
February 6, 2026

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      November 15, 2023

   2. Evaluation Period
      November 16, 2024, through February 6, 2026.

   3. Alliance Overview and Goals
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fort Lauderdale Area Office, and Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and RCASF hereby form an Alliance to provide RCASF members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to falls, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards, as well as other prevalent safety and health hazards in the roofing industry.

   4. Implementation Team Meetings

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond, Area Director, Fort Lauderdale Area Office
      Leny Chango, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Fort Lauderdale Area Office

      Alliance participants
      Ray Padron, RCASF, President (Latite Roofing)
      Bridget Keller, RCASF, Executive Director

      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.

2. III. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

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

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination	11/11/24-11/19/25	During this period, the RCSAF shared emails with OSHA, advised regarding social media postings, newsletters articles, and other publications. It also includes hits on the Alliance participant's or OSHA's Web page.	Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, and Construction	Estimated 2,500
   Dissemination	11/11/24-11/19/25	During this period, RCASF shared OSHA Alliance information with the following trade schools and charity organizations: Atlantic Technical College; Coral Springs High School; Sheridan Tech; Sheridan House; Junior Achievements; and National Women in Roofing.	Safety and Health Management System, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, and Construction Safety	Estimated 1,500 students and/or community members.
   Dissemination	10/1/2025	During this period, RCASF board member Claudia Abbona promoted the OSHA Alliance during a program at the Florida International University (FIU).	Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, Construction, and Hispanic Workers	Estimated 200 guests
   Dissemination	11/11/24-11/19/25	During this period, the Alliance group shared information regarding its agreement with the National Women in Roofing (NiWR) South Florida Council, the Florida's Association of Roofing Professionals (FRSA), and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).	Safety and Health Management System and Small Business	Estimated 100

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events which include speeches/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)
   Training/ Dissemination	11/19/25	RCASF General Meeting – Safety Night	Ray Padron (Latite Roofing), RCASF Board Members, Bridget Keller, RCASF Executive Director, as well as OSHA Rep.	The Alliance group conducted a kickoff event. OSHA conducted a presentation for the group and the RCASF conducted a presentation, which focused on safety and health.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Chemicals, and Young Workers	104 - attendees
   Training/ Dissemination	12/18/24	RCASF Planning Meeting	RCASF Board of Directors and RCASF Executive Director Bridget Keller	Board Met to review programing for the 2025 calendar with an emphasis of promoting workforce, safety and education.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Young Workers	8- attendees
   Training/ Dissemination	1/15/25	RCASF General Meeting – State of the Industry	RCASF Board of Directors, Rob Kornahrens, Advanced Roofing, John Kenney, Cotney Construction	The RCASF Members shared important roofing training topics including mentoring/ education and worker safety.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Young Workers	125 - attendees
   Training/ Dissemination	2/5/25	RCASF General Meeting – Roofing Engineer-ing and Testing	RCASF Board of Directors, Members and Shirad Ali	The RCASF Members shared important roofing training topics: mentoring; education; and worker safety.	Sunrise	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers	60 - attendees
   Training/ Dissemination	3/1/25	3rd Annual RCASF Educational Training Day	RCASF Board, Members and Industry Experts	Industry experts shared hand-on demonstrations with an emphasis on safety (in both English and Spanish). The training also addressed other business insights, as well as improving the company safety culture.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers	350 - attendees
   Training/ Dissemination	4/16/25	RCASF General Meeting	RCASF Board of Directors, Members	The Alliance group shares monthly updates on safety practices with membership.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers	125 - attendees
   Training/ Dissemination	4/26/25	RCASF and Hike for Hope	RCASF Members and Hike for Hope	Alliance group conducted an event focused on mental health awareness	Pembroke Pines	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Young Workers/ Mental Health Awareness/ Suicide Prevention	150 - attendees
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	5/21/25	RCASF General Meeting	RCASF Members	Alliance group shared with RCASF Safety Committee and provided an update regarding the general meetings.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers	88 - attendees
   Dissemination	6/4/25 through 6/6/25	FRSA Convention	RCASF Board and FRSA Affiliate Members	During the FRSA Convention and Expo, RCASF members promoted the OSHA Alliance	Orlando	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers	1000 - attendees
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	9/17/25	RCASF General Meeting	RCASF Board Members and Members	The OSHA Alliance was promoted during the RCASF update on industry.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers	100 - attendees
   Training/ Dissemination	10/15/25	RCASF and NWiR Event	Building Official Night	During this event the RCASF Board shares safety updates and made a commitment to keeping workers safe and healthy.	Miami	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers	100 - attendees
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	November 19th	RCASF General Meeting – annual Safety Event	Ray Padron (Latite Roofing), RCASF Board Members, Bridget Keller, RCASF Executive Director, as well as OSHA Reps.	During the annual meeting the Alliance was highlighted by the RCASF, as well as its commitment to keeping workers safe and healthy.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers	100 guests

   Report Prepared by: Leny Chango, CAS Fort Lauderdale Area Office

ALLIANCE ANNUAL CLOSE-OUT REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Interactive Community Alliance (ICA)

February 23, 2026

1. Alliance Background
   1. Date Signed
      February 23, 2024
   2. Evaluation Period
      February 23, 2025, to February 23, 2026
   3. Alliance Overview and Goals
      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fort Lauderdale Area Office and the Interactive Community Alliance, Inc. (ICA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and ICA hereby form an Alliance to provide ICA members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect vulnerable workers by reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in the agricultural and construction industries and understand the rights or workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Condell Eastmond, Area Director, Fort Lauderdale Area Office
   Leny Chango, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Fort Lauderdale Area Office

   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 of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

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

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

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of Guatemala in Atlanta
Region IV Alliance Annual Report

February 13, 2026

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      October 23, 2012

      Renewal Date

      March 15, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:

      January 1, 2024, through December 1, 2025

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Guatemala in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Guatemalan workers throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

   4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:

      The implementation team included representatives from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area and Regional Offices, as well as the Consul of Guatemala.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During this period, the Alliance members met and/or communicated virtually or in-person.

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.

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

Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Atlanta Region Alliance Coordinator

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ATLANTA-EAST AREA OFFICE
AND
INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS,
ATLANTA & GEORGIA CHAPTERS

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta-East Area Office and the Independent Electrical Contractors of Atlanta & Georgia Chapters, (hereafter referred to as “the IEC of Atlanta & Georgia”) (collectively referred to as “the Participants”) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the IEC of Atlanta & Georgia hereby form an Alliance to provide the IEC of Atlanta & Georgia’s members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to hazards associated with trenching and excavation, scaffolding, confined spaces entry, and prevalent hazards such as electrical hazards, falls, struck-by hazards, and chemical overexposure, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the “Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants” and the “Guidelines for OSHA’s Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects.”

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and the IEC of Atlanta & Georgia recognize that OSHA State Plan and On-Site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Share information on OSHA’s National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
• Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print, electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA and the IEC of Atlanta & Georgia’s websites) to employers and workers in the industry. Ensure information developed encourages and reflects the diversity of the workforce and is accessible in multiple languages and formats.
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA or the IEC of Atlanta & Georgia’s conferences, local meetings, National Fall Prevention Stand-Downs, Heat Illness Prevention Stand-Downs, and Safe + Sound Campaign activities or other events.
• Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on prevalent hazards in the construction industry to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Develop effective training and education programs for construction workers regarding falls, trenching and excavation, electrical safety, scaffold safety, confined space safety, steel erection, struck-by hazards, silica, heat illness, as well as suicide prevention and mental health issues, and communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. Ensure training materials/programs are made available in appropriate languages and formats to meet the needs of their audiences.
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of training materials addressing fall protection, trenching and excavation, electrical safety, scaffold safety, confined space safety, steel erection, struck-by hazards, silica, heat illness prevention, as well as mental health and suicide prevention.

OSHA’s Alliances provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA initiatives, outreach, communication, training, and education. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and Alliance participants. In entering this Alliance, OSHA, and the IEC of Atlanta & Georgia all acknowledge that this agreement is not legally binding. This agreement does not obligate or authorize the expenditure or reimbursement of appropriations or other funds, nor does it require the parties to enter into any contract or other obligations. It does not confer any rights or responsibilities under U.S. law, nor does it limit or restrict the parties from participating in similar activities or arrangements with other entities. This agreement does not limit, supersede, or otherwise affect OSHA's normal operations or decisions in carrying out its statutory and regulatory duties and functions. OSHA's entering an Alliance with an organization does not imply the agency’s endorsement or promotion of that organization’s products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the OSHA Atlanta-East Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plans and OSHA On-Site Consultation Programs to participate on the team.

This agreement will be executed in full compliance with all applicable federal laws. It takes effect on the date of signing and will remain in effect for two-years. Either signatory may terminate their organization’s participation in the agreement 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 4th day of March 2026.