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
April 10, 2024

1. Alliance Background:

   1. Date Signed:

      April 20, 2018

      Renewal

      September 15, 2020

   2. Evaluation Period:

      April 11, 2023, through April 10, 2024

   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 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

      Joshua Turner, Area Director, Atlanta-East Area Office (AO)
      Jerred Stevens, Assistant Area Director, Savannah AO
      Jessica Bookman, Assistant Area Director, Savannah AO
      Robin Bennett, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Atlanta-East 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
      Sean Castillo, Georgia Tech

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • The Alliance group met of the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
     • July 17, 2023
     • November 20, 2023
     • March 18, 2024
   • 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, Regional Alliance Coordinator

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s
Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
And the
Georgia Struck-by Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
July 1, 2024

1. Alliance Background:

   1. Date Signed:

      December 5, 2006

      Renewal Date:

      March 5, 2013; March 19, 2016; March 9, 2017; and April 6, 2022

   2. Evaluation Period:

      June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024

   3. Overview:

      The ¹Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Georgia Highway Contractors Association (GHCA), Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA), Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia), Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Lamar), Georgia Power, Construction Ready (formerly the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA)), and Pike Electric formed an Alliance to share their collective expertise to safeguard general and construction industry workers exposed work zone and struck-by hazards.

   4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors:

      The implementation team included representatives from the following Alliance participants and stakeholders.

      OSHA, GHCA, GUCA, AGC Georgia, Lamar, Georgia Power, Construction Ready (formerly CEFGA), Pike Electric and GDOT.

2. Implementation Team Meeting
   • October 17, 2023; January 17, 2024; and April 29, 2024

   In addition to these meetings, the Alliance coordinator and the group members 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, Regional Alliance Coordinator

¹Alliance Stakeholders: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Georgia Federal Highway Administration (Georgia FHA), Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), Georgia Tech Research Institute (Georgia Tech), 3M, and National Safety Council (NSC) - Georgia Chapter, and Comcast

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 562-2300; Fax (404) 562-2295

Region IV Alliance Annual Status Report
July 1, 2024

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      September 26, 2003

      Renewal Dates:

      December 20, 2006
      July 1, 2011
      April 11, 2014
      December 13, 2016
      November 3, 2022

   2. Evaluation Period:

      June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (SLCC/NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 5th and tenth districts, and the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship and Training (SELCAT) work cooperatively to provide workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards.

2. Implementation Team Members and Meetings:

   Representatives from OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT communicated regarding the Alliance during the following periods:

   • December 14, 2023
   • April 18, 2024

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

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program 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, Regional Alliance Coordinator

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And The
Consulate General of Mexico in New Orleans, Louisiana


June 14, 2024

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed
      February 7, 2023

   2. Dates Renewed
      N/A

   3. Evaluation Period
      June 14, 2023, through June 14, 2024

   4. Alliance Overview and Goals

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consulate General of Mexico in New Orleans, Louisiana formed an alliance to provide Mexican nationals in Mississippi and others 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).

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   The Alliance group primarily communicated with the Area Office via emails and telephone. 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	August 23, 2023	On August 23, 2023, An OSHA representative supported the Consulate’s Labor’s Rights Week event. Material provided to the Consulate was also shared via the Consulate’s New Orleans, LA, Office on August 28, 2023. Alliance promoted this event through their social media webpage. This event reached more than 500 Hispanic employers and workers in Mississippi.	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Health Care Workers’ Rights	500+ impact
   Dissemination/ Outreach	October 21, 2023	On October 21, 2023, a Mobile Consulate event was held in Ripley, MS. An OSHA representative shared information with the Alliance group regarding Worker’s Rights. Material provided to the Consulate was also shared via the Consulate’s New Orleans, LA, Office. This event reached more than 500 Hispanic employers and workers in Mississippi.	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Health Concerns, and Workers’ Rights	500+ impact
   Dissemination/ Outreach	April 13, 2024	On April 13, 2024, a Mobile Consulate event was held in Meridian, MS. An OSHA representative shared information with the Alliance group regarding Worker’s Rights. Material provided to the Consulate was also shared via the Consulate’s New Orleans, LA, Office. This event reached more than 500 Hispanic employers and workers in Mississippi.	Construction, Fall Prevention and Small Business, and Hispanic/ Latino Workers	500+ impact
   Dissemination/ Outreach	April 25, 2024	On April 25, 2024, an OSHA representative shared information with the Alliance group regarding OSHA’s National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down Webinar using the Consulate’s social media webpage. This event was promoted to more than 500 Hispanic employers and workers in Mississippi.	Construction, Fall Prevention and Small Business, Hispanic/Latino Workers	500+ impact

   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(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Outreach/ Training	November4, 2023	Mobile Consulate Mexico	Christian Arroyo-Torres, Compliance Assistance Specialist	An OSHA representative provided information outreach material to members of the Alliance group, during a Mobile Consulate event at the El Pueblo. Attendees were informed about the importance of reporting unsafe conditions to OSHA, regardless of the immigration status of the worker. This outreach impacted more than 100 members of the Hispanic community.	Forest	MS	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workers’ Rights	100+ impact
   Outreach/ Training	May 18, 2024	Mobile Consulate Mexico	Christian Arroyo-Torres, Compliance Assistance Specialist	An OSHA representative provided information outreach material to members of the Alliance group. During a Mobile Consulate event conducted at Elmore Litton Law Firm. Attendees were informed about the importance of reporting unsafe conditions to OSHA, regardless of the immigration status of the worker. This outreach impacted more than 100 members of the Hispanic community.	Ridgeland	MS	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workers’ Rights	100+ impact

   Report prepared by: Christian Arroyo-Torres, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Jackson Area Office

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ft. Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324
(954) 424-0242 ; Fax (954) 424-3073
And the
Underground Contractors Association of South Florida dba NUCA of South Florida

May 9, 2024

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      June 20, 2019

   2. Evaluation Period

      March 31, 2023 – May 1, 2024

   3. Overview:

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

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond – Area Director Fort Lauderdale Area Office

      Alliance participant
      Johnna Venuti-Piggee - Executive Director

2. Implementation Team Meetings

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

3. Results

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

   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
   Dissemination/Outreach	FY 2023-2024	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, shared an OSHA update and the quarterly NUCA Safety newsletters via email. NUCA also hosts webinars on OSHA updates and safety best practices.	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, Young Workers, and Safety and Health Management Systems	1,000+ employees
   Dissemination/Outreach	FY 2023-2024	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, hosted a webinar which featured an OSHA update, as well as industry best practices related to safety and health.	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, Young Workers, and Safety and Health Management Systems	1,000+ employees
   Dissemination/Outreach	April 2024	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, effectively promoted trenching safety including the Sunshine 811 Damage Prevention Council Meeting	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, and Young Workers	45 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
   Training	January 2023	Safety Training	NUCA Members	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, provided training focused on the following topics for members and other: Confined Space, Trench, and Excavation Competent Person.	*WPB	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, and Young Workers	25 Attendees
   Training	March 2023 and 2024	Safety and Health Training	NUCA Members	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, provided OSHA 10-hour training for members and others. Training events were conducted in 2023 and 2024.	*WPB	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals.	20 Attendees 10 Attendees
   Training	June 2023	Safety and Health Training	NUCA Members	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, conducted a Trench Safety Stand-Down in conjunction with OSHA’s National Trenching Safety Campaign. The was conducted in both English and Spanish.	*WPB	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, and Young Workers	50 Attendees

*Note 1 - West Palm Beach (WPB)

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

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ORLANDO, FL AREA OFFICE
AND
THE UNITED SAFETY COUNCIL, INC.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Orlando Area Office and the United Safety Council (USC) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the USC hereby renew the Alliance signed May 6, 2008, and renewed on February 25, 2011, July 31, 2012, October 31, 2014, as well as February 22, 2019, with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to the hazards associated with disasters and emergency preparedness. Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing the USC members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, both organizations will continue to place additional emphasis on the development of effective safety and health tools (i.e., Safety and Health Management System, Emergency Preparedness Plan (for both natural and man-made disasters), Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention Program, as well as First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) Programs). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to place emphasis on effectively communicating these issues to hard-to-reach groups, such as non-English speaking and youth workers.

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the requirements for program participation laid out in 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 relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and the United Safety Council recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

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

• 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 USC's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.

• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or the USC's educational awareness seminars, local meetings, or other events such as the annual USC Awards Meeting.

• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on workplace violence, emergency planning, and occupational safety and health programs 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 employers and employees in general industry regarding a wide range of safety and health issues, such as safety and health management systems, emergency planning (including pandemic influenza), workplace violence, as well as first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) programs, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.

• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of certified training courses and other courses on the topics above.

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 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 Orlando Area Office and any other appropriate offices.

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

Signed this 1^st day of May 2024.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Suncoast Utility Contractors Association (SUCA) Alliance
April 1, 2024

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      April 17, 2015

   2. Date Renewed

      February 21, 2019

      February 22, 2024

   3. Evaluation Period

      April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024

   4. Alliance Overview and Goals

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Suncoast Utility Contractors Association, Inc. (SUCA) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent exposure to hazards during trenching and excavation procedures, confined space entry and other imminent dangers in the underground utility construction industry. The goal will be achieved by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   In addition to formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.
   Alliance Meeting Dates: 02-07-2024; 01-25-2024; 10-13-2023; 09-21-2023; 08-30-2023; 08-03-2023; 06-08-2023; 05-10-2023; and 04-20-2023.

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.

   Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Email Blast	Monthly	During this period, the SUCA Pipeline Newsletter featured a variety of safety focused drop-in articles. The newsletter also highlighted safety and health events, such as OSHA's National Fall Prevention Stand-Downs.	Construction, Small Business, Trenching, and Fall Prevention	500

   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.

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Training/ Presentation	02/16/2024	NUCA Safety Day at the Global Excavation Safety Conference	Representative from SUCA	During this period, SUCA members attended the Global Excavation Safety Conference, which addressed a wide range of safety topics.	Tampa	FL	Construction, Small Business, Trenching, Fall Prevention, as well as Heat Illness Prevention	1,000
   Training/ Presentation/ Outreach	03/23/2024	Tampa Bay Construction Career Days (TBCCD) for 11th and 12th grade students	OSHA and SUCA Representatives	OSHA Representatives (CSHOs and CAS) hosted a learning lab at the annual SUCA workforce outreach event for 11th and 12th grade Tampa Bay students.	Dover	FL	Construction, Small Business, Trenching, Fall Prevention, as well as Heat Illness Prevention	1,200
   Training/ Presentation/ Outreach	05/10/2023	OSHA Alliance Workshop	OSHA Representative	During this period, the Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), for the Tampa Area Office, conducted a presentation regarding the OSHA inspection process, as well as workplace rights for employers and employees.	Seffner	FL	Construction, Small Business, Trenching, Fall Prevention, as well as Heat Illness Prevention	40

Report prepared by: Olja Correa, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office,