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* This is one of the 29 OSHA-approved State Plans. Twenty-two State Plans (21 states and Puerto Rico) cover both private and state and local government workplaces. The other seven State Plans (Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and the Virgin Islands) cover state and local government workers only.

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Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - November 9, 2023


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - November 9, 2023

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 Training Institute Education Centers (OTIEC)
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
November 9, 2023

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed
      September 29, 2015

      Renewal Date
      October 4, 2017
      October 7, 2022

    2. Evaluation Period:
      November 9, 2022, through November 8, 2023

    3. Overview:
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta Regional Office and the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS) in Region IV recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. The OTIEC Alliance is focused on providing students 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 prevalent health and safety hazards in the general and construction industries.

    4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors
      The implementation team included representatives from the OSHA Regional Office and the OTIECS in Region IV.

      OSHA
      Americo Pagan, Assistant Regional Administrator for Cooperative and State Programs
      Kaylene Sherrod-Moore, Regional Program Analyst
      LeAnna Jackson, Training Administrator
      Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

      Region IV - OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS)
      Sheryl Foucher, University of Alabama (UA) - OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC)
      Mylene Kellerman, University of South Florida (USF) - OTI Education Center
      Holli Singleton and Wendy Laing, North Carolina (NC) State University - Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Bryan Lane, University of Tennessee - Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center
      Zach Rhodus and Trevor George, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
      Joseph Small and Kristen Woodmore, Volunteer State Community College - OTI Education Center

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    During this period, the Alliance group conducted implementation team meetings virtually. The Alliance group also frequently communicated and coordinated via email.

    • January 17, 2023, FFSHC Forum (Zoom Meeting/Conference Call)
    • Alliance Implementation Team coordinated during the May 30 – June 2, 2023, DTE/OTIEC Meeting
    • July 26, 2023, Region IV - Fall NEP Webinar
    • September 27, 2023, region IV – Warehousing NEP Webinar
    • October 12, 2023 (MS Teams Meeting/Conference Call)
  3. Results

    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 During this period: 11/2022 thru 11/2023 During this period, the OSHA Region IV Newsletter continued to include a quarterly feature known as "OTIEC Corner." Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 8,000
    (circulation)
    Meeting/Information Session 01/17/2023 The Regional OTIEC Alliance group participated in the FFSHC Forum, virtual meeting, conducted by the OSHA Region Office. Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) 30-
    attendee
    Dissemination During this period: 11/2022 thru 11/2023

    During this period, representatives from the Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) - OTIEC promoted the Alliance by staffing booths at the following conferences:

    1. Tennessee Safety and Health Congress & Expo in Nashville, TN, August 14 through 15, 2023.
    2. OSHA Region IV Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association (VPPPA) 2023 Safety and Health Excellence Conference in Orlando, Florida, September 18 through 19, 2023.
    3. National Safety Congress in Orleans, LA, October 23 through 24, 2023.
    Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) 5,000+
    Contacts
    Meeting/Information Session During this period: 11/2022 thru 11/2023

    During this period, representatives from the University of South Florida (USF) - OTIEC promoted the Alliance by participating in conferences and staffing booths throughout Florida. Additionally, all courses were offered in cooperation with the USF On-site Consultation Program:

    1. Confined Space in Construction seminar – this event focused on a wide range of construction related topics.
    2. Focus Four in Construction Seminar - This seminar focuses on the Fatal Four Hazards related to the construction industry.
    3. Global Excavation Safety Conference - supported an event booth to network, promote, and market OSHA training courses.
    4. 3rd Annual Southeastern Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability
      -hosted a booth to market and promote safety and health training.
    5. Workplace Ergonomics Seminar - emphasis was placed on the applicable OSHA standards, compliance policies, and guidelines.
    6. 77th Workers Compensation Educational and 34th Safety and Health Conference - during this event the USF- OTIEC conducted the OSHA 10-hour course.
    7. Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (FNGLA) conference - during this event the USF-OTIEC staffed a booth.
    8. VPPPA Conference – hosted a booth to market and promote workplace safety and health.
    9. Alliance for Central Florida Safety - during this event the USF-OTIEC staffed a booth.
    10. Florida Building Material Alliance - supported an event booth to network, promote, and market OSHA training courses.
    Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) 100+
    Dissemination During this period: 11/2022 thru 11/2023 The Southeastern OTIEC at North Carolina State University (NCSU) continued to use its newsletter to promote OSHA's campaigns and initiatives using its bi-monthly newsletter the "Safety Guardian." The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers across North Carolina, including Federal Field Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) members. Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat 6,000
    (circulation)
    Dissemination During this period: 11/2022 thru 11/2023 The University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute Education Center (USF OTIEC) continued to use its monthly newsletter to promote OSHA's campaigns and initiatives and share Region 4 occupational safety and health news. The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers in the public and private sectors across Region IV. Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 6,000
    (circulation)
    Dissemination During this period: 11/2022 thru 11/2023 The Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) - OTIEC distributed a monthly newsletter to stakeholders, including members of the Middle Tennessee - FFSHC. Areas of emphasis include upcoming training events, OSHA success stories, OSHA recruitment efforts, as well as regional and national emphasis programs. Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) 10,000
    (circulation)
    Dissemination During this period: 11/2022 thru 11/2023

    During this period, representatives from the University of Alabama (UA) - OTIEC promoted the Alliance by staffing booths at the following conferences:

    1. Region IV – American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) on April 26 – 27, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, AL
    2. Regional Association of Women in Construction, May 18 to 20, 2023, in Montgomery, AL.
    3. Exhibit Booth, ASSP National Conference, June 5 thru 8, 2023, San Antonio, TX.
    4. Exhibit Booth, Alabama Governor's Safety and Health conference, August 28 thru 30, 2023.
    Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) 1,000+

    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)
    Training/
    Meeting
    11/10/2022 North Alabama FFSHC - Virtual meeting The first meeting conducted by the newly formed North Alabama – FFSHC was supported by the University of Alabama (UA) – OTIEC. During the event officers were selected and future meeting were scheduled. Initial FFSHC Meeting Huntsville AL Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 15
    Attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    11/17/2023 Louisville and Middle Tennessee FFSHCs The Georgia Mental Health Alliance group conducted a presentation for the Louisville and Middle Tennessee – FFSHCs. The presentation focused on the efforts of the Alliance group to address workplace mental health issues and concerns. Mental Health in the Workplace Presentation Louisville

    Middle Tennessee
    KY

    TN
    Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 30-
    attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    02/2023 Louisville FFSHC - Virtual meeting Fire Chief, James Bastin, provided the group with a presentation focused on Life Safety and Fire Protection. This training event was coordinated by the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) – OTIEC. Life Safety and Fire Protection Louisville KY
    TN
    Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 30
    Attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    5/16/2023 North Carolina FFSHC - Virtual meeting An instructor from North Carolina State University (NCSU) – OTIEC conducted a presentation for the council, which was focused on workplace mental health. Workplace Mental Health Raleigh NC Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 17 -
    Attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    March 2, 2023
    March 3, 2023
    June 12, 2023
    Georgia Tech Safety Seminars

    During this period, the Georgia Tech - OTIEC conducted the following free seminar courses focused on warehousing and supply chain:

    1. Transitioning to safer chemicals
    2. Health Hazard Awareness
    3. 7005 - Public Warehousing and Storage
    Warehousing and supply chain Atlanta GA General Industry, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 10 attendees
    5 attendees
    5 attendees
    Total: 20 attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    6/14/2023 Atlanta FFSHC, Safety Day Event (Invitation made to all the FFSHCs in Region IV) Georgia Tech OTIEC supported the Atlanta- FFSHC annual Safety Day event, which focused on Mental Health and Safety this year. Mental Health and Safety Atlanta GA Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 180
    Attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    7/20/2022 Mississippi Gulf Coast FFSHC Meeting The University of South Florida (USF) OTIEC provided training on radiation safety and health for the council. Radiation Safety Gulfport
    Jackson
    MS
    MS
    Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 15 -
    Attendees
    Training/ Webinar 7/26/2022 National Emphasis Programs for Falls The UA, EKU and NCSU – OTIEC presented during the July 26, 2023, Fall NEP Webinar coordinated by OSHA Region IV. Approximately 700 participants attended this Webinar. Falls NEP Throughout Region IV AL,
    FL,
    GA,
    KY,
    MS,
    NC,
    SC,
    and
    TN
    Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 700 -
    Attendees
    Outreach/
    Dissemination
    8/15/2023 Atlanta-FFSHC The Atlanta-FFSHC served as an exhibitor at the ONE ATL Safety, Security and Risk Management Conference. This annual event is conducted by the Atlanta Airport Safety Department, which is an associate member of the Atlanta-FFSHC. Focused on Safety and Operational Awareness Atlanta GA Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, Hazard Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 40+ Visitors at Exhibit Booth
    Training/
    Meeting
    8/17/2023 Virtual meeting Louisville - FFSHC Dr. Troy Rawlins, EKU - OTIEC, conducted a presentation on Bloodborne Pathogen and Needle Sticks. Bloodborne Pathogen and Needle Sticks Louisville KY Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 13
    attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    8/24/2023 South Florida FFSHC meeting Georgia Tech OTIEC supported the South Florida FFSHC meeting. The presentation provided by Georgia Tech OTIEC was focused on the "OSHA Recommended elements for a successful safety and health management system." OSHA Recommended elements for a successful safety and health management system Ft. Lauderdale FL Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 15 -
    Attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    9/16/2022 North Carolina FFSHC meeting The US Navy safety office conducted a presentation on its hazard reporting and tracking system for the North Carolina –FFSHC. The meeting was also supported by the Southeastern OTIEC at NCSU. Hazard Reporting and Tracking System Raleigh NC Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 15 -
    Attendees
    Training/
    Presentations/
    Meeting
    During this period: 11/2022 - through 11/2023 OSHA's Fall Prevention Campaign and National Safety Month

    During this period, the representatives from the USF - OTIEC supported OSHA's campaigns and initiatives with the following activities (all courses were offered in cooperation with the USF On-site Consultation Program):

    1. Workers Memorial Day - offered complimentary OSHA# 7500 course, Intro to Safety and Health Management.
    2. National Fall Prevention Stand-Down (English) - offered complimentary OSHA# 7405 course – Fall Hazard Awareness for the construction industry.
    3. National Fall Prevention Stand-Down (Spanish) - offered complimentary OSHA# 7405 course – Fall Hazard Awareness for the construction industry.
    4. Heat Stress Safety Summit - heat illness awareness and prevention, as well as OSHA's guidance were addressed during this summit, which was conducted in Wesley Chapel and Miami, FL.
    5. Trench Safety Stand-down - Offered OSHA# 7410 course – Managing Excavation and Trenching Operations.
    6. Safe + Sound campaign - offered complimentary OSHA# 7500 - Intro to Safety and Health Management.
    OSHA’s Campaigns and Initiatives Virtually Wesley Chapel Jacksonville Olando Miami FL Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 133
    Attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    During this period: 11/2022 – through 11/2023 OSHA's Fall Prevention Campaign and National Safety Month

    During this period, the representatives from the Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) - OTIEC supported OSHA's campaigns and initiatives with the following activities:

    1. All safety and health courses were discounted during June 2023 in support of National Safety Month. OSHA course #7500, Safety and Health Management was also offered free.
    2. OSHA course #3115, Fall Prevention, was discounted and OSHA course 7405, Fall Hazard Awareness, was offered free in support of OSHA's National Fall Prevention Stand-Down.
    OSHA’s Campaigns and Initiatives Gallatin/ Nashville TN Construction, Small Business, and Trenching 102 -
    total attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    During this period: 11/2022 –through 11/2023 OSHA's Fall Prevention Campaign and National Safety Month

    During this period, the University of Alabama (UA) - OTIEC promoted OSHA's campaigns, initiatives, and stand-downs in the following manner:

    1. The UA – OTIEC promoted the National Fall Stand-Down using social media. Additionally, the National Fall Stand-Down was promoted by conducting the OSHA 3155 training course.
    2. Safe + Sound Campaign: Conducted four sessions of the "Intro to Safety and Health Management" Course
    3. Suicide Prevention and awareness campaign: Hour presentation in each OSHA 500 training course
    4. Trenching and Excavation Stand-Down: Conducted four sessions of the OSHA 7410 course, "Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations"
    5. Emergency/ Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery: conducted two sessions of the OSHA 7105 course, "Evacuation and Emergency Response"
    OSHA's Campaigns and Initiatives Tuscaloosa AL Construction, Small Business, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 30
    Attendees
    63
    Attendees
    83
    Attendees
    28
    Attendees
    16
    Attendees
    Total:
    220
    Attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    9/20/2023 Mississippi Gulf Coast FFSHC Virtual Meeting The USF - OTIEC provided training focused on Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans for the FFSHC members. Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans Gulfport
    Jackson
    MS
    MS
    Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs 20
    attendees
    Training/
    Meeting
    9/27/2023 Warehousing NEP Webinar The Georgia Tech – OTIEC presented during the July 26, 2023, Fall NEP Webinar coordinated by OSHA Region IV. Approximately 700 participants attended this Webinar. Warehousing NEP Throughout Region IV AL,
    FL,
    GA,
    KY,
    MS,
    NC,
    SC,
    and
    TN
    General Industry, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 500
    attendees

    Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator, Atlanta Regional Office

Region 4 - Alliance Renewal Agreement (Spanish) - August 26, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Renewal Agreement (Spanish) - August 26, 2019

ARREGLO QUE ESTABLECE UNA ALIANZA
    ENTRE
    LA OFICINA REGIONAL DE ATLANTA
    DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD OCUPACIONAL DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE TRABAJO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
    Y
    EL CONSULADO GENERAL DE MÉXICO EN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

La Oficina Regional de Atlanta de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y el Consulado General de México en Atlanta, Georgia (el Consulado), en adelante denominados conjuntamente "los Participantes";

RECONOCIENDO el compromiso conjunto de proteger los derechos de los trabajadores mexicanos en los Estados Unidos, reconocidos en la Carta de Arreglo entre la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos relativa a las Protecciones de Seguridad y Salud en el Lugar de Trabajo Aplicables a los Trabajadores Mexicanos en los Estados Unidos, firmada en Washington, D.C., el 6 de Noviembre de 2014; y 

RECONOCIENDO que el Programa de Alianza de la OSHA prevé el establecimiento de relaciones de cooperación para fines tales como la capacitación y la educación, difusión y comunicación, y para promover un diálogo nacional sobre la seguridad y la salud en el trabajo; 

Se proponen establecer una Alianza para lograr lo siguiente:

Objetivo General

Los Participantes tienen la intención de establecer una relación de colaboración para proveer a los nacionales mexicanos y a otros en Alabama y Georgia, información, orientación y acceso a recursos de capacitación y educación para promover los derechos de los trabajadores a la protección de su seguridad y salud ocupacionales, y para ayudarlos a entender la ley nacional de los Estados Unidos de América sobre los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo de la Ley de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacionales (OSH Act).

Capacitación y Educación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de capacitación y educación:

  • Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para los empleadores y los trabajadores mexicanos en Alabama y Georgia sobre la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo.
  • Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para los empleadores y los trabajadores mexicanos en Alabama y Georgia a fin de promover el entendimiento de los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo del OSH Act, incluyendo el uso del procedimiento de quejas de OSHA.
Difusión y Comunicación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de difusión y comunicación:

  • Elaborar información sobre el reconocimiento y la prevención de riesgos en el lugar de trabajo, y formular mecanismos para comunicar dicha información (por ejemplo, por medios impresos y electrónicos, herramientas de asistencia electrónica y enlaces al sitio Web de la OSHA desde el sitio Web del Consulado, a los nacionales mexicanos que trabajan en Alabama y Georgia y a sus empleadores.
  • Dar discursos, realizar exposiciones o presentarse en las conferencias, reuniones locales u otros eventos de los Participantes.
  • Participar en las actividades y los eventos del "Consulado Móvil".
Promoción de un Diálogo Nacional

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos relacionados con la promoción de un diálogo conjunto sobre la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo:

  • Dar a conocer y demostrar el compromiso con la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo y los derechos de los trabajadores siempre que los funcionarios principales de los Participantes se dirijan al público.
  • Convocar o participar en foros, debates en mesas redondas o reuniones de interesados principales sobre cuestiones que afectan a los nacionales mexicanos que trabajan en Alabama y Georgia para ayudar a forjar soluciones innovadoras sobre cuestiones relativas a la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo, y el entendimiento de los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo del OSH Act.

Un grupo de implementación, integrado por representantes de cada Participante, tiene la intención de reunirse para elaborar un plan de acción, determinar los procedimientos de trabajo y establecer las funciones y responsabilidades de los Participantes.  Además, los Participantes tienen el propósito de reunirse por lo menos tres veces al año con fines de seguimiento e intercambio de información sobre las actividades y los resultados en torno al logro de los objetivos de la Alianza.

Nada de lo dispuesto en el presente Arreglo compromete a los Participantes a erogar recursos.

Este Arreglo puede iniciarse una vez firmado por los dos Participantes. El presente Arreglo puede durar dos (2) años a partir de la fecha de su firma. El Participante que tenga la intención de dar por terminado el presente Arreglo procurará notificar por escrito al respecto con treinta (30) días de antelación. El presente Arreglo podrá modificarse por escrito en cualquier momento mediante el consentimiento mutuo de los Participantes.

Firmado en Atlanta, Georgia, en duplicado, el día 26 de agosto de 2019, en los idiomas español e inglés.
 

POR LA OFICINA REGIONAL DE
ATLANTA DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN
DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD
OCUPACIONAL DEL DEPARTAMENTO
DE TRABAJO DE LOS ESTADOS
UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
 


Kurt A. Petermeyer
Administrador Regional

POR EL CONSULADO GENERAL DE
MÉXICO EN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
 
 
 
 
 


Francisco Javier Díaz de León
Cónsul General

Region 4 - Alliance Renewal Agreement - August 26, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Renewal Agreement - August 26, 2019

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

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

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect workers' rights for Mexican workers in the United States acknowledged in the Letter of Arrangement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Department of Labor of the United States of America, concerning Workplace Safety and Health Protections Applicable to Mexican Workers in the United States, signed at Washington, D.C., on November 6, 2014; and

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

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following: 

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican nationals in Alabama and Georgia 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).     

Training and Education

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

  • To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Alabama and Georgia regarding workplace safety and health.
  • To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Alabama and Georgia to promote understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.
Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

  • To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and links to OSHA's Web site from the Consulate’s Web site) to Mexican nationals working in Alabama and Georgia and their employers.
  • To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
  • To participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events.
Promotion of a National Dialogue

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

  • 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 Alabama and Georgia to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace safety and health and understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act.

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

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

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

Signed at Atlanta, Georgia, in duplicate, this 26th day of August 2019 in the Spanish and English languages.

FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR’S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
ATLANTA REGIONAL OFFICE
 


Kurt A. Petermeyer
Regional Administrator

FOR THE CONSULATE GENERAL
OF MEXICO IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
 
 
 


Francisco Javier Díaz de León
Consul General

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 3, 2023


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 3, 2023

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And
United Safety Council (USC)
October 3, 2023

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:

      May 6, 2008

    2. Date Renewed:

      February 25, 2011
      July 31, 2012
      October 31. 2014
      February 22, 2019

    3. Evaluation Period

      August 26, 2022 - September 30, 2023

    4. Overview

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United Safety Council (USC) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent employee exposure to workplace hazards associated with disasters by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources on emergency preparedness and effective response.

    5. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      • Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS
      • Sarah Carle, Orlando AD (Former)
      • Erin Sanchez, Orlando AD (Current)

      Alliance participant

      • Chris Earl, Executive Director
      • Larry Wilson, Deputy Executive Director
      • Tara Engel, Director of Marketing & Business Development
      • Lisa Rutherford, Occupational Safety Administrator

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    1. May 10, 2023
    2. July 10, 2023

    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.

    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/
    Technical
    Assistance
    May 5, 2023 The Alliance group requested technical assistance regarding required OSHA training. The Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) in the OSHA Orlando Area Office provided information and encouraged the USC member to contact the University of South Florida (USF) On-site Consultation Service to address similar issues in the future. Hazard Communication & Chemicals; and Small Business 20
    Dissemination/
    Newsletter
    May 15, 2023 An introductory article about the Orlando CAS and the OSHA CAS staff was published USC’s May 2023 Newsletter. This action was taken at the suggestion of the USC’s Director of Marketing and Business Development. Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 6,500
    Circulation
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert
    May 19, 2023 The Alliance group was provided information regarding the 2023 Susan Harwood Grant webinar by the OSHA CAS. Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 175
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert
    July 10, 2023 The CAS disseminated information on outreach activities and resources for the new Falls National Emphasis Program (NEP). These resources included an outreach letter from Regional Administrator (RA) for OSHA Region IV, and an outreach flyer to promote a webinar. This information was also promoted in the USC’s July 2023 Newsletter. Fall Protection, and Small Business 6,500
    Circulation
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert
    July 20, 2023 The CAS shared information with the USC’s Director of Marketing and Business Development regarding OSHA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Construction. This information was also shared with USC members in the monthly newsletter. Construction, and Small Business 6,500
    Circulation
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert
    July 25, 2023 The CAS shared information with USC’s Director or Marketing and Business Development regarding OSHA’s 2023 Safe + Sound Campaign. Information was also shared with USC members in the group’s monthly newsletter. Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 6,500
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert
    July 28, 2023 The CAS provided the Alliance group with OSHA’s Heat Hazard Alert information in English and Spanish in support of the White House's request for OSHA to increase activities to address worker exposures to extreme heat. Heat Illness Prevention, and Small Business 6,500
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert
    September 21, 2023 The CAS disseminated information on outreach activities and resources for the new Warehousing & Distribution Center NEP. These resources included an outreach letter from Regional Administrator (RA) for OSHA Region IV, and an outreach flyer to promote a webinar. This information was also promoted in the USC’s September 2023 Newsletter. Warehousing & Distribution Center NEP, Small Business 6,500

    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.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name and Affiliation Title of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s) Number Reached
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Certified Occupational Safety Specialist/Manager Orlando FL Recordkeeping & Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 23
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: OSHA 10-hour; OSHA 30-hour; 500 Authorized Trainer Course; 502 Update for Construction Trainers; 510 Standards for Construction Industry; and 511 Standards for General Industry. Orlando FL Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 123
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Forklifts/Train the Trainer Orlando FL Small Business, Powered Industrial Trucks/Forklifts, and Warehousing & Distribution 56
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Trenching and Shoring Hazard Awareness, Confined Space with Hands-on Rescue Simulation Orlando FL Small Business, Confined Space, and Trenching & Excavation 25
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Ergonomics Orlando FL Small Business, and Ergonomics 9
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, and First Aid (CPR/AED/First Aid) and CPR/AED/ First Aid Instructor Development Course Orlando FL Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 143
    Exhibit/
    Presentation
    Sept. 26, 2023 Participant Outreach USC Staff During this period, the Alliance group promoted the "Alliance for Central Florida Safety, Safety Day 2023" Conference Orlando FL Small Business, Safety & Health Programs 300

Report Prepared by: Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS

Partnership #1318 - Agreement - September 27, 2023