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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.
Partnership Agreement available in PDF
Since entering into an Alliance on June 19, 2006, with subsequent renewals on December 21, 2011 and September 22, 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), represented by the Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices and the 1Sustainable Workforce Alliance have worked together to improve workplace health and safety by sharing information, guidance and access to training resources that address occupational hazards, and promoting understanding of the rights of workers and responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
OSHA and the Sustainable Workforce Alliance continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces, and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.
In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with the Sustainable Workforce Alliance by:
Providing routine communications on enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives.
Sharing invitations to and offering opportunities to speak at OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the National, Regional, or Area Office, and the National Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Forum.
Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities and as resources allow.
Maintaining the organization’s status as an Alliance Program Ambassador on the agency’s public webpage.
Sustainable Workforce Alliance will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:
Sharing information with members and stakeholders on OSHA’s National Initiatives (Enforcement, Regulatory, and Outreach), and encouraging their participation in OSHA’s outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes.
Sharing information with members and stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
Encouraging Sustainable Workforce Alliance members to build relationships with OSHA’s National, Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the Sustainable Workforce Alliance good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at one another’s conferences, local meetings, or other Sustainable Workforce Alliance events.
Adhering to requirements laid out in the Alliance Program Directive regarding the prohibition on promoting or to implying the agency’s endorsement of their policies, products, or services, including acknowledging that they will not receive any preferential treatment related to any statutory function of the agency.
Abiding by all terms and conditions for the use of the Alliance Program logo as specified in OSHA’s Guidelines for Use of the Alliance Logo.
OSHA’s cooperative programs provide organizations an opportunity to participate in voluntary, collaborative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA’s initiative, outreach, communication, training, and education. These programs have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and participants. By entering into this Ambassador relationship, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party’s products or services.
This Ambassador relationship will remain in effect for the duration of an on-going cooperative association and a good faith effort by all parties to meet the intent of this document and its underlying policies. Any signatory may terminate its participation for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days’ written notice. Termination by one signatory will not nullify the Ambassador relationship with all signatories, with the exception of OSHA; OSHA may terminate the Ambassador relationship as a whole, or its relationship with one or more individual signatories.
Signed this 15th day of December, 2020.
1 Associated General Contractors of Georgia; Brasfield & Gorrie; New South Construction Company; Gilbane Building Company; Georgia Highway Contractors Association; Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals; and Georgia Local Section - American Industrial Hygiene Association (GLS-AIHA).
Stakeholders will include the following: The Georgia Tech Enterprise innovation Institute’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (Georgia Tech); the Southeast Center for Young Worker Safety and Health; the Georgia Tech – OSHA Training Institute Education Center; the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA); as well as the Gwinnett County Public Schools – Academies and Career & Technical Education.
La Oficina de Área de Tampa de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y el Consulado de México en Orlando, Florida, 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 del Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, 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 el centro y norte de Florida 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:
Difusión y Comunicación
Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de difusión y comunicación:
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:
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 Orlando, Florida, en duplicado, el 9th día de Diciembre, 2020, en los idiomas inglés y español.
POR LA OFICINA DE AREA DE
TAMPA DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE
SEGURIDAD Y SALUD
OCUPACIONAL DEL DEPARTMENTO
DEL TRABAJO DE LOS ESTADOS
UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA:
Danelle Jindra
Area Director
POR EL CONSULADO DE MÉXICO
EN ORLANDO, FLORIDA:
Juan Sabines Guerrero
Cónsul Titular
Alliance Background
Date Signed
October 23, 2012
Renewal Date
March 15, 2016
Evaluation Period:
October 24, 2019, through December 1, 2019
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.
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.
Implementation Team Meetings
Implementation team meetings were conducted during this period. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic meetings were conducted by conference call, MS Teams or WebEx.
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 | June 3, 2020, July 9, 2020 and August 1, 2020 | Representatives from the Alliance group participated in the Georgia Farmworkers Taskforce meetings. The Farmworker Taskforce consist of a wide range of government agencies, community groups, as well as diplomatic representatives. | Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business | 100+ attendees |
| Dissemination/Outreach | June 9, 2020 | The Region IV COVID-19 Outreach information was shared with the consulate, in an effort to education workers in the Hispanic community about the ongoing hazards associated with the pandemic. | Infectious Disease, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business | 100+ 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(s) and Affiliation(s) | Title Of Presentation (if applicable) | City | State | Emphasis Area(s)* | Number Reached (numeric value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outreach/Training | Sept.3, 2020 | "Managing Heat Illness among outdoor workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic" | Marilyn Velez, CAS - Atlanta-West Area Office | During this period, a Facebook live presentation was conducted in Spanish, which was focused on the following topic "Managing Heat Illnesses among outdoor workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic." The Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted the event in support of Labor Rights Week. Members of the OSHA Whistleblower staff also participated in the event. | Atlanta | GA | Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses | 100+ workers |
Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator
iThe Georgia Farmworker Task Force is an advocacy group lead by the Farmworker Rights Division of the Georgia Legal Services. They advocate and represent farmworkers who are working and living unsafely because their employer is violating regulations in place to protect them. This group visits farms to inform workers of their rights; they also provide legal representation and inform the members of potential violations of existing laws. The Federal Agencies belonging to this group are there to provide resources and clarification of their regulations/jurisdictions/limitations and the non-profit organizations and Consulates are usually receiving employees’ complaints because the workers feel more comfortable speaking to them than a government agency.
iiMembers of the Farmworker Taskforce consisted of the following: Georgia Legal Services Program; Tapestry / Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Southern Poverty Law Center; Justice for Migrant Women; Emory University Nursing School; Medical College of Augusta; Farmworker Association of Florida; United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation; Mexican Consulate of Atlanta; El Salvador Consulate of Atlanta; Honduras Consulate of Atlanta; Guatemala Consulate of Atlanta; USDOL OSHA; USDOL Wage & Hour Division; and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Alliance Background
Date Signed
December 7, 2004
Renewal date
Evaluation Period
January 1, 2020, through December 1, 2020
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.
Implementation Team Membership and Contributors
The implementation team included representatives from the OSHA and the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia.
Implementation Team Meetings
Implementation team meetings were conducted during this period. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic meetings were conducted by conference call, MS Teams or WebEx.
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.
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 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 | June 3, 2020, July 9, 2020 and August 1, 2020 | Representatives from the Alliance group participated in the Georgia Farmworkers Taskforce meetings. The Farmworker Taskforce consist of a wide range of government agencies, community groups, as well as diplomatic representatives. | Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business | 100+ attendees |
| Dissemination/Outreach | June 9, 2020 | The OSHA Region IV COVID-19 Outreach information was shared with the consulate, in an effort to educate workers in the Hispanic community about the hazards associated with the ongoing pandemic. | Infectious Disease, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business | 100+ attendees |
| Dissemination/Outreach | August 7, 2020 | During this period, a planning meeting was conducted with the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, in preparation for Worker's Rights Week. | Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business | 10 - 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) |
| Outreach/Training | Sept. 3, 2020 | Mexican Consulate's 12th Annual Labor Rights Week "Managing Heat Illness among outdoor workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic" |
Marilyn Velez, CAS - Atlanta-West Area Office | During this period, a Facebook live presentation was conducted in Spanish, which was focused on the following topic "Managing Heat Illnesses among outdoor workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic." The Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted the event in support of Labor Rights Week. Members of the OSHA Whistleblower staff also participated in the event. | Atlanta | GA | Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses | 100+ workers |
Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator
iThe Georgia Farmworker Task Force is an advocacy group lead by the Farmworker Rights Division of the Georgia Legal Services. They advocate and represent farmworkers who are working and living unsafely because their employer is violating regulations in place to protect them. This group visits farms to inform workers of their rights; they also provide legal representation and inform the members of potential violations of existing laws. The Federal Agencies belonging to this group are there to provide resources and clarification of their regulations/jurisdictions/limitations and the non-profit organizations and Consulates are usually receiving employees’ complaints because the workers feel more comfortable speaking to them than a government agency.
iiMembers of the Farmworker Taskforce consisted of the following: Georgia Legal Services Program; Tapestry / Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Southern Poverty Law Center; Justice for Migrant Women; Emory University Nursing School; Medical College of Augusta; Farmworker Association of Florida; United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation; Mexican Consulate of Atlanta; El Salvador Consulate of Atlanta; Honduras Consulate of Atlanta; Guatemala Consulate of Atlanta; USDOL OSHA; USDOL Wage & Hour Division; and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Alliance Background
Date Signed
September 29, 2015
Renewal Date
October 4, 2017
Evaluation Period:
September 30, 2019, through November 6, 2020
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.
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
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
Wendy Laing, North Carolina (NC) State University – Southeastern OTI Education Center
Bryan Lane, University of Tennessee – Southeastern OTI Education Center
Myrtle Turner Harris, Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center
Zach Rhodus, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
Bob Jankiewicz, Volunteer State Community College - OTI Education Center
Implementation Team Meetings
The Alliance group conducted quarterly implementation team meetings by telephone and in person. Throughout this period, the Alliance participants also frequently communicated and coordinated by email.
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 | 9/2019 - 9/2020 | 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) |
| Dissemination | 9/2019 - 9/2020 | During this period, the University of South Florida (USF) - OTIEC promoted OSHA campaigns and initiatives through its monthly newsletter. | Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation | 21, 000 (circulation) |
| Dissemination | 9/2019 - 9/2020 | During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University continued 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 FFSHC members. | Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation | 7,300 (circulation) |
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 | 11/13/2019 | FFSHC Webinar Day | Representatives from the following three OTIEC: Southeastern Consortium (represented by North Carolina State University); Eastern Kentucky University (EKU); and the Georgia Tech conducted a formal training sessions via a webinar for FFSHC members across Region IV. Official 49 council members participated in the one-day event. | FFSHC Webinar Day (OSHA Recordkeeping, Fall Prevention, and Hearing Conservation) | Region-wide | FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, & TN | Fall Prevention and Safety and Health Programs | 49+ attendees |
| Training | During this Period | Atlanta- -FFSHC | During this period, the OTIEC at Georgia Tech offered participation in the following free seminars to members of the Atlanta-FFSHC: 4/13/20, OSHA 7205, Health Hazard Awareness 4/14/20, OSHA 7200, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Plan for Healthcare Facilities 4/15/20, EST 8001, General Industry Safety and Health 4/16/20, OSHA 7510, Intro to OSHA for Small Business 4/16/20, OSHA 7100, Intro to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding |
Free Safety and Health Seminars | Atlanta | GA | Safety and Health Programs | 250+ |
| Training | 06/15 - 19/2020 | National Trenching Safety Stand-Down | During this period, the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported OSHA's National Trenching Stand-Down by conducting the following courses: OSHA course #7410, Managing Excavation and Trenching Hazards OSHA course #3015, Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics |
OSHA 7410: Managing Excavation and Trenching Hazards OSHA course #3015, Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics |
Region-wide | FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, & TN | Fall Prevention and Safety and Health Programs | 100+ attendees |
| Training | 08/10 thru 16/2020 | OSHA Safe + Sound Campaign | During this period, the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported OSHA's Safe + Sound Campaign by conducting the OSHA 7500 course. | OTI - 7500 Course, Introduction to Safety and Health Management | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Safety and Health Programs | 500+ attendees |
| Training | 08/13/2020 | OSHA Safe + Sound Campaign | During this period, the University of South Florida (USF) OTI Education Center conducted a webinar in support of the OSHA Safe + Sound Campaign, emphasized the importance of a strong SHMS in developing a positive safety culture in the workplace. | Webinar - Safety and Health Management (SHM) and Its Impact on Safety Culture | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Safety and Health Programs | 89 - attendees |
| Training | 08/27/2020 | Emergency Preparedness and Responding to COVID-19 | During this period, the USF OTI Education Center conducted a series of webinars, which addressed emergency preparedness during the regions annual hurricane season, as well as the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. | "Hurricane Preparedness Amidst COVID-19" and "Safety Matters: Emergency Preparedness" | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Safety and Health Programs, Small Business and Construction | 197 - attendees |
| Training/Outreach | 09/14 thru 18/2020 | National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down | During this period, several OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported OSHA's National Fall Prevention Stand-Down by conducting the OSHA 7405 course - Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry. Additionally, several of the OTIEC's promoted the Stand-Down through newsletters and social media postings. | OSHA 7405 course - Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Safety and Health Programs, construction and Falls | 500+ attendees |
| Training | 9/23/2020 | OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign | During this period, the USF OTI Education Center conducted a webinar in support of OSHA's ongoing Heat Illness Prevention Campaign. | Heat Illness Awareness | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Safety and Health Programs, construction and Heat Illness Prevention | 78 - attendees |
| Training | Oct/Nov 2020 | North Carolina -FFSHC | During the first quarter of FY2021, the Southeastern OTIEC at NCSU is planning to conduct a training session/meeting with the North Carolina -FFSHC via Zoom. An earlier meeting with the group was postponed due to the pandemic. | North Carolina -FFSHC Training Session/Meeting | Raleigh | N.C. | Safety and Health Programs | N/A |
| Training | During this period | Safety and Health Guidance in Response to COVID-19 | During this period, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic the OTI Education Centers in Region IV implemented a wide-range of action to support employers in the construction and general industries, including the following: On June 11, 2020, the USF OTI Education Center conducted "Reopening America amidst COVID-19," which offered instructions on safely reopening during the pandemic. A total of 229 employers and employee participated in the event. Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University presented virtual OSHA guidance, during the COVID-19 crisis, for manufacturers on July 23, 2020, with more than 125 attendees. Georgia Tech OTIEC implemented a remote delivery for selected OSHA courses. EKU implemented a remote delivery for select courses. From March through May, the University of Alabama (UA) - OTIEC conducted several live webinars for construction and manufacturing firms across Alabama, in response to request for guidance and assistance operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
COVID-19 related courses and training | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, & TN | Safety and Health Programs | 1,000+ attendees |
Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator, Atlanta Regional Office
Alliance Background
Date Signed
August 21, 2014
Evaluation Period
October 31, 2019 - October 30, 2020
Alliance Overview and Goals
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Birmingham Area Office, and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – North Alabama Chapter (hereinafter referred to collectively as the ABC – North AL Chapter Alliance) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Emphasis will be placed on effectively reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in the construction industry, such as falls, electrocution, struck-by and caught-in-between.
Implementation Team Meetings
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.
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/ Presentation | Monthly | During this evaluation period, the Alliance group supported the ABC’s monthly chapter meetings, which focused on workplace safety and health. | Safety and Health Management, Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching | Approx. 30 attendees, per month |
| Dissemination/ Presentation | Monthly | During this evaluation period, the Alliance group supported the ABC Safety Committee’s monthly meetings | Safety and Health Management, Construction and Small Business | Approx. 8 attendees, per month |
| Dissemination/ Presentation | July 2020 | During this period, the ABC conducted the annual ABC/STEP Awards, which recognizes achievement in the area of safety and health. | Safety and Health Management, Construction and Small Business | N/A |
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 | 2/6/2020 & 10/29/2020 | OSHA 10-hour | ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. | During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a safety and health training course. | Birmingham | AL | Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching | 40 - attendees |
| Training | 6/17/2020 | OSHA 30- hour | ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. | During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a safety and health training course. | Birmingham | AL | Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching | 11 - attendees |
| Training | 1/31/2020, 3/6/2020, 6/19/2020, 7/17/2020, 8/28/2020 & 9/25/2020 |
CPR/First Aid Training | ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. | During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a CPR/First Aid safety training courses. | Birmingham | AL | Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching | 88 - attendees |
Report prepared by: Ramona Morris, Area Director, Birmingham Area Office on November 05, 2020.
Alliance Background
Date Signed
August 21, 2014
Evaluation Period
October 30, 2018 - October 30, 2019
Alliance Overview and Goals
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Birmingham Area Office, and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – North Alabama Chapter (hereinafter referred to collectively as the ABC – North AL Chapter Alliance) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Emphasis will be placed on effectively reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in the construction industry, such as falls, electrocution, struck-by and caught-in-between.
Implementation Team Meetings
November 2018; December 2018; January 2019; February 2019; March 2019; April 2019; May 2019; June 2019; July 2019; August 2019; September 2019; and October 2019 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.
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/ Presentation | Monthly | During this evaluation period, the Alliance group supported the ABC’s monthly chapter meetings, which focused on workplace safety and health. | Safety and Health Management, Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching | Approx. 30 attendees, per month |
| Dissemination/ Presentation | Monthly | During this evaluation period, the Alliance group supported the ABC Safety Committee’s monthly meetings. | Safety and Health Management, Construction and Small Business | Approx. 8 attendees, per month |
| Dissemination/ Presentation | 05/06/19 | During this period, the Alliance group supported the OSHA Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down in an effort to reduce/prevent falls in the construction industry. | Safety and Health Management, Construction, Fall Prevention and Small Business | 35 - attendees |
| Dissemination | 05/2019 | During this period, the Alliance group supported the OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-Down in an effort to reduce/prevent heat illnesses in the construction industry. | Safety and Health Management, Construction, Fall Prevention and Small Business | Approx. 600 attendees |
| Dissemination/ Presentation | 06/2019 | During this period, the ABC – North Alabama Chapter promoted the Alliance during the ABC/STEP Award Ceremony. | Safety and Health Management, Construction and Small Business | Approx. 50 attendees |
| Dissemination/ Presentation | 08/2019 | During this period, the Alliance group supported the OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign by distributing emails to promote the event. | Safety and Health Management, Construction, Small Business and Trenching | Approx. 600 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(s) and Affiliation(s) | Title Of Presentation (if applicable) | City | State | Emphasis Area(s)* | Number Reached (numeric value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training | 10/1/2018 | OSHA 10-hour | ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. | During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a safety and health training course. | Birmingham | AL | Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching | 12 - attendees |
| Training | 12/11/2018 | OSHA 30- hour | ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. | During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a safety and health training course. | Birmingham | AL | Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching | 16 - attendees |
| Training | 6/6/2019 | OSHA 10- hour | ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. | During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a safety and health training course. | Birmingham | AL | Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching | 31 - attendees |
| Training | 7/19/19 | OSHA 30- hour | ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. | During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a safety and health training course. | Birmingham | AL | Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching | 27 - attendees |
| Training | During this period | Crane Operator Fundamentals | ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. | During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conducted the Crane Operator Fundamentals course, which focused on safety and health. These courses were conducted during the following timeframes: - 12/2018 - 01/2019 - 08/2019 |
Birmingham | AL | Construction, Small Business and Trenching | 58 - attendees |
Report prepared by: Ramona Morris, Area Director, Birmingham Area Office
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