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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
Partnership Agreement available in PDF
Partnership Agreement available in PDF
Alliance Background:
Date Signed:
March 31, 2014
Renewal Date:
December 2, 2016
Evaluation Period:
April 30, 2019, through April 30, 2020
Overview:
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (US DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), represented by the Atlanta Regional, Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West and Savannah, GA, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute Safety, Health, and Environmental Services Group, and the Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals (The CBBP). The focus of the Alliance is providing 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 products that contain hazardous chemicals.
Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors
Alliances participants included the following:
Members
Contributors
Implementation Team Meetings
Implementation team meeting were conducted during this period on the following dates:
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech/Presentation and Dissemination | April 15, 2019 | Tamara Johnson-Shealey made a presentation regarding the efforts of the CBBP to the Georgia Board of Cosmetology. | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
20 - Impact |
| Speech/Presentation and Dissemination | May 5, 2019 | Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech, promoted the Alliance during a meeting with Rep. Kim Schofield from the Georgia legislature. | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
N/A |
| Speech/Presentation and Dissemination | Nov. 11, 2019 | Tamara Johnson-Shealey promoted the Alliance, while making a presentation regarding the efforts of the CBBP to the “Save our Scalps” group. | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
10 - Impact |
| Speech/Presentation and Dissemination | February 10, 2020 | Tamara Johnson-Shealey promoted the Alliance, during the organization’s “Industry Day” on February 10, 2020. | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
5 - Impact |
| Dissemination | During this period (FY 2020) | The CBBP has implemented several steps in support of launching its “844” hotline for workers in the Beauty Industry. The purpose of the hotline is to ensure that all workers are aware of their workplace safety and health rights. | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech/Presentation/Training | Oct. 28, 2019 | Monday School | Georgia Tech Rep. | CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led this session, which focused on mental health. | Atlanta | GA | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
5 - Impact |
| Speech/Presentation/Training | Nov. 11, 2019 | Monday School | Georgia Tech Rep. | CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren led this session, which focused on mental health. | Atlanta | GA | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
5 - Impact |
| Speech/Presentation/Training | Nov. 25, 2019 | Monday School | OSHA Rep. | CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on workplace safety and health rights, including the OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program. | Atlanta | GA | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
5 - Impact |
| Speech/Presentation/Training | March 23, 2020 | Monday School | Georgia Tech Rep. | CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. The session was led by Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech, and it focused on COVID-19 preparedness and best practice for protection. from Georgia Tech. | Atlanta | GA | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
5 - Impact |
| Speech/Presentation/Training | April 13, 2020 | Monday School | Georgia Tech Rep. | CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led the session, which focused on COVID-19 preparedness and best practice for protection and re-opening. | Atlanta | GA | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
5 - Impact |
| Speech/Presentation/Training | April 27, 2020 | Monday School | OSHA Rep. | CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led the session, which focused on OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program. OSHA Pandemic-related outreach material was also shared and the phone numbers for several OSHA On-site Consultation Programs. | Atlanta | GA | Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers |
20 - Impact |
Report Prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator
Alliance Background
Date Signed:
April 10, 2013
Renewal Date:
March 15, 2016
Evaluation Period:
April 11, 2019, through April 10, 2020
Overview:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.
Implementation Team Meetings
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 1, 2019 | Representatives from the Alliance group participated in the Georgia Farmworkers Taskforce meeting, hosted by the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta, GA. The Consul of El Salvador is a member of this task force. | Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business |
25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibit/Information/ Presentation | April 5, 2019 | Consulate of El Salvador in Atlanta, GA – Quarterly Visit | Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office and other members of the OSHA staff | During this period, OSHA conducted outreach for workers and small employer visiting the Consulate of El Salvador in Atlanta, GA. During this event, information was shared participants regarding their workplace safety and health rights. | Atlanta | GA | Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses | 100+ workers |
| Exhibit/Information/ Presentation | August 26 through 30, 2019 | Consulate of El Salvador in Atlanta, GA – Labor Rights Week Event | Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office and other members of the OSHA staff | During this period, OSHA conducted outreach for workers and small employer visiting the Consulate of El Salvador in Atlanta, GA. During this event, information was shared participants regarding their workplace safety and health rights. | Atlanta | GA | Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses | 100+ workers |
| Exhibit/Information/ Presentation | August 30, 2019 | Georgia Hispanic Construction Association (GHCA) Construction Expo at the Latin American Association | Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office | During this period, OSHA conducted outreach for workers and small employer at GHCA) Construction Expo at the Latin American Association. | Atlanta | GA | Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses | 100+ workers |
Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator
Alliance Background
Date Signed:
April 10, 2013
Renewal Date:
March 15, 2016
Evaluation Period:
April 11, 2019, through April 10, 2020
Overview:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.
Implementation Team Meetings
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 1, 2019 | Representatives from the Alliance group participated in the Georgia Farmworkers Taskforce meeting, hosted by the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta, GA. The Consulate of Honduras is a member of this task force. | Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business |
25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibit/Information/ Presentation | April 5, 2019 | Consulate of Honduras in Atlanta, GA – Quarterly Visit | Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office and other members of the OSHA staff | During this period, OSHA conducted outreach for workers and small employer visiting the Consulate of Honduras in Atlanta, GA. During this event, information was shared participants regarding their workplace safety and health rights. | Atlanta | GA | Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses | 100+ workers |
| Exhibit/Information/ Presentation | August 26 through 30, 2019 | Consulate of Honduras in Atlanta, GA – Labor Rights Week Event | Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office and other members of the OSHA staff | During this period, OSHA conducted outreach for workers and small employer visiting the Consulate of Honduras in Atlanta, GA. During this event, information was shared participants regarding their workplace safety and health rights. | Atlanta | GA | Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses | 100+ workers |
| Exhibit/Information/ Presentation | August 30, 2019 | Georgia Hispanic Construction Association (GHCA) Construction Expo at the Latin American Association | Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office | During this period, OSHA conducted outreach for workers and small employer at GHCA) Construction Expo at the Latin American Association. | Atlanta | GA | Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses | 100+ workers |
Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator
Las Oficina de la Área de Jackson 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 Jackson, Mississippi (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 Mississippi, 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 Jackson, Mississippi, en duplicado, el día 5 de mayo de 2020, en los idiomas español e inglés.
POR LA OFICINA DE
LA ÁREA DE JACKSON DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN
DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD
OCUPACIONAL DEL DEPARTAMENTO
DE TRABAJO DE LOS ESTADOS
UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
Courtney Bohannon
Área Director
POR EL CONSULADO DE MÉXICO EN
NUEVA ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Tito Livio Morales Burelo
Cónsul
