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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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STOP FALLS STAND-DOWN COORDINATORS EMAIL
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Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 31, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 31, 2019

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the Consulate of Mexico in Orlando, Florida
October 31, 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      August 30, 2018

    2. Evaluation Period

      August 30, 2018 – October 31, 2019

    3. Alliance Overview and Goals

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

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • August 30, 2018
    • August 21, 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.

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    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)
    Dissemination /Exhibit August 26 to August 30, 2019 Labor‘s Rights Week OSHA Tampa Area OSHA Office employees staffed an exhibit booth (Compliance Officers and 11(c) Investigators) Labor‘s Rights Week and Opening Event Remarks Orlando FL Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Small Business, Temporary Workers, and Trenching

    150

Report prepared by: Joan M. Spencer, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office.

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 31, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 31, 2019

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Suncoast Utility Contractors Association (SUCA) Alliance
October 31, 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      April 17, 2015

    2. Date Renewed

      February 21, 2019

    3. Evaluation Period

      August 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019

    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 these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results:

    • August 3, 2018
    • August 14, 2018
    • September 7, 2018
    • November 13, 2018
    • January 18, 2019
    • February 6, 2019
    • February 19, 2019
    • May 7, 2019
    • June 10, 2019
    • August 4, 2019
    • August 22, 2019
    • September 25, 2019
    • October 22, 2019
  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)
    Email Blast Monthly The SUCA Pipeline Newsletter was distributed to the Alliance group members. The newsletter featured information regarding OSHA‘s safety stand-downs, OSHA initiatives, other safety and health related material. Construction, Small Business and Trenching

    500

    Email Blast 10/23/18 Alliance group members were provided with a notice regarding OSHA’s Trenching and Excavation National Emphasis Program (NEP). Construction, Small Business and Trenching

    500

    Other 1/18/2019 Alliance members supported the group’s Safety Committee Meeting Construction, Small Business and Trenching

    6

    Other 8/5/2019 Alliance members supported the group’s Safety Committee Meeting Construction, Small Business and Trenching

    10

    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 9/7/18 Alliance Outreach Joan Spencer-OSHA Safety and Health Management Programs Largo FL Construction, Small Business and Trenching

    30

    Speech/Presentation and Exhibit 2/21/19 SUCA Construction Career Days Joan Spencer-OSHA Fall Prevention in Construction Dover FL Young Workers

    300

    Speech/Presentation 3/28/19 Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Convention Workshop Wayne Jensen, Chairman of the Tampa Bay Excavation Task Force/ SUCA member Utility Damage Prevention: Partnering on a Project-By-Project Basis Tampa FL Construction, Small Business and Trenching

    50

    Speech/Presentation 6/11/19 Free SUCA Workforce Training Seminar National Trench Safety/SUCA Trench Box, Hydraulic Shoring , and Pipe Plugs Safety Tampa FL Construction, Small Business and Trenching

    20

    Exhibit 8/22/19 SUCA Showcase Joan Spencer-OSHA   Tampa FL Construction, Small Business and Trenching

    200

Report prepared by: Joan M. Spencer, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office.

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 18, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 18, 2019

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
October 18, 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      September 29, 2015

      Renewal Date

      October 4, 2017

    2. Evaluation Period:

      September 30, 2018, through September 29, 2019

    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
      Shawndolena Arnold-Postell, Regional Training Specialist
      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
      Tammy Cole, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - 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

  2. 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.

    • November 5, 2018
    • November 2018 (OTIEC Directors Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah)
    • April 1, 2019
    • August 8, 2019 (Planning conference call for webinar)
    • September 12, 2019 (Planning conference call for webinar)
  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 9/2018 - 9/2019 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 9/2018 - 9/2019 During this period, the University of South Florida (USF) - OTIEC promoted the Alliance through its monthly newsletter. Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 21, 000 (circulation)
    Dissemination 9/2018 - 9/2019 During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University continued to promote workplace safety and health using it 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 6,000 (circulation)
      6/18 - 20/2019   Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 400+
    Exhibit, Speech/ Presentation, Dissemination 11/5/2018 thru 8/19/2019 During this period, the OTI Education Centers in Region IV promoted the safety and health campaigns and stand-down conducted by OSHA (local, regional and national events).

    1) Georgia Winter Weather Stand-Down conducted during the week of November 5 - 9, 2018.
    2) Georgia Struck-by Alliance - Annual Safety Stand-Down, April 8 - 12, 2019
    3) Region IV - 2019 Landscaping and Heat Illness Prevention Stand-Down, April 29- 30, 2019
    4) OSHA National Fall Prevention Stand-Down, May 6 - 10, 2019.
    5) OSHA National Trenching Safety Stand-Down, June 17 - 21, 2019.
    6) OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign August 12 - 16, 2019.
    Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Trenching and Excavation and Transportation 1,000+
    Other 09/2018 through 9/2019 The USF - OTIEC coordinated with the OSHA's Atlanta Regional Office and Jacksonville Area Office in an effort to revitalize the North Florida - FFSHC. Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 15+

    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 10/25/2018 *Louisville - FFSHC Meeting The Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) OTIEC supported the Louisville- FFSHC meeting by providing Warehouse Safety Training. Warehouse Safety Training Louisville KY Safety and Health Programs 7 attendees
    Training 11/13/2018 *Middle Tennessee- FFSHC Meeting The Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Gallatin Fossil Plant. Defensive Driving, Emergency Response and Emergency Planning Murfreesboro TN Safety and Health Programs 15 attendees
    Training 01/09/2019 *North Carolina - FFSHC Meeting The Southeastern OTIEC, represented by North Carolina (NC) State University, supported the group's meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina. Disaster Prepared-ness and Emergency Response Raleigh NC Safety and Health Programs 26 attendees
    Training 02/12/2019 *Middle Tennessee- FFSHC Meeting The Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Gallatin Fossil Plant. Safety and Heath Training, Event Learning and Career Development Franklin TN Safety and Health Programs 10 attendees
    Training 04/23/2019 *North Carolina - FFSHC Meeting The Southeastern OTIEC, represented by North Carolina (NC) State University, supported the group's meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mold and Electrical Safety Raleigh NC Safety and Health Programs 25 attendees
    Training 04/25/2019 *Louisville - FFSHC Meeting The EKU OTIEC supported the Louisville- FFSHC meeting by providing training focused on effective "stress management." Stress Management Louisville KY Safety and Health Programs 7 attendees
    Training 04/29 - 05/02/2019 Workers Memorial Day The USF - OTIEC conducted the OSHA 7500 course in support of Workers Memorial Day. OTI - 7500 Course, Introduction to Safety and Health Management Wesley Chapel; Jacksonville; Lake Buena Vista; and Ft. Lauderdale. FL Safety and Health Programs 58 attendees
    Training/ Outreach 05/06 - 10/2019 National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down During this period, several of the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported OSHA's National Fall Prevention Stand-Down by conducting the following activities:
    - EKU OTIEC conducted course #7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry in Richmond, KY.
    - USF OTIEC conducted course #7405, Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry, the following locations: Kissimmee, Wesley Chapel, Jacksonville, and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
    -NC State Southeastern OTIEC conducted a construction forum in Concord and Raleigh, NC
    -Volunteer State Community College - OTIEC coordinated with Curtis Builders, LLC and AMC Safety Consultants to conducted a Fall Protection demonstration in Gallatin, TN.
    Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry Various KY, FL, NC, and TN Safety and Health Programs, construction and Falls 150+ attendees
    Training 06/07/2019 *South Florida - FFSHC Meeting The University of South Florida OTIEC supported the group's meeting in Miami, FL. OTI - 7500 Course, Introduction to Safety and Health Management Miami FL Safety and Health Programs 25 attendees
    Training 06/17 - 21/2019 National Trenching Safety Stand-Down During this period, several of the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported OSHA's National Trenching Stand-Down by conducting the following activities:
    - USF OTIEC conducted course #7410, Managing Excavation and Trenching Hazards, in the following locations: Kissimmee; Wesley Chapel; Jacksonville; and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
    OSHA 7410: Managing Excavation and Trenching Hazards Kissimmee; Wesley Chapel; Jacksonville; and Ft. Lauderdale FL Trenching and Safety and Health Programs 160 attendees
    Training/ Presentation 06/19/2019 US DOL Safety Day On June 19, 2019, the Georgia Tech - OTIEC participated in the U.S. Department of Labor - Safety Day event in support of the Atlanta-FFSHC meeting. N/A Atlanta GA Safety and Health Programs 100 attendees
    Training 08/12 - 18/2019 OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign During this period, several of the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported the OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign, August 12 - 18, 2019 by conducting the following activities:
    - EKU OTIEC conducted course #7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management in Richmond, KY.
    - USF OTIEC conducted course #7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management in the following locations: Jacksonville; Wesley Chapel; Orlando; and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
    - Georgia Tech OTIEC conducted the following seminar courses in Atlanta, GA: OSHA 7100: Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding; OSHA 7105: Introduction to Emergency Planning; OSHA 7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry; and EST 8003: Ergonomics and the Control of Musculo-skeletal Disorders.
    N/A Region-wide N/A Safety and Health Programs 360 attendees
    Training 09/12/2019 *Middle Tennessee- FFSHC Meeting The Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting. TVA Health and Safety Conference Murfreesboro TN Safety and Health Programs 100+ attendees
    Outreach Event/ Presentation 09/17/2019 *Atlanta- FFSHC Meeting During the Atlanta-FFSHC meeting, a rep. from the Georgia Tech - OTIEC provided an overview regarding its range of services and training programs N/A Atlanta GA Safety and Health Programs 12 attendees
    Outreach Event/ Exhibitor Throughout this Review Period Safety and Health Conferences During the following events, representatives from the OTIECs exhibited and promoted the Alliance, as well as the courses offered by the education centers:
    1) Annual Florida Mining Safety and Health Conference in in Bartow, FL, March 2019
    2) Kentucky Safety and Health Conference and Exposition in Louisville, KY, May 6-9, 2019
    3) American Society of Safety Professional (ASSP) annual conference in New Orleans, LA, June 10 - 12, 2019
    4) On June 18 - 20, 2019, the Region IV - OTIEC's exhibited at the Region IV VPPPA Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. During this event, the group promoted the OTIEC Alliance.
    5) Tennessee Safety and Health Congress and Exhibition in Nashville, TN, July 15 - 16, 2019
    6) Florida Worker's Comp Conference in Orlando, FL, August 11-14, 2019
    7) Alabama Governor's Safety and Health Conference, August 26 - 28, 2019
    8) The Atlanta - FFSHC and the Georgia Tech OTIEC were both promoted during the Safety & Risk Management Expo 2019 on August 20, 2019
    9) Georgia Safety, Health and Environmental Conference in Savannah, GA, September 2019
    N/A Region-wide N/A Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, Transportation, as well as Safety and Health Programs 10,000+ attendees
    Training During this review period Webinar training for FFSHC's During this period, preliminary discussions were conducted with the OTIEC's regarding the development of a training webinar for the FFSHC's. Training Webinar Region-wide N/A Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation. Pending

    *Note: Quarterly Field Federal Safety and Health Council meeting.

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 25, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 25, 2019

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447
OSHA, Consul General of Guatemala in Atlanta
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
October 25, 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      October 23, 2012

      Renewal Date

      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:

      October 24, 2018, through October 23, 2019

    3. Overview:

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

    4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:

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

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    Quarterly implementation team meetings were conducted during the following periods:

    • April 29, 2019
    • August 26 – 30, 2019 – Labor Right’s Week
  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)
    Speech/Presentation April 29, 2019 A representative from OSHA’s Atlanta-East Area Offices conducted a quarterly outreach visit with the Consulate of Guatemala. Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    100+

    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, Presentation & Training August 26 – 30, 2019 Guatemalan Consulate’s Annual Labor Rights Week Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office OSHA’s Atlanta-East and Atlanta-West Area Offices supported the Consulate’s Guatemala Annual Labor Rights Week in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta GA Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 500+ workers

Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 9, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 9, 2019

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447
OSHA, Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta Alliance
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
May 9, 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:

      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:

      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:

      April 11, 2018, through April 10, 2019

    3. Overview:

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

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • Representatives from OSHA’s Atlanta-East and/or Atlanta-West Area Office communicated with Alliance members from the El Salvadoran Consulate during the following time periods:
      • August 27, 2018
      • February 5, 2019
      • April 5, 2019
    • 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. 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)
        There was no action to report in this area during FY 2018 - 2019.    

    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 Review Period Consulate Outreach Visit On the 1st Friday of each month (since October 2015), an OSHA representative conducted a monthly outreach visit with the Consulate of El Salvador.
    • May 2018
    • June 2018
    • July 2018
    • August 2018
    • September 2018
    • October 2018
    • November 2018
    • December 2018
    • April 2019
    “All about OSHA” Atlanta GA Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    250+

    Speech & Presentation 8/27/18 Labor Rights Week OSHA supported the Consul General of Honduras’ Annual Labor Rights Week event. “All about OSHA” Atlanta GA Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    100+

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 9, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 9, 2019

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447
OSHA, Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta Alliance
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
May 9, 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:

      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:

      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:

      April 11, 2018, through April 10, 2019

    3. Overview:

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

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • Representatives from OSHA’s Atlanta-East and/or Atlanta-West Area Office communicated with Alliance members from the Honduran Consulate during the following time periods:
      • August 27, 2018
      • February 5, 2019
      • April 5, 2019
    • 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.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
        There was no action to report in this area during FY 2018 - 2019.    

    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 Review Period Consulate Outreach Visit On the 1st Friday of each month (since October 2015), an OSHA representative conducted a monthly outreach visit with the Consulate of Honduras.
    • May 2018
    • June 2018
    • July 2018
    • August 2018
    • September 2018
    • October 2018
    • November 2018
    • December 2018
    • April 2019
    “All about OSHA” Atlanta GA Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    250+

    Speech & Presentation 8/27/18 Labor Rights Week OSHA supported the Consul General of Honduras’ Annual Labor Rights Week event. “All about OSHA” Atlanta GA Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    100+

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 8, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 8, 2019

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ft. Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 100
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33324
(954) 424-0242; Fax (954) 424-3073
And the
Safety Alliance For Excellence (SAFE)
October 8, 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:
      March 8, 2013

      Renewal Date:
      March 11, 2015 and April 5, 2017

    2. Evaluation Period
      March 11, 2018 through March 11, 2019

    3. Overview:
      OSHA and SAFE formed an alliance to provide SAFE members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, by reducing and preventing exposures in the construction industry related to the four leading causes of fatalities; Falls, Electrical, Struck-By and Caught-In-Between and 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
      Vergie Bain – Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Alliance participant
      David Wessin

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • During this period, the Implementation Team met on a monthly basis in conjunction with the group’s monthly meetings. The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. This organization has now established several chapters throughout United States.

    • In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from all 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)
    Distribution of materials 5/18 thru 22/2018 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the OSHA’s Trench Safety Stand-Down. Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Dissemination of materials   5/2018 thru 5/2019 During this period, the Alliance group continued to disseminate its weekly newsletter. This publication provides information on OSHA, as well as other safety & health related issues. Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses 5,000
    Distribution of materials 4/29 thru 30/2019 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the Region 4’s Landscape and Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-down. Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 5/6 thru 10/2019 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding OSHA’s Fall Prevention Safety Stand-down Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 8/13 thru 17/2018 During this period, the Alliance group disseminated material in support of OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week. Safety & Health Programs, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Dissemination/ Speech/ Presentation   06/2018 During this period, the Alliance group participated in a Safe Digging Seminar, which addressed excavation and trenching safety. Hispanic Workers, Construction Workers, Trenching and Small Businesses 100 attended
    Dissemination/ Speech/ Presentation   8/2018 During this period, the OSHA Area Director conducted the following outreach events:   1) FY 2019 in South Florida and an OSHA Update. 2) Conducted an OSHA update at a safety summit sponsored by Safe Alliance for Excellence. Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses 200 attended
    Dissemination/ Speech/ Presentation 3/29/2019 CAS conducted presentation on OSHA’s Recordkeeping Requirements at the Naples, FL Chapter Small Businesses 55

    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 Ongoing 2018 - 2019 OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-hour Training Courses Representative Safe Alliance The Alliance group coordinated with the University of South Florida (USF) OSHA Training Institute Education Center to offer safety and health training. Ft. Lauder- dale FL Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers/ Young, Workers & Small Businesses 1,000  
    Training Ongoing 2018 - 2019 Excavation and Trenching Training Representatives from Safe Alliance, OSHA  and Sunbelt Rental  The Alliance group coordinated with Sunbelt Rentals to offer safety and health training. Ft. Lauder- dale FL Construction, Trenching and Small Business 500  
    Training Ongoing 2018 -2019 Safety and Health Training Representative Safe Alliance The Alliance group coordinated with the Unified Commission of Safety to offer cost-effective safety and health training to small employers. Ft. Lauder- dale FL Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers/ Young, Workers & Small Businesses 1,000
    Training   SAFE Alliance for Excellence EHS Expo Safety and Health Professionals The Alliance group held a Safety & Health Expo with training provided on various construction-related safety topics. Miami FL Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers/ Young, Workers & Small Businesses 300

    Report Prepared by: Vergie Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Ft. Lauderdale Area Office, October 8, 2019.

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 8, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 8, 2019

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
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
El Sol Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center
October 8, 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:
      February 27, 2015
      Renewal Date:
      March 10, 2017

    2. Evaluation Period
      February 27, 2018 - February 27, 2019

    3. Overview:
      OSHA and El Sol Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center agreed to provide information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly by reducing and preventing exposures to hazards in the construction industry. The Alliance participants will also work to increase the understanding of worker's rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

    4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond – Area Director
      Vergie Bain – Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Alliance participant
      Betzy Rega - Health Coordinator
      Wilberto Luna – Labor Coordinator
      Workers Council – Nine (9) Participants

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    In addition to formal meetings, the implementation team members maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results. Implementation team meeting were conducted on the following dates:

    • May 1, 2018
    • August 27, 2018

     

  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/ Speech/ Presentation   08/2018 During Labor Rights Week, the Alliance group conducted a presentation for day laborers and others regarding workers’ rights.  OSHA outreach material was also shared with the group. Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses 55
    Dissemination/ Speech/ Presentation   05/2018 During this period, representatives from the OSHA Area Office conducted presentations on Fall Prevention and share outreach material with day laborers regarding the topic. Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses 60
    Distribution of materials 04/2018 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the Region 4’s Landscape and Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-down Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction 80

    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 04/2018 Region IV Land-scape Stand-down for FY 2018 OSHA and El Sol Rep. The Alliance group conducted a safety and health-training course in support of the Landscape Stand-down. Jupiter FL Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers/ Young, Workers & Small Businesses 20  
    Training 04/2018 OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign OSHA and El Sol Rep. The Alliance group conducted safety and health training in Staying Hydrated And Environmental Hazards in support of the OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign. Jupiter FL Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers & Small Businesses 353
    Training 05/2018 OSHA Fall Prevention Safety Stand-down OSHA and El Sol Rep The Alliance group conducted a safety and health-training course in support of the 2018 National Fall Prevention - Stand-down. Jupiter FL Fall Prevention, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses 55
    Training 02/2018 thru 02/2019 OSHA 10 hour construction safety and health training OSHA and El Sol Rep The Alliance group conducted monthly OSHA 10 hour construction safety and health training course. Jupiter FL Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses Safety & Health Programs and Construction 161
    Training   Hurricane Preparedness Training El Sol The Alliance group conducted a safety for Hurricane preparedness for employers and employees. Jupiter FL Fall Prevention, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses 80

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

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 4, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 4, 2019

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
SAFETY COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. (SCPBC) ALLIANCE


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed
      July 28, 2004

      Renewal Dates
      September 13, 2006
      March 10, 2011
      March 14, 2013
      March 12, 2015
      March 9, 2017

    2. Evaluation Period
      May 31, 2018 – May 31, 2019

    3. C. Alliance Overview and Goals
      OSHA and the SCPBC renewed this alliance with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing employee exposure to workplace hazards in the construction and general industries, by developing effective safety and health tools (i.e., fleet safety programs, workzone safety, as well as safety and health management systems). Additionally, the group’s goal is to develop and share information, guidance, as well as training resources.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    OSHA
    Condell Eastmond, OSHA Ft Lauderdale Area Office, Area Director; and Vergie Bain; OSHA Ft Lauderdale Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)

    SCPBC
    Toni Burrows; SCPBC, Executive Vice-President

    In addition to the following formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results:

    • 12/7/2018
    • 3/14/2019
  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)
    Distribution of materials 5/18 thru 22/18 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the OSHA’s Trench Safety Stand-down Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 8/13 thru 17/18 During this period, the Alliance group disseminated material in support of OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week. Safety & Health Programs, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 4/29 thru 30/19 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the Region 4’s Landscape and Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-down Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 5/6 thru 10/19 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the OSHA’s Fall Prevention Safety Stand-down Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 5/28/2019 During this period, the Alliance group promoted workplace safety and health by disseminating information regarding Workers’ Memorial Day. Safety & Health Programs, Construction and Temporary Workers 2,000

     

    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 During this Review Period Safety and Heath Training Courses Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. During this period, the Alliance group conducted a wide range of safety and health courses. West Palm Beach FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 1,082
    Outreach 12/7/2018 Safety and Health Presentation Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. OSHA Update Presentation West Palm Beach FL Safety & Health Programs 80
    Outreach 3/14/19 Safety Awards Ceremony Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. Award Presentation West Palm Beach FL Safety & Health Programs 200

    1Ladder Safety, Power Tool Safety, Hurricane Preparedness, Backhoe Safety, and Ergonomics.

     

    Report prepared by: Vergie Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Fort Lauderdale Area Office, October 4, 2019.

 

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - August 5, 2019


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - August 5, 2019

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
August 5, 2019


  1. Alliance Background:

    1. Date Signed:

      December 5, 2006

      Renewal Date:

      • March 5, 2013
      • March 19, 2016
      • March 9, 2017
    2. Evaluation Period:

      August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019

    3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Georgia Federal Highway Administration (Georgia FHA), Georgia Highway Contractors Association (GHCA), Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA), Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), Georgia Tech Research Institute (Georgia Tech), 3M, Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia), Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Lamar), Georgia Power, Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), Pike Electric, National Safety Council (NSC) – Georgia Chapter, and Comcast formed an Alliance to share their collective expertise to safeguard general and construction industry workers exposed to work zone and struck-by hazards.

    4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors:

      The implementation team included representatives from all of the Alliance participants.

      OSHA, GDOT, Georgia FHA, GHCA, GUCA, ACCG, Georgia Tech, 3M, AGC Georgia, Lamar, Georgia Power, CEFGA, Pike Electric, NSC Georgia Chapter and Comcast.

  2. Implementation Team Meeting

    • August 21, 2018
    • March 5, 2019
    • June 4, 2019

    In addition to these meetings, the Alliance coordinator and 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 participants shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached
    (numeric value)
    Dissemination April 23, 2019 An OSHA news release was issued to promote the Landscaping and Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-Down, which was supported by the Alliance group. Safety and Health Program 10,000+
    Presentation and Dissemination April 29 - 30, 2019 The AGC of Georgia, a member of the Georgia Struck-By Alliance, coordinated with OSHA to promote the OSHA Region IV – Landscaping/ Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-Down. The AGC Georgia served a significant role in the success of this event by providing the registration platform for the event on its webpage. Additionally, the event was promoted in the AGC Georgia’s newsletter, The Forum. Safety and Health Program, Heat Illness Prevention, and Hispanic/Latino Workers Heat Illness Prevention registered participants - 11 companies participated (and held nationwide events), 137 jobsites, 12,644 workers trained

    Landscaping Stand-down registered participants - 2 companies, 5 jobsites, and 71 workers
    Dissemination May 8, 2019 Volume 18, Issues 6 and 8 of the OSHA QuickTakes Newsletters featured articles promoting the Georgia Struck-by Alliance Annual Safety Stand-Down. The Struck-by Stand-Down was conducted in conjunction with the Annual National Work Zone Awareness Week. Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers and Transportation 240,000 - Subscribers
    Dissemination June 17 through 21, 2019 The Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA) and OSHA, both members of the Georgia Struck-by Alliance, worked cooperatively to promote the OSHA Trench Safety Stand-Down. Additionally several copies of OSHA's trenching posters were distributed to the group. Safety and Health Program; Trench Safety N/A
    Other During this Period During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:

    Atlanta, Georgia
    Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
    I-85 (South exit 28),
    Weekly Impressions - 179,957
    Other During this Period During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:

    Brunswick, Georgia
    Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
    I-95 (south exit 42),
    Weekly Impressions - 98,636
    Other During this Period During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:

    Macon, Georgia
    Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
    I-75 (North exit 149),
    Weekly Impressions - 272,177
    Other During this Period During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:

    Rome, Georgia
    Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
    I-75 (North exit 326),
    Weekly Impressions - 193,656
    Other During this Period During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:

    Savannah, Georgia
    Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
    I-16 (Exit 127),
    Weekly Impressions - 67,031

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

    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 June 2018 Lamar Outdoor of Atlanta - annual safety meeting Representative from OSHA A representative from OSHA supported the annual safety and health meetings of Lamar Outdoor Advertising Company of Atlanta. Atlanta GA Safety and Health Program, Fall Protection and Struck-by 10+ attendees
    Speech/Presentation/ Training November 5 through 9, 2018 Winter Weather Safety Stand-Down AGC Georgia members and others November 5 through 9, 2018, construction jobsites across Georgia were encouraged to cease work and participate in a Winter Weather Safety Stand-Down. This event led by the OSHA and the AGC Georgia. Through-out the State - Atlanta GA Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers and Transportation 20 - companies, 237 jobsites and 14,980 Workers
    Speech/Presentation/ Training August 13 through 19, 2018 FY 2018 Safe + Sound Campaign. AGC Georgia, OSHA and Georgia Tech, The AGC Georgia, OSHA and Georgia Tech, which are members of the Alliance group, supported OSHA's FY 2018 Safe + Sound Campaign. Atlanta and Calhoun GA Safety and Health Program 55 - attendees in Atlanta, GA and 13 - attendees in Calhoun, GA
    Speech/Presentation/ Training April 8 through 12, 2019 Georgia Struck-by Safety Stand-Down AGC Georgia members and others April 8 through 12 2019, construction jobsites across Georgia were encouraged to cease work and participate in a Safety Stand-down led by the AGC Georgia. Struck-by Alliance members promoted this Stand-Down through a variety of venues, as well as the organization's contact list.

    The Struck-By Stand-Down was a huge success with over 17,895 employees on 1,426 worksites from 24 companies participating. Jobsites were in the following locations: Alabama; Georgia; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; (Mexico City, Mexico); North Carolina; and South Carolina. Previous Struck-by Stand-down had the following results:

    - 2013 - 21 Companies, 104 Worksites and 1,435 Workers

    - 2014 - 25 Companies, 500 Worksites and 17,000 Workers

    - 2015 - 25 Companies, 400 Worksites and 15,000 Workers

    - 2016 - 16 Companies, 837 Worksites and 6,496 Workers

    - 2017 - 60 companies, 430 worksites and 25,400 Workers

    - 2018 - 21 companies, 442 worksites and 19,824 Workers
    Through-out the State - Atlanta GA Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers and Transportation 24 companies, 1,426 jobsites, 17,895 workers
    Outreach Event March 21-22, 2019 CEFGA Career Expo Various Alliance Members Members of the Alliance group supported the CEFGA World of Construction in a variety of areas, including serving as volunteers, judges and exhibitors. The total attendance for the event was 8,615, which included the following:

    - 5,914 student
    - 1,187 Influencers (Teachers, Parents, Counselors and School Administrators)
    - 1,514 Industry Volunteers
    Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers 8,615 attendees

    *Note – Total event participation

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator