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

OSHA, Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta, and Georgia Tech Alliance
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
March 12, 2013

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed:
   
   December 7, 2004
   
   Overview:
   
   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta, and the Georgia Institute of Technology –Safety, Health, and Environmental Technology Division (Georgia Tech) 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.
    
2. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:
   
   Representatives from OSHA communicated with Alliance members from the Mexican Consulate and Georgia Tech during the following time periods: June 4, 2012; August 27, 2012; and August 31, 2012.
   
   Evaluation Period:
   
   December 8, 2011, through December 7, 2012
    
3. Events and Products
   
   Training and Education
   
   Events
    
   • On June 4, 2012, the compliance assistance specialist (CAS) provided staff members from Consulate General of Mexico with safety and health complaint screening training. The training also focused on worker's rights under the OSH Act.
   Products
    
   • None
   Outreach and Communication
   
   Events
    
   • During this period, the compliance assistance specialist (CAS) and a compliance safety and health officer (CSHO) from the OSHA Atlanta-West Area Office supported the Occupational health Week conducted by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, GA. These presentations were conducted on the following dates:
      
     • On Monday, June 4, 2012, with 125 participants
     • On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, with 80 participants
     • On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, with 120 participants
     • On Thursday, June 7, 2012, with 110 participants
     • On Friday, June 8, 2012, with 125 participants
   • On June 5, 2012, the compliance assistance specialist (CAS) from the OSHA Atlanta-West Area Office conducted a safety and health presentation during a Mobile Consulate event in Dalton, GA, in support of the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, GA. During the event a wide range of OSHA publications were distributed to attendees in Spanish, including the following:
      
     • Heat Illness Prevention Campaign posters and factsheets
     • OSHA Quickcards (confined spaces and amputations)
     • OSHA Workers' Rights (booklet and bookmarks)
     • Fall prevention Campaign (posters and factsheets)
   • During this period, the compliance assistance specialist (CAS) from the OSHA Atlanta-West Area Office conducted a safety and health presentation during a Labor Week event in support of the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, GA. These presentations were conducted on the following dates:
      
     • August 27, 2012
     • August 31, 2012
   • During this period, the OSHA Atlanta Regional Office coordinated with the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health (TOSHA) Program to promote outreach event in Tennessee, which were planned by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, GA.
   Products
    
   • None
4. Results
    
   • Refer to the events list above
5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2013
    
   • Renewing the Alliance with the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta
   • Support the safety and health outreach events scheduled for the 2013 Labor Week and Occupational health Week
   Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-6932340 or go to OSHA.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE

BETWEEN

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor,
Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West and Savannah, GA, Area Offices,
Georgia Department of Transportation,
Georgia Highway Contractors Association, Incorporated,
Federal Highway Administration - Georgia Division,
Georgia Utility Contractors Association,
Local Government Risk Management Services,
Georgia Tech Research Institute, 3M Corporation,
Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.,
Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Georgia Power,
Construction Education Foundation of Georgia, Pike Electric, LLC,
National Safety Council, Georgia Chapter,
Ansco & Associates, LLC,
And
Governor's Office of Highway Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Area Offices in Georgia; the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT); the Georgia Highway Contractors Association (GHCA); the Federal Highway Administration, Georgia Division; the Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA); the Local Government Risk Management Services; the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Occupational Safety and Health Division (GTRI); 3M Corporation (3M); the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc.; Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Lamar); Georgia Power, the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA); Pike Electric, LLC.; the National Safety Council, Georgia Chapter (NSC); Ansco & Associates, LLC; and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (hereafter referred to as the Georgia Struck by Alliance) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the Georgia Struck by Alliance hereby renew the Alliance signed on December 5, 2006 and renewed March 5, 2013, with a continued emphasis on protecting workers from struck by and work zone hazards. Specifically, these organizations remain committed to providing employers and employees in the construction industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and members of the Georgia Struck by Alliance recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goal related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives:

• Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings addressing successes resulting from this Alliance to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to ensure information is effectively disseminated.

Training and Education

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

• To develop effective training and education programs for employers and employees regarding struck-by hazards and other work zone issues, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the construction industry.
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of work zone safety and struck by training courses.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and the Georgia Struck by Alliance member's Web sites) to employers and employees in the construction industry.
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at Georgia Struck by Alliance member's conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding Georgia Struck by Alliance member's good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the OSHA Area Offices in Georgia and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

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

Signed this 19th date of March, 2015

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-East Area Office
LaVista Perimeter Office Park
Building 7, Suite 110
Tucker, Georgia 30084
(770) 493-6644; Fax (770) 493-7725

The Concerned Beauty Professionals (The CBP) Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
July 29, 2016

1. Alliance Background
   1. Date Signed:

      March 31, 2014

   2. Evaluation Period

      April 1, 2015, through May 6, 2016

   3. Overview:

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), represented by the Atlanta Regional, Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West and Savannah, GA, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (GTRI), Southeast Center for Young Worker Safety and Health, and The Concerned Beauty Professionals (The CBP), and (hereafter all parties shall be referred to as The CBP Alliance) formed an Alliance to provide The CBP 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. Emphasis will also be placed on effectively communicating these issues to hard-to-reach groups, such as youth and Vietnamese workers.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      Alliances participants include OSHA, Georgia Tech and The Concerned Beauty Professionals (The CBP).

2. Implementation Team Memberships

   12/2/2015; 4/26/2016; and 5/2/2016.

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

3. Results

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

   Training and Education: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goal: To develop effective training and education programs for The CBP members and others regarding reducing and preventing worker exposure to hazardous products. Emphasis will be placed on effectively communicating these issues to hard-to-reach groups, such as youth and Vietnamese workers. To support The CBP in the delivery of health and safety training focused on the prevention of worker exposure to hazardous products.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached/Attended
   Training	On the August 10 and 24, 2015, The CBP developed and conducted the Monday School Training Program for its members. The training course is focused on business, marketing, technology, safety, health and sanitation.   (This training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	20
   Training	On the September 14 and 28, 2015, The CBP developed and conducted the Monday School Training Program for its members. The training course is focused on business, marketing, technology, safety, health and sanitation.   (This training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	20
   	On the October 12 and 26, 2015, The CBP developed and conducted the Monday School Training Program for its members. The training course is focused on business, marketing, technology, safety, health and sanitation.   (This training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	20
   Training	On the November 9 and 23, 2015, The CBP developed and conducted the Monday School Training Program for its members. The training course is focused on business, marketing, technology, safety, health and sanitation.   (This training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	20
   Training	On the January 11 and 25, 2016, The CBP developed and conducted the Monday School Training Program for its members. The training course is focused on business, marketing, technology, safety, health and sanitation.   (This training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	20
   Training	On the February 9 and 23, 2016, The CBP developed and conducted the Monday School Training Program for its members. The training course is focused on business, marketing, technology, safety, health and sanitation.   (This training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	20
   Training ( this training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	On the March 9 and 23, 2016, The CBP developed and conducted the Monday School Training Program for its members. The training course is focused on business, marketing, technology, safety, health and sanitation.   (This training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	Hazard Communication/Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	20
   Training	On the April 13 and 27, 2016, The CBP developed and conducted the Monday School Training Program for its members. The training course is focused on business, marketing, technology, safety, health and sanitation.   (This training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	20
   Training	During this period, a representative from the Alliance group conducted training at Elaine Sterling Institute. The Elaine Sterling Institute offers Esthetician, Nail Care and Massage Therapy programs.	Hazard Communication/Chemical and Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers;	30

   Outreach and Communication: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and The CBP Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or The CBP conferences, local meetings, or other events.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached/Attended
   Speech/ Presentation	During this period, representatives from the Alliance group attended the Georgia Cosmetology/ Barber board meeting to discuss the Alliance with the group.	Small Business; and Young Workers	15
   Other	During this period, a representative from the Alliance group developed and submitted an article to Nails Magazine.	Hazard Communications/ Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	57,000+
   Exhibit	On August 5, 2015, during “FEDS Meet FEDS” Expo The CBP Alliance with discussed with Mr. Anh T. Nguyen. Mr. Nguyen is a board member with Boat People SOS, which is a support group for Vietnamese workers.	Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	1
   Other	In January 2016, a representative from the Alliance group met with members of the Asian American Advancing Justice – Atlanta to discuss collaborating with the group.	Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	2
   Other	On February 1, 2016, representatives from the Alliance group promoted the Alliance during Industry Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.	Small Business; and Young Workers	15
   Exhibit	On March 17 through 18, 2016, representatives from the Alliance group promoted the Alliance during the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) event.	Hazard Communication/ Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	100

4. Evaluation

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones for 2016 - 2017
   • Develop and implement a five-year term Alliance renewal
   • The Alliance group will continue its efforts to develop an effective training and education programs for The CBP members and others regarding their potential exposure to hazardous products. Emphasis will be placed on effectively communicating these issues to hard-to-reach groups, such as youth and Vietnamese workers.
   • The Alliance group will continue to conduct effective outreach regarding the potential hazards associated with beauty products.

Report Prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
ATLANTA-EAST, ATLANTA-WEST AND SAVANNAH, GA, AREA OFFICES
OF THE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR,
GEORGIA TECH ENTERPRISE INNOVATION INSTITUTE –
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GROUP
AND
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, DIVISION OF
HEALTH PROTECTION, EPIDEMIOLOGY OFFICE

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta East, Atlanta West and Savannah, Georgia, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute – Safety, Health and Environment Services Group (Georgia Tech), and the Georgia Department of Public Health, Division of Health Protection, Epidemiology Office (DPH) (hereafter the parties shall be referred to as the Georgia Adult Blood Lead Reduction Alliance or the Alliance) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the Georgia Adult Blood Lead Reduction Alliance hereby form an Alliance to provide members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to lead hazards in both general and construction industries. Emphasis will be placed on effectively communicating these issues to hard-to-reach workers. The Alliance will also enhance the understanding of workers' rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants may summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and the other Georgia Adult Blood Lead Reduction Alliance members recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort to reduce lead hazards, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Training and Education

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

• To develop effective training and education programs for both general and construction industries regarding workers exposure to lead in the workplace, and communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of lead exposure prevention training courses.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's, Georgia Tech's and DPH's web sites) to employers and workers in both general and construction industries.
• To speak, exhibit, and/or appear at OSHA's, Georgia Tech's or DPH's conferences, local meetings, or other lead prevention events.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not nor does it intend to endorse or promote any of that party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Alliance Participant's organization will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the OSHA's local and regional offices that are a signatory to the Alliance agreement and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for a period not to exceed two years. Any party may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30-day written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 20th day of April, 2018

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (SCPBC) Annual
July 12, 2017

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      July 28, 2004

      Renewal Dates:

      September 13, 2006; March 10, 2001; March 14, 2013; March 12, 2015; and March 9, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      May 31, 2016 through May 31, 2017

   3. Overview:

      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).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Condell Eastmond, Area Director
      Vergie Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Alliance participant

      Toni Burrows, Executive Vice President - SCPBC

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meetings were conducted by the group on the following dates:

   • 5/26/2016
   • 9/15/2016
   • 4/6/2017

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

3. Results

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

   Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goal related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives: Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions or stakeholder meetings on fleet safety management issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached/Attended
   Dissemination/Other	On March 9, 2017, the OSHA CAS at the SCPBC's annual safety awards ceremony. The OSHA alliance was renewed with SCPBC for 5 years.	Construction/Fall Prevention/heat Illness Prevention/ Workers/Small Business	2,000

   Training and Education: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goal: To develop effective training and education programs for employees and employers in the construction and general industries regarding fleet safety programs, work zone safety, as well as safety and health management systems, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. To deliver or arrange for the delivery of fleet safety, work zone safety and other training courses.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached/Attended
   Training	During this period, the Alliance group, led by the SCPBC, conducted 71 training classes. These courses included the following: Forklift Operator and Train the Trainer Permit-Required Confined Space Fall Protection Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED, and First Aid Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Intermediate and Advanced Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) and Safe Supervisor Professional Driver Training OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA Recordkeeping Aerial, Scissor & Bucket Lift Operator Respirable Crystalline Silica	Construction, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention	1,685/685

   Outreach and Communication: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached/Attended
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, the OSHA Ft. Lauderdale Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) conducted a presentation focused on "Safety Hazards and Prevention."	Construction and Small Business	200/45
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, the OSHA Ft. Lauderdale Area Office, CAS conducted a presentation focused on "What to Do If OSHA Comes Knocking"	Construction and Small Business	500/30
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, the OSHA CAS conducted two presentations, which included an OSHA update and OSHA's recordkeeping guidelines for two Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) courses.	Small Business	500/10
   Dissemination	During this period, the Alliance group supported the OSHA Falls and Heat Illness Prevention Stand-downs by disseminating outreach material.	Construction/Fall Prevention/heat Illness Prevention/ Workers/Small Business	2,000
   Dissemination	During this period, the Alliance group supported the OSHA Region IV Landscaping Safety Stand-down. The group promoted the event and distributed outreach materials.	Heat Illness Prevention and Small Business	500

4. Evaluation

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones for 2017 - 2018

   • The Alliance group will continue to promote occupational safety and health by conducting outreach to employers and workers in Palm Beach, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
   • The Alliance group will continue to promote safety and health management systems (SHMS) by expand the number of employers working with SCPBC.
   • The Alliance group will continue to provide effective safety and health training for workers, by increasing the number of workers that receive training on the safe operation of forklifts, lockout/tagout, silica as well as other topics.
   • The Alliance group will continue to work with the other OSHA area offices in Florida, as well as the safety councils throughout the state of Florida in an effort to promote occupational safety and health.

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

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
FORT LAUDERDALE AND TAMPA AREA OFFICES
AND
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN MIAMI

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Area Offices and the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants";

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect workers' rights for Mexican workers in the United States acknowledged in the Letter of Arrangement between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, signed at Washington, D.C., on June 1, 2010; and

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

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following:

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in the Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties and others information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers' rights in protecting their occupational safety and health, and to help them understand U.S. domestic law on the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

Training and Education

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

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in the Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in the Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties to promote understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and links to OSHA's Web site from the Consulate's Web site) to Mexican Nationals working in the Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties and their employers.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events.

Promotion of a National Dialogue

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

• To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers' rights under the OSH Act whenever leaders from the Participants address groups.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues affecting Mexican Nationals working in the Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace safety and health and understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act.

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

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

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

Signed at Miami, Florida, in duplicate, this 23rd day of March, 2015 in the English and Spanish languages.

FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, FORT LAUDERDALE AND TAMPA OFFICES:

FOR THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN MIAMI, FLORIDA:

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-East Area Office
LaVista Perimeter Office Park
Building 7, Suite 110
Tucker, Georgia 30084
(770) 493-6644; Fax (770) 493-7725

Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance
(formerly Georgia Youth Alliance)

Alliance Annual Report
August 10, 2018

1. Alliance Background:
    
   1. Date Signed:

      June 6, 2006

      Renewal date

      • US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Addendum to Alliance signed November 17, 2011
      • Renewed December 21, 2011
      • Concerned Beauty Professionals (formerly the Georgia Advocacy of Concerned Beauty Professionals - GACBP) Addendum to Alliance signed January 29, 2013
      • Renewed September 22, 2014
      • Renewed November 5, 2015
   2. Evaluation Period

      August 1, 2017, through July 31, 2018

   3. Overview

      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 ¹OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Specifically, the OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance is committed to providing members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of youth workers and educators in career/technical education programs throughout Georgia.

2. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors

   The implementation team included representatives from all of the Alliance participants. Implementation team meetings were conducted as scheduled on the following dates:

   • 8/8/2017
   • 10/24/2017
   • 01/31/2018
3. Results

   Training and Education:

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

   • To develop effective training and education programs for career/technical education students and educators regarding safety and health hazards in the workplace, as well as worker rights and employer responsibilities regarding prevalent hazards in the construction and general industries, and to communicate such information to career-technical students, educators and administrators.
   • To deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety and health training course focusing on construction and general industry courses.

    

   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	During this period, the Alliance group provided Module 3 (youth safety training) to students at the Duluth Montessori School in Duluth, Georgia.	Construction; Fall Prevention; Heat Illness Prevention; Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	15 - students
   Training	During this period, Turner Construction Company conducted OSHA 10-hour Safety and Health Training for students enrolled in the construction program in a Clayton County High School. Turner Construction Company is a participant in the AGC of Georgia Adopt-a-School Program.	Construction; Fall Prevention; Heat Illness Prevention; Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	12 - students

   Outreach and Communication:

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

   • To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the OSHA’s Sustainable Workforce Alliance Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
   • To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or OSHA’s Sustainable Workforce Alliance conferences, local meetings, or other events, as well as the Associated General Contractors of Georgia - Adopt-a-School Program.
   • To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
   • To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on the safety and health of youth workers that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

    

   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Speech / Presentation	On August 14, 2017, the GA CATT (Georgia – Coweta County Apprenticeship Program) was signed at the State Capital for the new academic year.	Young Workers and Construction	30 – participants
   Speech / Presentation	On August 21, 2017, the Alliance group, represented by Jenny Houlroyd of Georgia Tech, participated in Youth Workforce Pipeline "Make It Happen" in LaGrange, Georgia. The event was hosted by the following: Georgia College and Career Academy Network; Georgia Association of Manufacturers; and THINC. College & Career Academy. Participants included Congressman Drew Ferguson, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Irene Munn, Counsel-Office of the Lt. Governor, as well as others.	Young Workers and Construction	150 - participants
   Speech / Presentation	During this period, Jenny Houlroyd with Georgia Tech conducted a presentation at the workforce-planning meeting in Cherokee County, Georgia. The Georgia Association of Manufacturers coordinated the event.	Young Workers and Construction	100 - participants
   Speech / Presentation	On October 19, 2017, the Alliance group, represented by the AGC Georgia, supported the Tri Cities High School (TCHS) in East Point, GA, is hosting its senior Career Day	Young Workers and Construction	60 – participants
   Speech/Presentation	On September 12, 2017, the Alliance group, represented by Jenny Houlroyd of Georgia Tech, participated in the GA CATT (Coweta County Apprenticeship Program) meeting.	Young Workers and Construction	30 - participants
   Speech / Presentation	On November 13, 2017, the Alliance group, represented by Jenny Houlroyd of Georgia Tech, participated in the GA CATT meeting entitled "Growing into the Role."	Young Workers and Construction	30 - participants
   Speech / Presentation	During this period, the Alliance group, represented by the AGC of Georgia and others, conducted the following outreach activities at schools throughout Georgia addressing opportunities in the construction industry and the importance of safety: On October 10, 2017, Collins and Arnold Construction, the Circle Group, J.E. Dunn Construction, the Georgia Trade School, as well as Pond participated in the Roswell High school Construction Technology Program, Careers in Construction Parent Night. On October 24 and 31, 2017, a compliance safety and health officer (CSHO) from the Atlanta-East Area Office conducted a presentation focused on fall protection for 30 students with Westside Works in Cobb County, Georgia. On March 23, 2018, a compliance safety and health officer (CSHO) from the Atlanta-East Area Office conducted a presentation focused on fall protection for 16 students with Westside Works in Fulton County, Georgia. On March 30, 2018, a representative from the Alliance group participated in the Annual Career Day at Redan High School in DeKalb County, Georgia.	Young Workers and Construction	300+
   Other	A success story regarding the outreach and training efforts of the Alliance group appeared in the November/December 2017 edition of Techniques Magazine. Techniques Magazine is published by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE).	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	ACTE has more than 23,000 members
   Exhibit/ Speech/ Presentation	During this period, participation in the 2018 TIEGA (Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia) Winter Conference was promoted to members of the Alliance group. The conference convened at Central Georgia Technical College, in Warner Robins, from January 25 through 27, 2018.	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	N/A
   Speech / Presentation	On January 22, 2018, a member of the Alliance group discussed OSHA and careers in workplace safety and health with home school students at Metro Academic Studies (MAS).	Young Workers and Construction	15 - Students
   Speech / Presentation	On January 23 and 25, 2018, a member of the Alliance group discussed OSHA and careers in workplace safety and health with home school students at Eastside Academic Studies (EAS).	Young Workers and Construction	6 - Students 8 - Students
   Exhibit/ Speech/ Presentation	On March 22 thru 23, 2018, 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 8,246, which included the following: 5,534 Students 1,158 Influencers (Teachers, Parents, Counselors and School Administrators) 1,554 Industry Volunteers, Exhibitors and Other Guests	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	8,246 Total Attendees
   Speech / Presentation	A staff member from the OSHA Atlanta East Area Office, representing the Alliance group, conducted a fall protection presentation for Westside Works students on the following dates: February 28, 2018; and March 23, 2018	Construction; Fall Prevention; and Young Workers	32 - Students
   Speech / Presentation	On March 28, 2018, a staff member from the OSHA Atlanta East Area Office, representing the Alliance group, discussed OSHA's requirement for the construction industry with students from the Westside Works Program.	Construction; Fall Prevention; Heat Illness Prevention; Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	16 - Students
   Speech / Presentation	On June 6 through 9, 2018, 30 - construction education teachers from across Georgia attended Camp Trade & Industrial (T&I) in Brunswick, Georgia. AGC Georgia sponsors the camp and it is focused on best practices, including safety and health, as well as the effective use of technology in the classroom.	Construction; Fall Prevention; Heat Illness Prevention; Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	30 - (construction education teachers)
   Other	The Friday, June 8, 2018, edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution featured an article and photograph, which highlight the Georgia Trade Five Program with Mr. Mark Lee. Trade Five recently awarded a $500.00 grant to River Ridge High school in Woodstock, Georgia.	Construction; Small Business; and Young Workers	231,094 (circulation of paper)
   Exhibit/ Speech/ Presentation	During this period, participation in the Georgia Career & Technical Education (GACTE) Conference in Athens, Georgia, was promoted to members of the Alliance group. The conference convened in Athens, Georgia, from July 15 through 17, 2018.	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	100+

4. Evaluations

   None

5. Upcoming Milestones for 2018 - 2019
   • Continue to collaborate with Alliance members to effectively promote safety and health training for youth workers throughout Georgia.
   • Participate in the following outreach events, during 2019: Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA) Conference; Camp Trade & Industrial (T&I); and the Georgia Career & Technical Education (GACTE) Conference.
   • Participate in the Construction CareerExpo led by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) scheduled for March 21 through 22, 2019. This event includes exhibitors, demonstrations, hands-on activities and the Skills USA competitions.

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

Note:¹ Georgia Local Section - American Industrial Hygiene Association (GLS-AIHA), the Georgia Chapter - American Society of Safety Engineers (GA-ASSE), the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (Georgia Tech), the Southeast Center for Young Worker Safety and Health, Georgia Tech – OSHA Training Institute Education Center, the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage & Hour Division, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC., HDS Consulting, Georgia Concerned Beauty Professionals, Associated General Contractors of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE), the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), the Georgia Department of Economic Development – Trade Five (formerly Go Build), the Georgia Department of Economic Development – GA WorkSmart Program, New South Construction Company, and Gilbane Building Company

Addendum to the
AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH AN ALLIANCE
Between
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor,
Alabama - Associated General Contractors of America, Incorporated
Alabama Road Builders Association, Incorporated
Safe State of Alabama And
Alabama Department of Transportation

The 3M Corporation (hereinafter referred to as 3M) joins OSHA, ARBA, AlabamaAGC, Safe State and ALDOT in recognizing the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer construction work sites in the state of Alabama. 3M therefore agrees to join the OSHA, ARBA, AlabamaAGC, Safe State and ALDOT Alliance to use their collective expertise to help foster a culture of injury and illness prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge, especially in the area of work zone safety and "Struck By" hazards.

3M agrees to all of the provisions of the original Alliance signed on April 16, 2003.

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

Alliance Annual Report

December 3, 2008

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed: September 22, 2003
   
   Date Renewed: December 20, 2006
   
   Overview:
   
   OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT work cooperatively to provide workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards.
    
2. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:
   
   Representatives from OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT conducted effective meetings on – March 19, 2008, August 20, 2008, and November 12, 2008.
   
   Evaluation Period:
   
   December 20, 2007, through December 20, 2008
    
3. Events and Products
   
   Training and Education
   
   Events
    
   • SELCAT has continued its effort to development of training and education programs for employees focusing on safety and health issues related to the electrical utility industry. A detailed list of the training courses conducted and the number of personnel trained are provided in the tables below. Course topics included grounding, OSHA 10-hour training course, supervisory training, OSHA Power Transmission and Distribution Standard and others. However, these tables only reflect the personnel trained by SELCAT.
   Products
    
   • None
      
   Outreach and Communication
   
   Events
    
   • On January 27, 2008, Steve Gaines and Virgil Melton made a presentation about the Alliance to 28 apprentices attending the SELCAT FTS School.
      
   • On March 12, 2008, Steve Gaines and Virgil Melton made a presentation about the Alliance to 28 apprentices attending the SELCAT FTS School.
      
   • On April 21, 2008, Steve Gaines and Virgil Melton made a presentation about the Alliance to 28 apprentices attending the SELCAT FTS School
      
   • On May 19, 2008, Steve Gaines and Virgil Melton made a presentation about the Alliance to 28 apprentices attending the SELCAT FTS School.
      
   • On June 25, 2008, Steve Gaines made a presentation about the Alliance to 85 participants at the IBEW Tenth District Progress Meeting in Charleston, SC.
      
   • On October 22, 2008, Steve Gaines and Virgil Melton made a presentation about the Alliance to 28 apprentices attending the SELCAT FTS School.
      
   • On December 15, 2008, Steve Gaines made a presentation about the Alliance to 28 apprentices attending the SELCAT FTS School.
      
   Products
    
   • In 2008, the Alliance document was posted on NECA’s Website, to promote the cooperative agreement (www.slccneca.org).
      
   • In 2008 the group continued to effectively promote the near-miss reporting system. This system enables participating employers and workers to share injury data and near-miss information, in an attempt to prevent the reoccurrence of a similar incident. The system is available to employees and member companies on the chapter Website.
      
   • In 2008 the group continued to effectively promote the best practices. This system enables participating employers and workers to share best practices.
      
   • During this period, the group continued to publish and distribute the Safety Alliance Update Quarterly Newsletter. The Safety Alliance Update Quarterly Newsletter reaches over 2,000 employees and companies.
      
   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
   
   Events
    
   • During this period, the MYR Group, an Alliance participant, received a VPP onsite evaluation for participation in the VPP Mobile Worksite Program. The onsite evaluation was conducted April 30 through May 1, 2008. The MYR Group was formally approved for participation in VPP In September 2008.
      
   Products
    
   • None
      
4. Results
   
   The tables below reflect the training accomplished by SELCAT during 2008:
    

   SELCAT Training in 2008
   Course	Apprentice Trained	Ground-men Trained	Journeymen Trained	Other	Total
   OSHA 10-hour	158	9	6	8	181
   First-Aid	162	22	37	34	255
   CPR	246	22	37	34	339
   Bucket Truck Rescue	96	2	0	0	104
   Pole Top Rescue	101	0	0	0	101
   Transformers (safety) -1	101	0	0	0	101
   Transformers (safety) – 2	81	0	5	0	86
   				Total Trained: 1,167

    

   Alliance Outreach Impact
   Organization/ Group	Impact
   IBEW Members	2,000
   IBEW Local’s	115
   NECA Contractors	100
   SELCAT Apprentice	196
   SELCAT Training	1,301
   IBEW Tenth District Progress Meeting	85
   Distribution of Alliance Quarterly Newsletter	2,000
   	Total Reached: 5,797



5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2008
    
   • Continue to promote the Alliance near-miss and best practices reporting systems.
      
   • Promote the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) to interested member companies in the Alliance.
      
   • Explore participation in the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) CareerExpo in April 2009.
      
   • Develop schedule for Implementation Team Meetings in FY 2009