AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
FORT LAUDERDALE AREA OFFICE
AND
THE SAFETY COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Ft. Lauderdale and the Safety Council of Palm Beach County (SCPBC) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the SCPBC hereby renew the Alliance signed July 28, 2004 and renewed on March 10, 2011, as well as March 14, 2013, with a continued emphasis 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, work zone safety, as well as safety and health management systems). Both organizations are committed to providing the SCPBC members and others 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 the SCPBC 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, 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.

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 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.

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 SCPBC's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or the SCPBC's educational awareness seminars, conferences, local meetings, and other SCPBC 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 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 Ft. Lauderdale Area Office and any other appropriate offices.

This agreement will remain in effect for two-years. Either 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 both signatories.

Signed this 12th day of March, 2015.

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)
March 24, 2017

1. Alliance Background
   1. Date Signed:

      March 8, 2013;

      Renewal Date:

      March 11, 2015

   2. Evaluation Period

      March 11, 2016 through March 11, 2017

   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.

   April 2016; May 2016; June 2016; July 2016; August 2016; September 2016; October 2016; November 2016; December 2016; January 2017; February 2017; and March 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: To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process. To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers. To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on fall protection, electrical hazards, struck-by and caught-in-between hazards to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues. To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by partnering and mentoring trade contractors.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached/Attended
   Other/Host Webpage	During this period, the Alliance group hosted the registration page for the OSHA Regional Landscaping Stand-down on its Webpage.	Construction	5,000
   Other/ Proclamation	During this period, the Alliance group was recognized with a proclamation from the City of Miami, Florida, which also designated March as Safety Month.	Construction, and Small Business	100
   Dissemination	During this period, the Alliance group assisted in the distribution and dissemination of OSHA outreach materials in support of the following OSHA outreach campaigns: Landscaping Stand-down; Fall Prevention Stand-down; and Heat Illness Prevention Stand-down.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic Worker, and Small Business	5,000
   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 the construction industry regarding fall protection, electrical hazards, struck-by and caught-in-between hazards and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. To develop effective training and education programs for the construction industry to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers. To deliver or arrange for the delivery of fall protection, electrical hazards, struck-by and caught-in-between hazards courses.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached/Attended
   Training	During this period, the Alliance group offered OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour outreach training courses online through a partnership with the University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute Education Center.	Construction, Ergonomics, Hazard Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention	1,000
   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 SAFE's Web sites) to employers and workers in the construction industry. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or SAFE's conferences, local meetings, or other co-sponsored events. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SAFE's 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 related to the construction industry that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached/Attended
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, OSHA's Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) in the Ft. Lauderdale Area Office conducted a presentation on OSHA's new silica standard for construction.	Construction	5,000/80
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, OSHA's CAS along with University of South Florida (USF) SafetyFlorida Onsite Consultation Program conducted a presentation on the new silica standard for construction, including methods of sampling and controls	Construction and Small Business	2,000/100
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, Jose Morales, Field Marketing Coordinator for DeWalt Tools, conducted a presentation for the Alliance group entitled "Silica and DeWalt Tools - Solutions for the New OSHA Silica Standards."	Construction and Small Business	2,000/65
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, James Stanley, (formerly of OSHA), conducted a presentation on "How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection" and the" Ramifications of Multi-Employer Worksites."	Construction and Small Business	80
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, Josh Higgins, an attorney with Kelley Kronenberg, conducted a presentation on the new MOU (memorandum of understanding) between OSHA and US Justice Department regarding criminal prosecutions for safety violations.	Construction and Small Business	100
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, the CAS conducted a landscaping safety presentation for the Alliance group in support of the OSHA Regional Landscaping Stand-down. The OSHA Region IV Landscaping Safety Stand-down was conducted April 6 through 8, 2016.	Construction and Small Business	60/2000
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, OSHA representatives attended a safe digging seminar, which addressed excavation and trenching safety.	Construction	100
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, Whitney Qualls, with the University of Miami, conducted a presentation for the Alliance group focused on the Zika Virus and workplace exposure to mosquito.	Construction	5000/75
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, Pat Natalizio, Branch Manager with Certex, conducted a presentation for the Alliance group entitled "Inspection and Replacement Criteria for Slings."	Construction	100
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, a representative with Engineered Edge Protection System by RAPID EPS conducted a presentation on the benefits of fall prevention.	Construction, Fall Prevention,	5000/60
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, Margie Vrable, with Master Lock, conducted a presentation on changes to the lockout/tagout standard.	Small Business	50
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, Condell Eastman, the Area Director in the OSHA Ft. Lauderdale Area Office, conducted an OSHA update presentations about the Alliance group.	Construction/Small Business	200
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, Richard Thompson, Technical Coordinator for NCCCO (the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) conducted an update presentation regarding the OSHA crane standard.	Construction	2000/60
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, Tony Dotto, Vice President of Crane Tech, conducted a presentation on mobile and cranes ground bearing capacities for the Alliance group.	Construction, Small Business	75
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, Bob Berry, Safety Director with Sims Crane, conducted a presentation on new "Cranes in Construction" course, OTI-2055.	Construction	50

4. Evaluation

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2017
   • OSHA and SAFE will renew the alliance for five years and continue to promote occupational safety and health in the South Florida area.
   • The Alliance group will continue to provide SAFE members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources related to the four leading causes of fatalities.
   • Continue to support the Region 4's campaign focusing on Landscapers.
   • Continue to support the OSHA National Campaigns focused on Fall and Heat Illness Prevention.
   • SAFE will host the Region 4 Heat Illness Prevention registration website.
   • The Alliance group will continue to partner with OSHA, the University of South Florida (USF) – Safety Florida Onsite Consultation program, as well as the USF OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Center to provide training for workers a wide range of topics including the following: fall prevention; electrical safety; struck-by and caught-in-between; as well as understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

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

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

Region IV - OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT Alliance
Annual Status Report
June 26, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   September 26, 2003

   Date Renewed:

   The Alliance was renewed on the following dates: December 20, 2006; July 1, 2011; and April 11, 2014.

   Overview:

   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (SLCC/NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 5th and tenth districts, and the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship and Training (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 the following dates: September 23, 2014; December 3, 2014; and April 8, 2015;

   Evaluation Period:

   May 31, 2014, through May 30, 2015

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   Events

   • During this period, the following training session and safety presentation were conducted for Alliance group members:
     • On April 8, 2015, Terry Wilkins, a safety engineer with the OSHA Atlanta Regional Office, conducted a presentation on the “Revised Subpart V (29 CFR 1926.950-968)” and “Revised 29 CFR 1910.269.”
   • SELCAT continued its efforts to provide workers with effective training and education programs focusing on electrical utility industry issues, as well as safety and health. Course topics included the following:
     • OSHA 10-hour training course
     • First-Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)
     • Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue
     • Transformer Safety Courses 1 & 2

   Products

   • None

   Outreach and Communication

   Events

   • During this period, the following OSHA safety and health stand-down events were promoted to the Alliance group:
     • The OSHA Region IV Landscaping Safety Stand-down conducted April 8 through 10, 2015.
     • The OSHA National Fall Safety Stand-down conducted May 4 through 15, 2015.
     • The OSHA Region IV Heat Illness Prevention Campaign Stand-down conducted June 16, 2015.
   • During this period, the Alliance group continued to offer employees and member companies the opportunity to share their near-miss information with other participants through the NECA Chapter Web site.

   Products

   • During this period, the group continued to publish and distribute the Safety Alliance Update Quarterly Newsletter, which reaches over 1,600 employees and companies.

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiative

   Events

   • None

   Products

   • None
4. Results
   • Refer to the actions listed above.
5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2014 - 2015
   • OSHA, the SLCC/NECA, the IBEW (represented by the 5th and tenth districts), and SELCAT will work to renew the Alliance agreement.
   • The Alliance group will continue to disseminate the quarterly Alliance newsletter.
   • The Alliance group will continue to effectively implement a culture change within the electrical power transmission and service industry.
   • Continue to encourage interested State Plan Programs to support and participate in the Alliance

Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Fort Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 424-0242; Fax (954) 424-3073

Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (SCPBC) Annual
Status Report
July 10, 2013

1. Alliance Background:

   Date Signed:

   July 28, 2004

   Renewal Date:

   This Alliance was renewed on the Following dates: September 13, 2006; March 10, 2011; and March 14, 2013.

   Alliance Overview

   OSHA and the SCPBC have formed this alliance with an 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, work zone safety, as well as safety and health management systems).

   Implementation Team Members

   The implementation team consists of representatives from the OSHA Area Office in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and the Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (SCPBC).

   Evaluation Period

   May 31, 2012 through May 31, 2013

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meetings were conducted by the group on the following dates: September 11, 2012; December 4, 2012; and March 7, 2013.

3. Events and Products

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

   Event

   • None

   Products

   • None

   Training and Education

   Event

   During this period, the SCPBC Alliance group coordinated the following safety and health training courses and presentations for the Alliance members, as well as others:

   • During this period the Alliance group, led by the SCPBC conducted a total of 49 classes addressing occupational safety and health requirements. These classes focused on the following topics:
     • Forklift operator training
     • Permit-required confined space
     • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
     • Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
     • OSHA 10 hour
   • During this period, the SCPBC Alliance group also partnered with the University of South Florida - OSHA Technical Institute (OTI) Education Center (Ed Center) to conduct the OSHA 501 and 511 courses.

   Products

   • None

   Outreach and Communications

   Event

   • During this period, the Alliance group assisted in the distribution of safety and health outreach materials including the OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign materials, and the OSHA Falls Prevention materials

   Products

   • None
4. Results
   • Refer to the information provided above
5. Upcoming Milestones

   • The Alliance group will continue to promote occupational safety and health in the Palm Beach, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.

   • The Alliance group will continue to promote safety and health management systems.

   • The Alliance group will continue to provide training to workers focused on the safe operation of forklifts, lockout/tagout, as well as other prevalent hazards in the construction and general industries.

Report prepared by Vergie Y. Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist.

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA's website.

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Tampa Area Office
5807 Breckenridge Parkway, Suite A
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 626-1177; Fax (813) 626-7015

Tampa Area Office Annual Status Report
United Safety Council (USC) Alliance

September 30, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   May 6, 2008

   Dates Renewed:

   February 25, 2011

   July 31, 2012

   Alliance Overview

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

   Implementation Team Members:

   The implementation team consists of representatives from the OSHA Area Office in Tampa, FL, and the United Safety Council, Inc. (USC).

   Evaluation Period:

   June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   The group conducted Alliance implementation team meetings, in person, by e-mail and by telephone, on the following dates: June 14, 2013; July 11, 2013; August 9, 2013; October 30, 2013; December 5, 2013; February 24, 2014; March 12, 2014; and May 15, 2014.

3. Events and Products

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

   Events

   • February 28, 2014, a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) from the OSHA Tampa Area Office conducted a presentation during the USC's Networking Luncheon.  The OSHA Update presentation was focused on the Top Ten OSHA Violations, the enforcement inspection process, as well as OSHA's National and Regional Emphasis Programs.

   Products

   • None

   Training and Education

   Events

   • During this period, the USC conducted a total of 182 classes focused on the following occupational safety and health issues:
     • Disaster Worker Training
     • Hazard Communication
     • Hazardous Waste Operations
     • Emergency Preparedness
     • First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
     • Safety Management Systems
   • During this period, the USC Alliance group facilitated a total of 12 OSHA Training Institute (OTI), Education Center (Ed Center), safety and health training courses conducted by the University of South Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville.  These courses included 4 OSHA 10 and 30-hour general industry safety and health courses.
   • On August 28, 2013, the OSHA Tampa Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) provided training on the revised Hazard Communication Standard.  The training focused on changes to the standard, hazard classification, pictograms, as well as product shipping labels. 
   • On May 19, 2014, the CAS supported the USC Alliance group by participating in the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist.  The training course addressed OSHA standards, as well as its policies and procedures.  The course was offered to Alliance members and non-members throughout the southeast.  

   Products

   • None.

   Outreach and Communication

   Events

   • On June 14, 2013, the CAS conducted a presentation on Emergency Preparedness and workplace violence for USC's Networking Luncheon.  The luncheon was open to Alliance members, as well as non-members.
   • On January 17, 2014 the CAS conducted an OSHA update presentation during USC's annual rewards banquet and assisted in the distribution of the safety awards.
   • March 13, 2013, the USC Alliance group led the Alliance for Central Florida Safety Day, which was an all-day event to promote workplace safety and health.  Over 400 workers and employers attended this event.
   • During this period, the Alliance group assisted in the distribution of safety and health outreach material such as the Region IV's Tool Box Reviews Booklets, Photo Archive CDs, OSHA Resource CDs, and OSHA QuickCards.
   • During this period, the Alliance group supported OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign and OSHA's National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-downs.
   • During this period, the USC Alliance was promoted by the Alliance group at the following events:
     • On July 17, 2013, at the annual conference of the Florida Association of Ambulatory Surgical Centers held in Orlando, FL.
     • On August 1, 2013, at the annual conference of the Florida Energy Pipeline Association held in Sarasota, FL.
     • On September 19, 2013, at the annual conference of the Physician's Office Managers Association of America held in Orlando, FL.
     • On November 14, 2013, at the Leading Age annual conference held in Orlando, FL.
     • On February 4, 2014, at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America conference in Orlando, FL.
     • On February 26, 2014 at the Central Florida Federal Field Safety and Health Council held at Kennedy Space Center, FL.

   Products

   • None

4. Results

   The alliance has brought many community safety professionals together for open discussion on how to reduce occupational hazards, especially small businesses, that do not have the resources to employ safety and/or health professionals.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number Reached or Trained
   Certified Occupational Safety Specialist	87
   First Aid/CPR/AED	24
   Maintenance of Traffic	426
   Fall Protection	40
   Hazardous Waste Operations	56
   Forklifts	111
   10-hour OSHA	6
   30-hour OSHA	9
   500 Construction Train-the-Trainer	8
   501 General Industry Train-the-Trainer	9
   502 Update for Construction Trainer	5
   503 Update for General Industry Trainer	4
   510 Standards for Construction Industry	9
   511 Standards for General Industry	10
   Other Various OTI Courses	7
   Heat Stress Fact Sheet and Quick Cards	500
   Various OSHA Quick Cards and Fact  Sheets	500
   TOTAL	1811+

5. Upcoming Milestones

   • During this period, the Alliance group is planning to renew this Alliance.
   • October 31, 2014, the Alliance group will conduct a workshop entitled, “How to prepare for an OSHA Inspection.” 
   • During this period, the Alliance group will continue to work cooperatively with Florida State College at Jacksonville OTI Ed Center.
   • During this period, the Alliance group will continue to encourage small businesses in Central Florida to develop and implement effective Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS).
   • During this period, the Alliance group will continue to promote the USC Alliance in the Central Florida Area.
   • During this period, the Alliance group will continue and expand safety and health training for workers focused on all types of emergency preparedness.

Report prepared by Joan M. Spencer, Compliance Assistance Specialist.

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
ATLANTA REGIONAL OFFICE
AND
THE OSHA TRAINING INSTITUTE EDUCATION CENTERS (OTIEDC)
IN REGION IV¹

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 continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and OTIECs in Region IV hereby renew the Alliance signed September 29, 2015, with a continued emphasis on providing health and safety training to employers and employees in the general and construction industries. Specifically, OSHA and the OTIECs in Region IV are committed to providing OTIEC 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, and enhancing their understanding of workers' rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

This renewal 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 renewing this Alliance, OSHA and the OTIECs in Region IV recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

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:

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on National, Regional and Local Emphasis Program topics in order to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

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 industry to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of health and safety training to targeted industries in support of OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs.
• Coordinate with Field Federal Safety and Health Councils by hosting meetings and providing instructors at meetings.
• Collectively assessing the employer training needs in Region IV and the geographical distribution of OTIECs.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To speak, exhibit, and/or appear at OSHA's, safety and health conferences, local meetings, Region IV VPPPA Conference, Field Federal Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) meetings and related events.
• To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects, such as the Regional safety stand-down, that are addressed and developed through the Alliance

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 proven 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 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 Tampa Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects to participate on the Team.

This Agreement will remain in effect for five years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided such signatory give 30-days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 4^th day of October, 2017

¹Eastern Kentucky University, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Southeastern OTI Education Center, University of Alabama, University of South Florida and Volunteer State Community College

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
Georgia Struck-by Alliance Annual Report

MARCH 11, 2011

1. Alliance Background:
   
   Date Signed:
   
   December 5, 2006
   
   Overview
   
   OSHA, Georgia Department of Transportation, Georgia Federal Highway Administration, Georgia Highway Construction Administration, Georgia Utility Contractors Association, Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Tech Research Institute, 3M, Georgia Branch – Associated General Contractors, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, and Georgia Power formed an Alliance to share their collective expertise and to foster a culture of injury and illness prevention focused on the prevention of work zone and struck-by hazards.
    
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 following dates: 1/19/2010, 2/17/2010, 5/19/2010, 6/1/2010, 6/30/2010, 8/4/2010, 9/14/2010 and 10/19/2010.
   
   Evaluation Period
    
3. Events and Products
   
   Training and Education
   
   Events
    
   • On November 9, 2009, the Alliance group coordinated a state-wide safety stand down. During the safety stand down, construction sites across Georgia were encouraged to stop work and conduct an hour long work zone safety training presentation (focused on the prevention of struck-by accidents). The group also developed an informational flyer for the event and a toolbox talk (in both English and Spanish). The event was supported by 63 construction firms and school, which impacted a total of 20,900 employees.
   Products
    
   • The group developed an informational flyer and a toolbox talk (in both English and Spanish) for the safety stand down.
   Outreach and Communications
   
   Events
    
   • A member of the Alliance group conducted a presentation on work zone safety during the National Work Zone Awareness Week in 2010.
   • On April 20 – 21, 2010, OSHA 10-hour training was provided to Construction Career Technology students at Adairsville High School. A total of 71 students were trained during this event.
   • The Alliance group posted billboards throughout Georgia (Northside and 10th Street – Atlanta, Brunswick, Augusta and Savannah) to promote the new state law, which bans texting and driving (message: R-U-In-text-i-Cated).
   • During this period an e-blast text message was distributed, by the Alliance group. The safety and health message targeted recent safety stand down participants and warned workers about hazards associated with working in hot weather.
   • In October 2010, a member of the Alliance group conducted a presentation on the GA Struck-by Alliance during a local Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA) meeting.
   Product
    
   • In August 4, 2010, the Alliance group sponsored a contest to develop a Georgia Struck by Alliance logo, which is used to promote the group’s events and activities.
   • An OSHA news release was issued regarding the safety stand down on November 9, 2010 - http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=18633.
   Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
   
   Events
    
   • None
   Products
    
   • None
4. Results
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   R-U-In-text-i-Cated billboards posted at Northside and 10th Street – Atlanta, Georgia.	288,629
   R-U-In-text-i-Cated billboards posted in Brunswick, Georgia.	21,389
   R-U-In-text-i-Cated billboards posted in Augusta, Georgia.	40,319
   R-U-In-text-i-Cated billboards posted in Savannah, Georgia.	21,074
   Work zone safety stand down conducted on November 9, 2009.	20,900
   OSHA 10-hour training was provided to Construction Career Technology students at Adairsville High School.	71
   TOTAL	392,382

5. Upcoming Milestones FY 2011:
    
   • Renew the Georgia Struck-by Alliance and expand the group’s membership.
   • Obtain proclamation from Georgia governor regarding National Work Zone Awareness Week.
   • Conduct and promote and a state-wide text-free week, this event would target employers throughout Georgia.
   • Conduct work zone safety poster contest for youth, in conjunction with the Georgia Youth Alliance and the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA).
   • Provide vehicle simulator for to CEFGA for the CareerExpo, which demonstrates the hazards of texting and driving to youth.
   • Work with participating employers and organizations to distribute distracted-driver safety articles.
   • Developing a Facebook page for the Georgia Struck-by Alliance.
   • Work with the Alabama Struck-by Alliance group to develop and implement a safety stand down in Alabama, focused on work zone safety.
   Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
FORT LAUDERDALE AREA OFFICE,
AND
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN MIAMI, FLORIDA

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Fort Lauderdale Area Office and the Consulate of Mexico in Miami, Florida (the Consulate), 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 November 6, 2014; and

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

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following:

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in Miami, Florida and the jurisdiction of the Participants 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 Miami, Florida and the jurisdiction of the Participants related to workplace safety and health.

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Miami, Florida and the jurisdiction of the Participants 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 Miami, Florida and the jurisdiction of the Participants 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 Miami, Florida and the jurisdiction of the Participants 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 27th day of August, 2018, in the English and Spanish languages.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.
July 31, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      July 28, 2004

      Dates Renewed

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

   2. Evaluation Period

      May 31, 2017 through May 31, 2018

   3. 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:

   7/1/2017; 10/11/2017; 4/25/2018; and 5/28/2018

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)
   Distribution of materials	6/12 thru 18/17	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	4/17 thru 18/18	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	5/28/2018	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	5/31/17-5/31/18	During this period, the Alliance group conducted numerous safety and health courses focused on a wide range of topics.	Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.	OSHA Outreach Training	West Palm Beach	FL	Heat Illness Prevention, Construction, Fall Prevention and Small Businesses	1,000+
   Outreach	3/8/18	Safety Awards Ceremony	Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.	Award Presentation	West Palm Beach	FL	Safety & Health Programs	200
   Presentation	7/1/2017	Lunch & Learn Series	Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) and Industrial Hygienist	Silica Presentation	West Palm Beach	FL	Silica and Construction	60
   Presentation	10/11/17	Lunch & Learn Series	Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)	OSHA Update	West Palm Beach	FL	Silica, Walking-Working Surfaces and Recordkeeping/Reporting	75
   Presentation	04/25/2018	Lunch & Learn Series	Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)	Fall Prevention	West Palm Beach	FL	Fall Prevention, Construction and Small Business	50

Report prepared by: Vergie Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Fort Lauderdale Area Office, July 26, 2018

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

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta Regional Office (Region IV) and the Consulate General of Honduras in Atlanta, Georgia, hereinafter referred to individually as “Participant” and collectively as “the Participants”;

Recognizing the joint commitment to protect workers’ rights for Honduran workers 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 Honduras, signed at Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2012 and effective for three years, and the intention to continue this joint commitment in a new Letter of Arrangement; 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 Honduran Nationals in OSHA’s Region IV and others information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers’ rights in protecting their occupational safety and health, particularly with regards to preventing exposure to fall, amputation, trenching and excavation, and electrical hazards, and to help them understand 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 Honduran Nationals in OSHA’s Region IV regarding fall, amputation, trenching and excavation, and electrical hazards.
• To develop training and education programs for Honduran Nationals in OSHA’s Region IV to promote the understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers, 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 speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or the Consulate General of Honduras in Atlanta’s conferences, local meetings, or other events, such as Labor Rights Week.
• 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 national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• To share information on applicable U.S. laws and standards, including those relating to 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 commences upon signature by both Participants. This Arrangement is intended to discontinue two (2) years from the date of signing. A Participant should endeavor to provide the other Participant with thirty (30) days advance written notice of its intent to discontinue its participation in this Arrangement. This Arrangement may be modified in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Participants.

Signed at Atlanta, Georgia, this 15th day of March, 2016, in duplicate, in the English and Spanish languages