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 Area, and Savannah Offices
Georgia Youth Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
June 19, 2009

1. Alliance Background:
   
   Date Signed:
   
   June 6, 2006
   
   Overview:
   
   OSHA, GLS-AIHA, GA-ASSE, CEFGA, GA DOE and Georgia Tech hereby form an Alliance to provide career/technical education teachers, students and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help protect career/technical education students’ health and safety in the construction and general industries.
   
   Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors
   
   The implementation team members included representatives from OSHA, GLS-AIHA, GA-ASSE, CEFGA, GA DOE and Georgia Tech. The Implementation Team Contributors included representatives from the US DOL – Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
   
   Evaluation Period:
   
   June 6, 2008, through June 6, 2009
   
    
2. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors:
   
   Implementation team meetings were conducted as scheduled on 8/28/08, 11/4/08, 1/7/09, 2/17/09 and 3/17/09.
   
    
3. Events and Products
   
   Training and Education
   
   Events
    
   • OSHA 10-hour training was provided to Construction Career Technology students at Maxwell High School, August 18 – 22, 2008.
      
   • An overview of OSHA’s rights and responsibilities for employees was provided to students at Lee County High Schools, August 21, 2008.
      
   • OSHA 10-hour General Industry safety and health training was provided the member of the Kell High School, FIRST Robotics Team, December 6 and 13, 2007.
      
   • OSHA 10-hour General Industry safety and health training was provided the member of the Walton High School, FIRST Robotics Team, December 6 and 13, 2007.
      
   • OSHA 10-hour training was provided to students in the Atlanta YouthBuild – Atlanta Workforces Development, December 2 and 13, 2008.
      
   • OSHA 10-hour training was provided to students in the Atlanta YouthBuild – Atlanta Workforces Development, December 9 and 10, 2008.
      
   • OSHA 10-hour training was provided to Construction Career Technology students at DeKalb North – High School of Technology in January 26 – February 3, 2009.
      
   • OSHA 10-hour training was provided to students in the Atlanta YouthBuild – Atlanta Workforces Development, January 26 – February 3, 2009.
      
   • OSHA 10-hour training was provided to Construction Career Technology students in Cass High School, February 11 and 12, 2009.
      
   • Conducted an OSHA construction overview training course for Georgia-Tech Construction Management Class, February 11, 2009.
      
   • OSHA 10-hour training was provided to Automotive Repair Career Technology students at Maxwell High School, March 9, 12 & 16, 2009.
   Products
    
   • None
   Outreach and Communication
   
   Events
    
   • On August 15, 2008, a members of the Alliance group conducted OSHA Overview Training at the College of Coastal Georgia.
      
   • January 31, 2009, members of the Georgia Youth Alliance participated in the Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA) Conference in Newnan, GA.
      
   • April 16 – 17, 2009, the group participated in the Construction CareerExpo at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). This event includes exhibitors, demonstrations and hands-on activities. The Expo is also conducted in conjunction with the Skills USA competitions. A booth was staffed at the event with representatives from OSHA, Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program and the US DOL – WHD.
      
     • Total conference participants 6,145 including 265 student competitors, 4,510 students, 770 education representatives (administrators, teaches and counselors), as well as 865 company volunteers, exhibitors and guest.
        
     • The event was supported by 191 schools and 243 companies.
   • On April 16 – 17, 2009, a booth was also staffed by the AIHA-Georgia Local Section (GLS), focused on preventing noise-induced hearing loss (of teen workers) in the construction industry by raising the awareness of workers.
     
     • Members of the Georgia Youth Alliance participated in the following career day and outreach events throughout the State:
      
     • Hiram High School, (12/11/08)
     • Perry Center for Learning, (2/13/09, 2/27/09 & 3/18/09)
     • Lovinggood Middle School, (1/23/09, 2/27/09, 3/20/09, 4/24/09 & 5/2/09)
     • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Career Fair, (2/11/09)
     • DeKalb Technical College – Clarkston Campus, Career Day, (3/28/09)
     • SW DeKalb High School, Career Day, (4/30/09)
   Products
    
   • The “Child Labor Law Exemptions for Student Learners and Apprentices” developed by the group (in FY 2008) was shared with the National Construction Career Days Center (NCCDC).
      
   • The group’s efforts were promoted in an OSHA news release issued on April 15, 2009. The full news release can be viewed at the following site - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA to kick off youth job safety campaign April 16 at CEFGA CareerExpo in College Park, Ga.
      
   • An article about the Georgia Youth Alliance and the CEFGA Career Expo appeared in the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) E-News on Monday, April 20, 2009.
   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
   
   Events
    
   • Several members of the Alliance group attended a formal workshop and received training to deliver the Youth @ Work course. The Youth @ Work curriculum is targeted at small business employers and it is focused on keeping young workers safe and healthful. Approximately 18 states currently participate in this training program and have implemented the Youth @ Work curriculum into their school and community.
      
   • March 23-27, 2009, 16 construction career technology instructors completed the OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer course, at the training facility of Dublin Construction, in Dublin, GA. This effort was supported by the Georgia Youth Alliance, the Career Technical and Agricultural Education Resource Network (CTAERN) and several other CEFGA industry partners. Once trained, these teachers will be able to provide industry-recognized safety training and an OSHA 10-hour safety cards to high school students across the State. This first round of training represents an opportunity to reach about 1,500 students annually.
      
   • The Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program’s efforts in the area of Youth Outreach were recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s, Office of Small Businesses and Consultation, with an OSCAR Award for 2009.
      
   • The Alliance was promoted at several Workforce Development Taskforce meetings. These meetings address the needs for vocational instruction and training. These meetings were conducted throughout Georgia on the following dates:
      
     • AGC/CEFGA Southwest Georgia Workforce Alliance Meeting, September 16, 2008.
     • Central Georgia Workforce Development Taskforce Meeting, September 18, 2008.
     • Central Georgia Workforce Development Taskforce Meeting, November 4, 2008.
     • Central Georgia Workforce Development Taskforce Meeting, January 13, 2009.
     • AGC/CEFGA Southwest Georgia Workforce Alliance Meeting, March 12, 2009, conducted in Albany, GA.
     • Joint Georgia Workforce Development Taskforce Meeting, June 2, 2009.
   Products
    
   • None
      
4. Results
   
   OSHA 10-Hour Training Course
    

   Event Sponsor/High School	Outreach Activity	Students Impacted
   Maxwell High School	OSHA 10	70
   Kell and Walton High Schools	OSHA 10	20
   Atlanta YouthBuild –Atlanta Workforce Development	OSHA 10	21
   Atlanta YouthBuild –Atlanta Workforce Development	OSHA 10	34
   DeKalb North – High School of Technology	OSHA 10	12
   Atlanta YouthBuild –Atlanta Workforce Development	OSHA 10	8
   Cass High School	OSHA 10	57
   Georgia-Tech Construction Management Class	OSHA Construction Overview Training	38
   Maxwell High School	OSHA 10	18
   Total Trained:		278

   
   School Career Day Events and Other Youth Outreach
    

   Event Sponsor/High School	Outreach Activity	Students Impacted
   Hiram High School	OSHA Overview for Teen Workers	80
   Perry Center for Learning	OSHA Overview for Teen Workers	105
   Lovinggood Middle School	OSHA Overview for Teen Workers	128
   U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission	HBCU - Career Fair	75
   DeKalb Technical College – Clarkston Campus	Career Day	100
   SW DeKalb High School	Career Day	75
   CEFGA	Construction CareerExpo	6,145
   Total:		6,708

   
   Other Outreach Activities
    

   Date	Activity	Impact/ Participants
   1/31/09	Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA) Conference-Presentation	48 (Construction teachers)
   3/23-27/09	OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer Course	16 (construction career technology instructors)
   9/16 – 6/6/09	Workforce Development Taskforce Meetings	500 impacted
   Total Impacted/Trained:		564

   
    
5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2010
    
   • Continue to provide OSHA 10-hour training for Construction Career Technology students at High Schools and YouthBuild Programs throughout Georgia.
      
   • Continue to provide OSHA 10-hour training for Career Technology students at High Schools throughout Georgia, pursuing careers in general industry.
      
   • Continue to participate in School Career Day Programs throughout Georgia, to promote careers in workplace safety and health.
      
   • Continue to participate in the Construction CareerExpo led by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA). This event includes exhibitors, demonstrations, hands-on activities and the Skills USA competitions.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
United Safety Council (USC) Alliance
February 18, 2019

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      May 6, 2008

   2. Dates Renewed

      February 25, 2011, July 31, 2012, October 31, 2014

   3. Evaluation Period

      October 1, 2017 through February 28, 2019

   4. Alliance Overview and Goals

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United Safety Council (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.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During this period, the Implementation Team met on a monthly basis in conjunction with the group's monthly meetings.

   • November 6, 2017; November 14, 2017; December 14, 2017; February 6, 2018; April 18, 2018; June 21, 2018; August 6, 2018; September 4, 2018; November 13, 2018; November 27, 2018; January 7, 2019; January 28, 2019; and February 14, 2019

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

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

   This table is best viewed on tablets, notebooks or desktop computer screens.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)	Additional Information (Optional)
   Dissemination	Monthly	During this period, the Alliance group distributed an E-newsletter, which highlighted safety and health events conducted by the United Safety Council, as well as OSHA.	Construction and Small Business	500
   Dissemination	Quarterly	During this period, the Alliance group distributed its newsletter, which highlighted safety and health events conducted by the United Safety Council, as well as OSHA.	Construction and Small Business	500
   Dissemination	Ongoing	During this period, the Alliance group hosted its own YouTube channel, which offered information to the public regarding emergency services and other occupational safety issues.	Small Business and Construction	1000+

   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.

   This table is best viewed on tablets, notebooks or desktop computer screens.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Training	10/23/17 through 12/30/17	Four (4) Free OSHA 30 Hour Courses	United Safety Council Rep.	During this period, the Alliance group conducted four free OSHA 30-Hour Courses, which were funded by grants issued to Seminole State College and Training for Manufactured Construction (TRAMCON).	Tampa	FL	Construction, Small Business, and Safety & Health Programs	120
   Speech/Presentation	12/7/17	Alliance Outreach	Joan Spencer-OSHA, CAS	During this period, the Alliance group conducted an OSHA Workshop on Respirable Silica.	Tampa	FL	Silica	33
   Speech/Presentation	12/7/17	Alliance Outreach	Joan Spencer-OSHA, CAS	During this period, the Alliance group conducted an OSHA Workshop on Respirable Silica.	Orlando	FL	Silica	50
   Event	3/23/18	Alliance Outreach	Joan Spencer-OSHA, CAS	During this period, the Alliance group conducted an Workshop, which was entitled Hunker Down for Safety	Orlando	FL	Emergency Response/Recovery	80
   Speech/Presentation	2/20/19	Alliance Outreach	Joan Spencer-OSHA, CAS	During this period, the Alliance group conducted an OSHA Update outreach event.	Tampa	FL	Beryllium; Construction; Emergency Response/Recovery Fall Prevention Recordkeeping/Reporting Safety & Health Programs Silica Small Business Trenching Walking-Working Surfaces	30
   Speech/Presentation	2/22/19	Alliance Outreach	Joan Spencer-OSHA, CAS	OSHA Update	Orlando	FL	Beryllium and Construction Emergency Response/Recovery Fall Prevention Recordkeeping/Reporting Safety & Health Programs Silica Small Business Trenching Walking-Working Surfaces	50
   Training	03/07/18 through 03/31/18	Four (4) Free OSHA 30 Hour Courses	United Safety Council Rep	During this period, the Alliance group conducted four free OSHA 30-Hour Courses, which were funded by grants issued to Seminole State College and Training for Manufactured Construction (TRAMCON).	Tampa	FL	Construction, Small Business, and Safety & Health Programs	120

   Report prepared by: Joan M. Spencer, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office, February 19, 2019.

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 Area, and Savannah Offices
Georgia Struck-by Alliance Annual Report
Report Date: December 7, 2007

I. 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 and 3M are committed to sharing 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.

II. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors

The implementation team members included representatives from 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 and 3M. Implementation team meetings were conducted as scheduled on 1/16/07, 2/1/07, 2/20/07, 3/7/07, 7/24/07, 9/6/07, 10/2/07 and 11/6/07.

Evaluation Period

December 5, 2006, through December 7, 2007

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

Events

• On July 25, 2007, the group met with a representative of the Construction Safety Council (CSC) to discuss the development of a work zone safety training course.
• The Georgia Utilities Contractor’s Association (GUCA), which is a member of the Alliance, was awarded one of three grants funded by the National Utilities Contractor’s Association (NUCA) to develop an educational training course for employers and employees, focused on the prevention of struck-by hazards and other issues impacting utility construction operations.

Products

• None.

Outreach and Communication

Events

• On April 9, 2007, representatives from the Georgia Struck-by Alliance conducted an outreach and awareness presentation for Georgia DOT employees, county representatives and contractors in District One, which is headquartered in Gainesville, GA. Alliance members conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the agreement, provided attendees a fact sheet about the agreement and surveyed the attendees’ interest in work zone safety training.
• On April 10, 2007, representatives from the Georgia Struck-by Alliance conducted an outreach and awareness presentation for Georgia DOT employees, county representatives and contractors in District Two, which is headquartered in Tennille, GA. Alliance members conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the agreement, provided attendees a fact sheet about the agreement and surveyed the attendees’ interest in work zone safety training.
• On April 12, 2007, representatives from the Georgia Struck-by Alliance conducted an outreach and awareness presentation for Georgia DOT employees, county representatives and contractors in District Seven, which is headquartered in Chamblee, GA. Alliance members conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the agreement, provided attendees a fact sheet about the agreement and surveyed the attendees’ interest in work zone safety training.
• On April 13, 2007, representatives from the Georgia Struck-by Alliance conducted an outreach and awareness presentation for Georgia DOT employees, county representatives and contractors in District Six, which is headquartered in Cartersville, GA. Alliance members conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the agreement, provided attendees a fact sheet about the agreement and surveyed the attendees’ interest in work zone safety training.
• On April 17, 2007, representatives from the Georgia Struck-by Alliance conducted an outreach and awareness presentation for Georgia DOT employees, county representatives and contractors in District Three, which is headquartered in Thomaston, GA. Alliance members conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the agreement, provided attendees a fact sheet about the agreement and surveyed the attendees’ interest in work zone safety training.
• On April 18, 2007, representatives from the Georgia Struck-by Alliance conducted an outreach and awareness presentation for Georgia DOT employees, county representatives and contractors in District Four, which is headquartered in Tifton, GA. Alliance members conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the agreement, provided attendees a fact sheet about the agreement and surveyed the attendees’ interest in work zone safety training.
• On April 19, 2007, representatives from the Georgia Struck-by Alliance conducted an outreach and awareness presentation for Georgia DOT employees, county representatives and contractors in District Five, which is headquartered in Jesup, GA. Alliance members conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the agreement, provided attendees a fact sheet about the agreement and surveyed the attendees’ interest in work zone safety training.

Products

• The group promoted the Alliance with an article in the April 2007 issue of the OSHA Region IV Quarterly E-Newsletter.
• The Georgia Utilities Contractor’s Association (GUCA) promoted the Alliance in the organization’s newsletter.
• The group developed an Alliance fact sheet to promote the agreement during the outreach meeting conducted in April 2007.
• The group completed a Georgia Struck-by Alliance Brochure and distributed over 500 copies during the GPTQ conference.

Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

Events

• Alliance representatives conducted a presentation during the Georgia Partnership for Transportation Quality (GPTQ) conference meeting at the University of Georgia, in Athens, GA, December 6, 2007.

Products

• None

IV. Results

V. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2007

• Conduct work zone safety training for construction employers and employees throughout Georgia in 2008.
• Develop and distribute work zone safety material to employers and employees throughout Georgia in 2008.
• Participate in the Georgia Partnership for Transportation Quality (GPTQ) conference in December 2008.

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 Youth Alliance
Alliance Annual Report
August 3, 2015

1. Alliance Background:

   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
   • Georgia Advocacy of Concerned Beauty Professionals (GACBP) Addendum to Alliance signed January 29, 2013
   • Renewed September 22, 2014

   Overview:

   The US Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the US Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the Georgia Local Section - American Industrial Hygiene Association (GLS-AIHA), the Georgia Chapter - American Society of Safety Engineers (GA-ASSE), Brasfield and Gorrie, LLC, HDS Consulting, RockTenn Company, the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Occupational Safety and Health Division (GTRI), and the GTRI – Center for Young Worker Safety and Health formed an Alliance focused on providing career/technical educators, students and others with information, guidance and training resources to protect the safety and health of career/technical students.

2. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors

   The implementation team included representatives from all of the Alliance participants. Additionally, both the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) and the Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) contributed to the Alliance as stakeholders. Implementation team meetings were conducted as scheduled on the following dates: 8/13/14; 9/23/14; 11/12/14; 1/7/15; 2/18/15; 5/29/15; and 7/24/15.

   Evaluation Period:

   August 1, 2014, through July 31, 2015

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   Events

   • On September 13, 2014, the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI conducted two young worker safety and health training sessions for members of the Barrow County 4-H Robotics team. A total of seven students were trained.
   • During this period, members of the Alliance group conducted safety and health training course for students at Maxwell High School, in Gwinnett County, Georgia. A total of 310 students were trained, during the following training courses:
     • On September 10 through 12, 2014, the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI conducted Module 4 training for students.
     • On December 8 through 12, 2014, the Alliance group conducted OSHA 10-hour construction safety and health training for students.

   Products

   • None

   Outreach and Communication

   Events

   • On May 29 and July 24, 2015, the members of the Alliance group, led by GTRI, participated in the Sustainable Workforce Symposium I & II. The Sustainable Workforce Symposiums focused on the importance of providing effective safety and health training to young workers, as well as other topics. In addition to Alliance group members, participants in the events included the following:
     • Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc., (AGC)
     • GoBuild Georgia Foundation - Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce Division (WFD)
     • The Great promise Partnership (GPP)
     • E-Steam (Esteem Science Technology Engineering Art and Math)
     • Allnex
     • ACE Mentorship
     • Georgia Society of Professional Engineers
     • National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
   • On March 26 - 27, 2015, the Alliance group supported the CEFGA CareerExpo at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). This event includes exhibitors, demonstrations and hands-on activities. The Expo was conducted in conjunction with the Georgia SkillsUSA competitions. The goal of this event was to raise awareness of careers in construction, engineering, architecture, transportation, and energy. The event represented a cooperative effort by private companies, trade associations, universities, and government agencies.
   • During this period, members of the Georgia Youth Alliance also participated in the following outreach events:
     • On October 6, 2014, workplace safety and health rights were explained to students attending the Metro Homeschooling Courses in Atlanta, Georgia. A total of 23 students attended this event.
     • On October 17, 2014, a member of the Alliance group conducted a presentation on workplace safety and health and participated in an exhibition at the Central Georgia Technical College in Macon, Georgia. A total of 300 students attended this event.
     • On November 19, 2014, a member of the Alliance group conducted a presentation on workplace safety and health and participated in an exhibition at Jackson High School in Jackson, Georgia. A total of 900 students attended this event.
     • On April 2, 2015, a member of the Alliance group participated in Career Day 2015 at Redan High School. A total of 100 students received OSHA outreach during the event.
   • On March 26 - 27, 2015, the Alliance group supported the CEFGA CareerExpo at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). This event includes exhibitors, demonstrations and hands-on activities. The Expo was conducted in conjunction with the Georgia SkillsUSA competitions. The goal of this event was to raise awareness of careers in construction, engineering, architecture, transportation, and energy. The event represented a cooperative effort by private companies, trade associations, universities, and government agencies.
     • Total conference attendance was 7,212, which included 5,111 students, 1,138 company volunteers, as well as 963 teacher and school administrators.
     • Safety and health exhibit booths were staffed by OSHA, Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program, AIHA, ASSE and the US DOL – WHD, as well as Brasfield & Gorrie. Students were also provided with a down-load of the OSHA Heat Stress App. The GA-ASSE Chapter provided participants with protective gloves, hearing protection and they discussed the importance of personal protective equipment.

   Products

   • During this period, the Alliance group, led by representatives from RockTenn Company, developed a general industry safety and health handbook for Youth and Temp Workers.
4. Results

   School	Course	Date	Trained
   Bartow High School – College and Career Academy	OSHA 10 – hour for General Industry	August 25 – 29 & Sept. 15 - 19, 2014	56
   Barrow County 4-H Robotics Team	Module 3 and Module 4	September 13, 2014	7
   Metro – Homeschool Classes	Workplace Safety and Health Rights	October 6, 2014	23
   Central Georgia Technical College, Macon, GA.	Presentation and exhibit	10/17/2014	300
   Jackson High School, Jackson, GA	Presentation and exhibit	11/19/2014	900
   Maxwell High School, Gwinnett County, GA	Module 4	September 10, 11, & 12, 2014	240
   Maxwell High School, Gwinnett County, GA	OSHA 10-hour Course	December 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12	30 morning 40 afternoon
   		Total Trained:	1,596

   School Career Days and Other Youth Outreach Events

   Date	Event Sponsor/High School	Outreach Activity	Impacted
   October 6, 2014	Metro Homeschooling Courses in Atlanta, Georgia	Career Day	150 participants
   October 17, 2014	Central Georgia Technical College in Macon, Georgia	Presentation and Exhibit	300 students
   November 19, 2014	Jackson High School in Jackson, Georgia	Presentation and Exhibit	900 Students
   April 2, 2015	Redan High School, DeKalb County Georgia	Career Day 2015 at Redan High School.	100
   March 26 - 27, 2015	CEFGA CareerExpo & SkillsUSA	Safety and Health Outreach Event	7,212 participants
   		Total Impacted/Trained:	8,662

5. Upcoming Milestones for 2015 - 2016
   • During this period, the Georgia Youth Alliance will be re-launched with an expanded membership including the following:
     • Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia)
     • Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE)
     • Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce Division (WFD)
   • During the period, the Alliance group will print and distribute the general industry safety and health handbook developed for Youth and Temp Workers.
   • Continue to promote the web-based safety and health training developed by Georgia Tech to FIRST robotics participants throughout Georgia.
   • Participate in the Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA) Conference in January 2016.
   • Participate in the Construction CareerExpo led by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) scheduled for March 2016. This event includes exhibitors, demonstrations, hands-on activities and the Skills USA competitions.
   • Participate in the Georgia Career & Technical Education (GACTE) Conference in July 2016.

   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 www.osha.gov.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (SCPBC) Annual
July 14, 2016

1. Alliance Background

    

   July 28, 2004

   Renewal Date

   September 13, 2006; March 10, 2011; and March 14, 2013; and March 12, 2015

    

   May 31, 2015 through May 31, 2016

    

   OSHA and the Safety Council of Palm Beach County (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).

    

   OSHA

   Condell Eastmond; Area Director
   Vergie Bain; Compliance Assistance Specialist

   Alliance participant from SCPBC

   Toni Burrows

   1. Date Signed
   2. Evaluation Period
   3. Overview
   4. Implementation Team Members

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meetings were conducted by the group on the following dates: 8/15/2013; 3/14/2014; and 4/3/2014

   • 6/1/2015
   • 12/3/2015
   • 4/12/2016.

    

   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.

   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
   	None

   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 SCPB 58 training classes with the support and assistance of OSHA. These courses included the following: Forklift Operator and Train the Trainer Permit-Required Confined Space Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED, and First Aid Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Intermediate and Advanced Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) and Safe Supervisor Hazwoper Professional Driver Training OSHA 10 Hr and 30 Hr Signs & Markings 1 Aerial, Scissor & Bucket Lift Operator	Construction, Transportation, Hazard Communication/ Chemical, and Small Business	1,685/685
   Training	During this period, a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) from the OSHA Ft. Lauderdale Area Office conducted a presentation on heat illness prevention for the Alliance group.	Construction, Heat Illness Prevention, and Small Business	500/60
   Training	During this period, the Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) conducted a presentation regarding the new construction industry confined spaces standard.	Construction and Small Business	200/45
   Training	During this period, the CAS conducted a presentation regarding the new amputation National Emphasis Program (NEP).	Construction and Small Business	500/30
   Training	During this period, the CAS supported two Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) courses, by providing an OSHA update presentation and training on the OSHA recordkeeping requirements.	Construction and Small Business	500/10

   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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached/Attended
   Dissemination	During this period, the Alliance group distributed OSHA outreach material focused on the OSHA’s Falls and Heat Illness Prevention Stand-downs.	Construction/Fall Prevention/heat Illness Prevention/ Workers/Small Business	2,000
   Dissemination	On March 12, 2016, the Area Director and the CAS for the Fort Lauderdale Area Office spoke at the Annual SCPBC Safety Awards Ceremony.	Construction/Fall Prevention/heat Illness Prevention/ Workers/Small Business	2,000
   Speech/Presentation	During this period, the SCPBC distributed promotion for the Region IV - Landscape Stand-down.	Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business	500

4. Evaluation

    

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones for 2014 to 2015

    

   • 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 worker that receive training on the safe operation of forklifts, lockout/tagout, as well as other topics.
   • The alliance will work with the other OSHA area offices in Florida and the safety councils throughout the state of Florida to promote occupational safety and health events.

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

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional
61 Forsyth Road, SW, Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447

The Concerned Beauty Professionals (The CBP) Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
April 7, 2017

1. Alliance Background

    

   1. Date Signed:

       

      March 31, 2014

      Renewal Date:

      December 2, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period

       

      May 7, 2016, through April 3, 2017

   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 Memberships and Contributors

       

      Alliances participants included the following:

      • Representatives from the OSHA Regional Office
      • Representatives from the Georgia Tech onsite Consultation Program
      • Representatives from The Concerned Beauty Professionals (The CBP)

    

2. Implementation Team Meetings

    

   11/29/2016 and 2/23/2017

   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.

   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
   Training ( this training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	On August 22, 2016, the CBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. This training session was led by Susan Arnold and it focused on several industrial hygiene topics.	Hazard Communication/ Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5
   Training ( this training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	On September 12, 2016, the CBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. This training session was led by Black Women for Wellness and it focused on indoor air quality and other health topics.	Hazard Communication/ Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5
   Training ( this training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	On September 26, 2016, the CBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. This training session was led by Allen Dumas and it focused on Hepatitis prevention.	Hazard Communication/ Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5
   Training ( this training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	On November 15, 2016, the CBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. This training session was led by Jenny Houlroyd, which focused on Bloodborne Pathogen safety.	Hazard Communication/ Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5
   Training ( this training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	On November 28, 2016, the CBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. This training session was led by Hilarie Warren, which focused on injury and illness prevention, as well as management support.	Hazard Communication/ Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	5
   Training ( this training is offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month)	On the February 13, the CBP conducted a Monday School Training Program for its members. The training course focused on business, marketing, technology, safety, health and sanitation, as well as the recent Alliance renewal, with OSHA and Georgia Tech.	Hazard Communication/ Chemical; Small Business; and Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers	5
   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
   Dissemination/ Product	During this period, representatives Georgia Tech on the Alliance group developed a poster/flyer, which featured five safety tips for Nail Salons.	Hazard Communication/ Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers	0
   Presentation/ Speech	On September 6, 2016, a representative from the CBP attended events at the Empire Beauty Show in the morning and evening to promote the Alliance.	Hazard Communications/ Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	40
   Presentation/ Speech	On September 26 and27, 2016, a representative from the CBP attended events at the Hogan Institute in the morning and evening to promote the Alliance	Hazard Communications/ Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	12
   Presentation/ Speech	On September 27, 2016, a representative from the CBP attended an event at the Duluth Barber College to promote the Alliance.	Hazard Communications/ Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	10
   Presentation/ Speech	On October 13, 2016, a representative from the CBP attended an event at the Powder Springs Beauty School to promote the Alliance.	Hazard Communications/ Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	8
   Presentation/ Speech	On October 17, 2016, a representative from the CBP attended events at the following Empire Beauty Show locations: Lawrenceville, Georgia Dunwoody, Georgia	Hazard Communications/ Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	15/20
   Presentation/ Speech	On November 10, 2016, a representative from the CBP attended an event at the Kaune Academy to promote the Alliance.	Hazard Communications/ Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	35
   Presentation/ Speech	On Monday, February 6, 2017, the CBP conducted its 2017 Breakfast of Champions with the support of Alliance participants. The event focused on safety and health concerns, maintaining industry standards, as well as other industry concerns.	Hazard Communications/ Chemical; Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers; Small Business; and Young Workers	16

4. Evaluation

    

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones for 2017 - 2018

    

   • 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.
   • During this period, the Alliance group will attempt to translate and distribute the poster/flyer, which featured five safety tips for Nail Salons.

   Report Prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration's
Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
And the
Georgia Struck-by Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
August 5, 2019

1. Alliance Background:

   1. Date Signed:

      December 5, 2006

      Renewal Date:

      • March 5, 2013
      • March 19, 2016
      • March 9, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period:

      August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019

   3. Overview:

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

   4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors:

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

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

2. Implementation Team Meeting

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

   In addition to these meetings, the Alliance coordinator and the group members maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

   This table is best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination	April 23, 2019	An OSHA news release was issued to promote the Landscaping and Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-Down, which was supported by the Alliance group.	Safety and Health Program	10,000+
   Presentation and Dissemination	April 29 - 30, 2019	The AGC of Georgia, a member of the Georgia Struck-by Alliance, coordinated with OSHA to promote the OSHA Region IV - Landscaping/ Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-Down. The AGC Georgia served a significant role in the success of this event by providing the registration platform for the event on its webpage. Additionally, the event was promoted on the AGC Georgia's newsletter, The Forum.	Safety and Health Program, Heat Illness Prevention, and Hispanic/Latino Workers	Heat Illness Prevention registered participants -11 companies participated (and held nationwide events), 137 jobsites, 12,644 workers trained Landscaping Stand-down registered participants - 2 companies, 5 jobsites, and 71 workers
   Dissemination	May 8, 2019	Volume 18, Issues 6 and 8 of the OSHA QuickTakes Newsletters featured articles promoting the Georgia Struck-by Alliance Annual Safety Stand-Down. The Struck-by Stand-Down was conducted in conjunction with the Annual National Work Zone Awareness Week.	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers and Transportation	240,000 - Subscribers
   Dissemination	June 17 through 21, 2019	The Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA) and OSHA, both members of the Georgia Struck-by Alliance, worked cooperatively to promote the OSHA Trench Safety Stand-Down. Additionally several copies of OSHA's trenching posters were distributed to the group.	Safety and Health Program; Trench Safety	N/A
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Atlanta, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-85 (South exit 28), Weekly Impressions - 179,957
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Brunswick, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-95 (south exit 42), Weekly Impressions - 98,636
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Macon, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-75 (North exit 149), Weekly Impressions - 272,177
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Rome, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-75 (North exit 326), Weekly Impressions - 193,656
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Savannah, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-16 (Exit 127), Weekly Impressions - 67,031

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program 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.

   This table is best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Speech/Presentation	June 2018	Lamar Outdoor of Atlanta - annual safety meeting	Representative from OSHA	A representative from OSHA supported the annual safety and health meetings of Lamar Outdoor Advertising Company of Atlanta.	Atlanta	GA	Safety and Health Program, Fall Protection and Struck-by	10+ attendees
   Speech/Presentation/ Training	November 5 through 9, 2018	Winter Weather Safety Stand-Down	AGC Georgia members and others	November 5 through 9, 2018, construction jobsites across Georgia were encouraged to cease work and participate in a Winter Weather Safety Stand-Down. This event led by the OSHA and the AGC Georgia.	Through-out the State - Atlanta	GA	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers and Transportation	20 - companies, 237 jobsites and 14,980 Workers
   Speech/Presentation/ Training	August 13 through 19, 2018	FY 2018 Safe + Sound Campaign.	AGC Georgia, OSHA and Georgia Tech,	The AGC Georgia, OSHA and Georgia Tech, which are members of the Alliance group, supported OSHA's FY 2018 Safe + Sound Campaign.	Atlanta and Calhoun	GA	Safety and Health Program	55 - attendees in Atlanta, GA and 13 - attendees in Calhoun, GA
   Speech/Presentation/ Training	April 8 through 12, 2019	Georgia Struck-by Safety Stand-Down	AGC Georgia members and others	April 8 through 12 2019, construction jobsites across Georgia were encouraged to cease work and participate in a Safety Stand-down led by the AGC Georgia. Struck-by Alliance members promoted this Stand-Down through a variety of venues, as well as the organization's contact list. The Struck-By Stand-Down was a huge success with over 17,895 employees on 1,426 worksites from 24 companies participating. Jobsites were in the following locations: Alabama; Georgia; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; (Mexico City, Mexico); North Carolina; and South Carolina. Previous Struck-by Stand-down had the following results: - 2013 - 21 Companies, 104 Worksites and 1,435 Workers - 2014 - 25 Companies, 500 Worksites and 17,000 Workers - 2015 - 25 Companies, 400 Worksites and 15,000 Workers - 2016 - 16 Companies, 837 Worksites and 6,496 Workers - 2017 - 60 companies, 430 worksites and 25,400 Workers - 2018 - 21 companies, 442 worksites and 19,824 Workers	Through-out the State - Atlanta	GA	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers and Transportation	24 companies, 1,426 jobsites, 17,895 workers
   Outreach Event	March 21-22, 2019	CEFGA Career Expo	Various Alliance Members	Members of the Alliance group supported the CEFGA World of Construction in a variety of areas, including serving as volunteers, judges and exhibitors. The total attendance for the event was 8,615, which included the following: - 5,914 student - 1,187 Influencers (Teachers, Parents, Counselors and School Administrators) - 1,514 Industry Volunteers	Atlanta	GA	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	8,615 attendees

   *Note – Total event participation

   Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Jackson Area Office
3780 I-55 North, Suite 210
Jackson, MS 39211-6323
(601) 965-4606; Fax (601) 965-4610

The Annual Status Report for Alliance projects initiated by the OSHA Area Office in Jackson, Mississippi, was completed April 12, 2004.

1. Alliance Background

Date Signed

EPA of MS Alliance signed May 23, 2003

Overview

OSHA and EPA of MS formed an Alliance to provide EPA of MS members 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.

Implementation Team Meetings

Conducted all scheduled Quarterly Alliance Meetings

2. Training and Education

• Advance Lineman School (10/6-10/03) - One CSHO attended
• Presented "So You Want to Be a Lineman" to the following Associations:
  • Oct 28 Magnolia Electric Power Association
  • Jan 6-7 Four County Electric Power Association
  • Feb 23-24 Coast Electric Power Association
  Note: Previously presented to: Southern Pine Electric Power Association and Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association

3. Outreach and Communication FY 2005

• Distribute the following CD’s to members: Electrical CD, Photo CD, and Jackson Area Office Recordkeeping CD
• Spoke at Annual Safety Coordinators Conference (9/23-24/03)
• Share information on best practices
  • Testing of Rubber Gloves every 60 days
  • Mount strobe lights fleet vehicles in order to increase visibility
  • Certified Loss Control Representatives
  • Each system performs outreach to the community (Coast Electric & Four Counties have developed training trailers to be used for live demonstrations)
• Coast Electric EPA has expressed an interest in becoming a VPP site. Major obstacle is majority of work performed offsite as part of a mobile workforce
• Representatives promote their good working relationship with OSHA whenever they attend meetings.
• Attend Full-Time Safety Coordinator Round Table (3/31/04)

4. Upcoming Milestones

• Advance Lineman School
  - Plan for additional CSHO to attend the next class (Fall 04)
• Distribute the following CD’s to members: Struck-by and Updated Photo CD
• Presented "So You Want to Be a Lineman" to the following Associations:
  - Central Electric Power Association

ARREGLO QUE ESTABLECE UNA ALIANZA
ENTRE
LA OFFICINA REGIONAL EN ATLANTA DE
LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD OCUPACIONAL
DEL DEPARTAMENTO DEL TRABAJO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
Y
EL CONSULADO GENERAL DE MÉXICO EN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

La Oficina Regional en Atlanta de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y el Consulado General de México en Atlanta, Georgia (el Consulado), en adelante denominados conjuntamente "los Participantes";

RECONOCIENDO el compromiso conjunto de proteger los derechos de los trabajadores mexicanos en los Estados Unidos, reconocidos en la Carta de Arreglo entre la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional del Departamento del Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, firmada en Washington, D.C., el 1° de junio de 2010; y

RECONOCIENDO que el Programa de Alianza de la OSHA prevé el establecimiento de relaciones de cooperación para fines tales como la capacitación y la educación, difusión y comunicación, y para promover un diálogo nacional sobre la seguridad y la salud en el trabajo;

Se proponen establecer una Alianza para lograr lo siguiente:

Objetivo General

Los Participantes tienen la intención de establecer una relación de colaboración para proveer a los nacionales mexicanos y a otros en Alabama y Georgia información, orientación y acceso a recursos de capacitación y educación para promover los derechos de los trabajadores a la protección de su seguridad y salud ocupacionales, y para ayudarlos a entender la ley nacional de los Estados Unidos de América sobre los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo de la Ley de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacionales (OSH Act).

Capacitación y Educación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de capacitación y educación:

• Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para los empleadores y los trabajadores mexicanos en Alabama y Georgia sobre la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo.

• Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para los empleadores y los trabajadores mexicanos en Alabama y Georgia a fin de promover el entendimiento de los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo del OSH Act, incluyendo el uso del procedimiento de quejas de OSHA.

Difusión y Comunicación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de difusión y comunicación:

• Elaborar información sobre el reconocimiento y la prevención de riesgos en el lugar de trabajo, y formular mecanismos para comunicar dicha información (por ejemplo, por medios impresos y electrónicos, herramientas de asistencia electrónica y enlaces al sitio Web de la OSHA desde el sitio Web del Consulado) a los nacionales mexicanos que trabajan en Alabama y Georgia y a sus empleadores.

• Dar discursos, realizar exposiciones o presentarse en las conferencias, reuniones locales u otros eventos de los Participantes.

• Participar en las actividades y los eventos del "Consulado Móvil".

Promoción de un Diálogo Nacional

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos relacionados con la promoción de un diálogo conjunto sobre la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo:

• Dar a conocer y demostrar el compromiso con la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo y los derechos de los trabajadores siempre que los funcionarios principales de los Participantes se dirijan al público.

• Convocar o participar en foros, debates en mesas redondas o reuniones de interesados principales sobre cuestiones que afectan a los nacionales mexicanos que trabajan en Alabama y Georgia para ayudar a forjar soluciones innovadoras sobre cuestiones relativas a la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo, y el entendimiento de los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo del OSH Act.

Un grupo de implementación, integrado por representantes de cada Participante, tiene la intención de reunirse para elaborar un plan de acción, determinar los procedimientos de trabajo y establecer las funciones y responsabilidades de los Participantes. Además, los Participantes tienen el propósito de reunirse por lo menos tres veces al año con fines de seguimiento e intercambio de información sobre las actividades y los resultados en torno al logro de los objetivos de la Alianza.

Nada de lo dispuesto en el presente Arreglo compromete a los Participantes a erogar recursos.

Este Arreglo puede iniciarse una vez firmado por los dos Participantes. El presente Arreglo puede durar dos (2) años a partir de la fecha de su firma. El Participante que tenga la intención de dar por terminado el presente Arreglo procurará notificar por escrito al respecto con treinta (30) días de antelación. El presente Arreglo podrá modificarse por escrito en cualquier momento mediante el consentimiento mutuo de los Participantes.

Firmado en Atlanta, Georgia, en duplicado el día 30 de agosto de 2013, en los idiomas inglés y español.

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447
OSHA, Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
December 8, 2015

1. Alliance Background

    

   A. Date Signed:

   December 7, 2004

   Renewal Date:

   August 30, 2013
   
   August 31, 2015

   B. Evaluation Period

   December 8, 2014, through December 7, 2015

   C. Overview

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

   D. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:

   The implementation team included representatives from the OSHA and the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

    

   Quarterly implementation team meetings were conducted during the following periods:

   • August 31, 2015
   • September 2015
   • October 2015
   • December 2015
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 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 Alabama and Georgia 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
   Training and Education: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goal: To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Alabama and Georgia regarding workplace safety and health. To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Alabama and Georgia to promote understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	On October 29, 2015, OSHA, WHD and EEOC provide training to all Latin Consulates and several community outreach organizations at the Latin American Association. The training was focused on instructing the consular staff and community leaders how to make referrals to OSHA and the other agencies.	Worker Rights, OSHA Rules and Whistleblower	25 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 links to OSHA’s Web site from the Consulate’s Web site) to Mexican nationals working in Alabama and Georgia 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination	During the week of May 4 through 15, 2015, the OSHA Atlanta Regional Office worked cooperatively with the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia to promote the National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-down event.	Fall Prevention	100+ workers
   Exhibit, Speech/Presentation, Dissemination	August 31 through September 4, 2015, OSHA once again worked cooperatively with the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, to conduct a health fair in Gainesville, Georgia. This year the event was conducted in conjunction with Worker’s Rights Week and it features sites in both Atlanta, as well as Gainesville. This event was also an effective collaboration between the public sector, private sector, non-profit organizations, as well as the faith-based community. All of the OSHA participants were bilingual; therefore, they were able to effectively share health, safety and worker’s rights information with many of the workers. This outreach effort was focused on protecting the health and safety of Hispanic workers in the poultry and construction industries.	Fall Prevention, Worker Rights, Whistleblower, Struck by, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)	1,400+ workers in the poultry and construction industries
   Exhibit, Speech/Presentation, Dissemination	October 5 through 9, 2015, the OSHA compliance assistance specialist (CAS) in the Atlanta-West Area Office supported the Mexican Consulate’s 15th Annual Binational Health Week in Atlanta, Georgia.	Fall Prevention, Worker Rights, Struck by, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)	300+ workers
   Exhibit, Speech/Presentation, Dissemination and Other (Media)	During this period, the CAS from the OSHA Atlanta-West Area Office effectively promoted OSHA’s outreach to the Hispanic community through the following media outlets: Hispanic radio show, Radio Informacion 1310 AM (1/16/2015; 1/23/2015; 2/6/2015; and 3/20/2015) La Vision Newspaper (3/6/2015) Hispanic radio show, Marcelo Godoy al Aire (3/24/2015)	Fall Prevention, Worker Rights, Whistleblower, Struck by, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)	5000+ workers

4. Evaluations

    

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2016

    

   • OSHA will continue to work cooperatively with the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia to promote workplace safety and health in the Hispanic community during the following events:
     • Worker Memorial Day
     • Labor Rights Week
     • Occupational Health Week
   • OSHA will continue to work cooperatively with the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia to effectively address safety and health referrals in Region IV.

   Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator