ARREGLO QUE ESTABLECE UNA ALIANZA
ENTRE
LA OFICINA DE AREA DE TAMPA
DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD OCUPACIONAL DEL DEPARTAMENTO DEL TRABAJO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
Y
EL CONSULADO DE MÉXICO EN ORLANDO, FLORIDA

La Oficina de Área de Tampa de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y el Consulado de México en Orlando, Florida, 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 6 de noviembre de 2014; y

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

Se proponen establecer una Alianza para lograr lo siguiente:

Objetivo general

Los Participantes tienen la intención de establecer una relación de colaboración para proveer a los nacionales mexicanos y a otros en el centro y norte de Florida 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 desean establecer una relación de colaboración con el fin de alcanzar las siguientes metas de capacitación y educación:

• Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para los empleadores y los trabajadores mexicanos en el centro y norte de Florida 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 el centro y norte de Florida 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 el centro y norte de Florida 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 el centro y norte de Florida para ayudar a forjar soluciones innovadoras sobre cuestiones relativas a la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo, y el entendimiento 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 Orlando, Florida, en duplicado, el 30th de August, 2018, 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
(404) 562-2300; Fax (404) 562-2295

Region IV Alliance Annual Status Report
June 14, 2017

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      September 26, 2003

      Renewal Dates:

      December 20, 2006; July 1, 2011; April 11, 2014; and December 13, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:

      May 31, 2016, through May 30, 2017

   3. 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

   4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors:

      OSHA
      Atlanta Regional Office, Atlanta-East Area Office and Atlanta-West Area Office

      Alliance Participants
      SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT

2. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:

   Representatives from OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT communicated regarding the Alliance during the following periods:

   • August 31, 2016 (formal meeting)
   • November 29 – 30, 2016 (Alliance renewal)
   • December 15 – 16, 2016 (Alliance renewal)

   Alliance meetings were conducted in-person and by telephone. The Alliance coordinators from each group 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 convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on electrical injury and illnesses and common safety hazards in order 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
   Other	During this period, OSHA, the SLCC/NECA, the IBEW (represented by the 5th and tenth districts), and SELCAT renewed their OSHA Alliance.	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	1,600
   Speech/Presentation	On August 31, 2016, representative from the OSHA Atlanta Regional Office led the group in a discussion regarding the new OSHA rule for enhanced injury and illness reporting.	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	20
   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 workers in the electrical utility industry regarding hazard recognition, safety and health management systems (SHMS) and health hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. • To deliver or arrange for the delivery of courses regarding fatal accidents in the electrical utility industry, including improper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), failure to maintain a safe distance, and failure to utilize proper equipotential grounding techniques. The Alliance participants will ensure that experienced workers, as well as, inexperienced workers, including, but not limited to apprentices lineman will receive training.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	During this period, 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	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	100+
   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 IBEW's, SELCAT's and the SLCC/NECA's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry. To speak, exhibit, or attend the IBEW Fifth and Tenth Districts Annual Progress Meetings, Outside Apprenticeship Conference, IBEW Fifth District Construction Organizing Summit, SELCAT and SLCC/NECA Membership Meetings, local labor meetings, training sessions, or other events. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding IBEW's, SELCAT's, and SLCC/NECA's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by IBEW, SELCAT, and SLCC/NECA and through OSHA or IBEW, SELCAT, and SLCC/NECA developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination	In January and February 2017, members of the Alliance group distributed information about the Alliance during Service Electric's Annual Safety Training Conference.	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	1,100
   Dissemination	During this period, the following OSHA safety and health stand-down events were promoted to the Alliance group: The Georgia Struck-by Alliance l Safety Stand-down conducted April 3 thru 7, 2017. The OSHA National Fall Safety Stand-down conducted Monday, May 8 thru Friday, May 12, 2017. The OSHA Region IV Heat Illness Prevention Campaign Stand-down conducted May 22 through May 24, 2017.	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	200+
   Dissemination	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.	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	1,600
   Dissemination	During this period, the group continued to publish and distribute the Safety Alliance Update Quarterly Newsletter.	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	1,600

4. Evaluation

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2017 - FY 2018

   • The Alliance group will continue to disseminate the quarterly Alliance newsletter.
   • The Alliance group will continue to promote an effectively safety culture to employers in the electrical, transmission and distribution (ET&D) industry.
   • Continue to encourage interested State Plan Programs to support and participate in the Alliance

   Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
BIRMINGHAM AREA OFFICE
AND
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. - NORTH ALABAMA CHAPTER

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Birmingham Area Office, and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. - North Alabama Chapter (hereinafter referred to collectively as the ABC - North AL Chapter Alliance) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the ABC - North AL Chapter Alliance hereby form an Alliance to provide ABC - North AL Chapter 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 hazards associated in the construction industry, such as but not limited to falls, electrocution, struck-by and caught-in-between hazards, and to help them understand the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Emphasis will be placed on effectively communicating adequate protection regarding these types of hazards to the hard-to-reach groups, such as small businesses. In developing this agreement, the ABC - North AL Chapter Alliance participants 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 goals 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 encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by sharing information on best practices as agreed upon by OSHA and the ABC - North AL Chapter. 

Training and Education

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

• To develop effective training and education programs for ABC - North AL Chapter members and others regarding the prevention of fall, electrocution, struck-by and caught-in-between related hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety and health training focused on the prevention of fall, electrocution, struck-by and caught-in-between related hazards.

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 ABC - North AL Chapter's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or ABC - North AL Chapter's conferences, local meetings, or other events, such as the quarterly safety summit meetings held by the ABC - North AL Chapter.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the ABC - North AL Chapter good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
• Promote and encourage ABC - North AL Chapter members participation in cooperative programs such as compliance assistance and VPP; and

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health.  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 any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each participating 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 to share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Birmingham Area Office. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.
This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of signing. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice to the other participants. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 20th day of August, 2014

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 Alliance Annual Status Report
April 16, 2012

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed:

September 26, 2003; Renewed December 20, 2006; and Renewed July 1, 2011

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.

II. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:

Representatives from OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT conducted effective meetings on the following dates: April 26, 2011; August 17, 2011; November 9, 2011; and March 14, 2012.

Evaluation Period:

February 1, 2011, through March 30, 2012

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

Events

• On September 6, 2011, from 7 to 8 a.m. the Alliance group successfully coordinated an “Electrical Safety Stand-Down” for electrical transmission and distribution industry employers and employees in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. At the start of that day’s work shift, employers were asked to use that first hour to provide training to their electrical work crews on the prevention of storm work-related hazards. Sponsors for this event included OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW and SELCAT. Event participants are listed below:
  • IBEW Fifth and Tenth Districts
  • 2 Contractors
• During the November 9, 2011, Alliance meeting the group began planning its third “Electrical Safety Stand-Down” for electrical transmission and distribution industry employers and employees in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. The event took place on February 6, 2012, and it was focused on the prevention of struck by accidents.
• 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

• The Alliance agreement was formally renewed on July 1, 2011.
• The Alliance was promoted during the NECA Safety Professional Conference on May 22 – 24, 2011, in Dallas, TX.
• 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.
• On March 14, 2012, Mr. Jerry Rivera, NECA Director of Safety, conducted a safety and health presentation for the group. Mr. Rivera’s presentation addressed a wide range of topics including the following: fall protection; OSHA’s regulatory agenda; and industry best practices.

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

IV. Results

• Refer to the events list above

V. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2012

• The Alliance group will conduct the following scheduled implementation team meetings:
  • May 16, 2012
  
  
  • August 15, 2012
  
  
  • November 7, 2012
• Continue to disseminate the quarterly Alliance newsletter
• Continue to develop and implement the Alliance Website
• Promote the Alliance agreement during the NECA Safety Professional Conference on May 21 – 23, 2012, in St. Louis, MO.
• 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
Jackson Area Office
3780 I-55 North, Suite 210
Jackson, MS 39211-6323
(601) 965-4606; Fax (601) 965-4610

EPA of MS Alliance Annual Milestone Status Report
August 11, 2006

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed: May 23, 2003 and Renewed July 27, 2005

Overview: to foster Alliance was established to foster a collaborative relationship between OSHA and EPA of MS focused on reducing and preventing exposure to electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards.

Implementation Team Membership:

Representatives from OSHA and EPA of MS

Contributors: Same as above

Evaluation Period: May 17, 2005, through July 26, 2006

II. Implementation Team Meetings:

Fall quarterly meeting canceled due to Hurricane Katrina recovery/response (Renewal 6/27/05, EPA Annual Safety Coordinator’s Conference 8/24 – 25/05, and 3/28/06). Remainder of meetings held on a quarterly basis.

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

Events

• Electric Power Associations of Mississippi presents monthly safety programs for all members.
• OSHA Presented “So You Want to Be a Lineman” to the following Associations to East Mississippi Electric Power Association
• OSHA participated in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Apprentice Electric Lineman School
• Electric Power Associations of Mississippi sponsored Basic Lineman School
• OSHA attended the Electric Power Associations of Mississippi sponsored Advance Lineman School.

Products

• None

Outreach and Communication

Events

• Electric Power Associations of Mississippi provided the following assistance to OSHA staff following Hurricane Katrina:
  - Compiling customer power outage numbers
  - Providing the location of lineman staging areas
  - Assistance with safety briefing for lineman.
• OSHA participated in the Full Time Safety Coordinator Round Table
• OSHA participated in Annual Safety Coordinators Conference
• OSHA participated in the Arboriculture Seminar

Products

• Best practices have been shared with group members
• The OSHA Region IV Falls in Construction CD has been distributed to EPA - MS members
• Several safety and health articles have been published in the Today in Mississippi, the official publication of the Electric Power Associations of Mississippi

Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health FY 2006

Events

• Representatives promote their good working relationship with OSHA at national safety coordinators meetings

Products

• None

IV. Results

• Refer to the events above.

V. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2007

• A new Apprentice Electric Lineman program will be held at East Mississippi Community College starting in August. This program will be similar to the one held in Lucedale.
   
• Arboriculture Seminar this fall

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
JACKSONVILLE AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
SAFETY ALLIANCE– JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Jacksonville Area Office and the Safety Alliance – Jacksonville Chapter (SAFE) (henceforth "OSHA and SAFE" or the "Participants") recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and SAFE hereby form an Alliance to provide SAFE members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to general industry hazards, as well as construction industry hazards. Emphasis will be placed on preventing hazardous exposure related to the four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry: falls, electrical, struck-by and caught-in-between hazards. Effort will also be made to ensure that SAFE members and others understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

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

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use available 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, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety and health. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and SAFE recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Program 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: Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., via print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and the OSHA and SAFE websites) to employers and workers in the construction industry.
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA or SAFE conferences, local meetings, or other co-sponsored events.
• Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, stakeholder meetings, or other activities, which highlight the local fatality data. The goal of this effort is to reduce fall, electrical, struck-by and caught-in-between hazards and to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.
• 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.
• Encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by collaborating and mentoring trade contractors, as well as general industry representatives.
• Collaborate with other Alliance Program participants on specific issues and projects related to the construction industry that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Develop effective training and education programs for construction, general, maritime, and agriculture industries regarding fall protection, electrical hazards, struck-by and caught-in-between hazards, and communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• Develop effective training and education programs for general 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.
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of fall protection, electrical hazards, struck-by and caught-in-between hazards courses.

OSHA's Alliance Program provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communications, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance Program 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 one to 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 Jacksonville Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage OSHA On-site Consultation programs' participation on the team.

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 9^th day of April, 2019.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ft. Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 100
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33324
(954) 424-0242; Fax (954) 424-3073
And the
Safety Alliance For Excellence (SAFE)
March 24, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      March 8, 2013; renewed March 11, 2015; renewed April 5, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      March 11, 2017 through March 11, 2018

   3. Overview:

      OSHA and SAFE formed an alliance to provide SAFE members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, by reducing and preventing exposures in the construction industry related to the four leading causes of fatalities; Falls, Electrical, Struck-By and Caught-In-Between and understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Condell Eastmond – Area Director
      Vergie Bain – Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Alliance participant
      David Wessin

2. Implementation Team Meetings

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

     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.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination/Speech/Presentation	3/2018	During this period, the OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) in the Ft. Lauderdale Area Office conducted a presentation on the following topics: 1) New silica standard for construction 2) OSHA's electronic recordkeeping	Hispanic Workers, Silica, Construction Workers and Small Businesses	140 attended (impacted 5,000)
   Dissemination/Speech/Presentation	4/2018	During this period, the Alliance group hosted the registration page for the OSHA Region IV Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-down, as well as Landscaping Safety Stand-down.	Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses	9,000
   Dissemination/Speech/Presentation	5/2018	During this period, the Alliance group continued to disseminate its weekly newsletter. This publication provides information on OSHA, as well as other safety & health related issues.	Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses	5,000
   Dissemination/Speech/Presentation	06/2018	During this period, Bryan Bencosme with United Rentals conducted a presentation on excavation and trenching.	Hispanic Workers, Construction Workers, Trenching and Small Businesses	50 attended (impacted 1,000)
   Dissemination/Speech/Presentation	06/2018	During this period, the Alliance group participated in a Safe Digging Seminar, which addressed excavation and trenching safety.	Hispanic Workers, Construction Workers, Trenching and Small Businesses	100 attended (impacted 6,000)
   Dissemination/Speech/Presentation	8/2018	During this period, the OSHA Area Director conducted the following outreach events: 1) FY 2019 in South Florida and an OSHA Update. 2) Conducted an OSHA update at a safety summit sponsored by Safe Alliance for Excellence.	Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses	200 attended

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

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Training	Ongoing in 2018	OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-hour Training Courses	Safe Alliance Rep.	The Alliance group coordinated with the University of South Florida (USF) OSHA Training Institute Education Center to offer safety and health training.	Ft. Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers/Young, Workers & Small Businesses	1,000
   Training	Ongoing in 2018	Excavation and Trenching Training	Safe Alliance Rep OSHA and Sunbelt Rental Rep.	The Alliance group coordinated with Sunbelt Rentals to offer safety and health training.	Ft. Lauder- dale	FL	Construction, Trenching and Small Business	500
   Training	Ongoing in 2018	Safety and Health Training	Safe Alliance Rep.	The Alliance group coordinated with the Unified Commission of Safety to offer cost-effective safety and health training to small employers.	Ft. Lauder- dale	FL	Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers/Young, Workers & Small Businesses	1,000

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

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Electric Power Associations of Mississippi Alliance

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Jackson Area Office
Dr. A.H. McCoy Federal Building
100 West Capitol Street, Suite 749
Jackson, MS 39269
(601) 965-4606; Fax (601) 965-4610

July 7, 2016

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      May 23, 2003

      Date Renewed:

      June 27, 2005; June 19, 2012; and July 9, 2014

   2. Evaluation Period

      May 1, 2015, through April 30, 2016

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Electric Power Associations of Mississippi (EPA of MS) Alliance is focused on reducing and preventing employee exposure to electrical power transmission and distribution equipment hazards.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      The Alliance Implementation Team included representatives from the OSHA Area Office in Jackson, MS, and the EPA of MS.

      OSHA
      Representatives from the OSHA Area Office in Jackson, MS

      Alliance participant
      EPA of MS representatives

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • 8/5/2015
   • 11/5/15
   • 1/14/16

   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 regarding electric utility issues to help forge innovative solutions to safety and health issues.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Speech/Presentation	On August 5, 2015, OSHA was represented by a member of the Jackson Area Office at the Full-Time Safety Coordinator Round Table Meeting in Ridgeland, MS.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Young Workers, and Fall Prevention	25

   Training and Education: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goal: To develop effective training and education programs on electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards targeted to electric utility workers employed by EPA of MS members, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. To deliver or arrange for the delivery of Advance Lineman Training courses, conducted by EPA of MS, for electric utility workers employed by EPA of MS members.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	During this period of time, representatives from the OSHA Area Office in Jackson, MS, and the EPA of MS participated in the following education and training events, for EPA of MS workers and others in the electrical power transmission and distribution industry: On November 5, 2015, the Holmes Community College Apprentice Electric Lineman School was supported. On April 13, 2015, the Holmes Community College Apprentice Electric Lineman School was supported.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Young Workers, and Fall Prevention	100+

   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 EPA of MS’s Web sites) to employers and workers in the electrical transmission and distribution, as well as the construction industries. To speak, exhibit, or appear at EPA of MS’s Annual Safety Coordinators Conference, local meetings, or other events. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding EPA of MS’s good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   	During this period of time, OSHA representatives from the Jackson, MS, Area Office and the EPA of MS participated in the following outreach and communication events: On November 4 through 6, 2015, OSHA participated in the Underground Damage Prevention Summit in Philadelphia, MS. On January 14, 2016, OSHA participated in the Arboriculture Seminar in Meridian, MS, in support of the Alliance.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Young Workers, and Fall Prevention	100+

4. Evaluation

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2016 – FY 2017

   • The EPA of MS Alliance group will participate in the Arboriculture Seminar in January 2017.
   • The EPA of MS Alliance group will participate in the Apprentice Electric Lineman School for the following organizations:
     The Holmes Community College Apprentice Electric Lineman School
   • The EPA of MS Alliance group will participate in the Underground Program offered through Electric Power Associations of MS.
   • The EPA of MS Alliance group will participate in the Foreman Training Program offered through Electric Power Associations of MS.
   • OSHA will participate in the Annual Safety Coordinators Conference in Ridgeland, MS, in an effort to promote the EPA of MS Alliance.

Report Prepared by: Courtney Bohannon, Assistant Area Director (AAD) for the OSHA Area Office in Jackson, MS

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Mobile Area Office, 1141 Montlimar Drive Suite 1006
Mobile, Al 36609
(251) 441-6131; Fax (251) 441-6396
Birmingham Area Office, 950 22nd Street North, Suite 1050
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 731-1534; Fax (205) 731-0504

Annual Status Report – Alabama Trucking Association Workers Compensation Fund (ATAWCF)
April 2, 2010

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

February 20, 2009

Overview

OSHA and Alabama Trucking Association Workers Compensation formed an Alliance to provide ATAWCF 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 hazards on the highway, at pick-up and delivery points, at maintenance shops, and administrative business locations.

II. Implementation Team Membership:

OSHA and Alabama Trucking Association Workers Compensation formed an Alliance to provide ATAWCF 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 hazards on the highway, at pick-up and delivery points, at maintenance shops, and administrative business locations.

• July 28, 2009
• December 1, 2009
• March 30, 2010

Evaluation Period:

February 20, 2009 – March 18, 2010

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

Events

• On October 19, 2009, the ATAWCF shared a PowerPoint presentation with OSHA, focused on effective fall protection and slip prevention for workers in the industry.

Product

• None

Outreach and Communication

Events

• In September 2009, OSHA and ATAWCF issued a Hazard Alert Notice regarding falls, which was based on industry trends in Alabama.
• The ATAWCF Alliance was promoted during a meeting with the Chairperson of the American Trucking Association and the group was invited to join the Alliance.
• OSHA Fact Sheet regarding “Whistleblower Protection for Truck Drivers” was distributed to the ATAWCF.

Product

• None

Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

Events

• A reviewed of the ATAWCF’s certified safety program was conducted by OSHA.

Product

• None

IV. Results

• Refer to the items listed above

V. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2010

• Continue effective outreach to workers in the industry
• Develop safety information for maintenance and administrative areas.

Report Prepared by: Virginia G. Ames, CAS, Birmingham Area Office

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

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
FORT LAUDERDALE AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
SAFETY ALLIANCE FOR EXCELLENCE (SAFE)

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Fort Lauderdale Area Office and the Safety Alliance for Excellence (SAFE) (henceforth “OSHA and SAFE” or the “Participants”) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and SAFE hereby form 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). In developing this Alliance, OSHA and SAFE recognize that OSHA's On-site Consultation partner, the University of South Florida, 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 goals 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.

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 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.

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.

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 Fort Lauderdale Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

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 8th day of March, 2013.