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* This is one of the 29 OSHA-approved State Plans. Twenty-two State Plans (21 states and Puerto Rico) cover both private and state and local government workplaces. The other seven State Plans (Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and the Virgin Islands) cover state and local government workers only.

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STOP FALLS STAND-DOWN COORDINATORS EMAIL
SherrodMoore.Kaylene@dol.gov
bosley.tom@dol.gov

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - August 31, 2017


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - August 31, 2017

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
And the
Georgia Struck-by Alliance Annual Report

Alliance Annual Report
August 31, 2017

  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, 2016, through July 31, 2017
    3. Overview
      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, 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 and to foster a culture of injury and illness prevention focused on the prevention of 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 Federal Highway Administration (Georgia FHA), GHCA, GUCA, ACCG, Georgia Tech, 3M, AGC Georgia, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Georgia Power, CEFGA, Pike Electric, NSC Georgia Chapter and Comcast.

  2. Implementation Team Meeting

    • 8/23/2016
    • 12/6/2016
    • 3/7/2017

    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

    Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

    • Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings addressing successes resulting from this Alliance to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to ensure information is effectively disseminated.
    Results
    Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
      No Action to Report in this Area    

    Training and Education

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

    • To develop effective training and education programs for employers and employees regarding struck-by hazards and other work zone issues, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the construction industry.
    • Deliver or arrange for the delivery of work zone safety and struck by training courses.
    Training and Education
    Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
    Alliance Product/Training During this period, the Alliance group developed and disseminated a one-page Struck-by and Work Zone Factsheet. The document was used to support the annual Georgia Struck-by Safety Stand Down. Construction, Small Business, and Transportation 23,400 employees on 424 worksites from 59 companies
    Training

    April 3 through 7, 2017, 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 25,400 employees on 430 worksites from 60 companies participating. Jobsites were in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Virginia 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
    Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, and Transportation 25,400 employees on 430 worksites from 60 companies

    Outreach and Communication

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

    • To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and the Georgia Struck by Alliance member's Web sites) to employers and employees in the construction industry.
    • Speak, exhibit, or appear at Georgia Struck by Alliance member's conferences, local meetings, or other events.
    • To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding Georgia Struck by Alliance member's good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
    Outreach and Communication
    Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
    Other During this period, the Alliance will be renewed. Alliance signatories included the following agencies and organizations: OSHA; the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT); the Georgia Highway Contractors Association (GHCA); the Federal Highway Administration, Georgia Division; the Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA); the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Occupational Safety and Health Division (GTRI); 3M Corporation (3M); the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc.; Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Lamar); Georgia Power, the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA); Pike Electric, LLC.; the National Safety Council, Georgia Chapter (NSC); and Comcast Cable. Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Worker Transportation and Young Workers 1,000+
    Other An OSHA news release was issued to promote the 2017 Work Zone Safety Stand-down event. An article highlighted this event was also featured in the DOL Newsletter. Construction and Transportation 1,000+
    Exhibit On March 23 - 24, 2017, the Georgia Struck-by Alliance was promoted during the group supported the CEFGA “World of Construction” at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). The goal of this event was to raise awareness of careers in construction, engineering, architecture, transportation, and energy, as well as promoting workplace rights. The event represented a cooperative effort by private companies, trade associations, universities, and government agencies. Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Worker Transportation and Young Workers 7,544 total attendees/5,204 student attendees
    Presentation April 17 through 18, 2017, the Alliance group, led by the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc., promoted and supported the OSHA Region IV Landscaping Safety Stand-down. Construction, Heat Illness, Small Business, Hispanic/ and Latino Worker 500+
    Presentation May 8 through 12, 2017, the Alliance group promoted and supported the OSHA National Safety Stand-down to prevent falls in the construction. Construction, Fall Prevention, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Transportation 100+
    Presentation May 22 through May 24, 2017, the Alliance group, led by AGC Georgia promoted and supported the OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Stand-down to prevent falls in the construction. Construction, Heat Illness, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Transportation 100+
    Other 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 Worker Transportation and Young Workers Location – I-75, Weekly Impressions - 687,537
    Other During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:
    • Augusta, Georgia
    Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Worker Transportation and Young Workers Location – I-20, Weekly Impressions – 170,028
    Other 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 Worker Transportation and Young Workers Location – I-95, Weekly Impressions – 179,048
    Other 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 Worker Transportation and Young Workers Location – I-75, Weekly Impressions – 239,289
  4. Evaluations
    None
  5. Upcoming Milestones for 2017 - 2018
    • The Alliance group will continue to raise awareness throughout Georgia regarding the hazards of distracted driving.
    • The Alliance group will continue to educate drivers in Georgia regarding the state's move over law.
    • The Alliance group will support and participate in the 2018 World of Constructions/USA Skills Competition, with the goal of providing a vehicle simulator for the event to demonstrate the hazards of texting and driving to youth.
    • The Alliance group will continue to support the 2018 National Work Zone Awareness Week by conducting a safety stand-down event.

    Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

Reg 4 - Alliance Agreement - May 23, 2003


Reg 4 - Alliance Agreement - May 23, 2003

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
JACKSON, MS AREA OFFICE
AND
ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATIONS OF MISSISSIPPI


The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Electric Power Associations of Mississippi (EPA of MS) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and EPA of MS hereby form 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.

OSHA and EPA of MS will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

  • Develop training and education programs on electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards targeted to electric utility workers employed by EPA of MS members.
  • 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.

OSHA and EPA of MS will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

  • Develop and disseminate information on electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards at conferences, events, or through print and electronic media, including links from OSHA's and EPA of MS's Web sites.
  • Speak, exhibit, or appear at EPA of MS' Annual Safety Coordinators Conference local meetings, or other events.
  • Share information on best practices, as determined by OSHA and EPA of Ms, developed by member worksites with others in the industry through outreach by EPA of MS and through OSHA - or EPA of MS - developed training programs and materials. Promote implementation through print or electronic media, at conferences, or by other means of outreach.
  • Promote and encourage EPA of MS members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance and the Voluntary Protection Program. In addition, EPA of MS will act as mentors to member sites that aspire to excellence in safety and health.

OSHA and EPA of MS will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting a dialogue on workplace safety and health:

  • Raise others' awareness of and demonstrate their won commitment to workplace safety and health whenever EPA of MS leaders address groups.
  • Perform case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health, and publicize their results through print or electronic media, promotion at conferences, or other means of outreach.
  • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, and meetings regarding electric utility issues to help forge innovative solutions to safety and health issues.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations 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 quarterly to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

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 concurrence of both signatories.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Clyde P. Payne
Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Stan Rucker
Vice President, Safety and Loss Control
Electric Power Associations of Mississippi



Signed: 23 May, 2003

Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - January 11, 2017


Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - January 11, 2017

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

Tampa Area Office Annual Status Report
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Alliance

January 11, 2017


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:

      June 12, 2008

    2. Evaluation Period

      January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016

    3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent employee exposure to health and safety hazards, such as, falls, trenching and excavation, scaffolds, confined space, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards in construction by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources.

    4. Implementation Team Members

      The implementation team consists of representatives from the OSHA Area Office in Tampa, FL, the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast Chapter and ABC’s Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Safety Steering Committee which is comprised of community safety professionals from local, national and international companies.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    The group conducted Alliance implementation team meetings, in person, by telephone, and through e-mail correspondence on the following dates: 1/15/2015; 2/5/2015; 3/9/2015; 3/30/2015; 5/1/2015; 7/14/2015; 8/4/2015; 9/2/2015; 10/2/2015; 10/13/2015; 12/17/2015; 1/6/2016; 3/7/2016; 4/5/2016; 5/16/2016; 7/5/2016; 8/17/2016; 9/22/2016; and 12/13/2016 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.

    These tables are best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

    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 prevalent hazards in the construction industry 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
    Dissemination, Speech/Presentation, and other

    During this period, OSHA staff from the Tampa Area Office worked to update the group members and non-members various emphasis programs and enforcement activity through the following means:

    1) E-Newsletter that is sent quarterly.
    2) Presentation regarding OSHA’s standards for silica in the construction and respiratory protection.
    3) Presentation regarding recordkeeping requirements beyond the OSHA 300, “What Records Should You Keep.”

    Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, and Temporary Workers

    587

     

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

    OSHA and ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter will work together to develop effective training and education programs for the construction industry regarding fall prevention, confined space, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards and other imminent dangers in the construction industry and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. ABC will also deliver or arrange for the delivery of construction safety courses.

    Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
    Training

    During this period, the ABC - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Alliance group delivered or arrange for the delivery of the following construction safety courses:

    1) OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Course conducted in English
    2) OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health Course
    3) OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Course conducted in Spanish
    4) First Aid & Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

    Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, and Temporary Workers

    125

    Training

    During this period, OSHA and the ABC - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter worked together to develop effective training and education programs for the construction industry. These training sessions address the following topics:

    1) Ladders and Lifts Safety
    2) Basic Rigging & Signaling Safety
    3) Electrical Safety
    4) Confined Space Entry - Construction 1926 Subpart AA

    Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness Prevention and Small Business

    245

     

    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, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
    • To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or ABC, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter’s conferences, local meetings, or other ABC, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter’s events.
    Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
    Speech/Presentation

    During this period, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) for the Tampa Area Office participated in the following outreach presentations conducted by the Alliance group:

    1) Confined Spaces in Construction
    2) Recordkeeping for the Construction Human Resource Managers
    3) Ladders and Lifts

    Construction, Fall Prevention and Small Businesses, Temporary Workers

    95

    Other

    During this period, the Alliance group promoted the ABC - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Alliance at national conferences and other events in Florida.

    Construction, Small Businesses, Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers, and Healthcare

    1000+

  4. Evaluations

    In an effort to possibly expand the Alliance, on July 14, 2015, May 16, 2016 and December 13, 2016, the ABC - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, Safety Committee convened to develop programs to attract safety personnel from other construction contractors and organizations.

  5. Upcoming Milestones

    • The Alliance group will provide members and non-members training on the OSHA Inspection and Citation Process
    • The Alliance group will provide members and non-members training on the new Beryllium standard.
    • The Alliance group will continue to develop outreach presentations for members and non-members focused on sharing information regarding the following topics:
      • safe working procedures;
      • fall prevention;
      • chemical exposure reduction; and
      • the prevention of imminent dangers conditions in the construction industry

     

    Report prepared by Joan M. Spencer, Compliance Assistance Specialist

Reg 4 - Alliance Renewal Agreement - October 31, 2014


Reg 4 - Alliance Renewal Agreement - October 31, 2014

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
TAMPA, FL AREA OFFICE
AND
THE UNITED SAFETY COUNCIL, INC.


The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Tampa Area Office and the United Safety Council (USC) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the USC hereby renew the Alliance signed May 6, 2008 and renewed on February 25, 2011, as well as July 31, 2012, with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to the hazards associated with disasters and emergency preparedness. Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing the USC members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, both organizations will continue to place additional emphasis on the development of effective safety and health tools (i.e., Safety and Health Management System, Emergency Preparedness Plan (for both natural and man-made disasters), Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention Program, as well as First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) Programs). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to place emphasis on effectively communicating these issues to hard-to-reach groups, such as non-English speaking and youth workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and the USC recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

  • Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on workplace violence, emergency planning, and occupational safety and health programs to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

Training and Education

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

  • To develop effective training and education programs for employers and employees in general industry regarding a wide range of safety and health issues, such as safety and health management systems, emergency planning (including pandemic influenza), workplace violence, as well as first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) programs, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
  • To deliver or arrange for the delivery of certified training courses and other courses on the topics above.

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 USC's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
  • To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or the USC's educational awareness seminars, local meetings, or other events such as the annual USC Awards Meeting.

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 shareinformation on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Tampa Area Office and any other appropriate offices.

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

Signed this 31st day of October 2014


 

Leslie L. Grove III

Area Director

Tampa Area Office

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

 

 

 


 

James Meade

Executive Director

United Safety Council, Inc.

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 29, 2016


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 29, 2016

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447
OSHA, Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta Alliance
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
May 29, 2016


 

 

  1. Alliance Background

     

    A. Date Signed:
    April 10, 2013

    Renewal Date:
    March 15, 2016

    B. Evaluation Period

    April 11, 2015, through April 10, 2016

    C. Overview

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

  2. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:

    Representatives from OSHA communicated with Alliance members from the El Salvadoran Consulate during the following time periods:

    October 2015
    November 2015
    December 2015
    January 2016
    February 2016
    March 2016
    April 2016

  3. Results
    Promotion of a National Dialogue: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goal related to promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health:
    • To share information on applicable U.S. laws and standards, including those relating to workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act.
    Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
    Speech/Presentation, Other On March 15, 2016, Alliances were renewed with the Consulates of El Salvador and Guatemala. A new agreement was also signed with the Consulate of Honduras. Following the signing, media interviews were conducted by the Regional Administrator (RA), the Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) and the Assistant Regional Administrator for Cooperative and State Program (ARA for CSP). Spanish media included the following: Telemundo; Univision; La Vision de Georgia; and Mundo Hispanico. Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business 500+
     
    Training and Education: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goal:
    • To develop training and education programs for Salvadoran Nationals in OSHA’s Region IV regarding the prevention of exposures to fall, amputation, trenching and excavation, and electrical hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent workers and employers.
    • To develop training and education programs for Salvadoran Nationals in OSHA’s Region IV to promote the understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.
    Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
    Training On October 29, 2015, representatives from OSHA, Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and EEOC conducted complaint screening training for workers with the following organizations:
    • Latin American Association
    • Hispanic Consulates (including the Consulate of El Salvador)
    • Georgia Hispanic Construction Association
    • Hispanic Community Outreach Organizations
    Agriculture, Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention 20 staff members
     
    Outreach and Communication:
    • The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:
      • To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants’ conferences, local meetings, or other events, such as Labor Rights Week.
      • To participate in “Mobile Consulate” activities and events.
    Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
    Presentation and Dissemination On the 1st Friday of each month (since October 2015) a representative from the Atlanta-West and East Area Office has conducted a monthly outreach visit to the Consulate of El Salvador.
    • October 2015
    • November 2015
    • December 2015
    • January 2016
    • February 2016
    • March 2016
    • April 2016
    Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business 1,400+
    Presentation and Dissemination On September 4, 2015, the CAS conducted a presentation on workplace rights and disseminated outreach material to Salvadoran Nationals in support of Labor Rights’ Week. Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business 130+
     
  4. Evaluations

     

    None

  5. Upcoming Milestones fpr 2016 - 2017

     

     

    • Continue to effectively promote outreach campaigns, such as OSHA’s fall and heat illness prevention campaigns, to hard-to-reach workers.
    • Continue to support the safety and health outreach events scheduled for the 2016 Labor Week and Occupational Health Week.
    • Support mobile consulate events conducted throughout Region IV by the Consulate General of El Salvador in Atlanta.

    Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - August 30, 2012


Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - August 30, 2012

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 30, 2012


  1. Alliance Background:

    Date Signed:

    June 6, 2006

    Renewal Date:

    • Addendum with the US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division November 17, 2011
    • December 21, 2011

    Overview:

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Georgia Local Section - American Industrial Hygiene Association (GLS-AIHA), the Georgia Chapter - American Society of Safety Engineers (GA-ASSE), the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), the Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE), and the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (GTRI) 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, as well as the US DOL – Wage and Hour Division (WHD). Implementation team meetings were conducted as scheduled on the following dates: 7/29/2011; 9/26/2011; 11/17/2011; 2/2/2012; and 5/22/2012.

    Evaluation Period:

    June 4, 2011, through July 31, 2012

  3. Events and Products

    Training and Education

    Events

    • Members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted two young worker safety and health training sessions for students enrolled in the MAGIC (Mentoring a Girl in Construction) summer camp at the following locations:
      • Augusta, Georgia, June 20 & 21, 2011
      • Gwinnett County, Georgia, June 27 & July 1, 2011
    • On July 12, 2011, members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted three young worker safety and health training sessions for instructors during the Georgia Career & Technical Education (GACTE) Conference in Cobb County, GA.  
    • On July 27 through 28, 2011, members of the Alliance group conducted an OSHA 10-hour construction safety and health training course for students at the Central Education Center in Newnan, Georgia.
    • On August 9, 2011, members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted a young worker safety and health training session for students enrolled in the Work-based Learning Program in Henry County, Georgia.
    • On August 22 through 26, 2011, members of the Alliance group conducted an OSHA 10-hour construction safety and health training course for career technology students enrolled at Maxwell High School in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
    • On December 5 through 14, 2011, CEFGA conducted an OSHA 10-hour construction safety and health training course for career technology instructors in Macon, Georgia.
    • On August 17, 2011, members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted young worker safety and health training session for students and instructors at Stephen County High School in Toccoa, Georgia.
    • On August 29 through September 1, 2011, members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted four young worker safety and health training sessions for students and instructors at Lincolnton High School in Lincolnton, Georgia.
    • On September 14, 2011, members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted a young worker safety and health training session for students and instructors at Centennial High School, Gwinnett County, Georgia.
    • On November 5, 2011, members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted a young worker safety and health training session for students and instructors on the Kell High School, Robotics Team, as well as robotics team members from several other metro Atlanta high schools.  Kell High School is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
    • On November 11 through 16, 2011, members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted a young worker safety and health training session for students enrolled in the Riverwood International Charter School,Sandy Springs, Georgia.
    • On December 7 through 9, 2011, members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted a young worker safety and health training session for students enrolled in the Dental Technology Program at Cross Keys High School in DeKalb County, Georgia. 
    • On December 5, 2011, through January 14, 2012, members of the Alliance group conducted an OSHA 10-hour construction safety and health training course for career technology students at Cross Keys High School in DeKalb County, Georgia. 
    • Members of the Alliance group, through the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, conducted several young worker safety and health training sessions for students enrolled in the MAGIC (Mentoring a Girl in Construction) summer camp at the following locations:
      • Macon, Georgia - June 4 & 5, 2012
      • White, Georgia - June 18 & 19, 2012
      • Waynesboro, Georgia - June 25 & 26, 2012
    • On June 19 through 21, 2012, members of the Alliance group conducted an OSHA 502 update course for Lee County 9th Grade Academy.

    Products

    • During this period, the Alliance group, led by the Center for Young Worker Safety and Health at GTRI, created two online training sessions for the Department of Education’s online training platform.

    Outreach and Communication

    Events

    • On March 15 - 16, 2012, 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 participation was 6,685, which includes 5,000 students and 335 company volunteers.   A total of 225 schools participated in the CareerExpo.
      • Exhibit booths were staffed by OSHA, Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program, AIHA, ASSE and the US DOL – WHD, as well as Brasfield & Gorrie and Georgia Institute of Technology.  The AIHA-Georgia Local Section (GLS) booth focused on preventing noise-induced hearing loss (among teen workers).   Student were also provided with a down-load the OSHA Heat Stress App. 
    • During this period, members of the Georgia Youth Alliance also participated in the following career day events:
      • Cross Keys High School in DeKalb County, Georgia (10/27/11)
      • Ola High School in Henry County, Georgia (1/27/12)
      • Federal Executive Board (FEB), Federal Government Open House for High School students at the Carter Museum and Library in Atlanta, Georgia (5/9/12)

    Products

    • None
  4. Results
     

    High School

    OSHA Courses

    Students Trained

    MAGIC Camps – Summer 2011

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    34

    Georgia Career & Technical Education (GACTE) - Annual Conference

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    68

    Central Education Center Newnan County, GA

    OSHA 10-hour Constr.

    5

    Henry County Work-based Learning Program

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    144

    Maxwell High School, Gwinnett County, GA

    OSHA 10-hour Constr.

    35

    CEFGA
    Macon, GA

    OSHA 10-hour Constr.

    20

    Stephen County School – Toccoa, GA

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    20

    Lincolnton High School
    Lincolnton, GA

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    115

    Centennial High School,
    Gwinnett County, GA

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    18

    Kell High School Robotics Team,
    Cobb County, GA

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    48

    Riverwood International Charter School,
    Sandy Springs, GA

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    181

    Dental Technology Program
    Cross Keys
    DeKalb County, GA

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    19

    Cross Keys      
    DeKalb County, GA

    OSHA 10-hour Constr.

    12

    MAGIC Camps – Summer 2012

    Young Worker Safety & Health Training

    49

    Lee County 9th Grade Academy

    OSHA 502 update Course

    1

    Total Trained: 769

    School Career Days and Other Youth Outreach Events

    Event Sponsor/High School

    Outreach Activity

    Impacted

    DeKalb County- Cross Keys High School

    Annual Career Fair

    90

    Ola High School
    Henry County, GA

    Annual Career Fair

    5

    CEFGA

    CareerExpo & SkillsUSA

    6,685 total attendees

    Federal Executive Board (FEB), Federal Government Open House for High School Students

    Annual Career Fair

    200

    Total Impacted/Trained: 6,980
  5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2012-13
     
    • Participate in the Georgia Career & Technical Education (GACTE) Conference in July 2012.
    • Continue to provide Kell High School, Robotics Team, as well other robotics team students in metro Atlanta, Georgia, with safety and health training. 
    • Participate in the Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA) Conference in January 2013.
    • 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.

    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.

Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - September 13, 2017


Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - September 13, 2017

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Birmingham Area Office, 950 22nd Street North, Suite 1050
Birmingham, AL 35203
And the
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama, Inc.
North Alabama Chapter

September 13, 2017


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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.
Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
Dissemination During this period, the ABC - North Alabama Chapter distributed a safety newsletter electronically to all ABC-North Alabama Chapter members. The newsletter featured a section focused on OSHA topics, including the OSHA Alliance. The newsletter was distributed on the following dates:
  • 10/11/2016
  • 01/09/2017
  • 04/19/2017
  • 07/12/2017.
Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, Temporary Workers and Construction

130 Companies

Speech/Presentation During this period, the ABC-North Alabama Chapter began collaborating with the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Decatur, Alabama, Chapter. The group's efforts include conducting joint meetings focused on the following:
  • Addressing common hazards in the construction and the general industries
  • Managing Safety Risk
Hazard Communications/ Chemicals, and Construction

150 member companies

Speech/Presentation During this period, the Alliance group featured a variety of presenters during its Safety Committee meeting including OSHA, Alabama SafeState Onsite Consultation Program and other local safety professionals. Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, and Temporary Workers

11 Committee Members representing 130+companies

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.
Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
Training During this period, the Alliance group conducted several safety training sessions for members and others. These training sessions focused on a variety of topics including OSHA National Emphasis Programs (NEP) and Regional Emphasis Programs (REP), as well as the following:
  • Landscaping Hazards
  • Trenching and Excavations
  • Temporary Workers
  • Workplace Violence
  • Silica
  • First Aid/ Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Confined Spaces in Construction
  • Crane Certification Preparation
Construction, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention

273+

Training During this period, the ABC - North Alabama Chapter hosted two (2) OSHA 10-hour safety and health training courses on the following dates:
  • 02/25 through 26/2016
  • 05/05 through 06/2016
Construction, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention

55

Training During this period, the ABC - North Alabama Chapter hosted two (2) OSHA 30-hour safety and health training courses on the following dates:
  • 07/19/2016
  • 03/28/2017
Construction, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention

45

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 member's participation in cooperative programs such as compliance assistance and VPP; and SHARP.
Activity Type Activity Name/Summary OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported Number Reached
Other During this period, an ABC - North Alabama Chapter, member company was recognized with participation in the Alabama SafeState Onsite Consultation Program's Safety and Health Recognition Program (SHARP). Construction, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention and Fall Prevention

1 employer, 150+ employees

Speech/Presentation and Demonstration During this period, the Alliance group fully supported OSHA's National Safety Stand-down and its Heat Illness Prevention Campaign. The following companies and organizations also conducted events to support these campaigns:
  • Alabama SafeState onsite Consultation Program
  • Elk River Fall Protection
  • Brasfield & Gorrie
Construction, Heat Illness Prevention and Fall Prevention

280+

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      August 21, 2014

      Renewal Date:

      September 28, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period

      August 27, 2016 – September 13, 2017

    3. Overview

      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. Emphasis will be placed on effectively reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in the construction industry, such as falls, electrocution, struck-by and caught-in-between.

    4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Ramona Morris
      Area Director, Birmingham Area Office
      James Cooley
      Compliance Assistance Specialist, Birmingham Area Office

      Alliance participant

      Tiffany Brightwell
      President, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. North Alabama Chapter
      Tyce Hudson
      Chairman of the Board, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. North Alabama Chapter
  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    The CAS attends the ABC – North AL Chapter monthly Safety Committee meetings throughout the evaluation period to evaluate the effectiveness of the committee to communicate its safety message to members of the ABC – North AL Chapter.

    • August 2016
    • September 2016
    • October 2016
    • November 2016
    • December 2016
    • January 2017
    • February 2017
    • March 2017
    • April 2017
    • May 2017
    • June 2017
    • July 2017

    Note: 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.

  4. Evaluations

    N/A

  5. Upcoming Milestones

    • The Alliance group will continue supporting outreach events such as the Labor Rights' Week, Workers' Memorial Day, and other events.
    • The ABC – North Alabama Chapter's Safety Committee will continue to conduct OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour safety and health training events.
    • The Alliance group will continue to collaborate with organizations such as the local chapters of the Associated General Contractors (AGC), American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Tennessee Valley Training Center (TVTC), and in an effort to enhance the safety and health of workers in northern Alabama.

    Report prepared by: James Cooley, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Birmingham Area Office.

Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - June 11, 2019


Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - June 11, 2019

IBEW-SELCAT-NECA ALLIANCE REPORT

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

Alliance Annual Status Report
June 11, 2019


  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, 2018, through May 30, 2019

    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

  2. Implementation Team Members and Meetings:

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

    • November 26, 2018

      (Coordinated with Alliance group regarding participation in CareerExpo)

    • November 27, 2018

      (Coordinated with Alliance group regarding upcoming meeting)

    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 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)
    Presentation/Dissemination April 2018 Promoted the Alliance to approximately 30 Apprentices at the Overhead fundamental Training School held by SELCAT. Emphasis – Safety Alliance history and purpose, Stop work authority (see something say something, importance of worksite safety and health, reporting unsafe work practices, near misses, etc.) Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers 30 Apprentices
    Presentation/Dissemination April 2018 Promoted the Alliance to approximately 35 Apprentices at the combined Substation and URD fundamental Training School held by SELCAT. Emphasis - Safety Alliance history and purpose, Stop work authority (see something say something, importance of worksite safety and health, reporting unsafe work practices, near misses, etc.) Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers 35 Apprentices
    Presentation/Dissemination June 2018 In June 2018, material promoting the Alliance was shared with union officials at the International Brotherhood of Electrical (IBEW) Tenth District Progress Meeting. Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers 125 Attendees
    Presentation/Dissemination July 2018 In July 2018, material promoting the Alliance was shared with union officials at the International Brotherhood of Electrical (IBEW) Fifth District Progress Meeting. Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers 150 Attendees
    Presentation/Dissemination Sept. 2018 In September 2018, the Alliance was promoted to apprentice workers at the Overhead Fundamental Training School, which was conducted by the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship & Training (SELCAT). Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers 30 Attendees
    Presentation/Dissemination Oct. 2018 In October 2018, the Alliance was promoted to apprentice workers at the Overhead Fundamental Training School, which was conducted by the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship & Training (SELCAT). Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers 30 Attendees

    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)
    Outreach/Other March 21- 22, 2019 CEFGA Career Expo SLCC/NECA Rep. 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 Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers 8,615 attendees
    Training During this period SELCAT Training SELCAT Trainer 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:

    1) OSHA 10-hour training course

    2) First-Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

    3) Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue

    4) Transformer Safety Courses 1 & 2
    Newnan GA Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers 50 attendees

    Report Prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - January 30, 2009


Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - January 30, 2009

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Fort Lauderdale Area Office
8040 Peters Road, Suite H-100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 424-0242; Fax (954) 424-3073

Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (SCPBC) Annual Status Report
January 30, 2009


  1. Alliance Background

    Date Signed.

    July 28, 2004

    Alliance Overview.

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (SCPBC) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce motor vehicle and work zone traffic accidents by sharing information, guidance, and training resources.

    Implementation Team Members.

    The Fort Lauderdale OSHA Area Office and the Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (SCPBC)

     
  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    Training Class –July 30, 2007 – defensive driving class for the OSHA compliance staff

    Meeting – January 9, 2008, met to discuss direction of alliance

    Meeting – January 17, 2008 met at Pronto Mowers to discuss Landscape Seminar

    Meeting - April 28, conference call to discuss alliance

     
  3. Activities and Products

    Landscape Seminar – March 18, 2008, Participated in landscape seminar hosted by Pronto Mowers in Boca Raton, Florida

    Awards Ceremony – March 8, 2006, Recognition of companies and organizations with exceptional safety & health programs

    Evaluation Period.

    July 28, 2007 – July 28, 2008

    Alliance Activity.
     
    • Training and Education
      A total of 50 classes addressing occupational safety and health such as forklift operator training, MOT training at different levels, CPR and First Aid

      10 OSHA OTI Courses through the University of South Florida
       
    • Outreach and Communication
      Assisted in the distribution of safety & health outreach material such as the Region IV Photo and Falls CDs , Tool Box Review Booklet, and OSHA Quick
       
    • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
      Awards ceremony to recognized members for innovative safety and health programs such as (1) The City of Boca Raton for their proactive approach to emergency preparedness fuel teams; (2) Hardrives won an Excellence Award for Worker Safety for reducing their loss day cases by 32%. (3) The Weitz Company received and Excellence Award for Worker Safety and (4) Carpenter Contractors also received an Excellence Award for Worker Safety for reducing their incident rate by 38%.
       
    Alliance Products.
     
    • None

       
  4. Results
     
    1. The partnership with USF has allowed safety & health training to be available in South Florida. Training and outreach in the construction industry has helped to reduce the number of fatalities in construction in South Florida.
       

    2.  
    Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
     Hurricane Fact Sheets and Quick Cards Distributed 500
    OSHA OTI Courses – 10 1000
    Forklift Classes 200
    MOT 100
    TOTAL 1800

     
  5. Upcoming Milestones
     
    • Continue to promote occupational safety and health in the Palm Beach, St. Lucie and Indian River counties
       
    • Continue to partner with University of South Florida OTI Ed center to host OSHA courses
       
    • Continue to promote safety and health management systems
       
    • Continue to provide training for workers in safe operation of forklifts, and motor vehicle safety

       
    Report Prepared by: Vergie Y. Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist

    For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-6932340 or go to OSHA.

Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - February 19, 2019


Reg 4 - Alliance Annual Report - February 19, 2019

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (ABC) Alliance
February 19, 2019


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      April 17, 2015

    2. Evaluation Period

      January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2019

    3. Alliance Overview and Goals

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (ABC) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent employee exposure to health and safety hazards, such as, falls, trenching and excavation, scaffolds, confined space, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards in construction by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

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

    • January 25, 2017; March 7, 2017; May 15, 2017; July 18, 2017; September 19, 2017; October 5, 2017; January 4, 2018; March 13, 2018; April 2, 2018; May 9, 2018; July 16, 2018; July 24, 2018; August 3, 2018; December 6, 2018; January 7, 2019; and February 12, 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.

    These tables are best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Other/ Dissemination 6/22/18 During this period, the Alliance group conducted a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) session focused on Silica. Construction Small Business Silica

    23

    Dissemination 8/22/18 During this period, the Alliance group conducted an OSHA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) session and Respirable Silica. A video on the topic was also shared with the group. Construction, Small Business, and Silica

    250

    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.

    These tables are 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 Monthly Meetings throughout evaluation period Safety Committee Meeting Joan Spencer, OSHA; and Nick Nowell, ABC During this period, the Alliance group conducted monthly presentation on a variety of safety and health topics. Tampa FL Construction

    500

    Training 1/25/17 Alliance Outreach Joan Spencer-OSHA, CAS OSHA inspection process and procedures. Tampa FL Construction, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business

    28

    Speech/Presentation 2/1/17 Safety Summit on Silica Joan Spencer-OSHA, CAS During this period, the Alliance group conducted a presentation on silica. Tampa FL Construction Small Business Silica

    30

    Training 4/5/17 Crisis Management in Construction - Lunch & Learn ABC - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Rep. During this period, the Alliance group conducted a presentation on Crisis Management. Tampa FL Construction, Small Business, and Emergency Response/Recovery

    17

    Speech/Presentation 5/9/17 Fall Protection ABC - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Rep. During this period, the Alliance group conducted a presentation on Fall Protection. Tampa FL Construction, Small Business, and Fall Protection

    5

    Training Throughout evaluation period OSHA 30 Hour Course, OSHA 10 Hour Course - (Spanish) and OSHA 10 Hour Course - (English) ABC - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Rep. During this period, the Alliance group conducted a several OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Training Courses. Tampa FL Construction, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business

    493

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