ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
TAMPA AREA OFFICE,
AND
THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA

The U. S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Tampa Area Office, and the Consulate of Mexico in Orlando, Florida (Consulate), hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants,"

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect workers' rights for Mexican workers in the United States acknowledged in the Letter of Arrangement between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, signed at Washington, D.C., on November 6, 2014; and

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

Intend to establish an Alliance to achieve the following:

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in central and northern Florida and others information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers' rights in protecting their occupational safety and health, and to help them understand U.S. domestic law on the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

Training and Education

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

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in central and northern Florida regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in central and northern Florida to promote understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and links to OSHA's Web site from the Consulate's Web site) to Mexican Nationals working in central and northern Florida and their employers.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events.

Promotion of a National Dialogue

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goal related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers' rights under the OSH Act whenever leaders from the Participants address groups.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues affecting Mexican Nationals working in central and northern Florida to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace safety and health and understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act.

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

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

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

Signed at Orlando, Florida, in duplicate, this 30th day of August, 2018, in the English and Spanish languages.

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

OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIEC)
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
September 28, 2017

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      September 29, 2015

   2. Evaluation Period

      September 29, 2016, through September 28, 2017

   3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta Regional Office and the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS) in Region IV recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. The OTIEC Alliance is focused on providing students and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to prevalent health and safety hazards in the general and construction industries.

   4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors

       

      The implementation team included representatives from the OSHA Regional Office and the OTIECS in Region IV.

      OSHA

      Americo Pagan, Assistant Regional Administrator for Cooperative and State Programs
      Shawndolena Arnold-Postell, Regional Training Specialist
      Kaylene Sherrod-Moore, Regional Program Analyst
      Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

      Region IV - OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS)

      Sheryl Foucher, University of Alabama (UA) - OSHA Training Institute Education Center
      Bob Nesbit, University of South Florida (USF) - OTI Education Center
      Keila Ashman, USF OTI Education Center
      Wendy Laing, North Carolina (NC) State University - Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Bryan Lane, University of Tennessee – Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Tammy Cole, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
      Myrtle Turner, Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center
      Zach Rhodus, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
      Bob Jankiewicz, Volunteer State Community College - OTI Education Center

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Quarterly implementation team meetings were conducted by telephone and in person during the following periods:

   • September 29, 2016
   • March 2, 2017
   • May 9 through 11, 2017 (OTIEC Directors meeting in Vancouver, WA)
3. Results

    

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

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goal related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives: To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process. To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers. To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on National, Regional and Local Emphasis Program topics in order to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Other	On September 29, 2016, the Alliance group conducted a meeting to discuss its goals and strategies for the year.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	15 (number in attendance)
   Dissemination	During this period, the OSHA Region IV Newsletter was provided with quarterly articles for its "OTIEC Corner."	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	8,000 (circulation)
   Other	During this period, the Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center continued to offer a discount code for members of the Atlanta-FFSHC interested in attending training courses.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	25+
   Dissemination	During this period, the USF - OTIEC promoted the Alliance through its monthly eNewsletter. Other topics addressed in the newsletter included the following: >Developing effective workplace safety and health management systems. Employee reporting of workplace safety and health concerns.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	21, 000+
   Other and Presentation	On Wednesday, March 2, 2017, a conference call was conducted between the Atlanta Regional Office and OSHA's National Office (the Office of Alliance Programs and the Office of Federal Agencies Programs) to discuss the following: Background of the OTI Education Center Alliance Alliance Focus Success of the Alliance	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	100+
   Other	During this period, the University of Tennessee and Volunteer State Community College - OTI Education Centers continued their efforts to revitalize the Middle Tennessee - FFSHC by hosting a meeting at Volunteer State Community College's Rochelle Center. Participants in the meeting included representatives from the University of Tennessee, Volunteer State Community College, the OSHA Nashville Area Office, as well as the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).	Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	6
   Other	On May 18, 2017, the TVA hosted the first meeting of the revitalized Middle Tennessee – FFSHC. The meeting was attended by representatives from the OSHA Nashville Area Office, Volunteer State Community College, the University of Tennessee, as well as the Tennessee Valley Authority.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	7

   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 industry to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers. To deliver or arrange for the delivery of health and safety training to targeted industries in support of OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs. Coordinate with Field Federal Safety and Health Councils by hosting meetings and providing instructors at meetings. Collectively assessing the employer training needs in Region IV and the geographical distribution of OTIECs.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training/Training Product for Dissemination	During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University shared its "Tractor Talk" publication with the other centers. This pamphlet is focused on agricultural safety and health and it was developed under an OSHA Susan Harwood Grant.	Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	100+
   Training	On October 12, 2016, the USF OTIEC offered a free webinar on the Zika virus and outdoor workers.	Construction, and Hazard Communication/Chemical	139
   Training	On January 25, 2017, the University of South Florida (USF) OTI Education Center provided members of the South Florida - FFSHC with construction safety and health training.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, and Heat Illness Prevention.	100+
   Training	In April 2017, the University of Alabama (UA) - OTI Education Center conducted two safety and health training courses for members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast - FFSHC. These courses were focused on the following topics: Evacuation and Emergency Planning Recordkeeping	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	50
   Training	On May 8, 2017, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) conducted two (2) free OSHA 7405 courses in support of OSHA's National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-down.	Construction and Fall Prevention	40+
   Training	During this period, the USF OTI Education Center provided members of the South Florida FFSHC with a wide range of safety and health. These courses were focused on the following topics: On February 10, 2017, OSHA course #7505, Introduction to Incident Investigation On May 12, 2017, OSHA course #7500, Introduction to Safety & Health Management On May 26, 2017, Heat Stress Awareness Webinar On June 16, 2017, the OSHA Silica Standard for Construction On July 21, 2017, a Heat Illness Prevention Webinar was conducted in collaboration with OSHA and South Florida FFSHC.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	200+
   Training	On July 13, 2017, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University and the Georgia Tech OTIEC collaborated to conduct a free training course focused on hazards in the poultry and meatpacking industry. OSHA Region IV currently has a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) focused on poultry processing facilities.	Ergonomic, Fall Prevention and Hazard Communication/
   Chemical	50

   Outreach and Communication: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals: To speak, exhibit, and/or appear at OSHA's, safety and health conferences, local meetings, Region IV VPPPA Conference, Field Federal Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) meetings and related events. To work with other Alliance Participants on specific issues and projects, such as the Regional safety stand-down, that are addressed and developed through the Alliance.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Other and Presentation	On October 7, 2016, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University hosted a meeting for the North Carolina - Field Federal Safety and Health Council. NC State presented updates on the following OSHA standards: Confined Spaces in Construction; Silica; and Recording and Reporting Illnesses and Injuries.	Construction and Recordkeeping	37
   Other and Dissemination	During this period, the USF OTIEC promoted the Alliance at the following free safety and health events: On October 21, 2016, at the Florida Marine Contractors Association Expo. On October 19, 2016, during the First Coast Manufactures Association, Annual Summit's safety panel discussion. On October 28, 2016, during the trenching and excavation presentation conducted for the Tampa International Airport - construction project. On December 8, 2016, at Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center during a presentation regarding OSHA's requirements for medical facilities.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	100+
   Dissemination and Exhibit	The Region IV - OTIEC's exhibited at the Region IV VPPPA - June 20 - 22, 2017, Atlanta, GA. During this event the group promoted the OTIEC Alliance.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation.	400+
   Other and Presentation	On June 16, 2017, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University hosted a meeting for the North Carolina - Field Federal Safety and Health Council. One of the featured presenters was the National Weather Service and the topic was heat stress prevention.	Heat Illness Prevention	25+
   Exhibit and Presentation	On June 28, 2017, the Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center participated in the U.S. Department of Labor - Safety Day event in support of the Atlanta-FFSHC meeting on January 20, 2016.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation.	83 participants, 36 online participants, and 16 vendors
   Exhibit, Speech/Presentation, Dissemination	During this period, representatives from the UA OSHA Training Institute Education Center promoted the Region IV - OTIEC Alliance and exhibited at the Alabama Governor's Safety and Health Conference	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation.	1,000+
   Dissemination	During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University continued to effectively promote workplace safety and health using it bi-monthly newsletter the "Safety Guardian." The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers across North Carolina, including FFSHC members.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation.	6,000 (circulation)
   Other	During this period, the new OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool was promoted to the OTI Education Centers in Region IV. The new app is available for both Android and iPhone and it was a collaborative effort between OSHA and NIOSH to update the OSHA Heat Safety Tool.	Heat Illness Prevention	1,000+
   Exhibit, Speech/Presentation, Dissemination	During this period, the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported all of the safety and health stand-down events conducted by OSHA Regionally and Nationally. Georgia Struck-by Alliance 2017 Stand-down, April 3 -7, 2017, 411 jobsites, 23,354 workers. Region IV - Landscaping 2017 Stand-Down, Monday, April 17 - 18, 2017, 31 Sites and 508 workers. Region IV - Heat Illness Prevention Stand-down, May 22 - 24, 2017, 24 worksites and 8,096 workers. OSHA National Fall Prevention Stand-down, Monday, May 8 - 12, 2017. OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign, June 12 - 18, 2017.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	31,000+
   Presentation	During this period, the EKU OTI Education Center conducted safety and health presentations for the Louisville - FFSHC. These presentations focused on the following safety and health topics: On March 30, 2017, a presentation was conducted on ergonomics. On July 27, 2017, a presentation was conducted on machine guarding.	Transportation and Ergonomics	50+
   Dissemination	During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University promoted the Fall Prevention Safety Stand-down with five (5) daily tip videos, continue to be available on YouTube and its website.	Construction and Fall Prevention	3,000+ (circulation)

4. Evaluation

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2017 – FY 2018

   • The OSHA and OTIEC Alliance will be renewed for a 5-year term.
   • The Alliance group will continue to effectively support the Field Federal Safety and Health Councils (FFSHC) in OSHA Region IV.
   • The Alliance group will continue to effectively support and promote OSHA's fall and heat illness prevention campaigns.
   • The Alliance group will continue to effectively educate and training workers on topics related to OSHA's Regional and National Emphasis Programs.

   Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
TAMPA AREA OFFICE
AND
SUNCOAST UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Suncoast Utility Contractors Association (SUCA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and SUCA hereby form an Alliance to provide employers and employees in the construction industry and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in the reducing and preventing of exposure to hazards during trenching and excavation procedures, confined space entry and other imminent dangers in the underground utility construction industry. The Alliance Participants will also work to increase the understanding of worker's rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). In developing this Alliance, OSHA and SUCA 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:

• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on underground utility construction hazards to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace and/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 the utility construction industry regarding safe trenching and excavation procedures, confined space entry and other imminent dangers in the underground utility construction industry and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of underground utility construction courses.

Outreach and Communication

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

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

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

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

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

Signed this ____ day of ______________, 2015

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

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

Reconociendo el compromiso conjunto de proteger el bienestar de los trabajadores salvadoreños en los Estados Unidos, reconocidos en la Carta de Arreglo entre la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional de los Estados Unidos de América y el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de El Salvador, firmada en Washington, D.C., el 6 de noviembre de 2014; y

Reconociendo que el Programa de Alianza de la OSHA provee el establecimiento de relaciones de cooperación para fines tales como la capacitación y la educación, actividades de extensión y de comunicación, y la promoción de un diálogo nacional sobre la salud y la seguridad en el trabajo;

Desean formar una Alianza para alcanzar los siguientes objetivos:

Objetivo general

Los Participantes desean establecer una relación de colaboración con el fin de ofrecer a los nacionales salvadoreños en la Región IV de OSHA información, orientación y acceso a recursos educativos y de capacitación con miras a promover los derechos de los trabajadores a la protección de su seguridad y salud, en especial en lo referente a la prevención de la exposición a los peligros de caídas, amputaciones y los de la apertura de zanjas y realización de excavaciones, además de los riesgos eléctricos, y ayudarlos a comprender los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo de la Ley de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (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:

• Preparar programas de capacitación y educación para nacionales salvadoreños sobre los temas de la prevención de la exposición de los empleados a los peligros de caídas, amputaciones y los de la apertura de zanjas y realización de excavaciones, además de los riesgos eléctricos, y comunicar esta información a los empleadores y trabajadores correspondientes.
• Preparar programas de capacitación y educación para nacionales salvadoreños a fin de promover la comprensión de los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores, como usar el proceso de quejas de la OSHA, y comunicar dicha información a empleadores y trabajadores.

Extensión y comunicación

Los Participantes desean trabajar conjuntamente para alcanzar las siguientes metas de extensión y comunicación:

• Dar discursos, realizar exposiciones o presentarse en las conferencias, reuniones locales u otros eventos de los Participantes, tal como la Semana de Derechos Laborales.
• Participar en las actividades y los eventos del “Consulado Móvil”.

Promoción de un diálogo nacional

Los Participantes desean trabajar conjuntamente para alcanzar las siguientes metas con la promoción de un diálogo nacional sobre la salud y la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo:

• Compartir información sobre leyes y normas, incluyendo 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 se inicia una vez firmado por los dos Participantes. El presente Arreglo tiene por objeto suspender dos (2) años después de la fecha de su firma. El Participante que tenga la intención de dar por terminado el presente Arreglo procurará notificar por escrito al respecto con treinta (30) días de antelación. El presente Arreglo podrá modificarse por escrito en cualquier momento mediante el consentimiento mutuo de los Participantes.

Firmado en Atlanta, Georgia, el día 15 de marzo del 2016, en duplicado, 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

OSHA, Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta, and Georgia Tech Alliance
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
January 7, 2011

I. Alliance Background:

Date Signed:

December 7, 2004

Overview

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

II. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:

Representatives from OSHA communicated with Alliance members from the Mexican Consulate and Georgia Tech during the following time periods: January 21, 2010; July 12, 2010; and September 2010.

Evaluation Period:

December 8, 2009, through December 7, 2010

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

Event

• None

Product

• None

Outreach and Communications

Event

• On January 21, 2010, a letter was forwarded to the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta regarding the upcoming National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety in Houston, TX.
• In September 2010, the Consulate General of Mexico organized a "Workers’ Rights Week" in Atlanta, Georgia. The Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) from the Atlanta-West Area Office participated in two outreach events. Total attendance for both events was approximately 250.
• During this period the CAS from the OSHA Atlanta-West Area Office conducted a speech focused on "Restaurant Safety" for a group of local Spanish-speaking restaurant owners and members of the Mexican American Business Chamber. Total attendance for this event was approximately 30 employers.
• During this period discussions were conducted in Georgia regarding the development of a Hispanic outreach initiative. Participants in the discussion included the Hispanic Contractors Association of Georgia, Latin American Association, Mexican Chamber and several other local Latino organizations. The outreach effort would focus on educating workers regarding their rights under the OSH Act.

Product

• The Atlanta-West CAS completed a brief article regarding occupational fatalities in Georgia, which was posted on the Hispanic Contractor Association of Georgia’s (HCAG) website for the benefit all Latino organizations and workers throughout the State.
• On July 12, 2010, the Mexican Consulate was provided copies of several OSHA publications and outreach material printed in Spanish, which resulted from the National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety.

IV. Results

• Refer to events listed above

V. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2011<

• None

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 OSHA.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BIRMINGHAM and MOBILE, ALABAMA, AREA OFFICES
AND
THE ALABAMA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Alabama Trucking Association Workers Compensation Fund (ATAWCF) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the ATAWCF hereby renew the Alliance signed February 20, 2009, with a continued emphasis on trucking industry. Specifically, OSHA and the ATAWCF are committed to providing ATAWCF 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, the organizations will continue to focus on the prevention of hazards on the highway, at pick-up and delivery points, in maintenance shops, and administrative business locations, as well as hazards resulting from traffic accidents, road rage, musculoskeletal stressors, struck-by incidents, chemical exposures, electrical shocks and burns, welding hazards, moving parts of machinery, slips, trips, and falls. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and the ATAWCF 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 safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace to develop formal safety and health procedures to control hazards in the workplace.

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 ATAWCF employees, association members and other regarding the following hazards: musculoskeletal stressors; struck-by incidents; chemical exposures; electrical shocks and burns; welding hazards; moving parts of machinery; slips; trips; and falls.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of courses, i.e., effective safety and health programs (management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard control and elimination, training), incident investigation, fall protection, hazard recognition, trend analysis

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 provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and the ATAWCF web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or ATAWCF conferences, local meetings or other safety events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the ATAWCF best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by the ATAWCF and through OSHA or ATAWCF developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures.
• Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on effective safety and health systems 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 Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama, Area Offices, as well as any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. 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.


Signed this 27th day of January, 2012
 

ALLIANCE BETWEEN
THE REGION IV OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR,
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN ATLANTA
AND
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION

The Region IV Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta (Mexican Consulate) and the Georgia Institute of Technology – Safety, Health and Environmental Division (Georgia Tech), hereinafter “the parties.”

Recognizing the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces,

Considering the importance of providing Mexican workers throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully,

Recognizing the usefulness for Mexican workers of other cooperative efforts such as the Alliance Program, the Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, the Strategic Partnership Program and the Voluntary Protection Programs,

Considering the Mexico-US Joint Declaration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States and the Department of Labor of the United States of America concerning workplace laws and regulations and the Letter of Agreement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States and the Department of Labor of the United States of America, through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration concerning workplace safety and health protection for Mexican Workers in the United States signed in Washington DC, on the 21st of July of 2004.

The parties will work together to achieve the following goals:

1. Informational materials
    
   • Develop informational materials in Spanish on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, such as public service announcements, videos and posters, brochures, pamphlets and wallet sized cards.
   • Publicize the OSHA toll-free telephone number and the Consulate special line for Mexican workers.
   • Develop work related stories based on real worksite accidents and hazards to promote risk awareness for Mexican workers.
   • Develop ways of communicating such information (e.g. print, such as the Mexican Consulate newsletter and electronic media, such as the OSHA Region IV e-newsletter, as well as electronic assistance tools and OSHA’s, the Mexican Consulate’s and Georgia Tech’s Web sites) to Mexican employers and employees.
2. Training Programs
    
   • Develop a Construction Hazard Awareness Training Program (CHAT) on worker’s rights related safety and health issues, as well as the prevalent hazards in industry sectors and work places with a high concentration of Mexican workers. All training material will be developed in both Spanish and English for this course.
   • Develop training for the Consulate employees to better assist Mexican workers in order to identify specific violations that may be brought to the attention of OSHA’s authorities.
   • Develop and conduct cultural cross training sessions to increase awareness of OSHA’s inspectors, compliance assistant specialists, consultants and trainers to the cultural sensitivities of Mexican workers.
3. Outreach and communication goals
    
   • Speak, exhibit, or appear at the mobile consulate meetings in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi coordinated by the Mexican Consulate.
   • Seek appropriate forums within the consular jurisdiction¹ that may include community based organizations and centers, worksites, the consulate facilities to teach the CHAT Program.
   • Promote the availability of OSHA’s resources for employers of Mexican workers in this region to further reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
   • In developing this Alliance, OSHA, the Mexican Consulate and Georgia Tech recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.
4. Information exchange
    
   • Share information regarding workplace fatalities and accidents involving Mexican citizens with OSHA, to ensure that all workplace accidents are properly investigated by OSHA and hazards are abated, to help prevent future accidents.
5. Plan of Action
    
   • An implementation team made up of representatives of the parties 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 this letter of agreement.

This agreement will remain in effect for one year from the date of signing and will automatically be renewed annually thereafter. This Alliance may be terminated by OSHA and the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. Additionally, this agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of all the signatories.

¹Consular jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta covers the States of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.

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

OSHA, Consul General of Guatemala in Atlanta
Region IV Alliance Annual Report

December 29, 2016

1. Alliance Background

   A. Date Signed:

   October 23, 2012

   Renewal Date:

   March 15, 2016

   B. Evaluation Period:

   October 24, 2015, through October 23, 2016

   C. Overview:

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

   D. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:

   The implementation team included representatives from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area and Regional Offices, as well as the Consul of Guatemala.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Quarterly implementation team meetings were conducted during the following periods:

   • February 2016
   • March 2016
   • September 2016

3. Results

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

   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 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
   Other	On March 15, 2016, the Alliance between the OSHA Atlanta Regional Office and the Consul General of Guatemala in Atlanta, Georgia, was renewed.	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Business	100+
   Other	On Workers’ Memorial Day, the Consulate of Guatemala was among the foreign consulates that signed the South Florida Justice and Equality in the Workplace Program agreement. The agreement was signed on April 28, 2016, in south Florida.	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Business	100+
   Training and Education: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals: To develop training and education programs for Guatemalan Nationals in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina regarding 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 Guatemalan Nationals in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina to promote 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
   N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
   Outreach and Communication: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals: To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or the Consulate General of Guatemala in Atlanta’s conferences, local meetings, or other events, such as Labor Week. To participate in “Mobile Consulate” activities and events.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Exhibit, Speech/Presentation, Dissemination	On August 29, 2016, the Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) from the OSHA Atlanta-West Area Office supported the Guatemalan Consulate’s Annual Labor Rights Week in Atlanta, Georgia.	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Business	200+ workers
   Speech/Presentation and Other	On September 20, 2016, the Guatemalan Consulate participated in the EMPLEO planning meeting.	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Business	100+ workers
   Speech/Presentation and Other	On November 16, 2016, the Guatemalan Consulate participated in the EMPLEO follow-up meeting. This meeting primarily focused on logistics for the group.	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Business	100+ workers

4. Evaluation

   N/A

5. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2017

   • The Alliance group will continue to promote workplace safety and health to the Hispanic community, in cooperation with the Consulate General of Guatemala in Atlanta.
   • OSHA will continue to effectively support the safety and health outreach events scheduled for the 2016 Labor Week and Occupational health Week

   Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

Addendum to the
GEORGIA STRUCK BY HAZARDS
ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor,
Georgia Department of Transportation
Georgia Highway Contractors Association, Incorporated
Federal Highway Administration – Georgia Division
Georgia Utility Contractors Association
Association of County Commissioners of Georgia
Georgia Tech Research Institute,
and
3M Corporation

The Georgia Branch, Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., (Georgia Branch AGC) joins with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Georgia Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as GDOT), Georgia Division-Federal Highway Administration (hereinafter referred to as Georgia FHWA), Georgia Highway Contractors Association (hereinafter referred to as GHCA), Georgia Utility Contractors Association (hereinafter referred to as GUCA), Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as ACCG), the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (hereinafter referred to as GTRI), and 3M Corporation (hereinafter referred to as 3M) in recognizing the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to advance safety and more healthful American workplaces. The Georgia Branch AGC therefore agrees to join the OSHA, GDOT, Georgia FHWA, GHCA, GUCA, ACCG, GTRI and 3M Alliance to use their collective expertise to help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in the reduction and prevention of struck by and work zone hazards. Georgia Branch AGC agrees to all of the provisions of the original Alliance signed by OSHA, GDOT, Georgia FHWA, GHCA, GUCA, ACCG, GTRI and 3M on December 5, 2006. In amending this agreement all participants recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

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 from the participating 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 three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA will encourage State Plan States’ and OSHA Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

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

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

November 3, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed:
   
   May 6, 2008
   
   Alliance Overview
   
   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United Safety Council, Inc. (USC) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent employee exposure to workplace hazards associated with disasters by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources on emergency preparedness and effective response.
   
   Implementation Team Members
   
   The implementation team consists of representatives from the OSHA Area Office in Tampa, FL, and the United Safety Council, Inc. (USC).
   
   Evaluation Period
   
   May 22, 2009 – June 30, 2010
    
2. II. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   Meetings were conducted in-person and by phone on the following dates: August 25, 2009; September 29, 2009; October 2, 2009; October 23, 2009; November 30, 2009; December 4, 2009; January 5, 2010; March 5, 2010; April 30, 2010; and June 24, 2010.  


3. Events and Products
   
   Training and Education
   
   Events
    
   • During this period, the USC Alliance group conducted a total of 47 classes, which were focused on the following topics: workplace violence; emergency preparedness; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); automated external defibrillators (AED); first aid; and safety and health management systems (SHMS).
   • During this period, the USC Alliance group facilitated 39 OTI safety and health training courses, which were conducted by the University of South Florida.
   
   Products
    
   • None
   
   Outreach and Communication
   
   Events
    
   • On July 17, 2009, the USC Alliance group conducted a Hurricane Safety Refresher Workshop for both members and non-members.
   • On August 25, 2009, a representative from the OSHA Tampa Area Office conducted an OSHA Update presentation during the USC Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Program.
   • On October 23, 2009, in conjunction with the Alliance for Central Florida Safety, an OSHA representative conducted a presentation on recent workplace violence cases.
   • On January 22, 2010, OSHA participated in the USC Safety Awards Banquet and promoted the Alliance and other cooperative efforts available to the employment community.
   • On February 26, 2010, the USC Alliance group conducted a Fire Safety Workshop, which was open to both members and non-members.
   • On March 5, 2010, USC hosted OSHA’s three-hour Workplace Violence Workshop, which was open to the public. Participants were provided with the following OSHA publications:
     • Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care and Social Service Workers
     • NIOSH DVD “Violence on the Job
     • Sample Prevention Plans from various State Plan Programs.
   • On April 30, 2010, OSHA conducted a three-hour Emergency Plan Writing Workshop, which was open to the public.
   • On June 24, 2010, OSHA provided a three-hour workshop on Heat Injury Prevention Programs.
   • The USC Alliance was promoted during several OSHA outreach presentations conducted throughout Central Florida. The Alliance also assisted in the distribution of safety and health outreach material such as the Region IV Photo and Resource CDs, Tool Box Reviews, MAD IV Roofing and Carpentry Toolbox Reviews and OSHA Quick Cards.
   
   Products
    
   • None
   
   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health¹
   
   Events
    
   • August 24, 2009, the Alliance was promoted during the Florida Parks and Recreation Conference in Orlando, Florida. This event included representatives from national supply companies.
   • On September 11, 2009, the USC Alliance was promoted during the Employer Compliance Assistance Forum: Understanding DOL Rules and Regulations held in Orlando, FL.
   • October 31 - November 2, 2009, the USC Alliance was promoted during the Hispanic Colleges and University Association National Conference, which was conducted in Orlando, FL.
   • On January 28, 2010, the USC Alliance was promoted during the KPA National Conference for Safety Engineers, which was conducted in Orlando, FL.
   • On March 20 -23, 2010, the USC Alliance was promoted during the American Foundry Society National Conference in Orlando, FL. This event was attended by representatives from several national and international companies.
   • On March 31, 2010, the USC Alliance was promoted during the American Society of Safety Engineers local meeting whose members represent many national and international aerospace companies.
   
   Products
    
   • None
4. Results
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number Reached or Trained
   Workplace Violence	80
   First Aid/CPR/AED	248
   Safety and health management	46
   Mishap Investigations	6
   Emergency planning	52
   OTI Courses	77
   Heat Stress Fact Sheet and Quick Cards	72
   Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care and Social Service Workers	33
   Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness - Requirements and Guidelines	35
   National Photo Archive CD	125
   OSHA Publication CD	125
   Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic	30
   How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations	35
   Region IV Construction Toolbox	125
   Region IV MAD IV Fall Protection Toolbox	55
   Various OSHA Quick Cards and Fact  Sheets	200
   TOTAL	1344



5. Upcoming Milestones
    
   • The USC Alliance group will continue to partner with University of South Florida OTI Education Center.
   • The USC Alliance group will continue to encourage small businesses in Central Florida to develop and implement effective Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS).
   • Continue to promote the USC Alliance in the Central Florida Area
   • Continue and expand safety and health training for workers focused all types of emergency preparedness.
   • Continue to work with community safety professionals to ensure the effective delivery of safety and health outreach services to employers that need assistance.
   
   Report prepared by Joan M. Spencer, Compliance Assistance Specialist
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.
   
    

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   ¹The United Safety Council Alliance was promoted during several OSHA outreach presentations conducted throughout Central Florida. During each presentations the benefits of working cooperatively with OSHA was shared with a national audience. Alliance members also discussed the achievements of the group, such as providing effective safety and health training to worker in all industries.