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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.
Alliance Background
Date Signed
August 30, 2018
Date Renewed
December 9, 2020
February 11, 2023
Evaluation Period
August 31, 2023 – September 30, 2024
Overview:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Mexico in Orlando, Florida, formed an Alliance to provide Mexican National workers throughout Central Florida 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.
Implementation Team Members
OSHA
Angel Vega-Avila, AAD – Orlando AO
Alliance participant
Alberto Marlon Ponce Jimenez, Technical Secretary
Implementation Team Meetings
August 26, 2024
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.
Results
The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
October 23, 2023 | The OSHA Jacksonville Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) attended the Mobile Mexican Consulate in Jacksonville, Florida. The CAS distributed OSHA publications, as well as explaining workplace rights and the employer’s responsibilities. | Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers | 60 |
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
November 21, 2023 | La Coalición Mexicana de Florida, in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Orlando, held Una Journada Feminista (Feminist Day) to commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women. OSHA’s Orlando CAS and a member of the OSHA Compliance staff (CSHO) were invited to support the event. They also distributed the Spanish versions of several OSHA publications addressing the following topics: worker rights; labor trafficking; suicide prevention; workplace violence; and general OSHA compliance for new businesses. | Small Business, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Women Workers | 50 |
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
November 28, 2023 | An OSHA CAS attended the Mobile Mexican Consulate event in Tallahassee, Florida, and shared OSHA publications regarding worker rights, employer responsibilities, as well as the OSHA complaint process. | Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers | 65 |
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
February 03, 2024 | An OSHA CAS attended the Mobile Mexican Consulate in Putnam County, Florida. The CAS also explained worker rights, the OSHA complaint process, as well as responding to questions from workers regarding workplace safety and health. | Hispanic/Latino Workers | 70 |
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
February 23, 2024 | An OSHA CAS attended the Mobile Mexican Consulate event in Apopka, Florida, sharing publications regarding heat illness prevention, worker rights, employer responsibilities, as well as explaining the OSHA complaint process. | Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers | 22 |
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
February 24, 2024 | An OSHA CAS attended the Mobile consulate event in Jacksonville, Florida, sharing publications regarding OSHA’s mission, heat illness prevention, fall prevention, worker rights, employer responsibilities, as well as explaining the OSHA complaint process. | Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers | 120 |
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
March 02, 2024 | An OSHA CAS attended the Mobile Mexican Consulate in Tallahassee, Florida, sharing publications regarding heat illness prevention, fall prevention, worker rights, employer responsibilities, as well as explaining the OSHA complaint process. | Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers | 80 |
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
March 08, 2024 | An OSHA CAS staffed a booth and distributed OSHA publications during the International Women Day event ("Dia Internacional de la Mujer"), at the Mexican Consulate in Orlando. | Small Business, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Women Workers | 200 |
| E-mail Alert | May 6, 2024 | The OSHA Orlando Area Office CAS provided information via email to Consulate staff on free Spanish language webinars, which were available for the 2024 Fall Stand-down. | Hispanic/Latino Workers | 400 |
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
July 07, 2024 | A representative from the US Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division (WHD) and the OSHA CAS attended the Mobile Mexican Consulate in Jacksonville, Florida. The CAS made a brief statement regarding worker rights and distributed OSHA publications regarding worker rights, OSHA It's the law poster, heat posters, and the OSHA complaint process. The CAS also responded questions and addressed questions about fall protection. | Small Business, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Women Workers | 60 |
| E-mail Alert | August 08, 2024 | During this period, the Alliance grouped promoted the Alliance, OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week 2024, as well as the webinar conducted by OSHA and the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation regarding Safety and Health Management Systems. | Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers | 200 |
| Dissemination/ Publications/ Technical Assistance |
August 19, 2024 | During this period, both the Orlando and Jacksonville CASs staffed an outreach booth and provided information to the public. OSHA also provided information on worker's rights, whistleblower protections, heat illness prevention, and general construction safety. Additionally, other organizations were also in attendance included immigration law experts, and community resource groups. OSHA provided information on worker's rights, whistleblower protections, heat illness prevention, and general construction safety. | Hispanic/Latino Workers | 75 |
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 and Affiliation | Title of Presentation, if applicable | City | State | Emphasis Area(s) | Number Reached |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outreach/ Speech/ Presentation |
October 07, 2023 | Mobile Mexican Consulate - Live Oak, Fl | Yvis Torres, CAS – Jacksonville Area Office, and Consulate Staff | During this period, the CAS attended a Consulate event focused on worker rights, employer responsibilities, the OSHA complaint process. OSHA publications were also shared with the group. | An OSHA | FL | Hispanic/Latino Workers Rights | 125 |
| Outreach | November 4, 2023 | Stetson University presentation on a study they completed about agricultural workers. | Yvis Torres, CAS – Jacksonville Area Office, and Consulate Staff | During this period, the CAS attended a presentation in Pierson, Florida, by a student from Stetson University, “Effects of Farm-related Risks and Exposures Evaluating Environmental Injustice on Farmworkers.” The CAS also distributed OSHA publications. | Pierson | FL | Hispanic/Latino Workers, Agriculture, Heat Stress | 150 |
| Speech/ Presentation/ Training |
December 11, 2023 | Training for Consulate Workers on how to file an OSHA complaint | Yvis Torres, CAS – Jacksonville Area Office, and Consulate Staff | During this period, the CAS conducted training for the Mexican Consulate staff. The training was focused on worker rights, the employer’s responsibilities, statistics from BLS about Hispanics/Latinos, the process to file OSHA complaints, as well as the OSHA whistleblower complaint process. | Orlando | FL | Hispanic/Latino Workers Rights, OSHA Inspections | 65 |
| Outreach | April 25, 2024 | "Empowering the Vulnerable" Networking Event | Yvis Torres, CAS – Jacksonville Area Office, worker advocacy organizations, and Consulate Staff | During this period, the Alliance group supported the event "Empowering the Vulnerable," which was led by the Networking of Non-Profit and the Orlando Mexican Consulate. | Orlando | FL | Hispanic/Latino Workers Rights | 100 |
| Agreement signing | March 28, 2024 | EMPLEO Agreement - Signing Ceremony | Yvis Torres, CAS – Jacksonville Area Office, AAD – Jacksonville AO, WHD Representative, and Consulate Staff | During this period, the CAS and an Assistant Area Director (AAD) from the OSHA Jacksonville Area Office attended the signing of the EMPLEO Agreement. | Jacksonville | FL | Hispanic/Latino Workers Rights | 100 |
| Ceremony | May 21, 2024 | Memorial Service for Workers Killed in May 14 Bus Crash - Mexican Consulate | Amy Wilson, CAS – Orlando AO, Consulate Staff, Victim’s families | During this period, OSHA was invited to a memorial service at the Consulate of Mexico in Orlando for the Mexican agricultural workers killed on May 14th, 2024, in a bus crash in Hillsborough Co., Florida. The CAS for the Orlando Area Office attended the event on behalf of OSHA. | Orlando | FL | Agriculture; Work zone/Roadway Safety | 120 |
| Speech/Presentation/ Exhibit | August 26 to Sept. 6, 2024 | 2024 Labor Rights Week - Consulate of Mexico in Orlando | Amy Wilson – CAS, Yvis Torres-Gilot - CAS, David Alves - CSHO, Jorge Reyes-Mendez - CSHO, Nathaly Torres - CSHO, Zoraya Roman-Mercado - CSHO, Brian Cohen - CSHO | During this period, OSHA staff were present in the Consulate’s main gathering hall to provide information on worker’s rights, whistleblower protections, heat illness prevention, and general safety information to the public visiting the consulate. The following topics were also addressed during this event: worker’s rights; the Official DOL YouTube channel; heat illness prevention. | Orlando | FL | Hispanic/Latino Workers; Fall Prevention; Construction; Heat Illness Prevention; Workplace Rights | 520 |
| Speech/ Presentation | Sept. 11, 2024 | Financial Education National Week - Mexican Consulate | Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS | During this period, The Alliance group conducted a brief talk to two groups regarding employers’ responsibilities and OSHA website resources for small businesses. The first group was 35 attendees, and second group was 50 attendees, | Orlando | FL | Small, Women-owned/Disadvantaged Business Resources, USF Consultation | 85 |
| Ceremony | Sept. 12, 2024 | Small Business event at the Mexican Consulate. This was held as part of their National Financial Education Week (la Semana de Nacional De Educacion Financiera). | Amy Wilson, CAS and Consulate Staff | During this period, the Orlando CAS attended the closing ceremony for an event honoring small women-owned businesses at the Consulate of Mexico in Orlando, Florida, as part of their National Financial Education Week (la Semana de Nacional De Educacion Financiera). The CAS provided publications in Spanish to the business owners on OSHA requirements for new businesses, the Consultation Program flyer with USF contact information, and information on OSHA’s Safety and Health Manual for Small businesses. | Orlando | FL | Small, Women-owned/Disadvantaged Business Resources, USF Consultation | 50 |
Report Prepared by: Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS
Date Signed:
September 29, 2015
Renewal Date:
October 4, 2017
October 7, 2022
Evaluation Period:
November 9, 2023, through November 8, 2024
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.
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
Kaylene Sherrod-Moore, Regional Program Analyst
LeAnna Jackson, Training Administrator
Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator
Region IV - OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS)
Sheryl Foucher, University of Alabama (UA) - OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC)
Mylene Kellerman, University of South Florida (USF) - OTI Education Center
Holli Singleton, North Carolina (NC) State University - Southeastern OTI Education Center
Bryan Lane and Dustin Housewright, University of Tennessee - Southeastern OTI Education Center
Paul Schlumper and Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center
Zach Rhodus and George Trevor, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
Joseph Small and Kristen Woodmore, Volunteer State Community College - OTI Education Center
Implementation Team Meetings
During this period, the Alliance group conducted implementation team meetings virtually. The Alliance group also frequently communicated and coordinated via email.
Results
Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.
| Dissemination Type | Date | Description | Emphasis Area(s)* | Number Reached (numeric value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissemination | During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024 | The Southeastern OTIEC at North Carolina State University (NCSU) continued to use its bi-monthly newsletter the “Safety Guardian,” to promote OSHA's campaigns and initiatives. The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers across North Carolina, including Federal Field Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) members. | Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat | 6,000 (circulation) |
| Dissemination | During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024 | The University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute Education Center (USF OTIEC) continued to use its monthly newsletter to promote OSHA's campaigns and initiatives, as well as sharing OSHA's Region 4 occupational safety and health news. The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers in the public and private sectors across Region IV. | Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation | 6,000 (circulation) |
| Dissemination | During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024 | The Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) - OTIEC distributed a monthly newsletter to stakeholders, including members of the Middle Tennessee - FFSHC. Areas of emphasis include upcoming training events, OSHA success stories, OSHA recruitment efforts, as well as regional and national emphasis programs. | Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) | 10,000 (circulation) |
| Dissemination | During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024 | The Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTIEC used its monthly newsletter to promote OSHA's campaigns and initiatives. The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers across North Carolina, including Federal Field Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) members. | Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) | 11,395 (circulation) |
| Dissemination | During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024 | During this period, the EKU OTIEC promoted OSHA's campaigns and initiatives via email blast, which were forwarded throughout the state's safety and health community. | Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) | 11,395 (circulation) (Email Distribution) |
| Meeting/Information Session | 01/18/2024 | The Regional OTIEC Alliance group participated in the FFSHC Forum, virtual meeting, conducted by the OSHA Region Office. | Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) | 32-attendee |
| Meeting/Information Session | 10/22 thru 24/2024 | The group's Alliance with OSHA was promoted during the DTE/OTIEC meeting in Atlanta, GA. The group also discussed the OSHA Strategic Partnership Programs (OSPP). | Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation | 60+ 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training/Meeting | 12/12/2023 | Virtual meeting Louisville - FFSHC | A representative from the EKU - OTIEC was scheduled to conduct a presentation on trench and excavation safety for the council. | Trench and Excavation safety | Louisville | KY | Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs | 10 |
| Training/Meeting | 12/12/2023 | Virtual meeting Atlanta-FFSHC | A representative from the Georgia Tech - OTIEC was scheduled to conduct a presentation on “Safety Through the Lens of Technology.” This presentation will investigate the technology that will shape the future of safety. | Safety Through the Lens of Technology | Atlanta | GA | Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs | 40+ |
| Training/Meeting | 12/13/2023 | Webinar conducted via Zoom | On December 13, 2023, the Georgia Tech - OTIEC conduct a presentation on OSHA's Enforcement Initiative for Engineered Stone Fabrication to educate employers about OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP). | Engineered Stone Fabrication National Emphasis Program (NEP) | Region-Wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | General and Construction Industries, and Hazard Communication/Chemical | 100+ |
| Training | 2/16/2024 | Virtual Training Session |
In conjunction with OSHA's National Fall Prevention Campaign, Ed Centers in Region IV conducted the following events: University of Alabama (UA) - OTIEC Georgia Tech - OTIEC |
NEP for Warehousing and Distribution | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN |
UA OTIEC UA OTIEC GA Tech OTIEC |
|
| Training/Meeting | 2/2024 thru 7/2024 | Heat Illness Prevention | From February through July 2024, the UA OTIEC conducted presentations focused on heat illness prevention. | Heat Illness | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, General and Construction Industries, and Heat Illness Prevention | 150+ attendees |
| Training/Meeting | 3/26/2024 | Virtual - Heat Stress/Heat Illness Prevention | A representative from the NCSU OTIEC conducted a presentation on “Heat Stress/Heat Illness Prevention,” for the council membership. | Heat Stress/Heat Illness Prevention | North Carolina - FFSHC | NC | Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, and Heat Illness Prevention | 18 attendees |
| Training/Meeting |
5/7 thru 9/2024 |
Virtual Training Session | The Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) OTIEC conducted OSHA #3115, virtual training courses in support of OSHA's National Fall Stand-Down. | Fall Prevention | Nashville | TN | General and Construction Industries, and Fall Prevention |
5 attendees |
| Training/Meeting | 5/8/2024 | Virtual - Heat Illness/Fall Prevention Webinar | On May 8, 2024, the UA Alabama SafeState Consultation Program and the NCSU OTIEC conduct presentations in support of OSHA's fall and heat illness prevention initiatives. | Heat Illness and Fall Prevention | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention | 100+ attendees |
| Training/Meeting | 5/6 thru 10, 2024 | National Fall Prevention Week |
In conjunction with OSHA's National Fall Prevention Campaign, Ed Centers in Region IV conducted the following events: USF OTIEC
UA - OTIEC
EKU OTIEC
VSCC OTIEC
|
Fall Prevention | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | General and Construction Industries, and Fall Prevention Federal Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention |
UA OTIEC EKU OTIEC VSCC OTIEC |
| Training/Meeting | 5/16/2024 | Virtual meeting Mississippi Gulf Coast - FFSHC | A representative from the University of Alabama - OTIEC was scheduled to conduct a presentation on Heat Stress Illness Prevention. | Heat Stress | Mississippi Gulf Coast | MS | Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs | 15 attendees |
| Training | June 2024 | National Trenching Stand-Down Week |
In conjunction with OSHA's National Trenching Safety Stand-Down, Ed Centers in Region IV conducted the following events: UA OTIEC
|
Trenching Safety | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs |
UA OTIEC |
| Training/Meeting | 6/5/2024 | Virtual Meeting/Training Event | During this period, both the NCSU OTIEC and the Georgia Tech - OTIEC participated in the Atlanta - FFSHC Annual Safety Day Event. Presentations by NCSU focused on Fall and Heat Illness Prevention. The Georgia Tech - OTIEC addressed the resources available to the local safety and health community. | Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, and Emotional Intelligence/Safety | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs | 50+ |
| Training/Meeting | 8/14/2024 | Virtual Meeting/Training Event | During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NCSU supported the NC - FFSHC's meeting. The Southeast OTIEC at NCSU conducted a presentation focused on Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), which is the focus of OSHA's Safe + Sound Campaign this year. | Safety and Health Management, and Federal Workforce | North Carolina - FFSHC | NC | Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Programs | 27 attendees |
| Training/Meeting | August 2024 | Webinar |
In conjunction with OSHA's Safe + Sound, Ed Centers in Region IV conducted the following events: USF OTI EC
Southeastern OTI EC at NCSU
Georgia Tech OTI EC
UA OTIEC
VSCC OTIEC
|
Safety and Health Management, and Construction | Region-wide | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN | Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Programs |
USF OTIEC Southeastern OTI EC at NCSU Southeastern OTI EC at NCSU GA Tech OTIEC UA OTIEC VSCC - OTIEC |
| Training | During this period | In-Person training sessions conducted for the AGC |
During this period, the University of Alabama (UA) - OTIEC conducted training sessions on Mental Health/Suicide Prevention for the construction industry on the following dates:
|
Mental Health/Suicide Prevention | Tuscaloosa | AL | Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Programs |
10-attendees |
| Training/Meeting | October 15,2024 | South Florida - FFSHC meeting conducted in hybrid format | During this period, the Georgia Tech -OTIEC conducted a training session focused on ergonomics for the members of the South Florida - FFSHC meeting. | Ergonomic Safety | South Florida | FL | Federal Workers, Ergonomics, and Safety and Health Programs | 15 attendees |
Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator, Atlanta Regional Office
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