ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
San Antonio Area Office
And the
Associated General Contractors of America, San Antonio Chapter #247
June 4, 2019

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      June 15, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period:

      January 22, 2018 through June 4, 2019

   3. Overview

      This Alliance will provide AGC members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to work place hazards in the construction industry. This will be accomplished by addressing fall, electrical, struck by, and caught in or between hazards, other safety issues, and understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Alex Porter, Area Director, San Antonio Area OSHA Office
      Victor Ramon, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), San Antonio Area OSHA Office

      Associated General Contractors of America, San Antonio Chapter

      Mr. Doug McMurray, Executive Vice President
      Ms. Kelly Wilson, Member Services Director
      Mr. Mike Grendell, Chairman Safety and Health Committee

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • 1/18/2018
   • 2/15/2018
   • 6/21/2018
   • 11/15/2019
   • 2/21/2019

   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

   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: Cranes in Construction and Amputation Hazards in Construction
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	OSHA requirements for cranes in the construction industry	Cranes in Construction	150
   Meeting	AGC General Contractors and Subcontractors monthly meetings	Safety briefings with question and answer session for Superintendents, Foremen, Project managers	800
   Presentation	Brown Bag Lunch Safety Briefing: Amputation Hazards	Silica In Construction	200
   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: Material Handling Hazards and Leading Edges in Fall Protection
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Presentations	AGC Monthly Meetings	Electronic Submission of Records, OSHAs Injury Tracking Application.	500
   Training and Education: Fall Prevention, Trenching Hazards, Electrical Hazards, Struck by Hazards
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Presentations	AGC Monthly Meetings	Construction Site Hazards, with agency Priority goal in Trenching/Excavation	500
   Outreach and Communication: OSHA 10/30 Hour Classes/ Fall Stand Down
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	Six classes on OSHA 10 hour in construction provided throughout the period.	Falls, Trenching, Electrical, Machine guarding	150
   Training	Two classes on OSHA 30 hour in construction provided throughout the year.	Falls, Trenching, Electrical, Machine guarding	150
   Fall Stand Down Event	Presentation at the construction site	Fall protection/prevention Fall demonstration	260
   TOTAL			2710

4. Evaluations

   This Alliance is very proactive in training their workers/members on safety and health. We meet monthly and I present to all attending members a 30-minute OSHA briefing on Fatalities, injuries and other events that have occurred in our area, region and nation. The member companies have experienced safety managers and officers at the construction sites who attend the monthly briefings with OSHA. During these meetings, there was an open question and answer session with the attending members.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   • OSHA 10 hour classes are scheduled to occur in July, September, and November of 2019.
   • Excavation Safety Competent Person Training is scheduled to occur in the fall.
   • San Antonio Compliance Assistance Specialist will attend Trench Safety Stand Down Week events at participating AGC member's construction sites.

   Report prepared by: Victor Ramon, CAS, San Antonio, Texas

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Baton Rouge Area Office
And
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Pelican Chapter
May 3, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      May 03, 2012

   2. Evaluation Period

      May 3, 2013 to May 3, 2014

   3. Overview

      The Alliance with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Pelican Chapter was established to create a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful workplaces. The goals of the Alliance are to be achieved through sharing information, providing guidance, and access to training resources to protect employees' health and safety. Particular focus is to be paid to reducing and preventing exposure to struck-by, falls, caught-in-between and electrical hazards and addressing construction and industrial contractor issues.

      ABC is a national trade association with 72 chapters representing 22,000 members from more than 19,000 construction and industry-related firms. The ABC, Pelican Chapter was incorporated and developed in April 1980, around the need to adequately service the construction industry throughout Louisiana.

      The Chapter's Safety Committee is responsible for continually updating the membership on any new or revised standards and regulations, to provide oversight and review on all Pelican Chapter safety training, to promote the ABC National Safety Training and Evaluation Process (S.T.E.P.) Awards program, and to maintain the Alliance with OSHA. The Pelican Chapter Safety Committee comprises the largest concentration of contractor safety professionals in the region, and through the Alliance has a mission of supporting the industry through outreach efforts.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      Paul Higdon

      Chairman, ABC-Pelican Chapter Safety Committee

      Rusty Newman

      Vice Chair, ABC – Pelican Chapter Safety Committee

      Alexander Novas

      Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA, Baton Rouge Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   The Safety Committee members and officers meet monthly to discuss the progress of the Alliance and topical information covering industry's safety and health concerns. The monthly meetings commonly feature a guest speaker on a selected safety and health topic relevant to the group. Activities and products of the Alliance are planned and coordinated at the monthly meetings. OSHA Representation normally fields a variety of questions from industry professionals regarding regulatory implementation and compliance in an open discussion format.

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   • At the conclusion of the reporting period, a Fall Protection spring seminar was in the final planning stages. The seminar will serve to prepare employers for the national fall protection stand-down, June 2-6, 2014, providing employers with information and training materials to conduct stand-down meetings at their work sites and facilities. The seminar will be attended by chapter and non-chapter members and their employees. Attendance for the seminar promoted through several organizations, flyers and email invitations.

   Outreach and Communication

   • OSHA publications and update information were provided at each committee meeting for distribution to employees by committee and chapter members.
   • Outreach was provided to the High Schools trades' education programs, craft competitions, and career development. Tours were conducted of craft training at adopted high schools, advising faculty of any physical safety concerns identified in the instructional facilities, and occasionally presenting basic industry safety information to high school students.
   • A Safety evaluation of the Pelican Craft Training Center was conducted during each spring and fall semester.
   • Outreach assistance was provided to chapter member companies participating in the National ABC STEP Award Process.

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

   • The ABC Pelican Safety Committee annually recognizes Workers' Memorial Day and communicates related information to all regional industry personnel.

4. Results

   The ABC, Pelican Chapter Members continue to have access to a greater amount of outreach information and publications and are made aware of the continued efforts of OSHA to reach at-risk industries by sharing current events, safety alerts and best practices.

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   Type of Activity	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained	Topic(s)
   May 2013 Meeting	15	Construction Coalition for a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; National Craft Competition
   June 2013 Meeting	20	I2P2 Injury/Illness Prevention Health Program; NCCER "Knowledge Verified vs. Certified"
   July 2013 Meeting	11	Alliance annual report submitted. State convention, July 24-27.
   August 2013 Meeting	17	Legislative Conference; Fall Semester begins
   September 2013 Meeting	14	Crane procedures and process; STEP.JSA for ABC
   October 2013 Meeting	14	Discussion/Planning for spring seminar for 2014
   November 2013 Meeting	8	Open enrollment Nov.4, ICC Lunch Nov.18
   December 2013 Meeting	11	NCCER Scaffold Building, Near Miss added to agenda for discussion.
   January 2014 Meeting	15	Constructor Safety Award Nominations; Westlake Chemical explosion
   January 14, 2014	50	BRAO-CAS, OSHA Introduction presentation for NCCER training course
   February 2014 Meeting	19	Safety Audit; Introduction of new OSHA-BRAO, VPP Coordinator.
   February 21, 2013: ABC Craft Competition	31	Committee led evaluation of the Pelican Chapter training facility.
   February 27, 2014 Training Center Safety Evaluation	900	Provide Safety Judges, Oversight and First-Aid Stand-By.
   March 2014 Meeting	12	STEP deadline
   March 6, 2014	100	BRAO-CAS, outreach at Future Farmers of America, career development event.
   April 3, 2014	100	BRAO-CAS, outreach for State Craft Competition.
   April 26, 2014	17	Outreach: Peer Coaching, Model policy and program support information
   March 28, 2013 STEP Award Submittal Deadline	31	Companies completing and submitting self evaluation against STEP Award criteria for recognition.
   May 2014 Meeting	14	Safety Audit.
   TOTAL	1,399

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance plans to continue to strive to meet the goals for the next evaluation year and renewal of the Alliance.

   • Continue Monthly Safety Committee Meetings
   • Continue To Provide Outreach to Regional High School Craft Programs
   • Consider a method of capturing number of safety contacts and number of students contacted for more accurate annual report.
   • Continue to provide ABC Training Facility Safety Evaluation each semester.
   • Increase STEP Award Participation: Promotion & Outreach
   • Conduct One Safety Seminar: New Emerging, Focus Four, Fall Protection or Other Safety Topic.
   • List major planned activities, products and issues that the Alliance plans to work on during the next reporting period, including plans for renewal.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
San Antonio Area Office
And the
Associated General Contractors of America, San Antonio Chapter #247
January 22, 2017

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      January 22, 2015

   2. Evaluation Period:

      January 23, 2016 through January 22, 2017

   3. Overview

      This Alliance will provide AGC members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to work place hazards in the construction industry. This will be accomplished by addressing fall, electrical, struck by, and caught in or between hazards, other safety issues, and understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      
      Alex Porter, Area Director, San Antonio Area OSHA Office
      Raul Carrillo, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), San Antonio Area OSHA Office

      Associated General Contractors of America San Antonio Chapter
      
      Mr. Doug McMurray, Executive Director
      Ms. Kelly Wilson, Training Coordinator
      Mr. Shaun Moran, Chairman Safety and Health Committee

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • 1/22/2015
   • 4/19/2015
   • 8/20/2015
   • 1/21/2016

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

3. Results

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

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: Confined Space in Construction
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	Training Requirements in OSHA standards Confined Space quick cards	Confined Space in Construction	45
   Event	AGC General Contractors and Subcontractors monthly meetings	Superintendents, Foremen, Project managers	3000
   Exhibit
   OSHA Product Review	Aerial lifts, Fall Protection, Trenching/excavations Quick Cards, Fact Sheets	Falls, caught in or between
   Speech/Presentation		Confined space hazards and avoidance	120
   Training	Confined Space in Construction	Confined space hazards and avoidance	45
   Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: New reporting Requirements/Confined Space in Construction
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Presentations	AGC Monthly Meetings	Construction Site Hazards	3000
   Training and Education: Fall Prevention, Trenching Hazards, Electrical Hazards, Struck by Hazards
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Presentations	AGC Monthly Meetings	Construction Site Hazards	3000
   Outreach and Communication: OSHA 10/30 Hour Classes/ Fall Stand Down
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	OSHA 10 hour class	Falls, Trenching, Electrical, Machine guarding	120
   Fall Stand Down Event	Presentation at the construction site	Fall protection/prevention Fall demonstration	250
   TOTAL			9580

4. Evaluations

   This Alliance is very proactive in training their workers/members on safety and health. We meet monthly and I present to all attending members a 30 minute OSHA briefing on Fatalities, injuries and other events that have occurred in our area, region or nation monthly. The member companies have experienced safety managers and officers at the construction sites who attend the monthly briefings with OSHA.

   Alliance will be renewed.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   • OSHA 10 hour classes are scheduled to occur in March, May, June and August of 2017.
   • Fall Stand Down Events are scheduled to occur at selected construction sites in May 2017.

   Report prepared by: Raul Carrillo, CAS, San Antonio, Texas

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Oklahoma City Area Office
And the
Oklahoma Department of Labor, OSHA Consultation Division
And the
Oklahoma City and Tulsa Chapters of the American Society of Safety Engineers
June 13, 2016

1. Alliance Background
   1. Date Signed

      June 5, 2014

   2. Evaluation Period

      This report covers approximately one year from the date of signing, from May 29, 2015 to June 5, 2016.

   3. Alliance Overview

      The scope of the alliance is to raise awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement activities, develop effective training for ASSE members of OSHA regulations, conduct outreach on occupational safety and health with the general public.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      David Bates, Area Director, Oklahoma City Area Office
      Jorge Delucca, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Oklahoma City Area Office

      Oklahoma Department of Labor, OSHA Consultation Division

      Diana Jones, Director, OSHA Consultation Division, Oklahoma Department of Labor

      Oklahoma City and Tulsa Chapters of the ASSE

      T.J. Bennett, President, ASSE, Tulsa, OK Chapter
      Ed Bugby, President, ASSE, Oklahoma City Chapter

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During March-April 2016, David Bates, OSHA Oklahoma City Area Director and Alliance partners that included: ASSE Oklahoma Chapters; Oklahoma Safety Council; Oklahoma Department of Labor; Oklahoma AFL-CIO; Oklahoma Firefighter Unions and other interested individuals, coordinated the organization efforts of the Worker Memorial Day observance at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Ed Bugby, President of the Oklahoma City of the ASSE was instrumental in the crafting of wooden silhouettes, designed to represent each of the 38 Oklahoma workers killed on the job during 2015.

3. Activities and Products

   Alliance Activity

   • Training and Education: The Oklahoma City Area Office, Area Director and Compliance Assistance Specialist conducted presentations at several ASSE activities, both in Oklahoma and at the National Conference.
   • Outreach and Communication: ASSE members participated in a Workers Memorial Day event at the State Capitol.

   Alliance Products

   • Outreach and Communication: Several OSHA presentations were provided to various ASSE Chapters and their members.
4. Results

   A. OSHA has educated members of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa ASSE Chapters about the enforcement programs that are effective in the State of Oklahoma, as well as the causes of workplace fatalities that have occurred in the State of Oklahoma.

   Members of the ASSE Student Chapter, Northeastern State University at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma were provided information on the new OSHA Silica Rule, an invitation to Oklahoma Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association Fall Conference, and career information for safety program graduates. Also, information was provided on how to apply for OSHA internships which resulted in one student applying for an internship.

   The cooperation between OSHA and ASSE, including the AFL-CIO, Oklahoma Department of Labor, the Oklahoma Safety Council and other organizations, resulted in a successful Worker Memorial Day ceremony. The event occurred on April 28, 2016, and reached approximately 125 attendees and others through media coverage.

   Type of Activity	Individuals Reached or Trained
   Carmen Martinez, AAD, provided an OSHA Update Brief during a meeting of the ASSE Tulsa, Oklahoma Chapter on 01/20/2016	35
   David Bates, AD, provided an OSHA Update Brief to the ASSE Oklahoma City Chapter, during their Professional Development Conference 04/7/2016	80
   Jorge Delucca, CAS, shared professional information with members of the ASSE Student Chapter of Northeastern State University at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The information provided included the following: How to apply for OSHA internships; DOL poster recognizing Miner’s Day; New OSHA Silica Rule; Invitation to Oklahoma Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association Fall Conference; and career information for safety graduates. The information exchange occurred between September 2015 and June 2016.	25
   Ed Bugby, President of the Oklahoma City ASSE Chapter was instrumental in the crafting of 38 silhouettes that served as a representation of the Oklahoma workers killed during 2015. This highlighted Workers Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil at State Capitol, on 04/28/2016. David Bates, AD and Jorge Delucca, CAS, had assisted in the creation of the 38 silhouettes, and the transportation to the State Capitol to attend the ceremony. David Bates read the names of the Oklahoma workers that had been killed during 2015.	125
   TOTAL	265

5. Upcoming Milestones

   ASSE and OSHA will participate in the 2016 Oklahoma Safety and Health Conference, scheduled for June 16-17, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

   Alliance renewal, June 17, 2016

   Report Prepared by: Jorge A. Delucca, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Oklahoma City Area Office

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And The
Oklahoma Department of Labor OSHA Consultation Division
And The
Oklahoma Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association
August 12, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      August 21, 2012; last renewed August 26, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period

      October 31, 2017 - August 12, 2018

   3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Oklahoma City, OK Area Office (hereafter referred to as OSHA) and The Oklahoma Local Section of The American Industrial Hygiene Association (hereafter referred to as OKAIHA) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and OKAIHA hereby renew the Alliance signed August 21, 2012 and renewed August 21, 2014, and August 26, 2016, with a continued emphasis on safety and health training. Specifically, both organization(s) are committed to providing OKAIHA 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 address occupational safety and health issues. This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance’s activities. Alliance participants will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      David Bates, Area Director, Oklahoma City Area OSHA Office
      Jorge A. Delucca, MS, MA, CAIH, Compliance Assistance Specialist; Past President,
      OKAIHA

      Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL)
      Melissa Mc Lawhorn Houston, Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
      Jason Hudson, MS, Director, OSHA Consultation Division

      American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - Oklahoma Local Section
      Chris W. Bradshaw, EdD, MT (ASCP), CEA, President, OKAIHA
      Jun Wang, PhD, P.E., President Elect
      Margaret Levin Phillips, Ph.D., CIH; Treasurer, OKAIHA
      Rachel Butler, MS, CIH, Secretary, OKAIHA
      Gregory Day, PhD; Director, OKAIHA
      Bryan Stolte, PhD, CIH, Director, OKAIHA
      Susanna Przywojski; Director, OKAIHA
      Cheri Marcham, PhD, CIH, CSP, CHMM, FAIHA; American Industrial Hygiene
      Association Local Sections Council Chair

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • Board planning meeting, December 18, 2017
   • Board planning meeting, June 25, 2018
   • Planning meetings for Workers Memorial Day, 2018, Chris Bradshaw, EdDr, CIH, and Rachel Butler, CIH, represented OKAIHA, 6/15/2018, 1/30/2018 3/27/2018

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

3. Results

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

   Training and Education: Emerging safety and health issues
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dinner meeting and presentations	3/27/2018: Dinner meeting and presentations: Introduction: Leslie Stockel, Overview of OSHA Training Institute Technical Presentation: Rob Agnew, Risk Trade of Fire Retardants in Foam Insulation	OSHA Training and Education Center Awareness and Industrial hygiene	24
   Spring Conference	4/26/2018: OKAIHA Spring Conference at Oklahoma City, OK Hazards of nanomaterials; grain handling hazards; history of environmental, health and safety regulations; silica hazards in hydraulic fractioning; management of EHS programs. Jorge Delucca, OSHA/CAS, obtained all 5 presenters and prepared the agenda.	Safety and health continuing education	43
   Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives:
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Broadcast	7/24/2018: Information on how to register and participate in Safe & Sound Campaign	Safe & Sound Campaign	36
   Broadcast	6/29/2018: Recordkeeping Reminder: Get 300As to OSHA by July 1	Record Keeping	36
   Broadcast	6/14/2018: Silica Standard Enforcement in General Industry and Maritime Begins June 23	Silica standard for General Industry  & Maritime	36
   Broadcast	6/4/2018: OSHA Proposes to Extend Compliance Date for Ancillary Provisions of General Industry Beryllium Standard	General Industry Berylliums Standard	36
   Broadcast	6/1/2018: OSHA 7505 Introduction to Accident Investigation	Accident investigations	36
   Broadcast	4/4/2018: Free OTI Course for Workers Memorial Day & Fall Safety Stand-Down	Workers Memorial Day & Fall Safety stand Down	36
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Workforce outreach	OKAIHA co-sponsorship of the Workers’ Memorial Day observance on April 26	Workers’ Memorial Day	225
   TOTAL			508

4. Evaluations

   This alliance has resulted in a very close relationship and cooperation between OSHA and members of OKAIHA which encompass representatives of academia, industry and other federal agencies.

   The spring and Fall Conferences have provided valuable information to attendees regarding emerging issues in industrial hygiene and the various aspects of OSHA activities. The conferences provide certification maintenance points for members with the Certified Industrial Hygienist and the Certified Safety Professional credentials.

   Dinner and lunch meetings with guest speakers provided continued education outreach to members, students and other Environmental Health and Safety professionals.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   1. OKAIHA General Meeting-speaker on the future of IH, August 13, 2018
   2. Joint OKAIHA/ASSP lunch meeting, September 14, 2018 at Oklahoma City
   3. OKAIHA Fall Conference, Regulatory Update, October 18 at Norman, Oklahoma and October 26 at Tulsa, Oklahoma
   4. OKAIHA General meeting-speaker on Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling for Metals: Aligning Measurements to Standards
   5. OKAIHA executive board elections, scheduled for September, 2018
   6. Annually, provide free EH&S Webinar Training via AIHA eLearning Subscription to Local Section Members (offered on a monthly basis by AIHA through the OKAIHA Local Section). ** ** Live Webinars are provided by AIHA. Archived Webinars are available on demand.

   Report Prepared by:
   Alliance Coordinator, Jorge A. Delucca, Compliance Assistance Specialist,
   Oklahoma City Area Office
   August 6, 2018

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
CORPUS CHRISTI AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
RIO GRANDE VALLEY CHAPTER - AGC

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Corpus Christi Area Office and Rio Grande Valley Chapter - AGC recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and Rio Grande Valley Chapter - AGC hereby form an Alliance to provide Rio Grande Valley Chapter - AGC members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in or between hazards and addressing construction and industrial contractor issues, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

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

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and Rio Grande Valley Chapter - AGC recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives 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, such as falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in or between and heat illness hazards including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on construction issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker and trade contractor participation in workplace safety and health by providing safety information during visits to company's jobsites and through employee participation in jobsite assessments, inspections, and audits.

Training and Education

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

• To develop effective training and education programs for construction and industrial contractors regarding falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in or between, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for construction and industrial contractors 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 the OSHA 10 hour class in English and Spanish.

Outreach and Communication

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

• 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 Rio Grande Valley Chapter - AGC's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or Rio Grande Valley Chapter - AGC conferences, local meetings, or other safety training events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding Rio Grande Valley Chapter - AGC good practices or effective approaches through 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 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 work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Corpus Christi Area Office and 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 written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 15^th day of March, 2017.

MCEPS Annual Alliance Report
October 30, 2012

1. Alliance Background

   Original Date of Agreement: Signed September 9, 2007
   Renewed: August 20, 2009
   Renewed: September 16, 2010

   Overview:

   The MCEPS Alliance was initially established in September, 2007 to improve and promote awareness of safety, health and environmental issues in the Energy industry. With renewal of the alliance in September 2010 to include the Oklahoma Department of Labor/Consultation (ODOL/CON) as participant organization, the goals and objectives of the alliance continued to focus on improvements in work site conditions and reduction in work site fatalities and injuries through the delivery of safety training and education and the development and sharing of accident prevention programs.

   Implementation Team Members:

   Members of the alliance implementation team are officers in the MCEPS organization, members of the MCEPS executive committee, and representatives of Oklahoma Department of Labor/Consultation.

   Joe Kennedy, Chesapeake Energy
   Kevin Edinger, Bronco Drilling
   Todd Smith, Newfield Exploration
   Mark Altom, Scientific Drilling
   Tom Beddow, Oil Patch Chaplainsv Bob Keeton, Greene's Energyv Joyce Ryel, Complete Production Services
   Matt Smith, RT Energy Services
   Diana Jones, OK DOL-Consultation
   Ann Gilliand,Ok DOL-Consultation
   Heather Hartman, OSHA

   2012 MCEPS Executive Committee was as follows:

   Kevin Edinger, Chesapeake Energy-President
   Todd Smith, Newfield exploration-Vice President
   Van Mason, BP-Secretary
   Mark Altom, Scientific Drilling
   Tom Beddow, oilfield Chaplains
   Bob Keeton, Greenes energy
   Joyce Ryel, Complete Production
   Jorge Delucca, OSHA

   Contributors

   Contributors to the alliance, through their continuous participation and/or support of MCEPS organization, include meeting sponsors and presenters, and Francis Tuttle Technology Center(s).

   Evaluation Period:

   This evaluation covers the evaluation period from September 2011 through September 2012.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Date	Location	Type of Meeting
   04-05-2011	Chesapeake Office	In-person
   06-16-2011	FTTC	In-person

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   Events:

   There were 11 industry meetings where a variety of topics were covered by Organizations and Agencies with Operations/Services Related to the Oil and Gas Industry:

   October: Oilfield Theft
   November: Managing Health and Safety Risk
   December: How to execute a Successful Drug-Free Workplace
   January: Lithium Battery Safety
   February: Tornado Precautions on Drilling Rigs
   March: Training Methodology
   April: Safety is Good Business; OSHA CAS gave presentation on HAZCOM 2012 (GHS)
   May: Positive Stress Management is Good Accident Prevention
   June: Safety Stand Down (June 21)
   July: Transit, Haz-Mat, Motor carrier, Highway Traffic, Safety and Special Programs
   August: Pressure Considerations for Flow Lines during Frac and Flow Back Operations
   September: Industrial Respiratory Protection

   Products:

   With the consent of presenters at MCEPS meetings, power point presentations were provided by e-mail to meeting participants/members for their use

   Outreach and Communication

   Events:

   November 1: Jorge Delucca, OSHA CAS and MCEPS member, gave OSHA Update to BP meeting at Wilburton, OK.

   March 14: Jorge Delucca, OSHA CAS and MCEPS member, gave another OSHA Update to BP meeting at Wilburton, OK

   June 19: David Bates, OSHA Oklahoma City Area Director and MCEPS member, announced Safety Stand Down at BP meeting at McAlester, OK. David bates was interviewed telephonically by BNA reporter about Stand Down.

   June 21: Oil & Gas Stand Down at Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City (500 attendees plus 30+ via webinar); discussed fatalities in O&G sites in FY 2012. Industry inspected 1200 sites, corrected 2500 hazards

   October 11 and 23: Jorge Delucca, MCEPS OSHA member and Betsy Kulakowski, ODOL Consultant, spoke at OIPA/Marginal Well Commission meetings about OSHA standards, PPE and fatalities in oil & gas

   October 26: Jorge Delucca, MCEPS OSHA member, spoke to Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma about FY 2012 oil & gas fatalities in Oklahoma and results of the stand down

   Products: Information distributed to MCEPS members:

   1. OSHA Publication on Health Effects of Heat
   2. OSHA-NIOSH Hazard Alert: Worker Exposure to Silica during Hydraulic Fracturing

   Clarifying and/or explanatory information provided in follow-up to subjects raised during MCEPS meetings, or in response to phone queries by individuals in the Oil & Gas Industry related to:

   Use of Flame Retardant Clothing (FRC) at oil & gas sites
   OSHA multiemployer citation policy
   General Duty Clause and API recommended standards

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

   Events: MCEPS Board members continue to participate in National STEPS meetings and contribute to safety and health issues including the national dialogue regarding the Hydraulic Fracturing issue.

   Products: None.

4. Results

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Monthly MCEPS meeting attendance	50-80 each
   Electronic distribution (follow up information)	499
   Stand Down, June 21, 2012	530
   Workers trained during Stand Down	9883
   Speeches	467

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance will continue to (a) expand participation in MCEPS by outreach efforts to smaller producers, operators and servicing companies, (b) identify meeting topics of tangible benefit to members, (c) encourage open discussion of issues of concern to members/industry and identification of best practices/solutions.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT FOR SOUTH TEXAS EXPLORATION AND
PRODUCTION SAFETY NETWORK (STEPS)
October 07, 2011

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   The original alliance was signed October 20, 2004 with the latest re-signing occurring April 18, 2011. During the re-signing of this alliance the Texas Department of Insurance OSHA Consultation Program (OSHCON) was added as a signatory.

   Alliance Overview:

   The STEPS alliance was formed to establish a collaborative relationship between the oil and gas onshore exploration and production industry and the OSHA Corpus Christi Area Office (CCAO) to improve the safety performance in South Texas. Through the years the alliance has expanded its effect beyond South Texas and has fostered the formation of similar networks in Oklahoma, West Texas, East Texas, Fort Worth, Houston, South Louisiana, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Illinois.

   Implementation Team Members:

   • Pat Marshall - South Texas Fuels
   • Rick Ingram - BP North American Gas
   • Marianne McGee - OSHA Corpus Christi Area Office and the STEPS Officers and Executive Committee

   Evaluation Period:

   October 2010 to October 2011

   Implementation Team Meetings:

   December 15, 2010 - At the monthly STEPS Executive Committee meeting OSHCON asked to be included as a signatory on the alliance. OSHSON had originally been a signatory on the alliance in 2004 but with changes in their agency realignment they withdrew in 2006.

   February 16, 2011 - At the monthly STEPS Executive Committee meeting attended by Marianne McGee and Pat Marshall plans were finalized for the April Vendor's Fair. Rick Ingram began working with a group in Arkansas interested in developing a STEPS network.

   August 17, 2011 - A meeting was held following the STEPS meeting with Officers and Executive Committee Members. Rick Ingram of the Executive Committee discussed plans to meet with Dr. Michael September 23, 2011 to continue discussion regarding the FRC enforcement issue.

2. Events and Products

   Alliance Activity

   • Training and Education: Monthly STEPS meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month from 8a.m. to noon. At each meeting there are presenters on various safety and health topics which are relative to the industry. The topics are selected on their applicability to the industry and current events and safety performance. The STEPS alliance has been effective in delivering hazard recognition training to its members throughout the South Texas Network. Approximately three informational training sessions are conducted at each monthly South Texas STEPS Network meeting. Topics include industrial hygiene in the oil and gas industry, the new crane standard, fall protection requirements, safety and health program development, driving safety, the enforcement of the FRC usage, and much more. An average of 85 people attend each monthly meeting.

     An indirect product of the STEPS alliance has been the development by industry of the common orientation known as SafeLandUSA. The purpose of SafeLandUSA is to provide an effective 8 hour orientation to contract employees that will be recognized by the major operators. The benefit of this program will be a more consistent safety orientation message from the operators and less time spent by the contract employees in orientation sessions that provide duplicate information. Each year more operators are becoming part of SafeLand USA. For more information visit www.safelandusa.org

     Outreach and Communication: The South Texas STEPS Network members have assisted in developing STEPS Networks in Oklahoma, New Mexico, West Texas, East Texas, Fort Worth, Houston, Louisiana and Illinois. Several existing groups have chosen to become part of the National STEPS Network in an effort to coordinate communications throughout the industry. Existing networks that have combined with the National STEPS Network include The Western Slope Safety Council (Colorado), Wyoming Oil and Gas Safety Alliance (WOGISA), and Western Wyoming Community College.

     The South Texas STEPS membership has conducted extensive outreach to the oil and gas exploration and production industry. The STEPS members encourage their counterparts and competitors to attend the monthly STEPS meeting and expand their safety and health knowledge and to improve the safety performance of the industry.

     Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health: The STEPS Network has been effective in creating a large network of individuals and groups in the oil and gas industry with the common goal of improving the safety performance. A National STEPS Network has been created to allow better communication through the networks and to assist in improving the lives of the workers. A quarterly call among the various STEPS networks was initiated in July 2011 in an attempt to assist the networks in putting forward one consistent message regarding safety and health in the industry.

     The 2010 OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference was held in December 2010 in Dallas, Texas with nearly 1200 attendees. Three members of the South Texas STEPS Network were on the planning committee for this two day conference.

     The 2012 OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference is currently in the planning phase and one member of the South Texas STEPS network is on this committee.

     A National STEPS Network website was developed by the South Texas group. The website currently lists the various STEPS networks and either a link to their website or contact information including their meeting dates, times, location and contact information www.nationalstepsnetwork.com. This website is currently being redesigned.

     In July 2010 the OSHA National Office contacted the CCAO Compliance Assistance Specialist requesting participation of the STEPS Network in talks with the National Office and International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), Association of Energy Servicing Companies (AESC), and American Petroleum Institute (API) regarding fire retardant clothing (FRC) and the recent enforcement memorandum. Members of the South Texas STEPS, Permian Basis STEPS, and Mid Continent STEPS Networks traveled to Washington D.C. August 16, 2010 to participate in this meeting.

     A follow-up meeting was held in September 2011 with the OSHA National Office and members of the STEPS network, IADC, AESC, and API to continue their discussion regarding the FRC enforcement memorandum. All agreed to work with ARI on developing a recommended practice for personal protective equipment hazard assessment.

3. Results

   1. The STEPS alliance has been integral in elevating safety in the exploration and production industry throughout the United States. As a result of the South Texas STEPS alliance at least 10 other networks have been formed to promote safety and health. An added benefit has been the improved communication between OSHA and the industry.
   2. Activities

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc. )	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   12 Monthly meetings	Approximately 85 per meeting, for a total for 1020
   2010 OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference	1200
   Quarterly National STEPS conference call	24 individuals representing 11 networks
   TOTAL	2244

4. Upcoming Milestones

   The kickoff meeting for the Arkansas STEPS Network is scheduled for October 13, 2011. The development of additional networks is expected to take place in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Report Prepared by:Marianne McGee

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
El Paso Area Office
And the
El Paso Community College – Risk Management Institute
September 17, 2018

Report prepared by: Cecy Maurer, Grant Project Coordinator, El Paso Community College – Risk Management Institute, September 17, 2018

Report prepared by: Abraham Arzola, CAS, El Paso Area Office, September 17, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      Original – August 14, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      This report covers August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018

   3. Overview

      The Alliance between the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and El Paso Community College – Risk Management Institute was established as a collaborative relationship to foster a safety and more healthful workplace for Americans working in the general and construction industries. The goal of the Alliance is to save lives, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to construction and general industry hazards such as falls from elevations, struck-by and caught-in-between objects, and electrocution.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA – El Paso Area Office

      Diego Alvarado, OSHA El Paso Area Office, Area Director
      Abraham Arzola, OSHA El Paso Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Alliance Participant – El Paso Community College

      Barry J. Bogle, Director Law Enforcement Academy
      Cecy Maurer, Grant Project Coordinator

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • August 23, 2017
   • October 4, 2017
   • January 18, 2018
   • April 24, 2018

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

3. Results

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

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, such as falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in or between and heat illness hazards including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination	El Paso Community College has several OSHA Publications, Fact Sheets, and QuickCards available at all times during regular business hours for their stakeholders.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business, Young Workers	500
   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on construction and general industry safety and health issues.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Speech	Mrs. Cecy Maurer attended and gave a speech during the David L. Carrasco Community Meeting to emphasize the no cost safety and health training being offered at El Paso Community College.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business, Young Workers	1000

   Training and Education

   Training and Education: To deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA 10 and 30 Hour courses and other Safety and Health courses in English and Spanish.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave an Introduction to OSHA presentation at the El Paso Community College 30 Hour Construction course and distributed All About OSHA Publications to all attendees on August 15, 2017.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	150
   Presentation	CAS Arzola presented the Introduction to OSHA at the El Paso Community College 30 Hour Construction class and distributed OSHA publications to all attendees on August 24, 2017.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	300
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave an Introduction to OSHA presentation at the El Paso Community College 30 Hour Construction class and distributed OSHA Publications and Quick Cards to attendees on October 2, 2017.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	320
   Training	CAS Arzola participated in the El Paso Community College, OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements class in El Paso, TX. CAS Arzola distributed OSHA Recordkeeping forms to all attendees and answered several questions during the class.	Hispanic Worker, Small Business	340
   Presentation	CAS Arzola presented the Introduction to OSHA during the El Paso Community College 30 Hour Construction Class. CAS Arzola also distributed Safe and Sound tri-folds and Workers' Rights information cards on February 3, 2018.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	300
   Presentation	CAS Arzola presented the Introduction to OSHA during the El Paso Community College 30 Hour Construction Class. CAS Arzola also distributed OSHA Publications and Quick Cards to all students on March 3, 2018.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	240
   Presentation	CAS Arzola presented the Introduction to OSHA during the El Paso Community College 30 Hour Construction Course held at the El Paso Electricians JATC apprenticeship program in El Paso, TX, on June 16, 2018.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	40
   Training	El Paso Community College OSHA 10 Hour Construction Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	398
   Training	El Paso Community College OSHA 30 Hour Construction Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	296
   Training	El Paso Community College OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	88
   Training	El Paso Community College OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	25
   Training	El Paso Community College Accident Investigation Procedures Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Hispanic Worker, Small Business	46
   Training	El Paso Community College Advanced Hazardous Materials Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Hazard Communication, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	9
   Training	El Paso Community College Confined Space Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	111
   Training	El Paso Community College CPR/First Aid Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Hispanic Worker, Small Business	58
   Training	El Paso Community College Electrical Arc Flash Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	85
   Training	El Paso Community College Fall Prevention in Construction Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	725
   Training	El Paso Community College Hazardous Materials Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Hazard Communication, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	65
   Training	El Paso Community College Lockout/Tagout Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	70
   Training	El Paso Community College OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	118
   Training	El Paso Community College Personal Protective Equipment Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	43
   Training	El Paso Community College Safety and Health Risk Management Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	15
   Training	El Paso Community College Silica Dust Safety Classes held during August 14, 2017 to August 13, 2018.	Construction, Hazard Communication, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	85

   Outreach and Communication

   Outreach and Communication: To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or El Paso Community College conferences, local meetings, or other safety training events.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Exhibit	Compliance Assistance Specialist Abraham Arzola had a booth set up at the El Paso Community College 12th Annual Veterans Business Conference held in El Paso, TX, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Haz Com, Health Care, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	2,500
   Exhibit	Compliance Assistance Specialist Abraham Arzola had a booth set up at the El Paso Community College Procurement and Contracting Symposium in El Paso, TX, on May 28, 2018.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Haz Com, Health Care, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	3,000
   Outreach and Communication: To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding El Paso Community College good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Event	The El Paso Area Office held its 6th Annual OSHA Update in the El Paso Metropolitan Area. The OSHA Update was held in the El Paso Community College Auditorium and several OSHA Presentations were offered to the public. There were several booths from Wage & Hour, TX Workers Compensation, EEOC, SBA, ASSE, OSHCON, OSHA and EPCC that were handing out information and publications.	Agriculture, Construction, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Health Care, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	10,000
   Event	CAS Arzola gave an OSHA Update presentation during the Department of Labor's Employer Forum in El Paso, TX. CAS Arzola also had a booth set up and distributed OSHA Publications, Quick Cards, and Fact Sheets at El Paso Community College on May 16, 2018.	Agriculture, Construction, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication, Health Care, Heat Illness, Hispanic Worker, Small Business	2,000
   TOTAL			22,927

4. Evaluations

   None for this Alliance

5. Upcoming Milestones

   • Continue working with OSHA's Susan Harwood Grant
   • Continue working with Texas Mutual Insurance to provide no cost safety and health training in the El Paso Metropolitan Area

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
West Texas Safety Training Center
August 13, 2008

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: April 23, 2007.

   Addendum signed: June 11, 2007

   Overview

   Alliance between the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and The West Texas Safety Training Center was established as a collaborative relationship to foster a safety and more healthful workplace for Americans working in the oil, gas, construction, chemical and refining industries. The goal of the Alliance is to save lives, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to hazards such as falls from elevations, struck-by and caught-in-between objects, and electrocution.

2. Implementation Team Members: Phil Young, Sheila Schulmeyer

3. Contributors

   John Higgins and Vicki Watkins

   Evaluation Period: June 11, 2007 through August 13, 2008

4. Implementation Team Meetings

   June 14, 2007, July 17, 2007

5. Events and Products

6. Training and Education

   • General Safety Orientation Training which is done is English and in Spanish cover the following topics:
     1. Hazard Communication
     2. Personal Protective Equipment (general)
     3. Respiratory Protection
     4. Hearing Conservation
     5. Electrical Safe Practices
     6. Elevated Work
     7. Excavation
     8. Process Safety Management
     9. Introduction to Job Safety Analysis
     10. Person Conduct Requirements (smoking, drugs/alcohol/firearms)
     11. General Safety Rules: forklifts, signs/barricades/confined space, heat stress, to name just a few.

     Outreach and Communication

     • WTSTC is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
     • WTSTC is a charter member of the Permian Basin chapter of the STEPS organization.
     • WTSTC participates in the Permian Basin Chapter of the Association of Energy Services Contractors (AESC).
     • WTSTC Operations Manager, Vicki Watkins, is on the Executive Board of the Odessa Better Business Bureau.

     Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

     • February 12, 2008, WTSTC met with the ARSC Curriculum Committee in San Antonio to set a path forward on the design and layout of the national program Basic Orientation Plus and Basic Orientation Plus Refresher.
     • The Basic Orientation Plus® reciprocal contractor safety awareness training program was designed to meet the classroom training requirements of the standards listed in the Code of Federal Regulations as enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) in the components it covers. The following pages of this report contain a chart that highlights what is covered in each of these components and what the employer must cover.
     • The actual methods of compliance with these standards will depend on the rules, regulations and procedures in effect at each specific refinery or plant worksite.
     • The components or modules as they are called of the Basic Orientation Plus® program are as follows:

       • Hazard Communication (HazCom) and Chemical Safety
         Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
         Respiratory Protection
         Hearing Conservation
         Electrical Safety Related Work Practices for Non-Qualified Workers
         Elevated Work
         Process Safety Management (PSM)
         Excavation, Trenching & Shoring
         Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
         General Rules & Emergency Response

     • February 13, 2008, WTSTC met with the ARSC (Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils) Board of Directors in San Antonio for the ARSC Board Meeting.
     • March 24 – 27, 2008, WTSTC had a booth at the Chevron Health and Safety Management Expo (CHSME) (Houston) Conference (by invitation only). Had over 700 contractors in attendance with multiple guest speakers
     • April 7-10, 2008, WTSTC met with the Development Interface Committee for the national Committee developing the actual script for the NEW Basic Orientation Plus in New Orleans.
     • July 2, 2008, WTSTC chairs the Development interface committee for the national committee developing the new Basic Orientation Plus for ARSC. We met in Houston for a review of the script and getting the RFP out.
     • July 22, 2008, WTSTC met with the ARSC Board of Directors in Alabama for the ARSC Annual Meeting.
     • August 7, 2008, WTSTC met with the Bi Laws Committee of ARSC (Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils) in Houston Texas OSHA can attend if they wish, but do not serve as a committee member(s).

7. Results

   Using the table below, list each activity and the number of individuals reached or trained during the reporting period.

   2007 – Training Units 2008 – Training Units (thru 8/10/08)	77,607 English 3,866 Spanish 53,769 English 3,049 Spanish
   TOTAL	138,291

8. Upcoming Milestones

   This year (2008) will be the first year of our WTSTC Dr. Max Comer Scholarship(s). We are very proud of the progress we have made in this area and will be announcing the recipient(s) in the near future. Recipient(s) will be students pursuing a professional career in safety. There will be an awards luncheon November 17, 2008 @ 11:30 am – MCM Elegente, Odessa Texas and all invited to attend.