AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE BOISE AREA OFFICE OF
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER (CTEC) OF IDAHO FALLS

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Boise Area Office and The Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) of Idaho Falls recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster good safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and CTEC of Idaho Falls hereby form an Alliance to provide CTEC students, faculty, staff, and the public with information, guidance, and access to OSHA training resources. The Alliance aims to reduce and prevent worker exposure to occupational workplace safety and health hazards, address youth employment issues related to safety and health, and educate students on 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 also agree to meet the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."

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, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and CTEC of Idaho Falls recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

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

• Share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and Outreach) and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.

• Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.

• Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA and CTEC websites) to employers and workers in the industry.

• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and CTEC conferences, local meetings, or other high school events.

• Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on youth-worker safety and health topics to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding CTEC good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

• Encourage student participation in workplace safety and health by asking for their input on the progress of the Alliance and the development of specific OSHA 10-hour courses.

• Collaborate with CTEC on specific issues and projects related to developing OSHA 10-hour courses and delivering training in occupational safety and health to students.

• Encourage CTEC to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues affecting youth employment.

Training and Education

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

• Develop construction and general industry OSHA 10 Hour courses for CTEC students.

• Collaborate with Alliance participants on project to develop high school faculty to become authorized trainers to teach OSHA 10 Hour courses.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Boise Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States and OSHA On-Site Consultation Programs 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 they give 30 days' written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 28th day of August, 2023.

AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
HONOLULU AREA OFFICE
AND
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA ONSITE CONSULTATIONS
AND
NORTHERN MARIANAS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Honolulu Area Office and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Labor OSHA Onsite Consultations and Northern Marianas Technical Institute recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. Northern Marianas Technical Institute supports OSHA Training Institute Educations Centers and support OSHA's training and education mission by offering courses and seminars on a variety of safety and health topics and through other programs, based upon regional worker and industry needs.

To that end, OSHA and Northern Marianas Technical Institute, hereby form an Alliance to provide Northern Marianas Technical Institute students and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them to prevent and reduce worker exposure to safety and health hazards. The Alliance will provide information on 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 also agree to meet the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use available injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will evaluate its impact on improving workplace safety and health. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and Northern Marianas Technical Institute recognize that OSHA's State Plans Program partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort and will share information about the products and activities of the Alliance with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

The Alliance participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Share information on OSHA initiatives, campaigns, and emphasis programs and opportunities to participate in OSHA activities and the rulemaking process.
• Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA and the Northern Marianas Technical Institute websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and Northern Marianas Technical Institute conferences, local meetings, or other related events.
• Encourage constituent participation in workplace safety and health by providing information on Northern Marianas Technical Institute programs and other safety and health resources available through OSHA and the State plans.
• 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 safety and health issues.
• Collaborate with other Alliance participants on national and regional campaigns, safety stand-downs, and other events developed through the Alliance.
• Share information among OSHA personnel, State Plans, and industry safety and health professionals regarding Northern Marianas Technical Institute support of OSHA's mission through training, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

Training and Education

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

• Assess employer/employee training needs and trends in Region 9 and communicate those needs and trends to OSHA Area offices, State Plans, and Northern Marianas Technical Institute.
• Develop effective training and education programs for safety and health in construction, general industry, maritime, agriculture, and disaster sites. Promote safety and health management programs and OSHA initiatives through training and education programs.
• Develop effective training and education programs to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of training in support of OSHA initiatives, campaigns, and emphasis programs at in-person or virtual events.

OSHA's Alliances provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communications, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and Alliance participants.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. The implementation team develops a work plan, determine procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. OSHA team members will include representatives of the San Francisco Regional Office, the Region 9 Area Offices as needed, and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plans programs to participate on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Any 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 all signatories.

Signed at Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, in duplicate, this 21st day of August, 2023.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And
United Safety Council (USC)
October 3, 2023

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      May 6, 2008

   2. Date Renewed:

      February 25, 2011
      July 31, 2012
      October 31. 2014
      February 22, 2019

   3. Evaluation Period

      August 26, 2022 - September 30, 2023

   4. Overview

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United Safety Council (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.

   5. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      • Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS
      • Sarah Carle, Orlando AD (Former)

      • Erin Sanchez, Orlando AD (Current)

      Alliance participant

      • Chris Earl, Executive Director
      • Larry Wilson, Deputy Executive Director
      • Tara Engel, Director of Marketing & Business Development

      • Lisa Rutherford, Occupational Safety Administrator

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   1. May 10, 2023

   2. July 10, 2023

   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.

   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/ Technical Assistance	May 5, 2023	The Alliance group requested technical assistance regarding required OSHA training. The Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) in the OSHA Orlando Area Office provided information and encouraged the USC member to contact the University of South Florida (USF) On-site Consultation Service to address similar issues in the future.	Hazard Communication & Chemicals; and Small Business	20
   Dissemination/ Newsletter	May 15, 2023	An introductory article about the Orlando CAS and the OSHA CAS staff was published USC’s May 2023 Newsletter. This action was taken at the suggestion of the USC’s Director of Marketing and Business Development.	Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business	6,500 Circulation
   Dissemination/ E-mail Alert	May 19, 2023	The Alliance group was provided information regarding the 2023 Susan Harwood Grant webinar by the OSHA CAS.	Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business	175
   Dissemination/ E-mail Alert	July 10, 2023	The CAS disseminated information on outreach activities and resources for the new Falls National Emphasis Program (NEP). These resources included an outreach letter from Regional Administrator (RA) for OSHA Region IV, and an outreach flyer to promote a webinar. This information was also promoted in the USC’s July 2023 Newsletter.	Fall Protection, and Small Business	6,500 Circulation
   Dissemination/ E-mail Alert	July 20, 2023	The CAS shared information with the USC’s Director of Marketing and Business Development regarding OSHA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Construction. This information was also shared with USC members in the monthly newsletter.	Construction, and Small Business	6,500 Circulation
   Dissemination/ E-mail Alert	July 25, 2023	The CAS shared information with USC’s Director or Marketing and Business Development regarding OSHA’s 2023 Safe + Sound Campaign. Information was also shared with USC members in the group’s monthly newsletter.	Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business	6,500
   Dissemination/ E-mail Alert	July 28, 2023	The CAS provided the Alliance group with OSHA’s Heat Hazard Alert information in English and Spanish in support of the White House's request for OSHA to increase activities to address worker exposures to extreme heat.	Heat Illness Prevention, and Small Business	6,500
   Dissemination/ E-mail Alert	September 21, 2023	The CAS disseminated information on outreach activities and resources for the new Warehousing & Distribution Center NEP. These resources included an outreach letter from Regional Administrator (RA) for OSHA Region IV, and an outreach flyer to promote a webinar. This information was also promoted in the USC’s September 2023 Newsletter.	Warehousing & Distribution Center NEP, Small Business	6,500

   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
   Training	FY 2023	Participant Outreach	USC Trainer	During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Certified Occupational Safety Specialist/Manager	Orlando	FL	Recordkeeping & Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business	23
   Training	FY 2023	Participant Outreach	USC Trainer	During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: OSHA 10-hour; OSHA 30-hour; 500 Authorized Trainer Course; 502 Update for Construction Trainers; 510 Standards for Construction Industry; and 511 Standards for General Industry.	Orlando	FL	Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business	123
   Training	FY 2023	Participant Outreach	USC Trainer	During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Forklifts/Train the Trainer	Orlando	FL	Small Business, Powered Industrial Trucks/Forklifts, and Warehousing & Distribution	56
   Training	FY 2023	Participant Outreach	USC Trainer	During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Trenching and Shoring Hazard Awareness, Confined Space with Hands-on Rescue Simulation	Orlando	FL	Small Business, Confined Space, and Trenching & Excavation	25
   Training	FY 2023	Participant Outreach	USC Trainer	During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Ergonomics	Orlando	FL	Small Business, and Ergonomics	9
   Training	FY 2023	Participant Outreach	USC Trainer	During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, and First Aid (CPR/AED/First Aid) and CPR/AED/ First Aid Instructor Development Course	Orlando	FL	Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business	143
   Exhibit/ Presentation	Sept. 26, 2023	Participant Outreach	USC Staff	During this period, the Alliance group promoted the "Alliance for Central Florida Safety, Safety Day 2023" Conference	Orlando	FL	Small Business, Safety & Health Programs	300

Report Prepared by: Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS