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Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 2, 2023


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 2, 2023

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And
The Consulate of Mexico in Orlando, Florida
October 2, 2023

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      August 30, 2018

    2. Date Renewed

      December 9, 2020
      February 11, 2023

    3. Evaluation Period

      August 31, 2022 – September 30, 2023

    4. 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.

    5. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      • Amy E. Wilson, CAS – Orlando AO
      • Sarah Carle, AD (former) – Orlando AO
      • Erin Sanchez, AD (current) – Orlando AO
      • Angel Vega-Avila, AAD – Orlando AO

      Alliance participant

      • Juan Jose Sabines Guerrero, Titular Consul
      • Norma Araceli Ramirez Avila, Protection Consul
      • Alberto Marlon Ponce Jimenez, Technical Secretary

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    1. February 11, 2023
    2. August 28, 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/
    Publications/
    Technical
    Assistance
    October 10, 2022 The OSHA Orlando Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) spoke to representatives of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and local church representatives regarding OSHA’s compliance assistance for employees following hurricane IAN. The CAS also shared several publications with the attendants. Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 150
    Dissemination/
    Publications/
    Technical
    Assistance
    November 30, 2022 The CAS attended a Women's Rights event conducted by the Mexican Consulate. During this event, the CAS interacted with consulate staff and provided Spanish language OSHA publications on worker's rights and workplace safety and health. Small Business, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Women Workers 50
    E-mail Alert March 16, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate and the Protection Consul regarding OSHA’s new ability to certify U&T Visas. Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert April 18, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate regarding a free Fall Protection Webinar. The 2023 National Fall Stand-down was also promoted during this communication with the Consulate. Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert April 21, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate in Spanish regarding the 2023 Worker Memorial Day. Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert May 30, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate in Spanish regarding OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week. Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert June 30, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate regarding free training in Spanish focused on “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Construction Workers in Confined Spaces.” The training was offered by the University of Florida (UF), Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) Center. Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert July 10, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate regarding OSHA’s new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Falls. The CAS disseminated information on outreach activities and resources, including an outreach letter from the Regional Administrator (RA) for OSHA’s Region IV. The Consulate was also provided with a flyer promoting a free webinar focused on the Falls NEP. Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Small Business 1,000
    E-mail Alert July 28, 2023 The CAS shared material regarding OSHA’s Heat Hazard Alert information in English and Spanish. This event with the Mexican Consulate in Orlando, FL, supports the White House's request for OSHA to increase activities to address worker exposures to extreme heat. Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Small Business 1,000
    E-mail Alert August 16, 2023 The CAS shared information in Spanish to the Consulate and the Protection Consul on workers’ rights and OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections Program. The Consulate was also informed about the Region IV Webinar on Whistleblower Protections. Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert September 21, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate regarding OSHA’s new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Warehousing and Distribution NEP. The Consulate was also provided with a flyer promoting a free webinar focused on the Warehousing and Distribution NEP. The Region IV Webinar that was simulcast in English and Spanish. Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Small Business 1,000

    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
    Meeting November 28, 2022 Alliance Renewal Meeting Amy Wilson, CAS, and Consulate Staff The Alliance group conducted a meeting to discuss the Alliance renewal. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers 1
    Signing Ceremony February 11, 2023 Alliance Signing Ceremony OSHA Area Office Staff and Consulate Staff A signing ceremony was conducted for the Consulate Alliance. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers 150
    Speech/ Presentation/ Conference March 8, 2023 2023 International Women's Day Event Amy Wilson, CAS, and Nathaly Torres, CSHO The CAS and a CSHO conducted a “Intro to OSHA” presentation for the Consulate in support of International Women's Day. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; Agriculture; Hazard Communication; Heat Illness Prevention; Safety and Health Programs; Mental Health; Temporary Workers; and Worker’s Rights 50
    Speech/ Presentation March 11, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Sabatina Event at the Consulate Yvis Torres-Gilot, OSHA Jacksonville Area Office CAS The CAS conducted a “Intro to OSHA” presentation in support of a Sabatina event at the Consulate. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; Heat Illness Prevention, and Workplace Rights 500
    Speech/ Presentation March 22, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Panel Discussion Yvis Torres-Gilot, Jacksonville CAS The CAS participated in a panel discussion coordinated by the Consulate – “First Forum on Legal, Safe and Human Labor Mobility - Labor Protection and Rights for H2 Visa.” Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workplace Rights 1,000
    Speech/Presentation/ Exhibit August 28 to Sept. 5, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Labor Rights Week 2023 Amy Wilson, CAS. Erin Sanchez, AD, Angel Vega-Avila, AAD, Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS, David Alves, Safety Tech, Jorge Reyes-Mendez, CSHO, Nathaly Torres, CSHO, Judith Perez, CSHO, Zoraya Roman-Mercado, CSHO Several members of the OSHA staff conducted presentations and staffed an exhibit booth during the 2023 Labor Rights Week event at the Consulate. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; Fall Prevention; Construction; Heat Illness Prevention; Workplace Rights 1,500
    Speech/ Presentation Sept. 6, 2023 Radio Interview with La Mejor Orlando 1340 AM / 96.1 FM Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS The CAS participated in a radio interview, which was conducted support of Labor Rights Week. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers and Workplace Rights 293
    Speech or Presentation; Exhibit Sept. 6, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Labor Rights Week, Mobile Consulate Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS The CAS conducted a presentation in support of Labor Rights Week. Jacksonville FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; and Workplace Rights 5
    Speech or Presentation; Exhibit Sept. 7, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Labor Rights Week, Mobile Consulate Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS The CAS conducted a presentation in support of Labor Rights Week. Tallahassee FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; and Workplace Rights 20
    Speech or Presentation; Exhibit Sept. 8, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Labor Rights Week, Mobile Consulate – LRW Closing Ceremony Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS The CAS conducted a presentation in support of Labor Rights Week. Quincy FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; and Workplace Rights 400

Report Prepared by: Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS

Region 10 - Alliance Agreement - October 3, 2023


Region 10 - Alliance Agreement - October 3, 2023

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
PORTLAND AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
SECTOR COLUMBIA RIVER
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Portland Area Office and U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and Sector Columbia River hereby form an Alliance to provide MSU Portland members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to maritime industry hazards and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health 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."

Recognizing the joint commitment to protect worker safety and health acknowledged in the Portland Area Office and Sector Columbia River Memorandum of Understanding dated [date signed] the parties intend to form an alliance to achieve the following:

Overall Objective

The parties will cooperate and assist each other within their respective areas of responsibility and improve maritime worker safety and health. While the USCG and OSHA have two MOUs that outline jurisdiction, December 19, 1979 concerning personnel working on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), and March 17, 1983 concerning authority over seamen on inspected and uninspected vessels, this agreement seeks to specifically facilitate cooperation between MSU Portland and OSHA that will enhance agency cooperation and provide a solid framework and working relationship that is unaffected by frequent billet rotations and changes-of-command.

Cooperation and Communication

Through the Alliance, the organizations will maintain an updated list of primary and secondary points of contact to ensure a seamless channel of communication. In addition, Sector Columbia River and the Portland Area Office will conduct joint inspections where there is concurrent jurisdiction and will ensure that appropriate referrals are made where there is not. Both parties will provide technical assistance to the other in their specific areas of expertise.

Training and Resources

The parties will participate in cross-training. Sector Columbia River will annually provide training to OSHA on topics of maritime law including investigation levels of effort, marine casualty investigation requirements, and vessel inspection requirements. OSHA will annually provide training to MSU Portland on shipyard hazards, hazards in the marine terminal and longshoring industries, commercial diving, marine construction, and other worker safety and health topics. The parties will work together to provide training to maritime industry workers and ship's crew. The Portland Area Office will provide support to Sector Columbia River for site safety inspections.

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 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 Portland Area Office and Sector Columbia River.

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 3rd day of October, 2023.


Cecil M. Tipton, CIH
Portland Area Director
OSHA Portland Area Office


CAPT Justin W. Noggle
Commander
USCG SECTOR Columbia River

Region 7 - Alliance Agreement - September 13, 2023


Region 7 - Alliance Agreement - September 13, 2023

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
KANSAS CITY AND WICHITA AREA OFFICES
AND
MOKAN LABORERS TRAINING CENTER
AND
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, LOCAL 663
AND
CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL LABORERS, LOCAL 1290

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Kansas City and Wichita Area Offices, MOKAN Laborers Training Center, Heavy Construction, Local 663, and Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290 recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the MOKAN Laborers Training Center, Heavy Construction, Local 663, and Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290 hereby form an Alliance to provide employers and employees in the construction industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards. Through this alliance, OSHA and MOKAN Laborers Training Center will work in a cooperative manner to disseminate information related to 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 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 MOKAN Laborers Training Center, Heavy Construction, Local 663, and Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290 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 Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, 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, particularly through MOKAN Laborers Training Center, Heavy Construction, Local 663, and Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290.

  • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding MOKAN Laborers Training Center, Heavy Construction, Local 663, and Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290 related to industry practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

  • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and MO/KAN Laborers Training Center conferences, Heavy Construction, Local 663, and Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290, during local meetings, or other events.

  • Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on safety and health hazards in the construction industry to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

  • Encourage MOKAN Laborers Training Center, Heavy Construction, Local 663, and Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290 staff members to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues in the construction industry.

  • Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print, and electronic Heavy Construction, Local 663, and Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290 websites, social media, electronic assistance tools to provide information to employers, and workers in the construction industry.

Training and Education

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

  • Develop effective training and education programs for their constituent employers and workers in the construction industry regarding identification, prevention, and control of potential safety and health hazards such as but not limited to falls, struck by, caught-in-between, cave-ins, heat stress, work zone traffic safety, suicide prevention and mental health awareness, electric shocks, burns, and electrocutions.

  • Develop effective training and education programs for MOKAN Laborers Training Center members, Heavy Construction, Local 663, and Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290 to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers to communicate such information to workers and employers.

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 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 Kansas City and Wichita Area Offices, and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage OSHA On-Site Consultation program participation 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 both signatories.

Signed this 13th day of September, 2023.


Karena Lorek
Area Director
Kansas City Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Todd Underwood
Area Director
Wichita Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Michael S. White
Director
MOKAN Laborers Training Center


John Mendenhall
Business Manager
Heavy Construction, Local 663


Jeff Philgreen
Business Manager
Construction & General Laborers, Local 1290

Region 10 - Alliance Agreement - September 15, 2023


Region 10 - Alliance Agreement - September 15, 2023

AGREEMENT ESTABISHING AN ALLIANCE 
BETWEEN
REGION X  
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION  
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 
AND
THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS 
SERVICES (DCBS) OREGON OSHA 
AND
LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY OFFICES OF WASHINGTON, 
OREGON, AND IDAHO

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Seattle Regional Office, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), and Lamar Advertising Company offices of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces.  To that end, OSHA, Oregon OSHA and Lamar Advertising Company hereby establish an Alliance, with an emphasis on hazards inherent to the outdoor advertising industry including falls, personal protective equipment (PPE), safe use of ladders, electrical hazards, control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), bloodborne pathogens, whistleblower protection laws.  Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing management and employees of Lamar Advertising Company with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect workers and help employers understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities 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 requirements for program participation laid out in 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 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 participant surveys, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety and health.  OSHA and Lamar Advertising Company recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-Site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of OSHA’s efforts, 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:

  • To share information on Oregon OSHA and OSHA's National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach) and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
  • To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers. 
  • To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA, Oregon OSHA, or Lamar Advertising Company's conferences, local meetings, or other safety and health events as appropriate.
  • To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on falls, PPE, safe use of ladders, electrical hazards, lockout/tag out, and bloodborne pathogens to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues. 
  • To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding Lamar Advertising Company’s safety meetings, which will be attended by Lamar personnel and others in the outdoor advertising industry to share good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  • To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by notifying them of training opportunities and collaborate with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on hazards specific to the outdoor advertising industry.
  • To encourage Lamar Advertising Company to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety hazards, including best practices for its industry.
  • To share information about the Whistleblower Protection Program, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
  • To disseminate information to workers regarding Whistleblower Protections, Heat Illness Prevention Campaign, Safe and Sound Campaign, fall hazards, and trenching hazards in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. through the use of Lamar Advertising Company media billboards.  
Training and Education

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

  • To deliver or arrange for the delivery of information for Lamar Advertising Company and others in the outdoor advertising field regarding falls, PPE, safe use of ladders, electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, bloodborne pathogens, first aid, and other hazards in their industry, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
  • To deliver effective training and education programs for Lamar Advertising Company and others in the outdoor advertising field to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the OSHA and Oregon OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
  • To provide training and education related to OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program.  

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet 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 regional management team, and any other appropriate offices.

This agreement will remain in effect for two (2) years at which time the organizations will meet to discuss a renewal of the Alliance. 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 this 15th day of September 2023.

 


Jack Rector
Deputy Regional Administrator
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

 


Brendon Smith
Vice President / General Manager
Lamar Advertising Company

 


Renée Stapleton
Administrator
Oregon OSHA

Region 8 - Ambassador Agreement - September 18, 2023


Region 8 - Ambassador Agreement - September 18, 2023

AGREEMENT
ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE PROGRAM AMBASSADOR RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BISMARCK AREA OFFICE
AND
A COALITION OF TRENCH TRAINING PARTNERS
INCLUDING
NORTH DAKOTA WORKFORCE SAFETY & INSURANCE (WSI), NORTH DAKOTA SAFETY COUNCIL (NDSC), ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS (ABC) of MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA, ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC), ENERGY COALITION FOR CONTRACTOR SAFETY (ECCS), NORTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, and BAKKEN BASIN SAFETY CONSORTIUM

Since entering into an Alliance on May 3, 2018, with subsequent renewal on June 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bismarck Area Office and the Coalition of Trench Training Partners (the Coalition) have worked together to improve workplace health and safety by sharing information, guidance, and access to training resources that address occupational hazards, and promoting understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

OSHA and the Coalition continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.

In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with the Coalition:
  • Providing routine communications on enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives.
  • Sharing invitations to and offering opportunities to speak at OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the National, Regional, or Area Office, and the National Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Forum.
  • Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities and as resources allow.
  • Maintaining the organization's status as Alliance Program Ambassador on the agency's public webpage.
The Coalition will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:
  • Sharing information with members and stakeholders on OSHA's National Initiatives (Enforcement, Regulatory, and Outreach), and encouraging their participation in OSHA’s outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes.
  • Sharing information with members and stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
  • Encouraging the Coalition Partners to build relationships with OSHA's National, Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
  • Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the Coalition good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  • Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at one another's conferences, local meetings, or other educational outreach events.
  • Adhering to requirements laid out in the Alliance Program Directive regarding the prohibition on promoting or implying the agency's endorsement of their policies, products, or services, including acknowledging that they will not receive any preferential treatment related to any statutory function of the agency.
  • Abiding by all terms and conditions for the use of the Alliance Program logo as specified in OSHA's Guidelines for Use of the Alliance Logo. 

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

This Ambassador relationship will remain in effect for the duration of an ongoing cooperative association and a good faith effort by both parties to meet the intent of this document and its underlying policies.  Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days' written notice. OSHA may terminate the Ambassador relationship as a whole, or its relationship with one or more individual signatories.

Signed this 18th day of September, 2023.


Scott Overson
Area Director
Sioux Falls Area Office – Region VIII
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Ryan Klipfel
North Dakota Workforce Safety And Insurance
Director


Chuck Clairmont
Executive Director
North Dakota Safety Council


Travis Greff
Associated Builders and Contractors ND
Advisory Council Chair


Jack Kolberg
Associated General Contractors


Patty Furuseth
Bakken Basin Safety Consortium
Executive Council


Blake Stoner
Energy Coalition for Contractor Safety
Chairman


Ryan Schmaltz
North Dakota One-Call
Director of Education and PR

VerHalen’s SHARP Path, with a Detour

VerHalen’s SHARP Path, with a Detour


Company: 

Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin

NAICS Code: 423310 - Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers

Number of employees: 181

Presentation of SHARP flag to VerHalen Safety Director
Presentation of SHARP flag to VerHalen Safety Director