I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
March 17, 2004
Evaluation Period
March 17, 2005 – March 16, 2006
Overview
OSHA and MCAA are working together to provide MCAA's members and others with information, guidance,
and access to training resources to protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing
and preventing exposure to wall bracing, fall protection, scaffolding, and forklift safety hazards.
Implementation Team Members
| OSHA: |
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Jess McCluer
Jim Mitchell
Camille Villanova |
Office of Outreach Services and Alliances
Office of Small Business Assistance
Office of Construction Services |
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| MCAA: |
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Mike Adelizzi
Zach Everett
Rashod Johnson
MJ Marshall* |
Executive Director
Chair, Safety Committee
Director of Engineering
Director of Government Affairs |
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*Member of the Implementation Team until December 2005
II. Implementation Team Meetings
May 17, 2005
June 27, 2005
July 19, 2005
August 8, 2005
August 30, 2005
September 28, 2005
November 16, 2006
January 13, 2006 |
Meeting, Teleconference
Planning Meeting for Masonry Best Practices Seminar, Washington, DC
Design for Safety Workgroup, Washington, DC
Planning Meeting for Masonry Best Practices Seminar, Teleconference
Planning Meeting for Masonry Best Practices Seminar, Teleconference
Meeting, Teleconference
Planning Meeting for Masonry Best Practices Seminar, Teleconference
Planning Meeting for Masonry Best Practices Seminar, Teleconference |
III. Results
- Events and Products
Training and Education Goals
- Develop training and education programs on wall bracing, scaffolding, fall protection, and
forklift safety issues targeted to mason contractors and their employees.
The OSHA and MCAA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to
address this goal.
- Deliver or arrange for the delivery of scaffolding, wall bracing and fall protection courses.
The OSHA and MCAA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to
address this goal.
- Develop workplace safety and health curricula on forklift safety.
The OSHA and MCAA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to
address this goal.
Outreach and Communication Goals
- Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media, including electronic tools
and links from OSHA’s and MCAA’s Web sites.
Products
OSHA and MCAA Alliance Web site
OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and MCAA Alliance Web site that is posted on the Agency's Web
page. It includes the OSHA and MCAA agreement, news releases, events and milestones and successes.
MCAA Web site (www.masoncontractors.org)
The MCAA Web site includes information on the OSHA and MCAA Alliance, OSHA’s cooperative programs,
including the Onsite Consultation program along with links to the Alliance agreement and OSHA’s
Technical Links and Safety and Health Topics pages. In addition, the Web site contains a section
titled Masonry Headlines, which includes articles promoting the OSHA
Alliance Program, the activities of the OSHA and MCAA Alliance and the Agency’s compliance assistance
resources.
Publications and Newsletters
Information on the activities of the OSHA and MCAA Alliance signing and the activities of the
Alliance have appeared in a number of printed and online publications, including: BNA
Occupational Safety and Health Reporter, Masonry Headlines, and Masonry.
For more information on the articles, see the “Alliance Program Reach.”
Construction – Concrete and Masonry Safety and Health Topics page
The following Alliance implementation team members are participating on the editorial board and is
reviewing and providing comments on the Construction – Concrete and Masonry Safety and Health Topics
page.
- Zach Everett, Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA), Safety Director, Brazos Masonry,
Inc; Waco, TX
- Rashod R. Johnson, Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA), Director of Engineering;
Schaumberg, IL
- Speak, exhibit, or appear at MCAA conferences, local meetings, or other chapter or national
association events.
Events
MCAA Annual Meeting, April 19, 2005, Chicago, Illinois
Jess McCluer, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA, and Camille
Villanova, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction Services, USDOL-OSHA,
updated over 40 attendees on the Alliance Program and the activities of the OSHA and MCAA Alliance
on April 19, 2005 at the MCAA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
MCAA's Masonry Showcase at Construct America™, April 20-22, 2005, Chicago, Illinois
Jess McCluer, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA; Bill Coulehan,
Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Region V, Calumet City Area Office; Camille Villanova,
Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction Services, USDOL-OSHA and Illinois
Consultation program representatives staffed the OSHA and MCAA Alliance exhibit booth during the
conference. OSHA also provided publications on OSHA and the Alliance Program, including an OSHA and
MCAA Alliance Activities Summary document, that were distributed during the event.
- Cross-train OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals in MCAA’s best practices
or effective approaches, as jointly determined by OSHA and MCAA.
MCAA's Masonry Showcase at Construct America™, April 20-22, 2005, Chicago, Illinois
Camille Villanova, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction Services,
USDOL-OSHA, and John Rhailly, Construction Safety Council instructed an OSHA10-Hour Construction
Outreach Training Program on April 21-22, 2005 at the MCAA's Masonry Showcase at Construct America™
to over 20 attendees.
- Promote and encourage MCAA members’ participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such as
compliance assistance, such as Partnerships, the Voluntary Protection Programs and Consultation and
its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee – Employment and Workplace Safety
Sub-Committee, May 10, 2005, Washington, DC
Roy Swindal, MCAA Vice President for Region B, and MCAA State Chairman for Alabama, testified before
the U.S. Senate HELP Committee’s Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety on May 10, 2005.
During his testimony, Mr. Swindal promoted the OSHA and MCAA Alliance and praised the value of the
OSHA Alliance Program.
- Share information on best practices, as jointly determined by OSHA and MCAA, of MCAA worksites
with others in the industry and publicize the results through outreach by MCAA and through OSHA- or
MCAA-developed training programs and materials.
Events
Masonry Best Practices Seminar, January 26, 2006, High Hill, MO
OSHA and MCAA developed a one day Masonry Best Practices Seminar on January 26, 2006 at the
Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America’s (LHSFNA), a former Alliance Program participant,
Training Facility in High Hill, MO. MCAA members and staff and representatives from the LHSFNA and
Associated General Contractors Training Fund instructed more than 40 OSHA Region VII, State Plan
State and Onsite Consultation Program representatives from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Illinois on
masonry industry safety methods for overhead bricklaying, fall protection, material handling and
scaffold access. Following the classroom instruction, the seminar participants were provided
hands-on training on rough terrain forklift operation, scaffolding techniques, and masonry basics.
- Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on fall protection, wall
bracing, scaffolding, and forklift safety that are addressed and developed through the Alliance
Program.
The OSHA and MCAA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to
address this goal.
- Encourage MCAA chapters and/or contractors to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area
Offices to address health and safety issues, including fall protection, scaffolding, wall bracing
and forklift safety.
The OSHA and MCAA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to
address this goal.
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals
- Raise others’ awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health
whenever MCAA leaders address groups.
The OSHA and MCAA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to
address this goal.
- Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and
publicize their results.
The OSHA and MCAA Alliance Implementation Team has not started work on programs or projects to
address this goal.
- Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on wall
bracing, forklift safety, fall protection and scaffolding issues to help forge innovative solutions
in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable, Fall Protection and Design for Safety
Workgroups
On July 8, 2004, representatives from MCAA participated in the Alliance Program’s Construction
Roundtable for construction-related national Alliances. The Fall Protection and Design for Safety
Workgroups were developed at the Roundtable meeting.
Design for Safety Workgroup – MCAA is participating on the Design for Safety Workgroup and helped
develop a general PowerPoint® presentation, "Designing for Safety," and a "Design for Construction
Safety" Web page. The Workgroup is developing a 2-4 Hour Design for Safety Training Course and an
OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program for engineers. Mike Adelizzi attended the Workgroup meeting
on July 19, 2005.
- Executive Summary
Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and MCAA are continuing to work together to develop products for
the masonry industry to use in order to protect workers from wall bracing, fall protection,
scaffolding, and forklift safety hazards. This positive relationship has led to the development of
products that the team is sharing with the public.
- OSHA and MCAA developed a one day Masonry Best Practices Seminar at the Laborers’ Health and
Safety Fund of North America’s, a former Alliance Program participant, Training Facility in High
Hill, MO. Over 40 OSHA Region VII, State Plan State and Onsite Consultation Program representatives
from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Illinois were instructed on masonry industry safety methods for
overhead bricklaying, fall protection, material handling and scaffold access. Following the
classroom instruction, the seminar participants were provided hands-on training on rough terrain
forklift operation, scaffolding techniques, and masonry basics.
In addition, OSHA and MCAA representatives are sharing their expertise through participation on
OSHA’s electronic assistance tools’ editorial boards and speaking and exhibiting opportunities. For
example:
- MCAA members are serving on the editorial board for the Construction – Concrete and Masonry Safety
and Health Topics page.
- Jess McCluer, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA, and Camille
Villanova, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction Services, USDOL-OSHA,
updated over 40 attendees on the Alliance Program and the activities of the OSHA and MCAA Alliance
at the MCAA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
- Camille Villanova, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction Services,
USDOL-OSHA, and John Rhailly, Construction Safety Council instructed an OSHA10-Hour Construction
Outreach Training Program to over 20 attendees at the MCAA's Masonry Showcase at Construct America™
in Chicago, Illinois.
- Jess McCluer, Program Analyst, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA; Camille
Villanova, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction Services, USDOL-OSHA;
Bill Coulehan, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Region V, Calumet City Area Office; and
Illinois Consultation program representatives staffed the OSHA and MCAA Alliance exhibit booth at
the MCAA Masonry Showcase at Construct America™ in Chicago, Illinois.
- Roy Swindal, MCAA Vice President for Region B, and MCAA State Chairman for Alabama, promoted the
OSHA and MCAA Alliance and praised the value of the OSHA Alliance Program during testimony before
the U.S. Senate HELP Committee’s Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety.
- MCAA is continuing to promote masonry safety through an OSHA information page on the MCAA Web site
that contains links to the Alliance agreement and OSHA’s Technical Links and Safety and Health
Topics pages.
- MCAA has representatives on the Design for Safety Workgroup that was created at the July 8, 2004
OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable meeting.
Currently, MCAA is promoting the activities of the OSHA and MCAA Alliance and provides information
on OSHA’s compliance assistance resources and cooperative programs through the Masonry Headlines
section on its Web page and articles in its monthly publication, Masonry.
- Alliance Program Reach
| Type of Activity (Conference,
Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.) |
Number of Individuals Reached or
Trained |
| OSHA and MCAA Alliance Web site on OSHA's Web page |
4,464 |
| MCAA Web site – OSHA Information page, including
section on Onsite Consultation Program |
1,870 |
| Construction – Concrete and Masonry Safety and Health
Topics page |
23,644 |
| March 2006 - "MCAA Hosts Pilot Training Program for
OSHA Field Personnel," Masonry |
19,000 |
February 20, 2005 – “MCAA Hosts Pilot Training
Program for OSHA Field Personnel,” Masonry Headline
(http://www.masoncontractors.org) |
72 |
| January 26, 2006 Masonry Best Practices Seminar, High
Hill, MO |
40 |
| December 20, 2005 – “OSHA and SkillsUSA Create New
Alliance,” Masonry Headline (http://www.masoncontractors.org) |
96 |
| September 14, 2006 – “Training of OSHA Field
Inspectors,” Masonry Headline (http://www.masoncontractors.org) |
77 |
| August 11, 2005 – “MCAA/OSHA Alliance Update,” Masonry Headline
(http://www.masoncontractors.org) |
71 |
| July 5, 2005 – “OSHA and Small Business: Improving
the Relationship for Workers,” Masonry Headline ( http://www.masoncontractors.org) |
85 |
| July 2005 – “OSHA and Small Business: Improving the
Relationship for Workers,” Masonry |
19,000 |
| May 12, 2005 – “Diverse Opinions on Job Safety Agency
Aired by Senate Subcommittee Witness,” BNA Occupational Safety and Health Reporter |
Data Not Available |
| May 10, 2005 – MCAA member Roy Swindal testifies
before the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s Subcommittee on
Employment and Workplace Safety |
Data Not Available |
| April 29, 2005 – “OSHA Unveils Hearing Conservation
Web Site,” Masonry Headline (http://www.masoncontractors.org) |
67 |
April 20-22, 2005 MCAA's Masonry Showcase at
Construct America™, Chicago, Illinois
Alliance Program Exhibit |
8,000 |
April 20-22, 2005 MCAA's Masonry Showcase at
Construct America™, OSHA10-Hour Construction Outreach Training Program, Chicago, Illinois
Speakers: Camille Villanova, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction
Services, USDOL-OSHA and John Rhailly, Construction Safety Council, Chicago, Illinois |
20 |
April 19, 2005 MCAA Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois
Speakers: Jess McCluer, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances, USDOL-OSHA and Camille
Villanova, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Office of Construction Services, USDOL-OSHA |
40 |
| TOTAL |
76,566 |
IV. Upcoming Milestones
The OSHA and MCAA Alliance Implementation Team has discussed a number of activities that will be
undertaken in the upcoming year. In addition, MCAA will continue to promote OSHA compliance
assistance materials and the OSHA and Alliance through its Web page and articles in their monthly
publication, Masonry.
Through the Alliance Program, MCAA is interested in working with OSHA to host the Masonry Best
Practices Seminar throughout the country. The seminars will focus on masonry industry safety methods
for overhead bricklaying, fall protection, material handling and scaffold access. The seminars will
offer hands-on training on rough terrain forklift operation, scaffolding techniques, and masonry
basics. In addition, OSHA will promote the products the Alliance produces in the AQR and through
sending the information to OSHA’s Regional, Area Office, Onsite Consultation Program and State Plan
State Representatives.
MCAA remains committed to working with OSHA and other Alliance Program participants to develop
compliance assistance information and products for Agency staff and employers and employees in the
construction industry. The organization will continue to attend meetings of the Design for Safety
Workgroup that was established at the OSHA Alliance Program Construction Roundtable.
On March 29-31, 2006, representatives from the Nevada Consultation Program will staff the OSHA and
MCAA Alliance exhibit at the MCAA Masonry Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Finally, MCAA has expressed interest in renewing the Alliance agreement and will work with OSHA to
identify the topics and goals of the renewal agreement that best address the interest of both
organizations.
Report prepared by: Jess McCluer, Alliance Coordinator, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances,
June 12, 2006
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