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(L to R) Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary, USDOL-OSHA, and Eric Rodriguez, Vice President - Research, Advocacy, and Legislation, National Council of La Raza, sign a national Alliance agreement on May 20, 2011.

Through the Alliance, OSHA and NCLR will provide NCLR affiliates and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them 1) protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in construction, healthcare, service, and “green” industries and addressing issues associated with low-wage, limited basic education, and other vulnerable worker populations, and 2) understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). The Alliance’s goals include:

Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives:

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

Outreach and communication:

• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or NCLR’s conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To encourage NCLR affiliates to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including hazards in construction, healthcare, service, and “green” industries and issues associated with low-wage, limited basic education, and other vulnerable worker populations.

Related Documents

Alliance Agreements

• Agreement signed May 20, 2011.

Alliance Annual Reports

• Alliance Annual Report 2011-2012, Office of Outreach Services and Alliances.

Alliance News Releases

• OSHA, National Council of La Raza form Alliance. OSHA News Release (2011, May 26)
• English
• Spanish
• NCLR publishes collection of Latino workers’ stories and announces alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. NCLR News Release (2011, May 24)

QuickTakes

• OSHA and the National Council of La Raza form Alliance to protect vulnerable workers. OSHA QuickTakes (2011, June 1).

Activities and Events

• May 5-11, 2013: 2013 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Alliance and a number of other Alliance Program participants support 2013 NAOSH Week. Sponsored annually by the American Society of Safety Engineers and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. 2013 Theme: "Worker Safety Works for Everyone."

Products and Resources

• Alliance Program Participant Background

Success Stories

• Oklahoma City Area Office Reaches Out to Affiliates of the National Council of La Raza. (As of August 2012)

Additional Resources

• NCLR/OSHA Alliance page

Areas of Emphasis

• Construction
• Immigrant Employers and Workers