1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed:
   
   12/11/2008
   
   Date Renewed:
   
   N/A
   
   Alliance Overview
   
   To provide contractors in the state of Illinois with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards found in the construction industry.
   
   Implementation Team Members
   
   The following persons are the members of the S&H Committee that attend the quarterly meetings:
   
   Shaun Rainey, Power Construction Co.
   Josh Moore, Aurora OSHA Office
   Dan Lichthardt, Everest Excavating
   Paul Penzkover, M.A. Mortenson
   Josh Campanelli, Lamp, Inc.
   Jim McInerney, Leopardo Companies, Inc.
   Paul Jansyn, IHC Construction Co.
   Bill Wilson, Shales McNutt Construction
   Ryan Kaderavek - Assurance Agency
   Brian Gawlik - Construction Safety Council
   Kara Grollemond - Metrolift
   


2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   S&H Committee meetings were held on the following dates:
   January 26, 2011
   


3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period
   
   This report covers from December 4, 2010 to November 29, 2011
   
   Alliance Activity
   
   Construction compliance staff were available for the many questions the membership had on OSHA related issues. The construction industry is becoming more aware of the need for safety in this tough economic times. The availability of OSHA when discussing questions regarding the new crane standard and residential roofing.
   
   Continued training was conducted with Kevin Vojtech at FVAGC Annual OSHA update. This event is held in October of each year and over the last 5 years has averaged 100 field workers. This training brings workers and safety coordinators up to date on what is new with OSHA and keeps safety fresh in the minds of the workers.
   
   Team Leader, Robert Murphy participated in an OSHA 10-hour course where the complaint process and OSHA updates were given.
   
   Alliance Products
   
   Quarterly updates from OSHA at the FVAGC Safety Committee meetings on any changes or safety hazards to make the membership aware of.
   


4. Results
   
   This alliance provides valuable technical information for contractors:
   
   

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA 10- hour	100
   Annual OSHA Update	90



5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   Conduct OSHA 10hr with participation from Robert Murphy and Kevin Vojtech

Report Prepared by: Kathy Webb

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.