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ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
4/24/10
- Alliance Background
Date Signed: 04/24/08
Alliance Overview:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Unions #68 (IBEW), The National Electrical Contractors Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter (NECA), and Denver Joint Electrical Apprenticeship & Training Committee (DJEATC) recognizes the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, IBEW, NECA, and DJEATC hereby form an Alliance to provide IBEW members and contractors, NECA members, and others in the electrical construction and maintenance industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety. The Alliance will particularly focus on reducing and preventing exposure to electrocution, fall, ergonomic and motor vehicle hazards and address safety supervision training issues. In developing this Alliance, OSHA, IBEW, NECA, and DJEATC recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.
Normal Construction Labor Market is defined to mean the following geographical area plus the commuting distance adjacent thereto which includes the area from which the normal labor supply is secured. IBEW LU #68 jurisdiction includes 1828 members and encompasses the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Eagle, Jefferson, Lake, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, and Summit.
Implementation Team Members:
Rory Berumen, RMC NECA Chapter Manager, Craig Clark, President, Dynalectric, Jack Cox, IBEW LU 68 Special Delegate to the Safety Committee, Chris Griego, IBEW LU 68 Special Delegate to the Safety Committee, Jerry Grippa, President, Quality Electric Co. Rusty Gonzales, President, St. Andrews Construction Services, John Healy OSHA Area Director, Englewood, CO, Herb Gibson OSHA Area Director, Denver, Kellie Holland, President, Empire Electric, Jim Perizzolo IBEW LU 68 Agent, David Humphreys DJEATC Training Director , Ed Knox IBEW LU 68 President, Francis Marcotte, Manager Service/Tele Data, Chris Mathewson Region 8 Labor Liason, Chris Olson RME Electric Vice President, Jim Keating IBEW LU 68 Agent, Jim Mantele IBEW LU 68 Business Manager, Tom Sutak, President, Rainbow Electric, Keith Hewitt IBEW LU 68 Agent, Joel Holden IBEW LU 68 Agent, Ed Humbert IBEW LU 68 Sears Agent, Jeremy Ross IBEW LU 68 Agent, Jeff Cullen, Dynalectric Safety Manager, Chuck Soderquist, Sturgeon Electric, Safety Manager, Gary Gallegos, Intermountain Electric, Safety Director, Ralph Martinez, Guarantee Electrical, Safety Director.
Contributors
Denver JATC, IBEW, LU#68, , I-Cast, Rocky Mountain Chapter, NECA, OSHA
IBEW LU # 68 Contractors
A.J. Electric |
Faith Enterprises |
Never Summer Electric |
Accent Solar |
Fiber-Tech Electric |
North/Western Electrical |
Altitude Electric |
Gard Construction Services |
Quality Service Company |
Aluminum Wire Repair |
Gash Electric |
Radke Electric |
Anything Electric |
Golden Solar |
Rainbow Electric |
Benefiel Electric |
Green Electric |
RME Electric |
Berger Electric |
Guarantee Electrical |
Rocky Mtn. Power & Control |
Berwick Electric |
Hardiman Electric |
Setpoint Systems |
Bode Group |
High Plains Power & Control |
Sierra Electric |
Building Automation |
Howard Electric |
Smittick Electric |
BW Electric |
Intermountain Electric |
St. Andrews Construction |
Capitol Electric |
Joe Lynch Electric |
Sturgeon Electric |
Chris Electric |
K.M.D. Electric |
T&D Holdings |
Dynalectric |
Konrad Electric |
Timberline Electric |
Electrical Control Specialists |
Marnady Electric |
Western Industrial Contractors |
Empire Electric |
Mc2 Electrical |
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Erie Electric |
McCoy Electric |
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Estes Valley Electric |
McDade-Woodcock |
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Evaluation Period
1 YEAR (4/24/10-4/24/11)
- Implementation Team Meetings
10/18/2010 DJEATC - 1291 E. 54TH Ave., Denver, CO 80216
10/21/2010 Uno Chicago Grill 16375 E. 40th Ave., Denver, CO 80239
12/20/2010 DJEATC - 1291 E. 54th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
- Events and Products
Training and Education
- Events
Safety Alliance Dinner – 10/18/2010 – 5:00pm – PPA Event Center, Denver Colorado Attendance 59
Safety Alliance Dinner – 04/27/11 – 5:00pm – DJEATC Training Center, Denver Colorado Attendance 42
Colorado State University NECA Student Chapter-training our future industry leaders and helping them to understand our safety culture through education and training.
Colorado Construction Career Days-October 4-5, 2010
Outreach and Communication
- Events
DJEATC (Denver Joint Electrical Apprenticeship Training Committee) OSHA 10 HOUR CLASSES:
4/18/11-4/19/10 1 Completed – I Cast
5/8/10 3 Completed – I Cast
- DJEATC OSHA 30 Hour Classes
8/9/10-8/13/10 – 3 Completed – I Cast/Denver Green Jobs Initiative
11/6/10- 12/4/10 2 Completed – I Cast/Denver Green Jobs Initiative
1/3/11 – 2/2/11 6 Completed – I Cast/Denver Green Jobs Initiative
2/14/11 – 2/18/11 7 Completed – I Cast/Denver Green Jobs Initiatives
4/2/11 – 4/30/11 1 Completed – I Cast/Denver Green Jobs Initiative
4/11/11 – 4/15/11 11 Completed – I Cast/Denver Green Jobs Initiative
4/18/11 – 4/22/11 9 Competed – I Cast/ Denver Green Jobs Initiative
- 1st Aid
5 Classes – 21 Completed – I Cast/Denver Green Jobs Initiative
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health
- Events
ELECTRICAL PROJECT SUPERVISON LEVEL I SAFETY TRAINING COURSE:
EPS I-1/3/11 – 1/26/11 30 Completed
EPS 1- 1/31/11-2/21/11 17 Completed
EPS 2- 3/8/11-3/19/11 10 Completed
EPS 3 – 4/19/11-4/30/11 10 Completed
- Safety Meetings
Weekly Safety Meetings Various Topics Various Jobsites 1 Hour Each
12,914 Employees and Managers
Weekly Safety Toolbox ½ Hour Each; 4 Foreman; 33 Employees
Monthly Safety Meetings 2 Hours Each; 48 Employees; 96 Managers
Quarterly Foreman’s Meetings 2 Hours Each; 2 Management; 8 Foremen
Quarterly Safety Awards 2-3 Hours Each; 45 Employees; 3 Management
Internal Safety Classes 1-4 Hours Each; 35 Employees; 9 Managers
Results
70E Training Session for owners, contractors, JW’s, apprentices and OSHA Compliance Officers.
One of the major facets of the Alliance is the training of workers, the public, and compliance officers about the special techniques used by the electrical industry.
June 23 and 24, 2010 70E training was completed by 22 OSHA Compliance Officers (CSHO) and 1 Deputy Regional Administrator, Nancy Smith, 2 Assistant Deputy Regional Administrators and 4 members of OSHA’s Legal Team.
1910, 1926, 70E Training |
# Employees |
#
Management |
Hours |
NFPA-70 E |
477 |
53 |
2948 hours of training |
1926 CFR Confined Space |
187 |
20 |
188 hours of training |
1926 Subpart C-First Aid & Medical Attention |
156 |
21 |
430 hours of training |
1926 Subpart C-General Safety & Health Provisions |
313 |
20 |
223 hours of training |
1926 Subpart D-Occupational Noise Exposure |
61 |
12 |
13.5 hours of training |
1926 Subpart D-Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts & Mists |
109 |
5 |
21 hours of training |
1926 Subpart D-HazCom |
196 |
18 |
138 hours of training |
1926 Subpart E-PPE |
120 |
51 |
334 hours of training |
1926 Subpart F-Fire Protection |
239 |
18 |
159 hours training |
1926 Subpart G-Signs Signals & Barricade |
51 |
5 |
26 hours training |
1926 Subpart I-Tools & Power |
106 |
9 |
102 hours of training |
1926-1910 Subpart K, S-Electrical |
704 |
59 |
376 hours of training |
1926 Subpart L-Scaffolds |
170 |
17 |
54 hours of training |
1926 Subpart M-Fall Protection |
236 |
12 |
154 hours of training |
1926 Subpart N-Cranes, Derricks, Hoists |
12 |
0 |
58 hours each |
1926 Subpart O-Motor Vehicles |
120 |
12 |
246 hours of training |
1926 Subpart P-Excavations |
76 |
10 |
51 hours of training |
1926 Subpart X-Stairways & Ladders |
531 |
47 |
312 hours of training |
1926 Subpart Z-Toxic & Hazardous Substances |
227 |
22 |
83 hours of training |
Total |
4091 |
411 |
5828.50 hours of training |
Denver JATC 10 Hour OSHA |
56 |
1 |
600 hours of training |
Denver JATC 30 Hour OSHA |
142 |
3 |
3807 hours of training |
Grand Total |
4289 |
415 |
10,195.50 hours of training |
- Upcoming Milestones
This is the final report for this Alliance.
This is the final report for this Alliance.
- Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives, such as by:
- Sharing information on OSHA’s regulatory agenda and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
- Training workers on new and revised standards.
- Developing worker information on new and revised standards.
- Sharing information on National Emphasis Programs (NEPs).
- Developing compliance assistance materials for other specifically targeted hazards/industries
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- Participating in various forums and groups to discuss ways of improving workplace safety and health programs.
- Encouraging worker participation in workplace safety and health.
- Outreach and Communication, such as by:
- Creating and sharing compliance assistance materials in English, Spanish, and other languages for workers and/or employers.
- Conducting best practice seminars in support of OSHA’s enforcement initiatives.
- Speaking or exhibiting at conferences and meetings.
- Training and Education, such as by:
- Developing effective worker training and education programs.
- Arranging for the delivery of worker training.
Developing employer seminars aimed at reducing workplace hazards
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