Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - May 31, 2025

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, Florida

May 31, 2025

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:
      March 23, 2015

      Renewal Date:
      August 27, 2018
      December 10, 2021
      August 26, 2024

    2. Evaluation Period
      March 11, 2024 – May 31, 2025
    3. Overview:
      OSHA and the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, Florida agreed to provide information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly by reducing and preventing exposures to hazards in the construction industry. The Alliance participants will also work to increase the understanding of workers' rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
    4. Implementation Team Members
      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond – Area Director
      Leny Chango – Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Alliance participant
      Rutilio Escandón Cadenas, General Consul Mexico Consulate
      José Manuel Murillo, Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs
  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    In addition to the following formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups have maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period, including phone calls and emails, to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

    1. 07/15/24
    2. 08/26/24
  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/
Exhibit Booth		 4/29/24 During this period, the Alliance group conducted a presentation and distributed outreach materials, focused on fall hazards and fall prevention, as well as occupational safety and health hazards and workers’ rights, to the workers at the consulate. Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention 50 attendees
Dissemination/
Exhibit Booth		 8/30/24 During this period, the Alliance group conducted a presentation and distributed outreach materials, focused on fall hazards and fall prevention, as well as occupational safety and health hazards and workers’ rights, to the workers at the consulate. Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention 80 attendees
Dissemination/
Exhibit Booth		 10/18/24 During this period, the Alliance group conducted a presentation and distributed outreach materials, focused on fall hazards and fall prevention, as well as occupational safety and health hazards and workers’ rights, to the workers at the consulate. Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention 50 attendees

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
Dissemination/
Training		 05/07/24 Stand & Speak Activity/ Exhibit Booth OSHA and Consulate Representatives During this period, a representative from OSHA conducted a presentation and distributed outreach material, focused on the prevention of fall, as well as other occupational safety and health hazards. Material addressing workers’ rights was also shared. Clewiston FL Construction, General Industry Workers, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Chemical/Hazard Communications, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention 150 attendees
Dissemination/
Training		 8/29/24 Online Training Panel with domestic workers OSHA and Consulate Representatives During this period, the Alliance group conducted a panel discussion focused on the hazards of certain cleaning products, for domestic workers. Miami & Ft. Lauderdale FL General Industry Workers, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Chemical/Hazard Communications 40 attendees

Report Prepared by:  Leny Chango, CAS, Ft. Lauderdale Area Office