Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - July 18, 2025

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 562-2300; Fax (404) 562-2295

Region IV Alliance Annual Status Report
July 18, 2025

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:

      September 26, 2003

      Renewal Dates:

      December 20, 2006
      July 1, 2011
      April 11, 2014
      December 13, 2016
      November 3, 2022

    2. Evaluation Period:

      June 30, 2024, through June 30, 2025

    3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (SLCC/NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 5th and tenth districts, and the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship and Training (SELCAT) work cooperatively to provide workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards.

  2. Implementation Team Members and Meetings:

    Representatives from OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT communicated regarding the Alliance during the following periods:

    • August 15, 2024
    • February 27, 2025

    Alliance meetings were conducted in-person and by telephone. The Alliance coordinators from each group maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results. Please note the OSHA Alliance members were not available for the February meeting.

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participants shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

Dissemination
Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached
(numeric value)
Dissemination August 9, 2024 During this period, the Alliance group promoted OSHA’s Safe + Sound Campaign, including OSHA’s Atlanta Region and the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program webinar. The Safe + Sound webinar was focused on safety as a core value, and it featured a Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) overview. The webinar was scheduled for August 14, 2024. Construction, Small Business, Safety and Health Program, and Work Zone Safety 100+
Dissemination October 16, 2024 During this period, the Alliance group promoted the OSHA Training Institute - Education Center (OTIEC) “Tragedy in the Trench” webinar. Construction, Small Business, Safety and Health Program, and Trenching 100+

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participants 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.

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff
Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation (if applicable) City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached
(numeric value)
Training/
Presentation		 August 15, 2024 SLCC, IBEW, and SELCAT Alliance Meeting Thomas Dean, Georgia Tech During this period, a representative from the Georgia Tech – Safety, Health Environmental Services (SHES) conducted a presentation focused on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, arc flash and electric safety personal protective equipment (PPE). Newnan GA Construction, Safety and Health Management System, and Small Business 25 -
attendees
Training/
Presentation		 February 27, 2024 SLCC, IBEW, and SELCAT Alliance Meeting (OSHA was unavailable for this meeting) Paige Rohrig, Georgia Tech During this period, a representative from the Georgia Tech – Safety, Health Environmental Services (SHES) conducted a safety and health presentation for the Alliance group, which included an overview of the resources available from Georgia Tech. Newnan GA Construction, Safety and Health Management System, and Small Business 25 -
attendees
Training/
Presentation		 March 28, 2025 SELCAT Training SELCAT Trainer During this period, the Alliance group coordinated the conducted electrical safety and health for OSHA compliance safety and health officers (CSHO) in OSHA’s Atlanta Region. Newnan GA Construction, and Electrical Safety 24 -
attendees
Training/
Presentation		 During this period SLCC, IBEW, and SELCAT Alliance Meeting SELCAT Trainer During this period, SELCAT continued its efforts to provide workers with effective training and education programs focusing on electrical utility industry issues, as well as safety and health. Course topics included the following:

1) OSHA 10-hour training course

2) First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

3) Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue

4) Transformer Safety Courses 1 & 2

 Newnan GA Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers, and Young Workers 240 -
attendees

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator