U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIEC)
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
December 29, 2025

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      September 29, 2015

      Renewal Date:
      October 4, 2017
      October 7, 2022

   2. Evaluation Period:
      November 9, 2024, through November 8, 2025

   3. Overview:
      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta Regional Office and the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECs) in Region IV recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. The OTIEC Alliance is focused on providing students and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to prevalent health and safety hazards in the general and construction industries.

   4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:
      The implementation team included representatives from the OSHA Regional Office and the OTIECS in Region IV.

      OSHA
      Americo Pagan, Assistant Regional Administrator for Cooperative and State Programs
      Kaylene Sherrod-Moore, Regional Program Analyst
      LeAnna Jackson, Training Administrator
      Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

      Region IV - OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS)
      Sheryl Foucher, University of Alabama (UA) - OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC)
      Mylene Kellerman, University of South Florida (USF) - OTI Education Center
      Holli Singleton, North Carolina (NC) State University - Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Bryan Lane and Dustin Housewright, University of Tennessee - Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Paul Schlumper and Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center
      Zach Rhodus and George Trevor, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
      Joseph Small and Kristen Woodmore, Volunteer State Community College - OTI Education Center

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During this period, the Alliance group conducted implementation team meetings virtually. The Alliance group also frequently communicated and coordinated via email.

   • January 28, 2025, FFSHC Forum (Zoom Meeting/Conference Call)
   • April 23, 2025 - Preparation for the Fall Prevention Webinar
   • November through December 2025 – The Alliance Renewal process was initiated to reflect OSHA’s Regional Realignment. OSHA’s Atlanta Region includes Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

3. Results

   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 (numeric value)
   Dissemination	During this period: 11/2024 thru 11/2025	The Southeastern OTIEC at North Carolina State University (NCSU) continued to use its newsletter to promote OSHA’s campaigns and initiatives using its bi-monthly newsletter the “Safety Guardian.” The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers across North Carolina, including Federal Field Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) members.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat	6,000 (circulation)
   Dissemination	During this period: 11/2024 thru 11/2025	The University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute Education Center (USF OTIEC) continued to use its monthly newsletter to promote OSHA’s campaigns and initiatives and share Region 4 occupational safety and health news. The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers in the public and private sectors across Region IV.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	6,000 (circulation)
   Dissemination	During this period: 11/2024 thru 11/2025	The Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) - OTIEC distributed a monthly newsletter to stakeholders, including members of the Middle Tennessee - FFSHC. Areas of emphasis include upcoming training events, OSHA success stories, OSHA recruitment efforts, as well as regional and national emphasis programs.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)	10,000 (circulation)
   Meeting/Information Session	January 28, 2025	The Regional OTIEC Alliance group participated in the FFSHC Forum, a virtual meeting, conducted with OSHA’s Atlanta and Birmingham Regional Offices.	Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)	28-attendees
   Dissemination/ Information Session	November/ December 2025	During this period, the Atlanta Region members of the OTIEC Alliance group coordinated to renew the Alliance. The states included in this group are Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The removing states in the former OSHA Region IV are now members of OSHA’s Birmingham Region.	Federal Workers, Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, and Heat Illness Prevention	20,000 + impact

   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(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Training/Meeting	December 16, 2024	Virtual Meeting/Training Event North Carolina - FFSHC	During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NCSU supported the NC – FFSHC’s meeting. The Southeast OTIEC at NCSU conducted a presentation focused on Emergency Preparedness and Evaluation Drills.	Emergency Preparedness and Evaluation Drills.	Raleigh	NC	Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	25
   Training/Meeting	March 12, 2025	In-Person Meeting/Training Event Mississippi Gulf Coast - FFSHC	During this period, Christian Arroyo-Torres, OSHA Jackson Area Office – Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), conducted a presentation focused on Ladder Safety and Fall Prevention for the council.	Ladder Safety and Fall Prevention	Gulfport	MS	Fall Prevention, and Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	15
   Training/Meeting	March 27, 2025	Virtual Meeting/Training Event Louisville - FFSHC	During this period, Christian Arroyo-Torres, OSHA Jackson Area Office – Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), conducted a presentation focused on Ladder Safety and Fall Prevention for the council.	Ladder Safety and Fall Prevention	Louisville	KY	Fall Prevention, and Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	11
   Training	May 5 thru 6, 2025	Virtual Training Session	In conjunction with OSHA’s National Fall Prevention Campaign, Ed Centers in Region IV conducted the following events: University of South Florida (USF) – OTIEC On May 5 (English) and May 6 (Spanish), 2025, the University of South Florida – OTIEC conducted the OSHA 7405 course focused on Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry. North Carolina State University (NCSU) - OTIEC On May 5, 2025, North Carolina State University – OTIEC. Led by Lance McClure, this session will cover essential topics like lanyards, personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), anchor points, and more.	OSHA’s National Fall prevention Stand-Down	Atlanta and Birmingham Regions	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	Fall Prevention, and Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	USF OTIEC 19 – English 7 – Spanish NCSU-OTIEC 143 - attendees
   Training/Meeting	May 7, 2025	Virtual Meeting	During this period, both the NC Consultation Program and the Georgia Tech – OTIEC participated in the OSHA Atlanta Region – Fall Prevention Webinar on May 7, 2025. This event was promoted by the councils, and it supported OSHA’s National Fall prevention Stand-Down.	OSHA’s National Fall prevention Stand-Down	Atlanta and Birmingham Regions	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	Fall Prevention, and Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	83
   Training/Meeting	June 9, 2025	Heat Illness Prevention	North Carolina State University (NCSU) - OTIEC During this period, on June 9, 2025, the North Carolina State University – OTIEC conducted presentations focused on heat illness prevention. The session was led by Kristi Spear, and during the event the following topics were covered: OSHA’s guidelines and best practices for safeguarding workers from heat-related illnesses.	Heat Illness	Region-wide	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, General and Construction Industries, and Heat Illness Prevention	50+ attendees
   Training/Meeting	June 18, 2025	In-Person Meeting/Training Event Mississippi Gulf Coast - FFSHC	During this period, Lisa Price provided training for Mississippi Gulf Coast - FFSHC members, which was focused on the Globally Harmonization System (GHS). Approximately, 15 to 20 federal employees attended the meeting, including a representative from the OSHA Jackson Area Office.	Globally Harmonization System (GHS)	Mississippi Gulf Coast	MS	Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, and Heat Illness Prevention	15 – 20 attendees
   Training/Meeting	July 2025	Virtual Meeting/Training Event North Carolina - FFSHC	During this period, the North Carolina – FFSHC received a presentation focused on the prevention of heat illnesses in the workplace.	North Carolina – FFSHC	Raleigh	NC	Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, and Heat Illness Prevention	15 – 20 attendees

   Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Alliance Coordinator, Atlanta Regional Office