Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - February 6, 2026

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF)
February 6, 2026

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:
      November 15, 2023

    2. Evaluation Period
      November 16, 2024, through February 6, 2026.

    3. Alliance Overview and Goals
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fort Lauderdale Area Office, and Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and RCASF hereby form an Alliance to provide RCASF members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to falls, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards, as well as other prevalent safety and health hazards in the roofing industry.

    4. Implementation Team Meetings

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond, Area Director, Fort Lauderdale Area Office
      Leny Chango, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Fort Lauderdale Area Office

      Alliance participants
      Ray Padron, RCASF, President (Latite Roofing)
      Bridget Keller, RCASF, Executive Director

      In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

  2. III. 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 Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached
    (numeric value)
    Dissemination 11/11/24-11/19/25 During this period, the RCSAF shared emails with OSHA, advised regarding social media postings, newsletters articles, and other publications. It also includes hits on the Alliance participant's or OSHA's Web page. Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, and Construction Estimated 2,500
    Dissemination 11/11/24-11/19/25 During this period, RCASF shared OSHA Alliance information with the following trade schools and charity organizations: Atlantic Technical College; Coral Springs High School; Sheridan Tech; Sheridan House; Junior Achievements; and National Women in Roofing. Safety and Health Management System, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, and Construction Safety Estimated 1,500 students and/or community members.
    Dissemination 10/1/2025 During this period, RCASF board member Claudia Abbona promoted the OSHA Alliance during a program at the Florida International University (FIU). Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, Construction, and Hispanic Workers Estimated 200 guests
    Dissemination 11/11/24-11/19/25 During this period, the Alliance group shared information regarding its agreement with the National Women in Roofing (NiWR) South Florida Council, the Florida's Association of Roofing Professionals (FRSA), and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Safety and Health Management System and Small Business Estimated 100

    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events which include 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/ Dissemination 11/19/25 RCASF General Meeting – Safety Night Ray Padron (Latite Roofing), RCASF Board Members, Bridget Keller, RCASF Executive Director, as well as OSHA Rep. The Alliance group conducted a kickoff event. OSHA conducted a presentation for the group and the RCASF conducted a presentation, which focused on safety and health. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Chemicals, and Young Workers 104 - attendees
    Training/ Dissemination 12/18/24 RCASF Planning Meeting RCASF Board of Directors and RCASF Executive Director Bridget Keller Board Met to review programing for the 2025 calendar with an emphasis of promoting workforce, safety and education. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Young Workers 8- attendees
    Training/ Dissemination 1/15/25 RCASF General Meeting – State of the Industry RCASF Board of Directors, Rob Kornahrens, Advanced Roofing, John Kenney, Cotney Construction The RCASF Members shared important roofing training topics including mentoring/ education and worker safety. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Young Workers 125 - attendees
    Training/ Dissemination 2/5/25 RCASF General Meeting – Roofing Engineer-ing and Testing RCASF Board of Directors, Members and Shirad Ali The RCASF Members shared important roofing training topics: mentoring; education; and worker safety. Sunrise FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers 60 - attendees
    Training/ Dissemination 3/1/25 3rd Annual RCASF Educational Training Day RCASF Board, Members and Industry Experts Industry experts shared hand-on demonstrations with an emphasis on safety (in both English and Spanish). The training also addressed other business insights, as well as improving the company safety culture. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers 350 - attendees
    Training/ Dissemination 4/16/25 RCASF General Meeting RCASF Board of Directors, Members The Alliance group shares monthly updates on safety practices with membership. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers 125 - attendees
    Training/ Dissemination 4/26/25 RCASF and Hike for Hope RCASF Members and Hike for Hope Alliance group conducted an event focused on mental health awareness Pembroke Pines FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Young Workers/ Mental Health Awareness/ Suicide Prevention 150 - attendees
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 5/21/25 RCASF General Meeting RCASF Members Alliance group shared with RCASF Safety Committee and provided an update regarding the general meetings. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers 88 - attendees
    Dissemination 6/4/25 through 6/6/25 FRSA Convention RCASF Board and FRSA Affiliate Members During the FRSA Convention and Expo, RCASF members promoted the OSHA Alliance Orlando FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers 1000 - attendees
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 9/17/25 RCASF General Meeting RCASF Board Members and Members The OSHA Alliance was promoted during the RCASF update on industry. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers 100 - attendees
    Training/ Dissemination 10/15/25 RCASF and NWiR Event Building Official Night During this event the RCASF Board shares safety updates and made a commitment to keeping workers safe and healthy. Miami FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers 100 - attendees
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation November 19th RCASF General Meeting – annual Safety Event Ray Padron (Latite Roofing), RCASF Board Members, Bridget Keller, RCASF Executive Director, as well as OSHA Reps. During the annual meeting the Alliance was highlighted by the RCASF, as well as its commitment to keeping workers safe and healthy. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Young Workers 100 guests

    Report Prepared by: Leny Chango, CAS Fort Lauderdale Area Office