Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - April 1, 2025

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Suncoast Utility Contractors Association (SUCA) Alliance
April 1, 2025

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed
      April 17, 2015

    2. Date Renewed
      February 21, 2019
      February 22, 2024

    3. Evaluation Period
      April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

    4. Alliance Overview and Goals
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Suncoast Utility Contractors Association, Inc. (SUCA) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent exposure to hazards during trenching and excavation procedures, confined space entry and other imminent dangers in the underground utility construction industry. The goal will be achieved by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    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: April 15, 2024; May 29, 2024; July 15, 2024; August 15, 2024; October 3, 2024; November 4, 2024; January 23, 2025; and February 2, 2025.

  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/ Email Blast Monthly During this period, SUCA’s Pipeline Newsletter featured a variety of safety focused drop-in articles. The newsletter also highlighted safety and health events, such as OSHA’s National Fall Prevention Stand-Downs. Construction, Small Business, Trenching Safety, Heat Illness and Fall Prevention 600 - Impact
Dissemination/ Website Monthly During this period, SUCA’s website featured a wide range of safety and health information, including links to various topics on OSHA’s public webpage. Construction, Small Business, Youth Worker, Trenching Safety, Safe + Sound, Heat Illness and Fall Prevention 1000+
Dissemination/ Email Blast 06/18/24 During this period, the Alliance group, led by SUCA, distributed information regarding the National Trenching Safety Stand-Down to its members. In addition to mentioning the stand-down, these emails also highlighted the resources available on OSHA and SUCA webpages. Construction, Small Business, and Trenching Safety 600 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.

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/ Dissemination 3/26/25 Tampa Bay Construction Career Days (TBCCD) During this period, the Alliance group conducted a learning lab at the annual workforce outreach event for junior and senior high school students. The event was coordinated by Olja Correa, OSHA’s CAS, with the support of the University of South Florida – OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC). Olja Correa, OSHA CAS Dover FL Construction, General Industry, Small Business, and Youth Workers 1,500 Impacted
Training/ Dissemination 5-07-24 SUCA Safety Stand Down and Final Rule Outreach During this period, the Alliance group conducted a training event for members, which was focused on the following topics: -Stand-Down - Final Rule (Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses) Olja Correa, OSHA-CAS Tampa FL Construction, General Industry, Small Business, Trenching, as well as Heat Illness and Fall Prevention 54 Impacted
Training/ Dissemination 8/15/24 SUCA Showcase During this period, the Alliance group conducted a tabletop event to exhibit and share information, products, and innovative approaches to address occupational safety and health. Olja Correa, OSHA CAS Tampa FL Construction, General Industry, Small Business, Trenching, as well as Heat Illness and Fall Prevention 600 Impacted

Report prepared by: Olja Correa, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office, June 23, 2025