Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - July 1, 2024

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 1, 2024

  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, 2023, through June 30, 2024

    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:

    • December 14, 2023
    • April 18, 2024

    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.

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    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
Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached
(numeric value)
Dissemination June 26, 2023 During this period, a representative from the SLCC conducted a presentation on the SLCC/IBEW/SELCAT Alliance for electrical workers in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Construction, Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) 25 -attendees
Dissemination April 11, 2024 During this period, the National Work Zone Awareness Week and National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents Event was promoted to the Alliance group. This event was led by the American Traffic Safey Services Association in conjunction with state and federal agencies. Construction, Small Business, Safety and Health Program, and Work Zone Safety 100+
Dissemination April 11, 2024 During this period, the Georgia Struck-By Alliance Safety Stand-Down was promoted to the Alliance group. This action included sharing a link to the Georgia Struck-By Alliance resource page with the group - Struck By Stand Down April 2024 (agcga.org) Construction, Small Business, Safety and Health Program, and Work Zone Safety 100+
Dissemination/
Training		 April 18, 2024 During this period, the National Fall Safety Stand-Down was promoted to the Alliance group. Construction, Small Business, Safety and Health Program, and Fall Prevention 100+
Dissemination April 30, 2024 During this period, a representative from the SLCC conducted a presentation on the SLCC/IBEW/SELCAT Alliance during the National Rural Electrical Co-Op Association (NRECA) in Kansas City, KS. Construction, Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) 65 -attendees
Dissemination/
Training		 During this period (May 2024) During this period, the "Preventing Falls and Work-Related Heat Illnesses OSHA Region IV (Southeastern US) Webinar" was promoted to the Alliance group. This event was conducted by the Region IV Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) staff and the OSHA Region IV OTIEC Alliance group. Construction, Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), Heat Illness Prevention and Fall Prevention 100+

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/
Presentation		 December 14, 2023 SLCC/IBEW/SELCAT Alliance Meeting Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance During this period, a member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance conducted a presentation of mental health and suicide prevention for members of the SLCC/IBEW/SELCAT Alliance. Region IV AL, FL, GA, and MS Construction, Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), and Mental Health 15 -
attendees
Training/
Presentation		 August 10 – 11, 2023 SLCC Training Electrical Utility in San Juan, Puerto Rico During this period, a representative from the SLCC conducted OSHA’s ET&D training for electrical workers in San Juan, Puerto Rico. San Juan Puerto Rico Construction, Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) 25 -attendees
Training/
Presentation		 During this Period SLCC Training  SELCAT Apprentice Training  During this period, a representative from the SLCC conducted a presentation on the SLCC/IBEW/SELCAT Alliance for SELCAT apprentices.  Newnan GA Construction, Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) 100 -attendees
Training/
Presentation		 April 18, 2024 SLCC/IBEW/SELCAT Alliance Meeting Representatives from OSHA During this period, representatives from OSHA provided the group with an OSHA update, which focused on fatality data in the construction industry. The upcoming National Fall Safety Stand-Down was also addressed. Region IV AL, FL, GA, and MS Construction, Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), and Fall Prevention 22 -
attendees
Training/
Presentation		 During this period SLCC/IBEW/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