Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 17, 2021

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional
61 Forsyth Road, SW, Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447
The Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals (The CBBP) Alliance
Alliance Annual Report
May 17, 2021

  1. Alliance Background:

    1. Date Signed:

      March 31, 2014

      Renewal Date:

      December 2, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:

      May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021

    3. Overview:

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s (US DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), represented by the Atlanta Regional, Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West and Savannah, GA, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute Safety, Health, and Environmental Services Group, and the Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals (The CBBP). The focus of the Alliance is providing members 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 products that contain hazardous chemicals.

    4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors

      Alliances participants included the following:

      Members

      • Representatives from the US DOL - OSHA Regional Office
      • Representatives from the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program
      • Representatives from The Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals (The CBBP)

      Contributors

      • A representative from the US DOL – Wage & Hour Division (WDH) Regional Office

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    Implementation team meeting were conducted during this period on the following dates:

    • September 14, 2020 (Video Conference)
    • November 16, 2020 (Video Conference)
    • March 15, 2021(Video Conference)
    • July 26, 2021 (Video Conference)

    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.

  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 Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Speech/Presentation and Dissemination April 15, 2019 Tamara Johnson-Shealey made a presentation regarding the efforts of the CBBP to the Georgia Board of Cosmetology. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers

    20 - Impact
    Speech/Presentation and Dissemination February 2021 Tamara Johnson-Shealey promoted the Alliance, during the organization’s “Industry Day” on February 10, 2021. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers

    20
    Dissemination During this period (FY 2021) The CBBP continued to utilize its “844” hotline to inform workers in the Beauty Industry, regarding their workplace safety and health rights. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers

    N/A

    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)
    Speech/Presentation/Training August 24, 2020 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program. He also shared the OSHA Alert – COVID-19 Guidance for Hair and Nail Salon Workers, recently developed by OSHA. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; Young Workers; and Safety and Health Program 10 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Sept 14, 2020 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren led this session, which focused on American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) guidelines for returning to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; Young Workers; and Safety and Health Program 5 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Sept 28, 2020 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Brandon Philpot led this session, which focused on ventilation systems. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; Young Workers; and Safety and Health Program 8 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training October 26, 2020 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on OSHA’s Public webpage. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; Young Workers; and Safety and Health Program 9 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Nov. 9, 2020 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren led this session, which focused on Personal protective Equipment (PPE). Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 7- Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Nov. 23, 2019 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren led the session. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 6 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training January 25, 2021 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on OSHA COVID-19 Webpage and resources. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 6 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Feb 8, 2021 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech, led a session focused on the hierarchy of controls. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Feb. 22, 2021 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led the session, which focused on The COVID-19 vaccines. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training March 22, 2021 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on OSHA's Safe + Sound Campaign. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 7 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training April 12, 2021 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. The session was led by Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training April 26, 2021 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led the session. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impacted

    Report Prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator