Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 18, 2019

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
October 18, 2019

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      September 29, 2015

      Renewal Date

      October 4, 2017

    2. Evaluation Period:

      September 30, 2018, through September 29, 2019

    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
      Shawndolena Arnold-Postell, Regional Training Specialist
      Kaylene Sherrod-Moore, Regional Program Analyst
      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
      Wendy Laing, North Carolina (NC) State University – Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Bryan Lane, University of Tennessee – Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Tammy Cole, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
      Myrtle Turner Harris, Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center
      Zach Rhodus, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
      Bob Jankiewicz, Volunteer State Community College - OTI Education Center

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    The Alliance group conducted quarterly implementation team meetings by telephone and in person. Throughout this period, the Alliance participants also frequently communicated and coordinated by email.

    • November 5, 2018
    • November 2018 (OTIEC Directors Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah)
    • April 1, 2019
    • August 8, 2019 (Planning conference call for webinar)
    • September 12, 2019 (Planning conference call for webinar)

  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 9/2018 - 9/2019 During this period, the OSHA Region IV Newsletter continued to include a quarterly feature known as "OTIEC Corner." Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 8,000 (circulation)
    Dissemination 9/2018 - 9/2019 During this period, the University of South Florida (USF) - OTIEC promoted the Alliance through its monthly newsletter. Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 21, 000 (circulation)
    Dissemination 9/2018 - 9/2019 During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University continued to promote workplace safety and health using it bi-monthly newsletter the "Safety Guardian." The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers across North Carolina, including FFSHC members. Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 6,000 (circulation)
      6/18 - 20/2019   Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 400+
    Exhibit, Speech/ Presentation, Dissemination 11/5/2018 thru 8/19/2019 During this period, the OTI Education Centers in Region IV promoted the safety and health campaigns and stand-down conducted by OSHA (local, regional and national events).

    1) Georgia Winter Weather Stand-Down conducted during the week of November 5 - 9, 2018.
    2) Georgia Struck-by Alliance - Annual Safety Stand-Down, April 8 - 12, 2019
    3) Region IV - 2019 Landscaping and Heat Illness Prevention Stand-Down, April 29- 30, 2019
    4) OSHA National Fall Prevention Stand-Down, May 6 - 10, 2019.
    5) OSHA National Trenching Safety Stand-Down, June 17 - 21, 2019.
    6) OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign August 12 - 16, 2019.    		 Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Trenching and Excavation and Transportation 1,000+
    Other 09/2018 through 9/2019 The USF - OTIEC coordinated with the OSHA's Atlanta Regional Office and Jacksonville Area Office in an effort to revitalize the North Florida - FFSHC. Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation 15+

    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 10/25/2018 *Louisville - FFSHC Meeting The Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) OTIEC supported the Louisville- FFSHC meeting by providing Warehouse Safety Training. Warehouse Safety Training Louisville KY Safety and Health Programs 7 attendees
    Training 11/13/2018 *Middle Tennessee- FFSHC Meeting The Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Gallatin Fossil Plant. Defensive Driving, Emergency Response and Emergency Planning Murfreesboro TN Safety and Health Programs 15 attendees
    Training 01/09/2019 *North Carolina - FFSHC Meeting The Southeastern OTIEC, represented by North Carolina (NC) State University, supported the group's meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina. Disaster Prepared-ness and Emergency Response Raleigh NC Safety and Health Programs 26 attendees
    Training 02/12/2019 *Middle Tennessee- FFSHC Meeting The Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Gallatin Fossil Plant. Safety and Heath Training, Event Learning and Career Development Franklin TN Safety and Health Programs 10 attendees
    Training 04/23/2019 *North Carolina - FFSHC Meeting The Southeastern OTIEC, represented by North Carolina (NC) State University, supported the group's meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mold and Electrical Safety Raleigh NC Safety and Health Programs 25 attendees
    Training 04/25/2019 *Louisville - FFSHC Meeting The EKU OTIEC supported the Louisville- FFSHC meeting by providing training focused on effective "stress management." Stress Management Louisville KY Safety and Health Programs 7 attendees
    Training 04/29 - 05/02/2019 Workers Memorial Day The USF - OTIEC conducted the OSHA 7500 course in support of Workers Memorial Day. OTI - 7500 Course, Introduction to Safety and Health Management Wesley Chapel; Jacksonville; Lake Buena Vista; and Ft. Lauderdale. FL Safety and Health Programs 58 attendees
    Training/ Outreach 05/06 - 10/2019 National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down During this period, several of the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported OSHA's National Fall Prevention Stand-Down by conducting the following activities:
    - EKU OTIEC conducted course #7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry in Richmond, KY.
    - USF OTIEC conducted course #7405, Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry, the following locations: Kissimmee, Wesley Chapel, Jacksonville, and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
    -NC State Southeastern OTIEC conducted a construction forum in Concord and Raleigh, NC
    -Volunteer State Community College - OTIEC coordinated with Curtis Builders, LLC and AMC Safety Consultants to conducted a Fall Protection demonstration in Gallatin, TN.    		 Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry Various KY, FL, NC, and TN Safety and Health Programs, construction and Falls 150+ attendees
    Training 06/07/2019 *South Florida - FFSHC Meeting The University of South Florida OTIEC supported the group's meeting in Miami, FL. OTI - 7500 Course, Introduction to Safety and Health Management Miami FL Safety and Health Programs 25 attendees
    Training 06/17 - 21/2019 National Trenching Safety Stand-Down During this period, several of the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported OSHA's National Trenching Stand-Down by conducting the following activities:
    - USF OTIEC conducted course #7410, Managing Excavation and Trenching Hazards, in the following locations: Kissimmee; Wesley Chapel; Jacksonville; and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.    		 OSHA 7410: Managing Excavation and Trenching Hazards Kissimmee; Wesley Chapel; Jacksonville; and Ft. Lauderdale FL Trenching and Safety and Health Programs 160 attendees
    Training/ Presentation 06/19/2019 US DOL Safety Day On June 19, 2019, the Georgia Tech - OTIEC participated in the U.S. Department of Labor - Safety Day event in support of the Atlanta-FFSHC meeting. N/A Atlanta GA Safety and Health Programs 100 attendees
    Training 08/12 - 18/2019 OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign During this period, several of the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported the OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign, August 12 - 18, 2019 by conducting the following activities:
    - EKU OTIEC conducted course #7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management in Richmond, KY.
    - USF OTIEC conducted course #7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management in the following locations: Jacksonville; Wesley Chapel; Orlando; and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
    - Georgia Tech OTIEC conducted the following seminar courses in Atlanta, GA: OSHA 7100: Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding; OSHA 7105: Introduction to Emergency Planning; OSHA 7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry; and EST 8003: Ergonomics and the Control of Musculo-skeletal Disorders.    		 N/A Region-wide N/A Safety and Health Programs 360 attendees
    Training 09/12/2019 *Middle Tennessee- FFSHC Meeting The Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting. TVA Health and Safety Conference Murfreesboro TN Safety and Health Programs 100+ attendees
    Outreach Event/ Presentation 09/17/2019 *Atlanta- FFSHC Meeting During the Atlanta-FFSHC meeting, a rep. from the Georgia Tech - OTIEC provided an overview regarding its range of services and training programs N/A Atlanta GA Safety and Health Programs 12 attendees
    Outreach Event/ Exhibitor Throughout this Review Period Safety and Health Conferences During the following events, representatives from the OTIECs exhibited and promoted the Alliance, as well as the courses offered by the education centers:
    1) Annual Florida Mining Safety and Health Conference in in Bartow, FL, March 2019
    2) Kentucky Safety and Health Conference and Exposition in Louisville, KY, May 6-9, 2019
    3) American Society of Safety Professional (ASSP) annual conference in New Orleans, LA, June 10 - 12, 2019
    4) On June 18 - 20, 2019, the Region IV - OTIEC's exhibited at the Region IV VPPPA Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. During this event, the group promoted the OTIEC Alliance.
    5) Tennessee Safety and Health Congress and Exhibition in Nashville, TN, July 15 - 16, 2019
    6) Florida Worker's Comp Conference in Orlando, FL, August 11-14, 2019
    7) Alabama Governor's Safety and Health Conference, August 26 - 28, 2019
    8) The Atlanta - FFSHC and the Georgia Tech OTIEC were both promoted during the Safety & Risk Management Expo 2019 on August 20, 2019
    9) Georgia Safety, Health and Environmental Conference in Savannah, GA, September 2019    		 N/A Region-wide N/A Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, Transportation, as well as Safety and Health Programs 10,000+ attendees
    Training During this review period Webinar training for FFSHC's During this period, preliminary discussions were conducted with the OTIEC's regarding the development of a training webinar for the FFSHC's. Training Webinar Region-wide N/A Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation. Pending

    *Note: Quarterly Field Federal Safety and Health Council meeting.

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator