ANNUAL TOLEDO AREA OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio
May 2016

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   March 21, 2014

   Alliance Overview

   The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio (SCNWO) Alliance utilizes collective expertise to help foster a culture of prevention while sharing best practices, technical knowledge, and training resources. The SCNWO has been providing services to the community for more than 30 years.

   Implementation Team Members

   The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio

   Dennis McMickens

   President and CEO

   Robert Momany

   Vice President of Programs & Services

   OSHA

   Kimberly Nelson

   Area Director

   Chad Positano

   Assistant Area Director

   Joe Margetiak

   Assistant Area Director

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   April 21, 2016	teleconference with Dennis McMickens
   April 26, 2016	teleconference with Dennis McMickens
   May 4, 2016	meeting with Dennis McMickens and Bob Momany

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   April 1, 2015 – May 30, 2016

   Alliance Activity

    

    

   • Training and Education

     • October 15, 2015 – AAD presented at an electrical arc hazard training session held at the SCNWO facility.
     • April 16, 2016 - AAD presented at an electrical arc hazard training session held at the SCNWO facility.
     • May 11, 2016 - OSHA and the SCNWO collaborated with other stakeholders to hold NW Ohio Safety and Health Day, offering education/training courses for approximately 500 local stakeholders in various safety and health functions. OSHA representatives presented on four topic sessions during the event including hazard communication and retaliation protection.
     • Routinely offers health and safety training to stakeholders and the community including first aid, CPR electrical safety, OSHA 10-hour general industry, and fall protection.
     • Provide the driving simulator for use by all Toledo OSHA personnel to improve driving skills and increase situational awareness.
     • The SCNWO trained seven Toledo OSHA personnel in first aid/CPR.
     • The SCNWO maintains an extensive safety and health video library that is available via the Internet to their stakeholders. The SCNWO has made this library available to OSHA, free of charge.

   • Outreach and Communication

     • Distribution of Safety Tip of the Week to stakeholders.
     • The SCNWO is a primary sponsor of the annual NW Ohio Safety and Health Day. The 26th anniversary of this event was held in 2016.
     • The SCNWO has hired a full time safety representative that is bilingual – Spanish. This representative works closely and in cooperation with OSHA to deliver safety and worker rights information to the Hispanic community.
     • The SCNWO distributed information provided by OSHA about the annual Fall Stand Down events and Worker Rights events.
     • Monthly Compliance Luncheon where different safety topics are presented each month.
     • Monthly Breakfast with Experts event where different safety topics are presented each month.
     • Construction Safety Breakfast where different safety topics are presented each month.

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

     • May 11, 2014 – Representatives from both the Toledo AO and the Safety Council of NWO contributed and presented at the 23rd Annual NW Ohio Safety and Health Day event.
     • The Toledo Area Office AD continues to sit on the Board of Directors of the SCNWO.

    

   Alliance Products

   None to report

4. Results

   1. The OSHA/SCNWO Alliance provides opportunities to increase the safety and health knowledge of safety council members in Northwest Ohio. OSHA personnel provide current occupational safety and health information to the Council, who in turn distribute to their membership either via email or newsletter venues. In addition, the parties conduct joint training and education courses to SCNWO members and other stakeholders.

   2. Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      NW Ohio Safety and Health Day Collaboration	500
      COSS Classes	67
      Breakfast safety workshop	70
      Compliance Luncheon	40
      Construction Safety Breakfast	20
      Distribution of Fall Stand Down information	600
      Distribution of Labor Rights information	600
      Email distribution of weekly safety tip	1000
      Email distribution of training classes	1000

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance is due for renewal. Discussions and email between representatives of both parties have detailed the extreme success of this Alliance and commitment from all parties to renew. This has been an extremely effective Alliance over multiple renewals, and the Agency should pursue continuing the Alliance going forward.

Report Prepared by: Joe Margetiak, Assistant Area Director

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI

December 28, 2009

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   October 4, 2006
   
   Date Renewed
   
   November 16, 2009
   
   Alliance Overview:
   
   The purpose of the alliance is to establish a collaborative relationship to support workplace safety and reduce hazards and associated losses. This Alliance targets staff, students, outside employers, and members of our community with information, guidance, and access to training and related resources that will help promote and improve employee health and safety.
   
   Implementation Team Members:
   • Mary Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist
   • Steven Senor, CVTC, Occupational Safety and Health Instructor
      
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   Meetings were held with Team Members:
   • 2/23/09
   • 6/17/09
   • 8/21/09
   • 11/16/09
   Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.
   
   Activities
   
   Evaluation Period.
   • November 9, 2008 to November 16, 2009
   Alliance Activity.
   • CVTC instructional staff tailored a two hour Fall Rescue course for a large general contractor that utilizes fall arrest systems and need an emergency self rescue method for tower crane operators. OSHA CAS participated in the training. OSHA has a Partnership with this general contractor.
   • OSHA presented at CVTC sponsored training sessions such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses, Youth Academy and the Line Workers Seminar.
   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Woodtechnics in River Falls
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • Dunn County LEP (Local Emergency Planning)
     • American Red Cross
     • Western Wisconsin Safety Council
     • Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association (CVHBA)
         
3. Results
   • OSHA used CVTC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities at no cost.
   • OSHA personnel received an excellent training opportunity at no cost.
   • OSHA participated in the CVTC sponsored courses such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses without managing the logistics.
   • OSHA and CVTC have developed a broader network for future projects.
      

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA: Wind Farm Presentation - Line Workers	65
   OSHA attended Electrical Underground Seminar	120
   OSHA presented at CVTC/Heartland Electrical	25
   CVTC: 2 -OSHA 30 and Distribution of Standards	18
   CVTC: Health Training for Dental Professionals	24
   CVTC: 4 -OSHA 10 for Gen Industry. OSHA presenter	42
   CVTC: 3 -OSHA 10 for Construction. OSHA presenter	55
   CVTC: 3 MSHA Refresher – OSHA attended one	84
   OSHA 10 Hr – Intro to OSHA Presentation	33
   OSHA 30 Hr – OSHA Presented "Intro to OSHA"	40
   CVTC Trainer recertified for OSHA 10 Hr	1
   OSHA presented at CVTC Supervisory Mgmt Course	25
   CVTC Fall Rescue Hand on Training for Contractor	15
   CVTC safety presentation & OSHA docs NWMOC conf	5
   Manufacturing Academy – OSHA Presented "Youth Safety" and "Intro to OSHA" ARRA Stimulus Money	23
   Residential Construction–Youth Constr Presentation	25
   OSHA Recordkeeping: ½ seminar	18
   TOTAL	618

   • Upcoming Milestones
     • As a result of the "Fall Rescue" training, a more formal and expanded training sessions are planned. An article on "Suspension Trauma" was written for the Wisconsin Construction Newsletter to get more interest in this subject.
     • OSHA will work more closely with the CVTC staff members to implement safe work practices into the curriculum for areas such as residential construction and health care services. An emphasis is being placed on certified lead workers in anticipation of the Lead Certification standard to go into effect in April, 2010.
     • CVTC will provide OSHA assistance in Powered Industrial Vehicle / Dock Safety through the driving school.
     Report Prepared by:
     
     Mary M. Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist.
     
     
     For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.

ANNUAL LAKE COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE
REPORT
July 12, 2011

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed:
   
   April 16, 2008
   
   Alliance Overview:
   
   The alliance was developed to use collective expertise in order to help advance a culture of accident prevention while sharing information, guidance, best practices, access to training resources and technical knowledge that will help protect employees’ safety and health. In particular, the Alliance focuses on, but not limited to, efforts to reach members of the LCCA through outreach on safety and health issues.
   
   Implementation Team Members.
   
   Larry Anderson - Executive Officer, Lake County Contractors Association
   
   Scott Johnson, Co-Chair of the Safety Committee, Lake County Contractors Association
   
   Fred Rodheim, Co-Chair of the Safety Committee, Lake County Contractors Association
   
   Jake Scott, Team Leader, OSHA
   
   Gary Weil, Compliance Officer, OSHA


2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   April 28, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.
   
   May 19, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.
   
   June 10, 2010 - LCCA/OSHA/Abbott Joint Safety Day, North Chicago, IL.
   
   August 18, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   October 27, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   November 17, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   December 8, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Libertyville, IL.
   
   January 27, 2011 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   February 23, 2011 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   February 24, 2011 - Annual Award Ceremony Grayslake, IL.
   
   March 30, 2011 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   April 27, 2011 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.


3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   This report covers the time period of April 23, 2010 to April 27, 2011.
   
   Alliance Activity
    
   • Training and Education
     • Joint Safety Day, June 10, 2010
     • Excavation Safety
     • OSHA 10 & 30 hour courses
     • First Aid Training/CPR
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • Updating webpage to highlight safety services
   Alliance Products.
    
   • Training and Education
     • Lake County Contractor Safety and Health Program. Program has been tailored to specific company needs when requested.
     • Joint Safety the topic was Trenching and Excavation Safety.
     • Tool Box Talks resources for members.
     • Continually updating webpage to highlight safety resources.
     • Video library for safety and health issues. Library has been updated with DVDs in multiple languages for members use.
   • Outreach and Communication
     • Joint Safety Day.
     • An OSHA Update was provided at majority of safety committee meetings.
     • OSHA participated in LCCA sponsored OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses. OSHA presented the intro to OSHA 2 hour portion of the courses.
     • Safety Awards Program
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • LCCA members know OSHA is available to them to answer questions. Members frequently call the Area Office requesting information and technical assistance.
     • LCCA issues a monthly newsletter that contains safety articles.
4. Results
   
   The Abbott Laboratories-LCCA-OSHA Safety Day is providing an opportunity to expand our safety message by attracting non-member contractors to the free training program that is subsidized by Abbott and LCCA. The safety day also provides and opportunity for OSHA Compliance Officers to attend the training.
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Joint Safety Day – Trenching and Excavation Safety	88
   OSHA 10 Hour	56
   OSHA 30 Hour	53
   First Aid/CPR	6
   TOTAL	203



5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   The Alliance is in effect for one more year. Both implementation team members and general members of the organization find the alliance a useful tool in protecting the safety and health of contractors in Lake County Illinois.
   
   Going forward there are several items on the agenda including:
    
   • The 2011 Safety Day is scheduled for September 2011 with the topic of cranes.
   • Continue to evaluate safety award criteria.
   • Update website to highlight all safety services available.
   • OSHA staff to continue participating in LCCA sponsored 10 hour courses
   Report Prepared by: Jake Scott
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.

ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI

June 15, 2017

Report Prepared by:

Mary M. Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist.

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed.

   October 4, 2006

   Date Renewed

   November 16, 2009
   November 15, 2012
   June 29, 2016

   Alliance Overview:

   The purpose of the alliance is to establish a collaborative relationship to support workplace safety and reduce hazards and associated losses. This Alliance targets staff, students, outside employers, and members of our community with information, guidance, and access to training and related resources that will help promote and improve employee health and safety.

   Implementation Team Members:

   • Mary Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist
   • Jon Leenhouts, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant
   • Matt Lind, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant
   • Rick Stangl, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:

   • 2/27/17
   • Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.

3. Activities

   Evaluation Period.

   • June 29, 2016 to June 29, 2017

   Alliance Activity.

   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Residential Construction
     • Electrical Power Distribution
     • Welding
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • WWSC (Western Wisconsin Safety Council)
     • WSC (Wisconsin Safety Council) Young Professionals
     • Electrical Distribution Apprenticeship Advisory Board

4. Results

   • OSHA used CVTC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities at no cost.
   • OSHA participated in the CVTC sponsored courses such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses without managing the logistics.
   • OSHA and CVTC have developed a broader network for future projects.
   • CVTC added a second Occupational Safety and Health Instructor to the staff.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individual Reached or Trained
   OSHA-30 (10/25/16 and 3/9/17)	27
   OSHA-10 (5/10/17)	10
   Electrical Distribution Advisory Committee (Fall & Spring)	85
   Spring Thaw w/ MSHA	30
   Electrical Distribution Conferences (12/7/16, 2/7/17)	155
   Welder Class - OSHA 10 Intro	12
   Residential Construction Classes - OSHA 10 Intro	35
   CVTC/OSHA Safety Day- Oct. 6, 2016	115
   WSC Young Professionals	55
   TOTAL	524

5. Upcoming Milestones

   • CVTC – OSHA will host a SAFETY DAY for Fall 2017.

Agreement Renewing an Alliance
Between
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
U.S. Department of Labor, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area Office,
and
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC), April 2016

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area Office, and the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and CVTC hereby renew the Alliance signed on October 4, 2006 and renewed on November 16, 2009 and November 15, 2012, with a continued emphasis on outreach. Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address the safety and health needs of employers and employees in the CVTC service area.

This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance’s activities. Alliance participants will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and CVTC recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals

Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives related to raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives:

• To share information on OSHA’s National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on various topics to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by providing outreach.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education objectives:

• To develop effective training and education programs for CVTC participants regarding various topics and hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for CVTC participants to promote understanding of workers’ rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of various courses and a Safety Day.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication objectives:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the CVTC’s Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or CVTC’s conferences, local meetings, or other workplace safety and health events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding CVTC’s good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
• To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on specific issue, industry or audience that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
• To develop and disseminate case studies on various topics and hazards and publicize their results.

OSHA’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, training and education, and outreach and communication. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party’s products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Eau Claire Area OSHA Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States’ and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for five years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days’ written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 29th day of June, 2016.

ANNUAL AREA OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program - Operating Engineers, Local 150

September 17, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   May 7, 2008

   Renewed

   October 2, 2012

   Expiration Date

   October 2, 2014

   Alliance Overview.

   Primary goals of the Alliance are to strengthen the relationship with the Operating Engineers - Local 150, participate in training sessions and work on special training projects that are mutually beneficial to all participants.

   The Alliance includes participation by all the OSHA offices in Illinois.

   Implementation Team Members.

   Mr. Martin Turek - Assistant Coordinator - Safety Administrator - Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program

   Mr. James Martineck - OSHA - Calumet City Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Implementation team meetings are conducted by conference calls and e-mails regarding various projects and alliance activities. Last meeting was in March, 2014.

3. Activities and Products

   This report summaries activities through the Alliance and includes activities since the report of September, 2013.

   Alliance Activity

   The foundation of the Alliance is OSHA’s participation in training sessions and the OSHA 10 & 30 hour programs established by Local 150.  Alliance activities also included Local 150 providing HAZWOPER and/or HAZWOPER Refresher courses to OSHA personnel.  Local 150 also works with the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) on conducting the Cranes & Rigging (#2050), Cranes and Materials Handling for General Industry (#2080), Trenching and Shoring (#3010) and Concrete Forms & Shoring (#3030) courses.  These courses are held at the ASIP training facility in Wilmington, IL. In addition, Local 150 hosted bringing an India delegation to the ASIP site.

   Participation in the OSHA 10/30 hour courses were as follows:

    

   Date	Location	Attendance
   11/12/13	Wilmington	10
   1/21/14	Wilmington	16**
   2/18/14	Wilmington	8
   3/3/14	Wilmington	30
   3/10/14	Wilmington	20
   3/24/14	Wilmington	5**
   3/31/14	Wilmington	15
   4/14/14	Wilmington	21
   4/28/14	Wilmington	20*
   8/19/14	Wilmington	15*
   8/20/14	Wilmington	13
   Total		173

    

   The sessions marked with an “*” notes OSHA 10 Hour courses offered through Local 150 for High School teachers specializing in vocational programs and students in these programs. This represented a very unique opportunity for educators and students to obtain an OSHA 10-Hour card and for OSHA to interact with this audience.

   The sessions marked with an “**” were OSHA 30 Hour courses.

   Each session included a Q / A session between Local 150 attendees and OSHA personnel.

   Five Region 5 employees attended the HAZWOPER training to satisfy their annual refresher training requirement.

   As indicated in prior evaluations of this Alliance, the value of this type of cooperative action, especially with the limited availability of these resources to OSHA, can not be overstated.

   Local 150 conducted the following training courses for OTI:

    

   Course Number & Title	Location	Dates
   OSHA 2050 - Cranes in Construction	Las Vegas	April 8-11, 2014
   OSHA 2050 Cranes in Construction	Wilmington	May 13-16, 2014
   OSHA 2050 Cranes in Construction	Hawaii	May 20-23, 2014
   OSHA 3010 Trenching and Shoring	Wilmington	June 3-5, 2014
   OSHA 2050 Cranes in Construction	Wilmington	June 17-20, 2014
   OSHA 2080 Cranes and Materials Handling for General Industry	Wilmington	June 24-26, 2014
   OSHA 3030 Concrete Forms and Shoring	Wilmington	July 8-10, 2014
   OTI bringing the India delegation	Wilmington	September 24 & 25, 2014

    

   Alliance Products

   Training materials used in 2014 included the handouts for the OSHA 10 Hour, OSHA 30 Hour, HAZWOPER and HAZWOPER refresher courses reference above. These materials were assembled by Local 150 and OSHA especially for these training sessions. Previous training products developed through the Alliance include the Power Point and webinar material used in the Quick Coupler training and the material provided during the Tower Crane training.

4. Results

   This Alliance has been very successful in continuing the strong relationship between OSHA and Local 150. This Alliance should be considered a major success, and the cooperation of Local 150 should be commended.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program (ASIP) will continue to provide HAZWOPER Refresher Training for OSHA personnel, as well as work with the OSHA Training Institute on Crane Courses. OSHA will provide speakers for the OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses.

   OSHA and ASIP will meet early in Fiscal Year 2015 to discuss future products that may be developed as part of the Alliance, as well as training sessions that will be conducted in FY15.

   Report Prepared by:  James Martineck and Martin Turek

   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

ARREGLO QUE ESTABLECE UNA ALIANZA
ENTRE
LA OFICINA REGIONAL DE CHICAGO
DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD OCUPACIONAL
DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE TRABAJO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA,
EL PROGRAMA DE CONSULTA DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD OCUPACIONAL EN SITIO DEL ESTADO DE ILLINOIS,
LA OFICINA DE INDEMNIZACION LABORAL DEL ESTADO DE OHIO,
EL PROGRAMA DE CONSULTA EN SITIO DEL ESTADO DE WISCONSIN
Y
EL CONSULADO DEL ECUADOR EN CHICAGO

La Oficina Regional de Chicago de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América, el Programa de Consulta de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional en Sitio del Estado de Illinois, La Oficina de Indemnización Laboral del Estado de Ohio, el Programa de Consulta en Sitio del Estado de Wisconsin, y el Consulado del Ecuador, en adelante denominados colectivamente "los Participantes;"

RECONOCIENDO el compromiso conjunto de proteger los derechos de los trabajadores  ecuatorianos  reconocidos en la Carta de Arreglo entre la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional de los Estados Unidos de América y el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio e Integración de Ecuador, firmada en Washington, D.C., el 11 de Junio de 2012; y

RECONOCIENDO  que el Programa de Alianza de OSHA prevé el establecimiento de relaciones de cooperación para fines tales como la capacitación y la educación, difusión y comunicación, y para promover un diálogo nacional sobre la seguridad y la salud en el trabajo;

Se proponen establecer una Alianza para lograr lo siguiente:

Objetivo General

Los Participantes tienen la intención de establecer una relación de colaboración para proveer a los nacionales ecuatorianos en Chicago y en la jurisdicción común a ambos Participantes (Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, y Wisconsin) y a otros, información, orientación y acceso a recursos educativos y de capacitación con miras a promover los derechos de los trabajadores a la protección de su seguridad y salud ocupacionales, y ayudarlos a comprender los derechos de los trabajadores y responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo de la Ley de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacionales (OSH Act).

Capacitación y Educación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de capacitación y educación:

• Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para trabajadores ecuatorianos en la región de Chicago y en la jurisdicción común a ambos Participantes (Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, y Wisconsin)  sobre los temas de seguridad y salud ocupacionales.
• Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para trabajadores y empleadores ecuatorianos en la región de Chicago y en la jurisdicción común a ambos Participantes (Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, y Wisconsin) a fin de promover la comprensión de derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores, como usar el proceso de quejas de OSHA.

Difusión y Comunicación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de difusión y comunicación:

• Elaborar información sobre el reconocimiento y prevención de riesgos en el lugar de trabajo, y formular mecanismos para comunicar dicha información (por ejemplo, por medios impresos o electrónicos, herramientas de asistencia electrónica y enlaces al sitio Web de OSHA desde el sitio Web del Consulado) a ecuatorianos trabajando en el región de Chicago y en la jurisdicción común a ambos Participantes (Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, y Wisconsin) y a sus empleadores.
• Dar discursos, realizar exposiciones o presentarse en las conferencias, reuniones locales u otros eventos de los Participantes.
• Participar en las actividades y los eventos del "Consulado Móvil."

Promoción de un Diálogo Nacional

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos relacionados con la promoción de un diálogo nacional sobre la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo:

• Dar a conocer y demostrar el compromiso con la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo y los derechos de los trabajadores siempre que los funcionarios principales de los Participantes se dirijan al público.
• Convocar o participar en foros, discusiones de mesa redonda o reuniones con interesados directos sobre temas que afectan directamente a Ecuatorianos que trabajan en la región de Chicago, a fin de ayudar a forjar soluciones innovadoras a temas referentes a la salud y la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo y comprender los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo del OSH Act.
• Compartir información sobre las leyes y normas aplicables de los EE.UU., incluidas las relativas a los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores en la región de Chicago y en la jurisdicción común a ambos Participantes (Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, y Wisconsin).

Un grupo de implementación, integrado por representantes de cada Participante, tiene la intención de reunirse para elaborar un plan de acción, determinar los procedimientos de trabajo y establecer las funciones y responsabilidades de los Participantes.  Además, los Participantes tienen el propósito de reunirse por lo menos tres veces al año con fines de dar seguimiento e intercambiar información sobre las actividades y los resultados en torno al logro de los objetivos de la Alianza.

Nada de lo dispuesto en el presente Arreglo compromete a los Participantes a erogar recursos.

Este Arreglo puede iniciarse una vez firmado por los dos Participantes. El presente Arreglo cesará después de dos (2) años de la fecha de su firma. El Participante que tenga la intención de dar por terminado el presente Arreglo procurará notificar por escrito al respecto con treinta (30) días de antelación. El presente Arreglo podrá modificarse por escrito en cualquier momento mediante el consentimiento mutuo de los Participantes.

Firmado en la ciudad de Chicago en el estado de Illinois, en duplicado, el día 28 de Agosto de 2014, en los idiomas inglés y español.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BIRMINGHAM and MOBILE, ALABAMA, AREA OFFICES
AND
THE ALABAMA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND

May 3, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      February 20, 2009

      Renewal Dates:

      • January 27, 2012
      • February 6, 2014
      • April 26, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period

      May 4, 2017 through May 3, 2018

   3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Alabama Trucking Association Workers' Compensation Fund (ATAWCF) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. The Alliance was formed and continues to be effective by focusing on reducing and preventing exposure to hazards on the highway, at pick-up and delivery points, as well as maintenance shops for ATAWCF members, representing nearly 434 (Alabama and 37 States outside of Alabama) individually owned companies engaged in operations as a Motor Carrier, For-Hire/Private Carrier, Allied, Warehousing, Beer Distributors or Household Movers.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      James Cooley, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Birmingham Area Office

      Alliance participant

      Kimble Coaker, CEO - ATAWCF
      Don Anchors, Director of Loss Control & Safety - ATAWCF

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During the period from May 2017 to May 2018, the implementation team conducted at least two Alliance meetings. Due to the OSHA Area Office's distance from ATAWCF communication between OSHA and the ATAWCF are frequently conducted by telephone and email. Concerns addressed during these contacts have focused on the following: controlling worker exposure to hazardous conditions (including amputations, workplace fall hazards; protection requirements for emergency service repair employees; as well as tarping trucks); OSHA recordkeeping requirements; conducting an establishment search on the OSHA public page; and ergonomic hazards within the trucking industry.

   • 05/02/2018; 03/05/2018; 10/17/2017; 04/12/2018; 12/18/2017; and 09/13/2018

3. Results

   The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

   The ATAWCF currently has 4 Loss Control Consultants that conduct numerous safety inspections, on-site safety meetings (drivers and management) along with one-on-one meetings with owners/executives to obtain commitment for safety initiative implementation. Claim analytics are presented and utilized where deemed appropriate to identify loss trends and demographics so that action plans/initiatives can be developed and implemented. Safety plans/initiatives include items such as: proper hiring procedures, safety policies/procedures, return to work, accident investigation, safety inspections and safety meetings. The ATAWCF also conducts on-site hazard recognition surveys (shops, warehouses, manufacturing plants), as well as, safety meetings on the following topics: safe forklift operation; slip, trip and fall prevention; proper lifting techniques, lockout/tagout, bloodborne pathogen; as well as OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention; National Fall Prevention; and Safe & Sound Campaigns.

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives: Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions or stakeholder meetings on safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace to develop formal safety and health procedures to control hazards in the workplace.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	During this period, the ATAWCF Safety Newsletter was distributed to its members. The newsletter featured articles, which highlighted several OSHA-related topics such as the Alliance, Safe & Sound Campaign, and the OSHA recordkeeping requirements.	Fall Prevention, Transportation, Heat Illness Prevention, and Small Business	434 fund members (located in 38 states)
   Other	During this period, the ATAWCF promoted the Alliance during agency visits, new-prospect visits and Fund Member visits.	Fall Prevention, Transportation, Heat Illness Prevention, and Small Business	434 fund members
   Other	During this period, the ATAWCF revised its Certified Safety Program. A point weighted system is now in place to increase accountability regarding safety and health rules.	Fall Prevention, Transportation, Heat Illness Prevention, Ergonomic, Hazard Communication/Chemicals and Small Business	434 fund members
   Summary: The ATAWCF currently has four loss control consultants that conduct numerous safety inspections, on-site safety meetings (drivers and management) along with one-on-one meetings with owners/executives to obtain commitment for safety initiative implementation. The ATAWCF continues to share information regarding OSHA's regulations and reporting/recording requirements. They also developed and distributed compliance assistance materials for not only trucking exposures, but also for mechanic shops, warehousing, and manufacturing facilities.
   Training and Education: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals: To develop effective training and education programs for ATAWCF employees, association members and other regarding the following hazards: musculoskeletal stressors; struck-by incidents; chemical exposures; electrical shocks and burns; welding hazards; moving parts of machinery; slips; trips; and falls. To deliver or arrange for the delivery of courses, i.e., effective safety and health programs (management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard control and elimination, training), incident investigation, fall protection, hazard recognition, trend analysis.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	During this period, the ATAWCF coordinated its members participation in the following events: Loss Control/Claims Seminar Birmingham, AL Loss Control/Claims Seminar Montgomery, AL Loss Control/Claims Seminar Mobile, AL	Fall Prevention, Transportation, Heat Illness Prevention, and Small Business	58 fund members 31 fund members 28 fund members _________ Total: 117 members
   Training	During this period, the ATAWCF conducted an on-site safety training session/meeting. Training was conducted using a wide range of resources including the social media game Kahoot.	Fall Prevention, Transportation, Heat Illness Prevention, and Small Business	65 Fund Members
   Summary: The ATAWCF along with OSHA will continue to hold informational meetings on an annual basis to provide fund members with educational topics consistent with the Agency goals.
   Outreach and Communication:The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals: To develop effective training and education programs for ATAWCF employees, association members and other regarding the following hazards: musculoskeletal stressors; struck-by incidents; chemical exposures; electrical shocks and burns; welding hazards; moving parts of machinery; slips; trips; and falls. To deliver or arrange for the delivery of courses, i.e., effective safety and health programs (management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard control and elimination, training), incident investigation, fall protection, hazard recognition, trend analysis.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination	During this period, the ATAWCF distributed a series of emails (Email Blast) to members and groups, which enhanced members awareness regarding the following topics: Winter driving Ergonomics Housekeeping Safe operation of vehicle (and fifth wheel pin pullers) Heat Illness Prevention Maintenance shop safety Forklift tarping device	Fall Prevention, Transportation, Heat Illness Prevention, Ergonomic, Hazard Communication/Chemicals and Small Business	434 fund members
   Summary: The ATAWCF continues to share information regarding OSHA's regulations and reporting/recording requirements. They also developed and distributed compliance assistance materials for not only trucking exposures, but also for mechanic shops, warehousing, and manufacturing facilities. The Birmingham Area Office's Compliance Assistance Specialist, working in conjunction with the Loss Control & Safety fund members, provides safety and health outreach material to assist in developing an effective worker training programs for fund members and staff.

4. Evaluations

   With the hiring of its additional loss control staff members the ATAWCF is better able to support the workforce and conduct effective safety and health evaluations.

5. Upcoming Milestones FY2018 – FY 2019

   • During this period, the ATAWCF will focus on re-branding, enhancing its website and expanding its interaction with OSHA.
   • During this period, the ATAWCF will continue to effectively promote OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention and Safe & Sound Campaigns.
   • The Alliance group will establish a steering committee focused on addressing the following trucking related issues: falls; forklift operations and ergonomics.
   • During this period, the ATAWCF will enhance its website to offer members safety videos via on-line streaming features.

Report prepared by: James S. Cooley, Alliance Coordinator, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Birmingham Area Office

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
And the
OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance
(Formerly Georgia Youth Alliance)

Alliance Annual Report
July 31, 2016

1. Alliance Background:
   1. Date Signed:

      June 6, 2006

      Renewal Date:

      • US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Addendum to Alliance signed November 17, 2011
      • Renewed December 21, 2011
      • Georgia Advocacy of Concerned Beauty Professionals (GACBP) Addendum to Alliance signed January 29, 2013
      • Renewed September 22, 2014
      • Renewed November 5, 2015
   2. Evaluation Period:

      August 1, 2015, through July 31, 2016

   3. Overview:

      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), represented by the Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices and OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Specifically, the OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance is committed to providing members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of youth workers and educators in career/technical education programs throughout Georgia.

2. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors

   The implementation team included representatives from all of the Alliance participants. Implementation team meetings were conducted as scheduled on the following dates:

   • 9/17/2015
   • 10/13/2015
   • 11/05/2015
   • 2/29/2016
3. Results

   Training and Education: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goal: To develop effective training and education programs for career/technical education students and educators regarding safety and health hazards in the workplace, as well as worker rights and employer responsibilities regarding prevalent hazards in the construction and general industries, and to communicate such information to career-technical students, educators and administrators. To deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety and health training course focusing on construction and general industry courses.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	During this period, the Georgia Department of Economic Development effectively implemented a grant program to finance the participation of qualified teachers in the OSHA authorized instructor program (train-the-trainer). In support of this effort Georgia Tech has developed a discount program for all qualified candidates.	Construction, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Young Workers	3 applicants (at this time)
   Training	On June 6, 2016, a member of the Alliance group supported MAGIC Summer Camp by conducting the Module 7 Construction Course	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	15
   Training	During this period, Alliance members, led by AGC Georgia, conducted an OSHA 30-hour course for Georgia Tech students in December 2015	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	25
   Outreach and Communication: The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the OSHA's Sustainable Workforce Alliance Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or OSHA's Sustainable Workforce Alliance conferences, local meetings, or other events, as well as the Associated General Contractors of Georgia - Adopt-a-School Program. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants. To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on the safety and health of youth workers that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Other	During this period, a member from the Alliance group attended the 68th Annual GACTE Summer Conference (Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education was conducted from July 12 thru 15, 2015.	Young Workers	100+
   Evaluation	September 22, 2015, a member of the Alliance group reviewed the Fernbank LINKS Robotics Team's safety contract.	Hazard Communication/Chemicals/ and Young Workers	30 students
   Other	During this period, the Georgia Tech – Southeast Center for Young Worker Safety and Health presented a poster during a safety and health conference, which highlighted the group's efforts in this area.	Young Workers	100+
   Other	On November 5, 2015, the Georgia Youth Alliance was re-branded, its membership was expanded and it was renewed for a five-year term. The following organizations joined the Alliance: Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia) Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Workforce Division (WFD) New South Construction Company	Young Workers	19 attendees
   Exhibit	On March 17 thru 18, 2016, members of the Alliance group supported the CEFGA World of Construction in a variety of areas, including serving as volunteers, judges and exhibitors.	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	6,988 total attendees/4,847 student attendees
   Presentation	During this period, the AGC Georgia participated in several events, which introduced students to careers in the construction industry, the safety and health profession and promoted the Alliance: Central Georgia Workforce Development Alliance – Annual careers in Construction Day East Georgia Workforce Development – Annual Construction Skills Challenge The Savannah-Chatham County Schools “Ready to Work” jobs fair	Construction and Young Workers	300+
   Presentation	During this period, several AGC of Georgia members hosted high school students at their worksite's, in an effort to introduce young workers to the construction industry, as well as workplace safety and health. In Pooler, Georgia, Elkins Construction hosted students from Statesboro High School Construction Academy Holder Construction hosted student from the Spalding County High School Construction Program at a facility currently under construction on the campus of Georgia State University Holder Construction hosted student from Osborne High School at the State Farm Construction Project Site, which is also a participant in the OSHA Partnership Program R. W. Allen, LLC hosted students from in its office in support of a National Job Shadow event. The company also hosted students from Hephzibah High School in the field. Parrish Construction hosted a construction student from Atlanta’s Public School (APS) - Alonzo A. Crim Open Campus. In conjunction with the CEFGA World of Construction event, Batson-Cook Company hosted students from South Paulding High School, Hardaway High school and Westside High School at a worksite in metro Atlanta.	Construction, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, Young Workers, Small Business and Ergonomics	60+
   Speech/Presentation	During this period the Alliance group conducted the following outreach at schools across the State: On December 2015, a representative from Swofford Construction, Inc. visited New Hope Elementary School in locust Grove, Georgia. Representatives from the MetroPower and AGC Georgia visited with students from Hutchings College & Career Academy in Bibb County, Georgia. In February 2016, a representative from the Marchese Construction, LLC, visited Ebenezer Middle School in Rincon, Georgia. On April 14, 2016, a representative from the Alliance group participated in the Annual Career Day at Redan High School in DeKalb County, Georgia.	Construction, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, Young Workers, Small Business and Ergonomics	250+

4. Evaluations

   None

5. Upcoming Milestones for 2016 - 2017
   • The Alliance group will continue to participate in the Georgia Career & Technical Education (GACTE) Conference in July 2016.
   • During this period, the Alliance group will print and distribute the general industry safety and health handbook developed for Youth and Temp Workers.
   • The Alliance group will continue to promote the web-based safety and health training developed by Georgia Tech – Southeast Center for Young Worker Safety and Health, especially to FIRST robotics participants throughout Georgia.
   • The Alliance group will continue to participate in the Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia (TIEGA) Conference in January 2017.
   • The Alliance group will continue to participate in the Construction CareerExpo led by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) scheduled for March 2017. This event includes exhibitors, demonstrations, hands-on activities and the Skills USA competitions.

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
ATLANTA REGIONAL OFFICE
AND
CONSULATE GENERAL OF GUATEMALA IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta Regional Office and the Consulate General of Guatemala in Atlanta, Georgia, hereinafter referred to collectively as “the Participants”;

Recognizing the joint commitment to protect workers’ rights for Guatemalan workers acknowledged in the Letter of Arrangement between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, signed at Washington, D.C., on June 16, 2011; and

Recognizing that OSHA’s Alliance Program provides for the establishment of cooperative relationships for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace health and safety;

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following: 

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Guatemalan Nationals in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers’ rights in protecting their occupational health and safety, particularly with regards to preventing exposure to fall, amputation, trenching and excavation, and electrical hazards, and to help them understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To develop training and education programs for Guatemalan Nationals in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina regarding fall, amputation, trenching and excavation, and electrical hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop training and education programs for Guatemalan Nationals in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina to promote understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and to communicate such information to employers and workers.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or the Consulate General of Guatemala in Atlanta’s conferences, local meetings, or other events, such as Labor Week.
• To participate in “Mobile Consulate” activities and events.

Promotion of a National Dialogue

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goal related to promoting a national dialogue on workplace health and safety:

• To share information on laws and standards, including those relating to workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Participant intends to meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants.  In addition, the Participants intend to meet at least three times per year to track and shareinformation on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

This Arrangement is intended to cease two years from the date of signing.  A Participant should endeavor to provide 30 days advance written notice of its intent to discontinue its participation in this Arrangement.  This Arrangement may be modified in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Participants.

Signed at Atlanta, Georgia, in duplicate, this 23rd day of October, 2012.