ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, Michigan
October 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   August 27, 2013

   Alliance Overview

   The Alliance with the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, Michigan establishes a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in Michigan and Ohio and others, information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers’ rights in protecting their occupational safety and health, and to help them understand U.S. domestic law on the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   Implementation Team Members

   The Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, Michigan

   Vincente Colmenares Sumano, Consul in Charge

   Ana Maria Reyes-Becerril

   OSHA

   Kimberly Nelson, Area Director (TOL)

   Howie Eberts, Area Director (CLE)

   Larry Johnson, Area Director (LAN)

   Martha Yoder, Director (MIOSHA)

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   August 27, 2013 – Meeting at the initial signing of the Alliance

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   August 27, 2014 – August 27, 2015

   Alliance Activity

   • Outreach and Communication
     • August 27, 2014 – OSHA participated in Mexican Consulate event with EEOC, Adelante and ABLE providing a speech, education and resources to Hispanic workers, impacting 25-30 individuals. The event was covered by La Prensa, a Hispanic newspaper in the greater Toledo area.
     • August 1, 2015 – OSHA participated in Mexican Consulate event in Youngstown, OH providing education and resources to Hispanic workers and families, impacting 300 individuals.
     • August 31, 2015 – OSHA’s Toledo, Lansing and Cleveland area offices re-signed the Alliance in Detroit; the signing was covered by La Prensa, a Hispanic newspaper in the greater Toledo area.
     • September 1, 2015 – OSHA participated in Labor Week at Adelante in Toledo, Ohio, providing information, education and resources to individuals and Spanish outreach groups, in addition to giving a presentation in Spanish. The event directly impacted 25 workers/families, in addition, representatives from Spanish outreach groups (ABLE, FLOCK) will disseminate the information to a wider network.
     • September 15, 2015 – OSHA delivered/provided Hispanic outreach material to the Consulate of Mexico for distribution during their “Grito De Independencia 2015” event in Detroit, MI.
     • Editions of La Seguridad & Salud shared with the Mexican Consulate throughout the year.
   • Technical Assistance and Training
     • Intermittently – Technical assistance was provided by the Toledo Area Director on several occasions during the course of the evaluation period.

   
   Alliance Products

   None to report

4. Results
   1. The Alliance with the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, Michigan has opened opportunities to communicate and provide education and resources for under-served and oftentimes, a difficult to reach group of workers. The Alliance has been successful in having stakeholders attend meetings and mobile education events to promote the safety and health of the worker, in addition to educating workers on whistleblower protection activities.
   2.  

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached, Effected or Trained
   Mobile consulate event - Toledo, Ohio	250
   Mobile Consulate event - Norwalk, Ohio	275
   Mobile Consulate event - Youngstown, Ohio	300
   Laborweek event - Toledo, Ohio	200
   Technical Assistance - via emails to members of the Mexican Consulate	300 (est.)
   TOTAL	1325

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance will expire on August 27, 2015, unless extended.

   Report Prepared by: Kimberly Nelson, Area Director

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

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
AURORA, CALUMET CITY, CHICAGO NORTH, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS,
AND PEORIA AREA OFFICES
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND THE
APPRENTICESHIP AND SKILL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
OPERATION ENGINEERS, LOCAL 150

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Illinois Area Offices and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program (ASIP) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and Local 150 ASIP hereby renew the Alliance signed May 7, 2008 and renewed August 8, 2012 and December 2, 2014, and recognize the value of a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing Local 150 ASIP members and 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 hazards associated with cranes, earth moving and other construction equipment, including operations associated with trenching/excavations and hazardous waste (HAZWOPER) sites.

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 Local 150 ASIP 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 the hazards associated with cranes, earth moving, and other construction equipment 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 speaking at Local 150 ASIP OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses.

Training and Education

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

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for OSHA compliance officers (CSHOs) and Local 150 ASIP members regarding hazards associated with cranes, earth moving and other construction equipment, including operations associated with trenching/excavations and hazardous waste (HAZWOPER) sites.
• To develop effective training and education programs for Local 150 ASIP members 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 the All About OSHA portion for OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To speak, exhibit, or appear at Local 150 ASIP's training facility or other events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding best practices for hazards associated with cranes, earth moving and other construction equipment, including operations associated with trenching/excavations and hazardous waste.

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 both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, 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 Calumet City Area Office. 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 21^st day of March, 2017.

ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI
December 28, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed.

   October 4, 2006

   Date Renewed

   November 16, 2009

   November 15, 2012

   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
   • Jessica Janssen, CVTC, Business and Industry Seminar and Continuing Education Specialist
2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:

   • 12/12/14
   • 3/6/15
   • 5/15/15
   • Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.
3. Activities

   
   Evaluation Period.

   • November 15, 2014 to November 15, 2015

   
   Alliance Activity.

   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Residential Construction
     • Electrical Distribution
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • WWSC (Western Wisconsin Safety Council)
     • Local Sand Plant EHS group
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	17
   OSHA-10	7
   Electrical Distribution Advisory Committee	65
   Hot Line School - Field Stations	90
   Electrical Distribution Supervisor Conference-Presentation	60
   Human Resource Classes – OSHA Basics	53
   Residential Construction Classes - OSHA Basics	32
   CVTC/OSHA Safety Day- Oct. 8, 2015	87
   CVTC Business and Industry Advisory Board –Oct. 8, 2015	18
   CVTC/WWSC Arc Flash Training	25
   TOTAL	454

5. Upcoming Milestones
   • CVTC – OSHA will host a SAFETY DAY for Fall 2016.
   • OSHA will work with CVTC’s Emergency Services for some specialized training such as fire, hazmat, and confined space.
   • Re-establish outreach for in the Farm Management Program to reach the Agricultural sector and vulnerable workers.
   • CVTC established an advisory board for the Business and Industry group which includes the safety training instructors.
   • OSHA and CVTC will seek a five year Alliance renewal.

   
   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

   November 28, 2012

   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
   • Mary Hansen - WITC Human Resource Specialist, Safety and Security
   • Cher Vink - WITC Associate VP, HR & Employee Relations
   • Steve Decker - WITC Associate VP, Financial & Business Services/CFO
   • Todd Larson - WITC Safety Training Specialist
2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:

   • 11/28/2012
   • 5/29/2013
   • 9/11/2013

   Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.

3. Activities

   Evaluation Period

   • November 1, 2012 to November 1, 2013

   Alliance Activity

   • OSHA assisted in an OSHA 30 class.
   • OSHA CAS assisted Safety Training Specialist with interpretations of the OSHA standards.
   • OSHA CAS attended the WITC Safety and Security committee meetings and presented the GHS requirements to the group.
   • OSHA CAS promoted the Fall Hazard Awareness campaign for construction projects during safety meetings at the Ashland and Superior campuses.
   • Conducted "Safety Day" with OSHA coordinating the subject matter and WITC coordinating the marketing and logistics of hosting the event in New Richmond, WI in which over 85 people attended.
   • WITC and OSHA had booths at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days to promote safety awareness on the farm and training opportunities available through WITC.
4. Results
   • OSHA used WITC's facility for unique outreach opportunities at no cost.
   • OSHA and WITC have developed a broader network for future projects.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   WITC 4th Annual Safety Day-New Richmond, WI	85
   OSHA - 30 Course	9
   WITC Safety and Security Committee Meeting	16
   Ashland Fall Protection Presentation	16
   Superior Fall Protection Presentation	11
   WITC Safety and Security Committee Meeting	11
   WITC and OSHA had booths at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days to promote safety awareness on the farm and training opportunities available through WITC.	5000
   TOTAL	5148

5. Upcoming Milestones
   • OSHA and WITC will work together for a stronger safety presence in the Farm Business and Production Management courses to provide safety training for farmers and farm workers, including Hispanic workers.
   • OSHA CAS and WITC Safety Training Specialist will present a half day seminar on Hazard Recognition in Superior, WI on December 12, 2013.
   • Safety Day in Rice Lake, WI on April 8, 2014. Three Tracks including Arc Flash/Electrical, Administrative-Safety Management, and Best Practices.

   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's website.

ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC)
Shell Lake, WI

November 17, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   November 3, 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
   • Chris Fowler – Vice President of Continuing Education
   • John Will – Vice President of Administrative Services
   • Mary Hansen – Human Resource Specialist, Safety and Security
   • Chris Landstrom – Associate Dean of Continuing Education


2. Implementation Team Meetings
    

   Meetings were held with Team Members:

   • 7/28/10
   • 11/15/10

   Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.

3. Activities
   
   Evaluation Period.
    
   November 3, 2009 to November 17, 2010
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled WITC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Wood Technics/Contemporary Workplace
   • OSHA presented at two sessions of the Winter Staff In-Service Day
   • WITC and OSHA coordinate and participate in RISC (Regional Indianhead Safety Council)
   • Conducted “Safety Day” with OSHA coordinating the subject matter and WITC coordinating the marketing and logistics of hosting the event in Rice Lake in which 130 people attended.
   • Established networking with the District MSHA outreach coordinator, OSHA CAS and Associate Dean for Continuing Education for more joint presentations.


4. Results
    
   • OSHA used WITC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities at no cost.
   • OSHA and WITC 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: Presentation to RISC	25
   OSHA: Presentation to Contemporary Workplace	15
   OSHA: Presentation to Supervisory Management	12
   OSHA: Seminar for Records Requirements –Superior	21
   OSHA: Presented at 2 sessions at Winter In-service	35
   OSHA/WITC: Safety Day in Rice Lake – Day Long	130
   OSHA/WITC: Safety and Security Internal Meeting	11
   TOTAL	249



5. Upcoming Milestones
    
   • OSHA and WITC will work together for a stronger safety presence in the Farm Business and Production Management courses to provide safety training for farmers and farm workers, including Hispanic workers.
   • Safety Day in New Richmond, WI on April 14, 2011. Three Tracks including Arc Flash/Electrical, Administrative-Safety Management, and Best Practices.



 
6.  

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's webpage.

LAKE COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE
ANNUAL REPORT
June 3, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   April 17, 2012

   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

   Tim Marabella, 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

   Larry Joswiak, Team Leader, OSHA

   Gary Weil, Compliance Officer, OSHA

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   May 8, 2013 - Safety Committee Meeting - LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.

   June 11, 2013 - Safety Committee Meeting - LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.

   July 23, 2013 - Safety Committee Meeting - LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.

   August 23, 2013 - Safety Committee Meeting - LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.

   September 26, 2013 - LCCA/OSHA/Abbott Joint Safety Day, North Chicago, IL.

   November 1, 2013 - Safety Committee Meeting - LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.

   December 11, 2013 - Annual Award Ceremony - Grayslake, IL.

   January 8, 2014 - Safety Committee Meeting - LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.

   February 19, 2014 - Safety Committee Meeting - LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.

   March 19, 2014 - Safety Committee Meeting - LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.

   April 16, 2014 - Safety Committee Meeting - LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   This report covers the time period of April 17, 2013 to April 17, 2014.

   Alliance Activity

   • Training and Education
     • Joint Safety Day, September 27, 2012 & September 26, 2013
     • Focus four hazards in construction
     • OSHA 10 & 30 hour courses
     • Fall Protection Training
     • Confined Spaces Training
     • 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 focus four hazards in construction
     • 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 the 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 2013 – Distracted Driving, Hazard Communication (GHS), Hazard Recognition in Construction	218
   OSHA 10 Hour	59
   OSHA 30 Hour	0
   First Aid/CPR	10
   Fall Protection	15
   TOTAL	302

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance was renewed for another two years. 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 2014 Safety Day is scheduled for September 25, 2014 with the potential topics to be covered to include, Fall Protection
   • Continue to evaluate safety award criteria
   • Update website to highlight all safety services available
   • OSHA staff to continue participating in LCCA sponsored 10 and/or 30 hour courses

Report Prepared by: Larry Joswiak.

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

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
TOLEDO AREA OFFICE
AND
SAFETY COUNCIL OF NORTHWEST OHIO

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio (SCNWO) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio hereby form an Alliance to use their collective expertise to help foster a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge.

OSHA and SCNWO agree to establish an Alliance to promote safe and healthful working conditions for improvement of safety and health protections in the workplace, particularly in helping to reduce and eliminate related worker deaths and injuries by:

• Providing SCNWO members with information and guidance that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to potential workplace hazards.
   
• Increasing access to safety and health information and training resources.

OSHA and SCNWO will also work together to achieve the following training and education goals

• Develop training and education programs on injury/accident prevention; implementation of safety and health management systems; incident/accident investigation & analysis; safety, health & environmental auditing/inspections/evaluations; job safety analysis; regulatory compliance management; process safety management; safety performance management; transportation safety management; safety and evacuation plans; hazard recognition, evaluation, analysis & control; ergonomics; emergency preparedness; first aid; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Automated External Defibrillator (AED); workplace violence; avoidance and reduction of traffic collisions; and safety/prevention issues targeted for employer and employee awareness.
   
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety awareness, prevention, management, and compliance courses.
   
• Develop workplace safety and health curricula.
   
• Increase awareness of available OSHA and SCNWO resources.

OSHA and SCNWO will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Develop and disseminate information at conferences, events, or through print and electronic media, including links from OSHA's and SCNWO's Web sites.
   
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events.
   
• Promote and encourage SCNWO members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, and Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). In addition, SCNWO will act as mentors to member's worksites that aspire to excellence in safety and health.

OSHA and SCNWO will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• Raise others' awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health whenever SCNWO leaders address groups.
   
• Share information on best practices, as jointly determined by OSHA and SCNWO with others in the industry through outreach by SCNWO and through OSHA or SCNWO developed training programs and materials. Promote their implementation through print or electronic media, at conferences, or by other means of outreach.
   
• Perform case studies and publicize their results through print or electronic media, promotion at conferences, or other means of outreach.
   
• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on industry specific problems to help forge innovative solutions to current issues in the workplace, or to provide input on safety and health issues.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least quarterly to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

This agreement will remain in effect for two 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 concurrence of both signatories.

THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
ALLIANCE REPORT
July 13, 2011

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   May 11, 2010
   
   Alliance Overview:
   
   The purpose of this Alliance is to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in Illinois and Wisconsin with information, guidance and access to education and training resources to promote worker safety and health. Additionally, the alliance aims at helping workers understand the rights of workers and responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
   
   Implementation Team Members
   
   Diane Turek- OSHA
   
   Luis Garcia – OSHA
   
   Ioanna Navarrete- Mexican Consulate


2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   Planning Meetings were held on June 9, 2010; July 8, 2010 and July 15, 2010 to plan and organize the worker rights week in late August and early September. A follow-up meeting was held on September 9, 2010 to discuss the successes/shortcomings of the worker rights week held in August/September and to plan for future events.


3. Events and Products
   
   Evaluation Period
   
   May 2010 – July 2011
   
   Alliance Activity
    
   • Training and Education:
     • Outreach presentations have been held for workers from the Hispanic community in Spanish informing them of the employee rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Information was also provided about OSHA and employer responsibilities under the OSH Act.
     • Presentations in Spanish were held during the workers rights week informing Hispanic employees of their rights and employers’ responsibilities.
   • Outreach and Communication:
     • A compliance officer spoke on Univision Radio informing audiences of the Alliance between OSHA and the Mexican Consulate. The purpose of the Alliance and the activities planned were discussed.
     • During worker rights week- August 29- September 3, 2010 held at Douglas Park in Chicago, Spanish speaking OSHA personnel manned an OSHA booth, handed out publication and answered questions. The worker rights week was well attended and received by Spanish speaking workers.
     • Participated in information “labor windows” organized by the consulate on Mondays.
   • Promotion of National Dialogue:
     • The Alliance helped establish a cooperative relationship with the Mexican Consulate in Chicago.
     • Training and outreach activities organized as a result of the Alliance increased awareness and helped educate Spanish speaking employees about workers rights under OSHA.
   Alliance Products.
   
   Same as above.


4. Results
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Training conducted	200
   Univision Radio Talk	100+
   Worker Rights Week	550
   TOTAL	850 +

5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   Additional outreach and education is planned for another labor week August 29- September 3, 2011. Morning sessions at the consulate and evening sessions at local community centers throughout Chicago are planned to reach out to large number of Spanish speaking workers. The area office will continue to participate in the information sessions “labor window” organized by the consulate.
   
   Report Prepared by: Sukhvir Kaur with input from Luis Garcia.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,
CHICAGO NORTH AREA OFFICE
AND
LAKE COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Lake County Contractors Association (LCCA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful workplaces within the County of Lake, State of Illinois. The LCCA will assist OSHA in its efforts to reach members of the LCCA through outreach on safety and health issues. The outreach activity will complement OSHA's goals, as outlined in its 2003-2008 Strategic Management Plan (SMP), of reducing occupational hazards through compliance assistance, outreach, and education. To that end, OSHA and the LCCA hereby form an Alliance to provide stakeholders and others with education and training and other technical resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the most commonly identified safety and health hazards in construction and general industry.


OSHA and the LCCA will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Develop and disseminate LCCA information through print and electronic media, including electronic tools and links from OSHA's and the LCCA's web sites, along with applicable articles in their print media.
   
• Provide a forum for OSHA personnel to speak, exhibit or appear at conferences sponsored by the LCCA.
   
• Promote and encourage members associated with the LCCA to participate in OSHA's compliance assistance, education and outreach programs.

OSHA and the LCCA will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• Develop and present a seminar for the LCCA members to be delivered in conjunction with OSHA.
   
• Organize and provide the necessary resources for the presentation of OSHA's construction course for the organization's members when OSHA and the organization identify the need.
   
• Promote and encourage members of the LCCA to individually participate in OSHA's cooperative program of compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, Consultation, and SHARP. In addition, OSHA will recognize members that aspire to excellence in health and safety for their worksites.
   
• Disseminate information and guidance in Spanish.
   
• LCCA will consult with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals in effective construction safety management practices as jointly determined by OSHA and the LCCA.
   
• Use the LCCA's newsletters, web site, workshops, meetings, and other resources as vehicles to disseminate OSHA- or LCCA-developed information and guidance on workplace safety issues.
   
• Encourage the LCCA's members to act as industry liaisons and resources for OSHA's cooperative programs and Compliance Assistance Specialists.
   
• Raise awareness through speeches and appearances by the LCCA's leaders of safe worksite programs and their commitment to workplace safety and health.
   
• Explore an OSHA partnership with Lake County Building Trades.

OSHA'S alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for the purpose of education, training and outreach to promote a dialogue on workplace safety and health. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

Representatives of both LCCA and OSHA will meet at least quarterly to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

This agreement will remain in effect for eighteen months from the date of signing. 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 concurrence of both signatories.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
NAPERVILLE, CHICAGO NORTH, CHICAGO SOUTH AREA OFFICES
AND
CHICAGOLAND ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Naperville, Chicago North, and Chicago South Area offices and the Chicagoland Associated General Contractors (Chicagoland AGC) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and Chicagoland AGC hereby form an Alliance to provide Chicagoland AGC 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 electrical, fall, struck-by, caught-in-between, silica and ergonomic hazards in construction. The Alliance will also work to ensure that the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) are understood. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and Chicagoland AGC recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

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:

• To share publicly-available information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, regulatory agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share publicly-available 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 involving the construction industry hazards such as, but not limited to electrical, fall, struck-by, caught-in-between, silica and ergonomic hazards in construction. This will help forge innovative solutions in the workplace and to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by increasing awareness of OSHA standard requirements, hazards and how to minimize hazards in the construction industry.

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 contractors to reduce hazards in the construction industry, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for contractors 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.
• As resources allow, deliver or arrange for the delivery of various courses specific to the construction industry; such as, but not limited to electrical, fall, struck-by, caught-in-between, silica and ergonomic hazards.

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 OSHAs and the Chicagoland AGC's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• As resources allow, speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHAs or Chicagoland AGC conferences or local meetings.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding Chicagoland AGC best practices or effective training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures developed by participants.
• To promote awareness of OSHA's outreach campaigns including, fall prevention safety stand down, trench safety stand down, heat, safe and sound and other national and regional initiatives.
• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of commercial construction and maintenance hazards and develop innovative ways of communicating such information; such as, but not limited to, print, electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's web site to safety professionals, employers, and workers in the commercial construction industry.
• To assist in the development and dissemination of case studies for notable agency inspections to help address common and novel hazards within the construction industry.

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 from either the Naperville, Chicago North, and Chicago South area offices. OSHA will encourage the Illinois On-site Consultation Programs' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of the Alliance signing. Any 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 all signatories.

Signed this 24^th day of October, 2018.