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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pennsylvania Area Offices (Allentown, Erie, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre) and the Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. hereby form an Alliance to provide Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to construction industry hazards, the impact of worksite fatalities, addressing trenching and roadway/work zone hazards, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."
Through the Alliance, the organizations will use available 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, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program 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.
The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:
Share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. conferences, local meetings, or other Safety Days and training events.
Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on construction and trenching issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. damage prevention good practices, written materials, and effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
Collaborate with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on construction hazards with an emphasis on trenching safety and sharing of Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. handouts.
Encourage Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. to build relationships with OSHA's Regional Office and other appropriate U.S. Department of Labor Agencies to address health and safety issues, including construction safety hazards, Mental Health, and suicide prevention.
The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:
Develop effective training and education programs for Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. regarding construction safety hazard prevention specifically trenching, and communicate such information to stakeholder employers and workers. Ensure training materials/programs are made available in appropriate languages and formats to meet the needs of their target audiences.
Deliver or arrange for the delivery of mini course presentations such as: Trenching Hazard Prevention and Common Construction Safety Hazards.
Develop effective training for Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. to assist in promoting 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. Ensure training materials/programs are made available in appropriate languages and formats to meet the needs of their target audiences.
OSHA's Alliances provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communications, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and Alliance participants. In entering this Alliance, OSHA and Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. acknowledge that this agreement is not legally binding. This agreement does not obligate or authorize the expenditure or reimbursement of appropriations or other funds, nor does it require the parties to enter into any contract or other obligations. It does not confer any rights or responsibilities under U.S. law, nor does it limit or restrict the parties from participating in similar activities or arrangements with other entities. This agreement does not limit, supersede, or otherwise affect OSHA's normal operations or decisions in carrying out its statutory and regulatory duties and functions. OSHA's entering an Alliance with an organization does not imply the agency's endorsement or promotion of that organization's products or services.
An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to 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 Allentown, Erie, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre Area Offices, and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plans' and OSHA On-Site Consultation program's participation on the team.
This agreement will be executed in full compliance with all applicable federal laws. It takes effect on the date of signing and will remain in effect for two years. Any signatory may terminate their organization's participation in the agreement 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 any or all OSHA Area Offices and Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. signatories.
Signed this 7th day of January 2026.
Mary Reynolds, Area Director
Wilkes-Barre Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Jacob Ladd, Area Director
Allentown Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Kevin Chambers, Area Director
Harrisburg Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Christopher Robinson, Area Director
Pittsburgh Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
William G. Kiger
President & CEO
Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc.
Kevin Chambers, Area Director
Erie Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Jacob Ladd, Acting Area Director
Philadelphia Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Kansas City, and Saint Louis Area Offices, Missouri On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program, and the Missouri Common Ground Alliance (MCGA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, Missouri On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program, and the MCGA hereby form an Alliance to provide employers and employees conducting excavation work with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards related to trenching activities in the construction industry. Throughout this alliance, OSHA, Missouri On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program, and MCGA will work in a cooperative manner to disseminate information related to the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."
Through the Alliance, the organizations will use available 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, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and MCGA recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Missouri On-Site Consultation Program 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.
The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:
The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:
OSHA’s Alliances provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA’s initiatives, outreach, communications, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with an organization, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that organization’s products or services.
An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to 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 Kansas City and Saint Louis Area Offices, Missouri On-Site Safety and Health Consultation, and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plans' participation on the team.
This agreement will remain in effect for two years. 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 both signatories.
Signed this 18 day of December 2025.
Karena Lorek
Area Director
Kansas City Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Mark Woodward
President
Missouri Common Ground Alliance
Alliance Background
Date Signed
May 6, 2008
Dates Renewed
February 25, 2011
July 31, 2012
October 31, 2014
February 22, 2019
May 1, 2024
Evaluation Period
October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025
Alliance Overview and Goals
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United Safety Council (USC) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent employee exposure to workplace hazards associated with disasters by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources on emergency preparedness and effective response.
Implementation Team Meetings
In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.
Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals
Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.
| Dissemination Type | Date | Description | Emphasis Area(s)* | Number Reached (numeric value) |
Additional Information (Optional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissemination | 12/18/2024 | During this period, the Orlando CAS emailed information to the Director of Marketing and Business Development and the Occupational Safety Training Coordinator at the United (FL) Safety Council regarding OSHA's new rule on PPE fit in construction. The information was disseminated by the Alliance group via its newsletter. | PPE in Construction, Construction, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) | 6,000 – Newsletter circulation |
N/A |
| Dissemination | 4/4/2025 | During this period, the United Safety Council disseminated a drop in article, which was focused on National Safe Digging Month using its online newsletter. The article addressed six (6) tips for avoiding buried utilities during excavation. | Trenching/ Excavation, Construction, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) | 6,000 – Newsletter circulation |
N/A |
| Dissemination | 6/9/2025 | During this period, the CAS in the Orlando Area Office conducted the United Safety Council regarding OSHA's outreach focused on heat illness prevention. The information was disseminated by the Alliance group via its newsletter. | Heat Illness Prevention, Construction, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) | 6,000 – Newsletter circulation |
N/A |
| Dissemination | 7/29/2025 | During this period, Orlando CAS shared a drop-in article developed by DCSP for Safe + Sound Week for Fl Safety Council to include in their newsletter that goes to 6,000 subscribers. | OSHA’s Safe + Sound Campaign, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) | 6,000 – Newsletter circulation |
N/A |
Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.
| Activity Type | Date | Event Name | Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) | Title Of Presentation (if applicable) | City | State | Emphasis Area(s)* | Number Reached (numeric value) | Additional Information (Optional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training | FY 2025 | Training sessions - Participant Outreach | USC Trainer | During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Certified Occupational Safety Specialist | Orlando | FL | Record-keeping & Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business | 3 - attendees |
N/A |
| Training | FY 2025 | Training sessions - Participant Outreach | USC Trainer | During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: OSHA 10-hour; OSHA 30-hour; 500 Authorized Trainer Course; 502 Update for Construction Trainers; 510 Standards for Construction Industry; and 511 Standards for General Industry. | Orlando | FL | Record-keeping & Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, Small Business, Construction, Fall Prevention, and Heat Illness Prevention | 91 - attendees |
N/A |
| Training | FY 2025 | Training sessions - Participant Outreach | USC Trainer | During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Forklift Safety, Train-the-Trainer, as well as Forklift w/hands-on | Orlando | FL | Small Business, Powered Industrial Trucks/Forklifts, as well as warehousing | 47 - attendees |
N/A |
| Training | FY 2025 | Training sessions - Participant Outreach | USC Trainer | During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Fall Protection and Confined Space | Orlando | FL | Fall Prevention, Confined Spaces, Small Business, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business | 28 - attendees |
N/A |
Report prepared by: Amy Wilson, CAS - Orlando Area Office, December 16, 2025
Alliance Background
Date Signed
August 30, 2018
Date Renewed
December 9, 2020
February 11, 2023
Evaluation Period
October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025
Alliance Overview and Goals
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Mexico in Orlando, Florida, formed an Alliance to provide Mexican National workers throughout Central Florida with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.
Implementation Team Meetings
In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results. Note: Alliance Not Active – Due to pause by National Office.
Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals
Dissemination: Alliance Program participants shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.
| Dissemination Type | Date | Description | Emphasis Area(s)* | Number Reached (numeric value) | Additional Information (Optional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissemination | 6/9/2025 | During this period, the OSHA CAS in the Orlando Area Office provided the Alliance group with heat illness prevention information for dissemination to members of its outreach community. | Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic Community and Construction | 600 | N/A |
Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.
| Activity Type | Date | Event Name | Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) | Title of Presentation (if applicable) |
City | State | Emphasis Area(s)* | Number Reached (numeric value) | Additional Information (Optional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training/ Meeting |
7/31/2025 | Informal Meeting at Consulate | During this period, an informal meeting was conducted between OSHA and the Mexican Consulate. Participants in the meeting included the following: Consul - Norma Ramirez Avila, Protection Consul, and her staff OSHA – Amy Wilson, and Yvis Torres-Gilot |
OSHA Outreach Meeting | Orlando | FL | Heat Illness Prevention, Construction, and Hispanic workers | 3 – attendees | N/A |
| Exhibit | 8/19/2025 | Legal Rights Week | During this period, OSHA/WB table during the 2025 Legal Rights Week event at the Consulate of Mexico in Orlando. Information on workers’ rights, whistleblower protections, and general safety and health information was provided to the public visiting the Consulate. Event participants included the following: Consul - Norma Ramirez Avila, Protection Consul OSHA: Amy Wilson, Yvis Torres-Gilot; and Marcelina Santana |
Legal Rights Week | Orlando | FL | Labor Rights, Construction, Hispanic workers, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention, and Whistleblower Protection | 50 – attendees | N/A |
Report prepared by: Amy Wilson, CAS, Orlando Area Office, December 12, 2025
