AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
AND
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
AND
GRIFFIN HOSPITAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CENTER
AND
GREATER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bridgeport Area Office, Griffin Hospital Occupational Medicine Center (GHOMC) and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, GHOMC and GVCC hereby renew in part an Alliance signed September 27, 2005 and renewed September 27, 2007, to provide client businesses located in the Greater Naugatuck Valley Area of Connecticut with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety.

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, GHOMC, and GVCC 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:

• Raise others' awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health when GHOMC and GVCC leaders address groups.
• Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize these results.
• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on health and safety issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

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 business clients' of GHOMC and GVCC including business groups in manufacturing, retail, health care and other industries regarding recordkeeping, hearing conservation, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, bloodborne pathogens and other topics identified through participant surveys and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
• Work with OSHA to develop workplace safety and health training and education curricula on recordkeeping, hearing conservation, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, bloodborne pathogens and topics identified through GHOMC developed and administered surveys.

Outreach and Communication

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

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's, GHOMC and GVCC Web sites) to employers and employees associated with GHOMC and GVCC.
• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding GHOMC and GVCC best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by GHOMC, GVCC and OSHA.
• Promote and encourage GHOMC and GVCC business clients' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), the State Consultation Program, and the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. 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 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.

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 Bridgeport Area 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 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 all signatories.

Signed this 18^th day of May, 2018.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
METHUEN, BRAINTREE, AND SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS AREA OFFICES, MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
CONSULTATION PROGRAM
AND
BRAZILIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER

The Methuen, Braintree and Springfield Area Offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety, Consultation Program (MDOS-CP) and the Brazilian Immigrant Center recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, MDOS-CP and the Brazilian Immigrant Center hereby form an Alliance to provide Brazilian Immigrant Center clients: immigrant workers, small business owners, teen workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in landscaping, construction, and other high hazard industries. In developing this Alliance, OSHA, MDOS-CP and the Brazilian Immigrant Center recognize that OSHA' State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA, MDOS-CP and the Brazilian Immigrant Center will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for Brazilian workers and small business owners regarding hazards and abatement methods in construction, landscaping and other high hazard industries, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
   
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of bilingual safety and health informational classes.

OSHA, MDOS-CP and the Brazilian Immigrant Center will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA', MDOS-CP' and the Brazilian Immigrant Center' Web sites) to immigrant employers and employees in the industry.
   
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA', MDOS-CP' or the Brazilian Immigrant Center' conferences, local meetings, Brazilian festivals, or other events.
   
• Promote and encourage Brazilian Immigrant Center clients who own businesses or work sites who employ Brazilian workers to participate in OSHA' cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), Consultation, and the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).

OSHA, MDOS-CP and the Brazilian Immigrant Center 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 the Brazilian Immigrant Center leaders address groups.
   
• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on immigrant worker issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

OSHA' Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. 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 any of that party' products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party' 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. Team members will include representatives of OSHA, MDOS-CP and members of the Brazilian Immigrant Center. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

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 concurrence of all signatories.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 1150

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bridgeport Area office and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1150 continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1150 hereby renew the Alliance signed September 16, 2003 and renewed September 14, 2005, with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to manufacturing and general industry hazards found in the aircraft manufacturing industry. Specifically, the Bridgeport Area Office and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1150 organization(s) are committed to providing the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1150 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 all occupational hazards and issues through training and outreach to the aircraft manufacturing industry and related general industry manufacturing.

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 International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1150 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 objective 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 all hazards related to the aircraft manufacturing industry and all related general industry manufacturing 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 participating in National Safety Organization activities, hosting safety awareness events and conducting training and 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 all employees regarding aircraft manufacturing hazards including all related general industry manufacturing and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for all aircraft manufacturing related employees 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 training courses including but not limited to OSHA 10 hour General Industry training course.

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 International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1150 internet sites/pages) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or the National Safety Organization's conferences, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1150 conferences and local meetings, or other safety and health events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 1150 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 regarding employee safety and health issues within the aircraft manufacturing industry that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
• To develop and disseminate case studies (when needed and applicable) on best practices and effectively managing safety and health hazards with the aircraft manufacturing industry and related general industry manufacturing 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 Bridgeport Area 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 (5) 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 27^th day of February, 2018.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Independent Electrical Contractors Association of New England (IECNE)
06/30/2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      6/23/2016

   2. Evaluation Period

      06/23/17 – 06/23/18

   3. Overview

      The Alliance agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance Activities. Alliance participants will summarize specific activities and timeframes for completion in a written work plan.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Dale Varney – Hartford Area Office
      Paul Mangiafico – Hartford, CT Area Office
      Leona May – Bridgeport Area Office
      Kenneth Tucker – CT OSHA

      Alliance participant

      Elaina Aschenbrand – IEC Rocky Hill, CT

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • 8/16/17
   • 9/14/17
   • 9/18/17
   • 10/5/17
   • 10/13/17
   • 9/26/17
   • 01/13/18
   • 03/05/18
   • 06/18/18

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

3. Results

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

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: Conferences, presentations.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	NONE
   Dissemination	None
   Event	Multiple Alliance meetings/roundtables	Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, Electrical, (Arc Flash)Struck-by, Caught in-between	50
   Exhibit	OSHA/IEC Summer Fest	Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, Electrical, Struck-by, Caught in-between, Silica, Noise in Construction	100
   OSHA Product Review	None
   Speech/Presentation	Electrical Presentation on Arc Flash, Silica, OSHA 10/30, Noise in Construction	Electrical, All about OSHA	200
   Training	Building Safety Program		50
   Other	None
   Training and Education: Technical Assistance was provided at the following meetings:
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings	Alliance meeting for upcoming events and technical support	Falls, Electrical, Haz Com Struck-by, Caught in-between	10
   Conference	Summer Fest	Falls, Electrical, Haz Com Struck-by, Caught in-between	100
   Training	Building a Safety Program	Safety Programs	20
   Meeting	Alliance Meeting	Silica	10
   Training	OSHA 10 and 30	Falls, Electrical, Haz Com Struck-by, Caught in-between	100
   Meeting	Alliance Meeting	Haz Com	10
   Meeting	Alliance Meeting	Falls in GI	10
   Outreach and Communication: None (see training and education)
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   TOTAL			650

4. Evaluations

   The Alliance is running well with regular meeting, conference and events.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Members are working on a new events for 2018 and 2019

   Report prepared by: Paul Mangiafico, CAS Hartford, CT Area Office.

Activity Types

• Alliance Product: Products (e.g., fact sheets, videos, toolbox talks) developed by Alliance participants as part of the Alliance. These are not OSHA products.
• Dissemination: An Alliance participant sends OSHA information, Alliance products, or other safety and health information to its stakeholders. This includes information sent by email or social media (Facebook, Twitter), and information included in newsletters and other publications. It also includes hits on the Alliance participant's or OSHA's Web page.
• Evaluation: Any efforts by the Alliance participant to evaluate the effectiveness of an Alliance activity or the Alliance as a whole.
• Event: Participation in events such as the Construction Roundtable and NAOSH Week.
• Exhibit: OSHA exhibits at events sponsored by the Alliance participant.
• OSHA Product Review: Review of an OSHA product by an Alliance participant. For example, an Alliance participant may provide technical comments on an OSHA eTool or publication. The review itself is considered the Alliance activity.
• Speech/Presentation: Speeches or presentation by OSHA staff at events sponsored by the Alliance participant.
• Training: This includes best practice seminars or other training that Alliance participants provide for OSHA staff. It also includes training for workers/employers/others by Alliance participants.
• Other: Use this if an activity does not fit into one of the other categories.

OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

• Agriculture
• Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers
• Construction
• Ergonomics
• Fall Prevention
• Hazard Communication/Chemicals
• Health Care
• Heat Illness Prevention
• Hispanic/Latino Workers
• Maritime
• Oil and Gas
• Small Business
• Temporary Workers
• Transportation
• Young Workers

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Construction Safety Roundtable of Eastern Massachusetts (CSREM)
December 31, 2017

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed - Renewal

      September 12, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      September 01, 2016 – July 30, 2017

   3. Overview

      Brief summary of the purpose and scope of the Alliance – from the Alliance agreement.

      A continued emphasis on construction workplace safety and health by providing CSREM 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 (OSH Act). Address current trends and improvements in construction safety and health technologies, exchange technical information and safe best practices, update roundtable members regarding OSHA-procedures and policy issues, and promote and encourage involvement and activities in OSHA safety stand-downs.

   4. Steering Committee Members

      Glenn Narrow –CSREM
      Nancy Hughes- CSREM
      Peter Barletta – OSHA CAS

      List OSHA members and titles/offices:

      James Mulligan – Area Director, Braintree Office
      Anthony Covello – Area Director, Andover Office

      List Alliance participant members and titles/offices:

      Kathy Flannery – MA Consultation Program
      Glenn Narrow – Alliance Chair Person CSREM
      Nancy Hughes – CSREM
      Greg Pender- CSREM
      Elizabeth A. Will – CSREM
      John J. Downey - CSREM

2. Steering Committee Meetings

   • July 25, 2017

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.

3. Results

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

   On June 13, 2017, Speaker Robert Anderson, Chief of Inspections -Building & Engineering, Division of Professional Licensure, Office of Public Safety and Inspections provided clarification and explanation of the following: The Office of Public Safety & Inspections’ covered the Ninth Edition of the State Building Code, schedule and format. Topics covered Construction Supervisor License and Other Exams. Trench, Recreational Tramway & Trench Safety.

   On May 09, 2017, Speaker for this meeting was Kevin Warnock, from Total Distribution Sales Consultants LLC for Werner Co, as part of Werner’s partnering with OSHA during the Fall Stand Down. The speaker provided ladder and fall protection safety education and training as it relates to ladders and fall protection equipment knowledge, operation instruction, maintenance tips and authorized field repairs to an audience of contractors, subcontractors, safety and insurance specialist, and other government agencies.

   On April 11, 2017, the professional development topic was "Suicide in the Workplace and Prevention Methods", presented by Tim Irving from OSHA. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Construction and Extraction workers account for 0.8% of the nation's suicides and according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Suicide (11) was the leading single cause of workplace fatalities in 2013, followed by falls (10) as the second.

   February 14, 2017, Peter C. Harrod, P.E. Principal, Code Red Consultants, LLC, Fire and Life Safety Specialty Consultants provided an enlightening presentation regarding the recent adoption of the new Massachusetts Fire Prevention Code and its reference to NFPA 241. Property managers need to understand their responsibility associated with construction fire safety. This program outlined the scoping provisions associated with these requirements, and provided a clear understanding to the role of the newly introduced Fire Prevention Program Manager on construction job sites.

   January 10, 2017, presenters from Construct Secure, Inc. spoke to the subject of managing safety and managing risk when you have dozens of active construction projects at any time each with multiple subcontractors and you feel like your time is spent putting out fires reacting to conditions, incidents, or near misses. Speaker presented on tools available to help you manage safety and health of the job site such as software applications, tablets and phone apps. Audience learned about the collection of data such as OSHAS logs and how to use it to help you identify, manage, and mitigate risk on your projects or within your company. Compliance-driven written programs and technical knowledge are important, but without management systems to monitor performance and focus efforts maximum value will not be realized. This presentation demonstrated how you can use these tools and data, including subcontractor pre­qualification data, inspection data, and reporting data to identify, manage, and mitigate risk at the project level from pre-bid through construction completion to improve company safety performance. The presentation reviewed some real experiences in reducing incidents and reducing costs using the data. These processes apply not only to GC's and Owners looking to reduce hazards on their projects but also to subcontractors looking to improve performance, to set your company apart from others, and to make your company more competitive/appealing to Owners or GC's considering your bids.

   December 13, 2016, Speaker Bob Kunz, Corporate Safety Director, Dimeo Construction Company, led the silica meeting through a wide ranging interactive discussion related to this new silica standard with a compliance required date of June 23, 2017. Discussed, various items such as the role and responsibility of the competent person, the difference between engaged and in vicinity workers (Is compliance with the 18 Table 1 task enough?), real-time exposure assessment(s), medical surveillance, and written exposure control plan(s)." Bob has had years of Crystalline Silica sampling and worker experience from a Silicosis point of view from open pit mining activities.

   On November 08th at 10:00, Tim Irving the Assistant Regional Administrator for Cooperative and State Programs, OSHA Region 1 Office, presented the ever popular “Annual OSHA Update” and recap of the agency’s fiscal year enforcement and outreach results for 2016. The review covered the national, regional and local inspection and citation information as well as the regional fatal accident statistics. The CSREM has been instrumental in the success of the OSHA outreach efforts on Mirror Check Day, Heat Illness and Injury, Fall Protection, Cut it Out, Ladder Safety Stand Down and other campaigns. Tim provided an update on the success of these local events and stand downs national implications and how contractors can support upcoming training events.

   On September 13th the main topic of this meeting was skylight safety. Speaker for this month’s meeting, Rick Beets President of Bristolite Skylights, flew in in from Santa Ana, California. Bristolite Skylights is one of few manufactures that make rated skylights. The speaker described the dangers of not protecting roof skylights calling them nothing more than horizontal windows. The class learned various methods to protect workers from falling through skylights with a better understanding on how sky lights are rated and their hidden dangers when blindly trusting its strength and not factoring in environmental factors.

   Peter Barletta, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Boston South/Braintree Office kicked off OSHA Region 1 Safety Awareness for Cut-Off Power Machines. The presenter reviewed the increase in injuries and deaths in Region 1 from using these powerful machines to cut steel and concrete pipes. Training “Cut-it-Out” Day was recommended to be conducted also this date of September 13, 2016, and provided instructions on how to reply to the survey monkey to confirm one’s training in Cut-Off machines.

   The safety stand down covered working with Cut Off machines which is beneficial to the Construction and Landscaping industries that frequently use these tools. The “Cut-It-Out” Region I Stand Down was presented as a direct result of local accidents involving Cut-Off machines resulting in severe injuries, including amputations and in at least one fatality. The material provided and format was similar to other recent Regional Stand Downs where the foreman or supervisor utilized the training materials as a tool box talk.

4. Evaluations

   The Alliance’s activities were again very popular and successful for this review period. The actual CSREM meetings and presentations reached a total attendance of about 550 people, discussing a variety of topics from protecting workers from skylight hazards, promoting fall stand down activities, ladder training, increasing hazard awareness of powered cut-off machines, discussing the new silica standard, improving management of safety programs on construction sites, to improved understanding of building fire safety codes, and trench safety. Over one hundred organizations participated in this year’s meetings from various subcontractor trades to general contractors working in the metro Boston area. All these technical meetings led to thousands of construction workers engaging in various stand downs and job site specific training tool box talks.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   During our July 2017 end of year Steering Committee meeting and follow up correspondence in August and September, CSREM and OSHA focused on renewing the Alliance, which was officially signed on September 12, 2017. The goal for this new period is to mentor and reach younger workers entering the construction field so that the next generation of construction workers, managers and safety professionals improve and advance safety and health attitudes, training, technologies, applications and programs by moving the safety bar to a greater level and reaching an increased number of workers. There will be continued discussion of the silica standards and implementation of new technologies to control respirable silica dust. There will be continued emphasis on reducing fall hazards through involvement and activities with the fall stand down. There need to be further insight to reduce Struck- by hazards, which are now matching fall hazards as a leading cause of fatalities and injuries in Region 1. The opioid crisis along with suicide is another area that continuously needs to be addressed, causing more deaths in the construction industry each year.

   Report prepared by: Peter Barletta, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Braintree Office, December 31, 2017.

   Activity Types:

   • Alliance Product: Products (e.g., fact sheets, videos, toolbox talks) developed by Alliance participants as part of the Alliance. These are not OSHA products.
   • Dissemination: An Alliance participant sends OSHA information, Alliance products, or other safety and health information to its stakeholders. This includes information sent by email or social media (Facebook, Twitter), and information included in newsletters and other publications. It also includes hits on the Alliance participant’s or OSHA’s Web page.
   • Evaluation: Any efforts by the Alliance participant to evaluate the effectiveness of an Alliance activity or the Alliance as a whole.
   • Event: Participation in events such as the Construction Roundtable and NAOSH Week.
   • Exhibit: OSHA exhibits at events sponsored by the Alliance participant.
   • OSHA Product Review: Review of an OSHA product by an Alliance participant. For example, an Alliance participant may provide technical comments on an OSHA eTool or publication. The review itself is considered the Alliance activity.
   • Speech/Presentation: Speeches or presentation by OSHA staff at events sponsored by the Alliance participant.
   • Training: This includes best practice seminars or other training that Alliance participants provide for OSHA staff. It also includes training for workers/employers/others by Alliance participants.
   • Other: Use this if an activity does not fit into one of the other categories.

   OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

   • Agriculture
   • Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers
   • Construction
   • Ergonomics
   • Fall Prevention
   • Hazard Communication/Chemicals
   • Health Care
   • Heat Illness Prevention
   • Hispanic/Latino Workers
   • Maritime
   • Oil and Gas
   • Small Business
   • Temporary Workers
   • Transportation
   • Young Workers

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
AND
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS - LOCAL 1150

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and International Brotherhood of Teamsters – Local 1150 (Local 1150) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and Local 1150 and others hereby form an Alliance to provide Local 1150 members with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to manufacturing/general industry hazards such as those found in the aircraft manufacturing industry.

OSHA and Local 1150 will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• Develop training and education programs on safety and health issues found in the aircraft manufacturing industry.
   
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety and health courses on topics that will benefit the members of Local 1150.
   
• Develop workplace safety and health curricula to meet the needs of the members of Local 1150.

OSHA and Local 1150 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 electronic assistance tools and links from OSHA's Web sites.
   
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at Local 1150 conferences, such as local meetings, or other events.
   
• Promote and encourage Local 1150 members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, and the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
   
• Share information on best practices, as jointly determined by OSHA and Local 1150 with others in the industry and publicize the results through outreach by Local 1150 and through OSHA developed training programs and materials.

OSHA and Local 1150 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 Local 1150 leadership address groups.
   
• Develop and disseminate case studies illustrating the business value of safety and health and publicize their results.
   
• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on specific safety and health issues identified in the aircraft manufacturing industry to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. 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 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.

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.

This agreement shall 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 occurrence of both signatories.
 

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
LAMAR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   03 February 2003

   Alliance Renewed

   28 January 2005

   Overview

   The purpose was to use their collective expertise to help foster a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge. Emphasis would be on reducing and preventing exposure to hazards found in outdoor advertising.

   Implementation Team Members

   Robert W. Kowalski

   USDOL/OSHA Bridgeport Area Office

   Leona May

   USDOL/OSHA Bridgeport Area Office

   Paul Macari

   Lamar Outdoor Advertising-Bridgeport Office

   Henry Boladz

   Lamar Outdoor Advertising-Bridgeport Office

   Evaluation Period

   25 January 2008-25 January 2009

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • 04 February 2008
   • 14 February 2008
   • 11 August 2008

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   • 08 April 2008 Defensive Driving/Heat Stress
   • 09 September Hand/Power Tools/ PPE

   Outreach and Communication

   Events

   • None

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

   Events

   • None

   Products

   • None

4. Results

   [Discuss the impact of the Alliance activities and products during the reporting period.]

   [Using the table below, list each activity and the number of individuals reached or trained during the reporting period.]

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Defensive Driving/Heat Stress	30
   Hand/Power Tools/PPE	25
   Total	55

   The individuals that have participated in this training have become more involved with Safety and Health Programs at their employers.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Additional training topics will be selected for those appropriate for the industry.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
HARTFORD AREA OFFICE
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
AND
STATE OF CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
AND
CONNECTICUT BUSINESS INDUSTRY ASSOCATION

The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hartford Area Office, Bridgeport Area Office, the State of Connecticut- Department of Labor Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA), and the Connecticut Business Industry Association (CBIA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, CONN-OSHA, and CBIA hereby form an Alliance to provide CBIA members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers. The team will focus on reducing and preventing exposure to falls, struck-by, caught-in between, and electrical 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 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 developing this Alliance, OSHA, CONN-OSHA, and CBIA 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 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.

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 CBIA members regarding falls, struck-by, caught-in or between, and electrical hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for CBIA 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 safety and health courses and to host an annual CBIA Safety and Health Conference and to allow OSHA and CONN-OSHA to participate.
• Offer a variety of safety and health course to members and non-members.

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, CONN-OSHA's, and the CBIA's web-sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's, CONN-OSHA's, or CBIA conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To share information among OSHA and CONN-OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding CBIA 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 construction hazards that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

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 Hartford Area Office, Bridgeport Area Office, CONN-OSHA, and any other appropriate offices.

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 all signatories.

Signed this 17th day of February, 2016.

RENEWAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN
ALLIANCE BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
AND
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS - LOCAL 1150

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Local 1150 hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on September 16, 2003. OSHA and Local 1150 continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA and Local 1150 remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and Local 1150 recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary, cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. 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 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.

In addition, the implementation team will continue to meet on a regular schedule to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA will afford the opportunity for representatives of the Occupational Safety and Health State Plan and the State Consultation Projects to participate as well.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of signing and will automatically be renewed annually thereafter. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of both signatories and may be terminated for any reason with 30 days written notice from either signatory.

Signed this 14^th day of September, 2005:

Robert W. Kowalski, Bridgeport Area Director, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Rocco J Calo, Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Officer, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union No. 1150

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AND HARTFORD AREA OFFICES,
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OSHA ONSITE CONSULTATION PROGRAM,
AND
THE CONNECTICUT TREE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION, INC.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Connecticut Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, OSHA Onsite Consultation Program (CONN-OSHA) and the Connecticut Tree Protective Association, Inc. (CTPA) recognize the value of a collaborative relationship to promote safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, CONN-OSHA and CTPA hereby form an Alliance to provide CTPA members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, including but not limited to, working in proximity to electrical hazards, chain saw safety, avoiding motor vehicle accidents, proper job site planning, and safe climbing techniques. In developing this Alliance, OSHA, CONN-OSHA, and CTPA recognize that OSHA’s Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA, CONN-OSHA and CTPA will work together to achieve the following education and training goals:

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for CTPA members regarding compliance with ANSI standards and OSHA regulations.
   
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety and health training on topics of clear concern to those who work in the tree care industry. A list of such topics would include, but would not be limited to, the following: working in proximity to electrical hazards, chain saw safety, avoiding motor vehicle accidents, proper job site planning, and safe climbing techniques.

OSHA, CONN-OSHA and CTPA will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA’s, CONN-OSHA’s and CTPA’s Web sites) to members and to all employers and employees in the tree care industry.
   
• Develop tools and materials that will help in the achievement of outreach and communication goals regarding workplace hazards, health and safety.
   
• Promote and encourage CTPA member’s participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), Consultation, Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Programs (SHARP).

OSHA, CONN-OSHA and CTPA will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• CTPA will share with OSHA and CONN-OSHA information on best practices in the tree care industry as it relates to workplace health and safety, and will call attention to already existing publications, programs and studies relating to these best practices.
   
• OSHA and CONN-OSHA will share with CTPA any information developed from local, regional or national studies regarding workplace health, safety or hazards that may be helpful to CTPA or to the Alliance in the promotion of the general goals of the Alliance.
   
• Raise awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to workplace safety and health whenever CTPA leaders address groups.
   
• Develop and disseminate case studies that illustrate the business value of workplace safety and will publicize these results.
   
• OSHA, CONN-OSHA and CTPA will participate in forums, round table discussions or stakeholder meetings on safety and health issues in the tree care industry and outside of this industry, in order to help achieve innovative solutions to the problem of hazardous conditions in the workplace and to provide input on safety and health issues generally.

OSHA’s Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. 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 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.

An implementation team made up of representatives of all three organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. Team members will include representative of OSHA’s Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time provided they give thirty days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of all signatories.