ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT – FY 2017
Lamar Outdoor Systems
Alliance Background: Signed February 3, 2003
Renewed: February 5, 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. Through the initiation of this local alliance, a National alliance was later formed.

Implementation Team Members

Robert W. Kowalski (ret.), Area Director, U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA, Bridgeport Area Office
Leona May, Compliance Assistance Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA, Bridgeport Area Office
Mathew Duddy-Vice President/Territory Manager
Daniel Carney – Vice President/General Manager

Contributors

Tom Allen, Regional Product Specialist – Northeast, Werner Ladder Company
Andy DeLair, Senior Territory Sales Manager, Fall Protection Specialist, MSA North America
Jeff Swinehart, Total Distribution Sales Consultants LLC (Werner Ladder Company)

Evaluation Period

FY 2017 - October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017

Team Meetings

***Numerous telephone calls and emails were exchanged throughout this evaluation period between Bridgeport Area Office's Compliance Assistance Specialist Leona May, Matthew Duddy, Vice President/General Manager, Henry Boladz, Operations Manager, and Larry Nievel, Operations Manager.

Events and Products

October 31, 2016 – Lamar organized a safety training seminar for outdoor/billboard advertising employers and employees in Windsor, CT. CAS Leona May presented training on Office Safety. Staff from the Bridgeport OSHA staff, Hartford OSHA staff and the Springfield OSHA office staff attended.

February 8, 2017 – Lamar organized training with Lamar Bridgeport personnel and Barrett Outdoor personnel in Bridgeport, CT at Lamar's facility in Bridgeport, CT. Bridgeport CAS conducted a presentation at the evnt on Bloodborne Pathogens.

May 14, 2017 – CAS Leona May organized with Lamar Bridgeport training on Effective Safety Program in conjunction with the Safe and Sound Program to 10 attendees in Bridgeport, CT.

May 23, 2017 – CAS Leona May organized MSA North America to conduct fall protection training for the Bridgeport OSHA staff and Lamar employees (15 attendees).

September 13, 2017 – CAS Leona May organized Werner Ladders to conduct ladder training for Lamar Hartford, Lamar Springfield, Lamar Bridgeport in Windsor, CT (10 attendees).

Outreach and Communication

The Alliance utilizes Connecticut Safety Society Newsletter and the Connecticut OSHA Newsletter to announce programs, event and training opportunities. Additionally, the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce prints the announcements in their monthly newsletters.

Outreach goals are to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health in the healthcare, manufacturing and construction industry.

Communication is primarily conducted through email, websites and mail distribution.

Results

Upcoming Milestones in FY 2018

The Bridgeport Area Office will continue to present various safety and health topics and training in coordination with Lamar Outdoor Systems members, general public and law enforcement personnel.

Bridgeport Area OSHA Office intends to renew this alliance in early FY18.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
STATE OF CONNECTICUT-DEPARTMEMT OF
LABOR DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAETY
AND HEALTH
AND
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS
LOCAL 478 (Connecticut)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State of Connecticut Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ConnOSHA) and the International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 478 (IUOE) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and IUOE hereby form an alliance to provide IUOE members 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 falls, struck-by hazards, caught-in or between and electrical hazards. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and the IUOE recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA, ConnOSHA and IUOE will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• Work with OSHA to develop training and education programs on safety and health issues regarding falls, struck-by, caught-in or between and electrical hazards and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety and health courses.
• Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing workplace safety and health curricula.

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

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and disseminate information at conferences, events, or through print and electronic media, including links from OSHA's Web sites.
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other safety and health forums and events.
• Promote and encourage IUOE contractor's and member's participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation, and Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
• Share information on best practices, as jointly determined by OSHA and IUOE worksites with others in the industry through outreach by IUOE and through OSHA or IUOE developed training programs and materials. Promote their implementation through print or electronic media, at conferences, or by any other means.

OSHA and IUOE 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 IUOE leaders 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 safety and health issues to help forge innovative solutions to in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

OSHA and the IUOE agree to establish an Alliance to promote safe and healthful working conditions for local members by:

• Providing "IUOE Local 478" members with information and guidance that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to hazards inherent in construction and related activities.
• Increasing access to safety and health information and training resources.

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 dialog on worlqilace 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 the 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.

Signed April 18, 2012:

Robert W. Kowalski, Area Director, Bridgeport Area Office, USDOL-OSHA

Craig Metz, Business Manager, International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 478

Kenneth Tucker, Director, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health

RENEWAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AND HARTFORD AREA OFFICES
AND
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF CONNECTICUT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut (CT-ABC) hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on November 16, 2005. OSHA and CT-ABC continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA, and ABC-CT remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and ABC-CT 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 Association and the association of 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.

RENEWAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SPRINGFIELD AREA OFFICE
MASSACHUSETTS CONSULTATION PROGRAM
AND
HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE, AND FRANKLIN CONTRACTORS
AND
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Massachusetts Consultation Program (MCP), the Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Contractors (HHFC) and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 98 (IUOE) hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on May 12, 2006. OSHA, MCP, HHFC and IUOE continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA, MCP, HHFC and IUOE remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA, MCP, HHFC and IUOE 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 Association and the association of 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 any signatory.
 

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
HARTFORD AREA OFFICE
AND
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
AND
THE CONNECTICUT TREE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION INC.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bridgeport and Hartford Area offices, the Connecticut Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA) and the Connecticut Tree Protective Association continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship in order to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, CONN-OSHA and the Connecticut Tree Protective Association hereby renew the Alliance signed July 21, 2005 and renewed July 21, 2007. In doing so, these parties continue to place an emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to working in proximity to electrical hazards, encouraging safe practices with respect to the use of chain saws and wood chippers, avoiding motor vehicle accidents, encouraging safe climbing techniques, and working on other safety issues of inherent concern with the arboriculture and tree care industry.

Through this document, the parties indicate their recognition of the importance of committing to safety at the individual and company level and the need to provide all in the workplace with the education, training and respect for safe practices that are essential to achieving the goals that are sought through this Alliance.

Specifically, the Bridgeport and Hartford Area Offices of OSHA, CONN-OSHA and the Connecticut Tree Protective Association are committed to providing the Connecticut Tree Protective Association members and others with the information, guidance and training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, and that will further the understanding of 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 occupational hazards and issues through training and outreach. These efforts will include hazards and issues specifically related to arboricultural and tree care activities as well as those that are more fundamental in nature and so are also of concern within the tree care worker community.

This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants agree to work towards summarizing specific activities and timeframes for completion of these activities and recording these goals in a written work plan.

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, as appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis. The Alliance will also explore and evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance through assessments of the impact of its overall efforts on improving workplace safety for all involved in tree care, including both employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA, CONN-OSHA and the Connecticut Tree Protective Association recognize that OSHA's State Plan and its On-site Consultation Project partners are integral parts of the OSHA national effort. 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 in order to:

• Share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions and stakeholder meetings on all hazards related to the arboriculture and the tree care industry and all related general industry standards related to arboriculture and tree care, in order to forge innovative solutions in the workplace and provide input on safety and health issues as relate to arboriculture and tree care.
• Encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health efforts through worker participation in National Safety Organization activities, the hosting of safety awareness events and the conducting of training and outreach efforts.

Training and Education

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

• The development of effective training and education programs for all employees regarding proper and safe arboricultural and tree care activities and communication of such information to constituent employers and workers.
• Through the use of these training and education programs, promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.
• Through the use of these training and education programs, promote understanding of the responsibilities of employers to communicate the importance of safety and of workers' rights to workers.

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 Connecticut Tree Protective Association website ) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or the National Safety Organization's conferences, Connecticut Tree Protective Association conferences and local meetings, or other safety and health events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the Connecticut Tree Protective Association good practices and effective efforts to foster safety within all workplaces throughout the arboriculture and tree care industry, including the use of training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures developed by the Participants.
• To work with other Alliance Participants on specific issues and projects regarding employee safety and health within the arboriculture and tree care industry, including those that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
• To develop and disseminate case studies, when needed and as applicable, on best practices and the effective management of safety and health hazards to the arboriculture and tree care industry, and to publicize these results as appropriate.

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 and Hartford Area Offices 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 concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 19^th day of July, 2018.

RENEWAL 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Brazilian Immigrant Center (BIC) hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on April 3, 2006. OSHA and BIC continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA and BIC remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and BIC 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 Association and the association of 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.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
CONCORD AREA OFFICE
AND
KEENE STATE COLLEGE WORKWISE NH
AND
NEW HAMPSHIRE COALITION FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Concord Area Office, Keene State College Workwise NH and the New Hampshire Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, KSC Workwise NH and NHCOSH hereby form an Alliance to provide Employers, Employees, Temporary Staffing Workers, Youth Workers, Immigrants and Refugees as well as 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 hazards in Construction, General Industry and Agriculture Industries while addressing common hazards within their industries 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.

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 workers' rights, workplace violence and to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker education and participation in workplace safety and health by providing outreach to Employers, Employees, Temporary Staffing Workers, Youth Workers, Immigrants and Refugees as well as others.
• To provide advocacy work and support for injured workers as well as support and resources for families of deceased workers.

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 Employers, Employees, Temporary Staffing Workers, Youth Workers, Immigrants and Refugees as well as others within Construction, General Industry and Agricultural Industry on common hazards found within their industries. Hazards include but are not limited to; Falls, Struck by, Caught in, Electrical, Chemical Hazards, Machine Hazards, Ergonomic Hazards, Workplace Violence as well as Heat and Cold Stress.
• To develop effective training and education programs for employers, employees and youth workers in order 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 and outreach session for the Construction, General Industry and Agricultural Industry. Topics include; Introduction to OSHA, Workplace Rights and Workplace Violence. Target Audience will include employer, employees, youth and teen workers, temporary staffing workers as well as various immigrant groups.

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 NHCOSH Local and National COSH Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or NHCOSH conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding Construction, General Industry and Agricultural best 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, General Industry and Agricultural 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 Concord NH 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 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 24^th day of September, 2015 by:

• Rosemarie Ohar-Cole, Area Director, OSHA
• Jordan Barab, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor, OSHA
• Rick Rumba, Consultation Program Manager, Keene State College, Workwise NH
• Brian Mitchell, Executive Director, New Hampshire Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
NH Hampshire Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NHCOSH)
10/2/2016

1. Alliance Background

   A. Date Signed

   September 24, 2015

   B. Evaluation Period

   10/1/15 through 9/30/16

   C. Overview

   The purpose and scope of the Alliance is to provide employers, employees, temporary staffing workers, youth workers, immigrant and refugees as well as other with information on workers’ rights, guidance and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in Construction, General Industry and Agriculture Industries while addressing common hazards within their industries.

   D. Implementation Team Members

   Brian Mitchell

   NHCOSH

   Jordan Barab

   OSHA

   Rose Cole

   OSHA

   Rick Rumba

   Workwise OSHA Consultation Program

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Regular telephone conference and formal meetings were held throughout the evaluation period in order to plan and coordinate outreach session. In addition to these formal meetings, phone conference and emails, 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: Deliver safety and health topics to participants
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Presentation	11/12/15: Presented on OSHA Update at the NHCOSH Annual Meeting.	Employers, Unions, Temporary Agencies, Workers, Worker Rights, Workplace Violence	200
   Presentation	2/9/16 - Presentation on temporary and contractor workers. Also a second part presentation on snow removal on roofs during the winter months.	Worker Rights, Temporary Workers, Falls, Slips/Trips and Housekeeping	500
   Presentation	4/27/16 -Presentation on OSHA Safety and Highlights at the NHCOSH Workers Memorial Day Event.	Employers, Unions, Temporary Agencies, Workers	500
   Presentation	9/15/16- Presentation as well as support for all day Conference on Workplace Violence called “Shatter the Silence.”	Employers, Unions, Temporary Agencies, Workers, Worker Rights, Workplace Violence	500
   Outreach and Communication: [Planning Meetings]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meeting	3/11/16 - Planning meeting for the NHCOSH April Workers Memorial Day Event	Employers, Unions, Temporary Agencies, Workers, Worker Rights, Workplace Violence	5
   Meeting	5/31/16- Planning meeting with NHCOSH Director to plan outreach sessions for upcoming year.	Employers, Unions, Temporary Agencies, Workers	3
   TOTAL			1,808

4. Evaluations

   The Alliance between OSHA and the NH Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NHCOSH) has been very successful with promoting safety and health within the New Hampshire Community. This alliance allows OSHA to provide outreach and education on workers’ rights for the hard to reach groups. Target groups reached consisted of; Refugees and Immigrant workers, temporary workers and youths.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Continue to work closely with the NHCOSH Director while educating NH workers on worker's rights as well as keeping businesses updated on OSHA emphasis areas and new and upcoming changes.

OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

• Ergonomics
• Workplace Violence
• Hazard Communication/Chemicals
• Health Care
• Heat Illness Prevention
• Small Business
• Temporary Workers
• Young Workers
• Immigrant Workers

Report prepared by:
Andrew Palhof, Compliance Assistant Specialist, Concord Area Office

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE,
HARTFORD AREA OFFICE
AND
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF CONNECTICUT

The Bridgeport and Hartford offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut (ABC-CT) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and ABC-CT hereby form an Alliance to provide ABC-CT 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 falls, as well as electrical, trenching/excavations and bloodborne pathogens hazards. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and ABC-CT recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA and ABC-CT will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To provide expertise to develop training and education programs for members of ABC-CT regarding hazards in construction, such as, falls, electrical, trenching/excavations, bloodborne pathogens and other topics identified through participant surveys, and to provide expertise in communicating such information to employers and employees in the industry.

OSHA and ABC-CT will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• 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 and the ABC-CT’s Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.
   
• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding ABC-CT best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by ABC-CT and through OSHA.
   
• Promote and encourage ABC-CT members’ 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 and ABC-CT 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 when ABC-CT 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.

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. Team members will include representatives of OSHA and ABC-CT. In addition, they will meet at least quarterly, either in person or by phone, to track and share information on activities and evaluate 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.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT – FY 2017
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local #1150
Alliance Background: Signed September 16, 2003
Renewed: September 14, 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 healthcare and manufacturing.

Implementation Team Members

• Robert W. Kowalski (ret.), Area Director, U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA, Bridgeport Area Office
• Leona May, Compliance Assistance Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA, Bridgeport Area Office
• Rocco Calo- Sec/Treasurer Teamsters Local 1150
• Joe Grabinski- Chief Safety and Health Steward Local 1150

Contributors

Steven Mayo, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Sikorsky EHS Department

Evaluation Period

FY 2017 - October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017

Team Meetings

***Numerous telephone calls and emails were exchanged throughout this evaluation period between Bridgeport Area Office's Compliance Assistance Specialist Leona May and Joe Grabinski, Chief Safety and Health Union Steward and Dennis Varmich, Safety Steward..

April 29, 2017 – CAS Leona May attended a formal planning meeting with Joe Grabinski and Dennis Varmich at Teamsters' Local 1150 union hall in Stratford, CT.

Events and Products

October 21, 2016 – Bridgeport CAS, Joe Grabinski and Dennis Varmich to present attend seven meetings with CT Hearing Conservation Committee during this evaluation period.

February 14, 2017 – Bridgeport CAS and Dennis Varmich attend five meetings with CT Young Worker Safety Team

April 27, 2017 – Bridgeport CAS and Dennis Varmich participated at Middlesex County Career Fair at Wesleyan University.

May 2, 2017 – Bridgeport CAS and Dennis Varmich attended and participated at Associated Builders and Contractors Rodeo Career Fair.

June 12, 2017 – Bridgeport CAS conducted an OSHA presentation and Joe Grabinski spoke about workplace safety and OSHA at the Safe and Sound seminar at Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, CT.

June 15, 2017 – Bridgeport CAS established an OSHA booth with training information and publications with Joe Grabinski at Frontier Family Safety Night, Stratford, CT.

June 23, 2017 through September 7, 2017 – CAS presented the Intro to OSHA (two hours) along for Joe Grabinski who conducted an OSHA 10 GI class to their employees at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, CT.

Outreach and Communication

The Alliance utilizes Connecticut Safety Society Newsletter and the Connecticut OSHA Newsletter to announce programs, event and training opportunities.

Teamsters have a newsletter which has wide distribution. They have an electronic website and email distribution. Grabinski has an active role with the National Safety Council.

Communication is primarily conducted through email, websites and mail distribution.

Upcoming Milestones in FY 2018

The Bridgeport Area Office will continue to present various safety and health topics and training in coordination with Teamster Local 1150.

Continue to present contemporary safety and health topics. Continue outreach with other safety and health organizations.

Bridgeport Area OSHA Office intends to renew this alliance in early FY18.