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.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
HARTFORD AREA OFFICE
SPRINGFIELD AREA OFFICE
PROVIDENCE AREA OFFICE
AND
LAMAR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bridgeport, Hartford, Providence, and Springfield Area Offices and Lamar Outdoor Advertising continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and Lamar Outdoor Advertising hereby renew the Alliance signed February 3, 2003 and renewed February 9, 2007, with a continued emphasis on falls, personal protective equipment (PPE), safe use of ladders, electrical hazards, control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), blood borne pathogens, and other hazards inherent to the outdoor advertising industry. Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing Lamar Outdoor Advertising members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect 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 falls, electrical hazards, safe use of ladders and other hazards inherent to the outdoor advertising industry.

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the requirements for program participation laid out in the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and Lamar Outdoor Advertising 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: Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach) and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the Lamar Outdoor Advertising Web sites to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or Lamar Outdoor Advertising's conferences, local meetings, or other safety and health events.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on falls, PPE, safe use of ladders, electrical hazards, lockout/tag out, and blood borne pathogens to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding Lamar Outdoor Advertising's safety meetings, which will not only be attended by Lamar personnel but also by others in the industry to share good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by notifying them of other training opportunities and collaborate with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on hazards specific to the outdoor advertising industry.
• To develop and disseminate case studies on accidents and near misses and publicize the results.
• To encourage Lamar Outdoor Advertising to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including best practices for its industry.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• To develop effective training and education programs for Lamar Outdoor Advertising and others in the outdoor advertising field regarding falls, PPE, safe use of ladders, electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, blood borne pathogens, first aid and CPR and other hazards in the outdoor advertising industry, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for Lamar Outdoor Advertising and others in the outdoor advertising field 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 including but not limited to: falls, PPE, safe use of ladders, electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, blood borne pathogens, first aid and CPR.

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 initiatives, outreach, communication, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing 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 one to two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Bridgeport Area Office, Hartford Area Office, Springfield Area Office, Providence 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. 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 any signatories.

Signed this 14^th day of November, 2018.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE, KNOWN AS THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
OSHA ALLIANCE,
BETWEEN
SPRINGFIELD AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS
OSHA CONSULTATION PROGRAM
AND
HAMPDEN, HAMPSHIRE, AND FRANKLIN CONTRACTORS/LOCAL EMPLOYERS
AND
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 98

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Springfield Area Office, the MA OSHA Consultation Program (MOCP), the Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin contractors (HHFC) and local employers, and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 98 (IUOE) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, MOCP, HHFC/local employers, and IUOE hereby renew the Alliance, known as the Western Massachusetts OSHA Alliance (WMOSHA) signed May 12, 2006 and renewed May 8, 2008, with a continued emphasis on construction hazards, fall prevention, emerging hazards, emphasis program hazards, as well as hazards observed on general industry worksites. Specifically, each organization is committed to providing HHFC, local employers, and IUOE 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 construction hazards, fall prevention, emerging hazards, emphasis program hazards, as well as hazards observed on general industry worksites.

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, MOCP, HHFC/Local employers, and IUOE recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on construction hazards, fall prevention, emerging hazards, emphasis program hazards, as well as hazards observed on general industry worksites to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by providing monthly presentations to the WMOSHA members and the public on timely safety and health topics, by participating in the OSHA Summer Summit, and by encouraging stand down events such as the annual OSHA Fall Stand Down.

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 employees and employers in Western Massachusetts regarding construction hazards, fall prevention, emerging hazards, emphasis program hazards, as well as hazards observed on general industry worksites, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for employees and employers in Western Massachusetts 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 construction hazards, fall prevention, emerging hazards, emphasis program hazards, as well as hazards observed on general industry worksites courses.

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 WMOSHA members' Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or WMOSHA conferences, local meetings, or other events such as the OSHA Summer Summit traditionally hosted at UMass Amherst annually in June.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding WMOSHA members 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, fall prevention, emerging hazards, emphasis program hazards, as well as hazards observed on general industry worksites that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.
• To develop and disseminate case studies on construction hazards, fall prevention, emerging hazards, emphasis program hazards, as well as hazards observed on general industry worksites 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 Springfield 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 5 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 18^th day of May, 2018.

RENEWAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
AND
LAMAR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, BRIDGEPORT OFFICE

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Bridgeport Office (Lamar Bridgeport) hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on February 3, 2005. OSHA and Lamar Bridgeport continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA and Lamar Bridgeport remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and LOABO 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.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A SAFETY AND HEALTH
EDUCATION ALLIANCE
AMONG
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
METHUEN AREA OFFICE, BRAINTREE AREA OFFICE AND SPRINGFIELD AREA OFFICE
AND
MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND
MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF VOCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
AND
MASSACHUSETTS FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
AND
MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety (DOS), Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE), Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA), Massachusetts Federation of Teachers (MFT) and the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA, DOS, DOE, MAVA, MFT and MTA hereby form an Alliance to provide DOE, MAVA, MFT and MTA members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help them protect vocational-technical education students' and educators' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards in the workplace including schools. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and DOE, MAVA, MFT and MTA recognize that OSHA's Consultation Project partner (DOS) is an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA, DOS, DOE, MAVA, MFT and MTA will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• Work together to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for vocational-technical education students and educators regarding safety and health hazards in the workplace and to provide expertise in communicating such information to students and educators.
   
• Deliver or arrange for delivery of OSHA #500 (construction) and OSHA #501 (general industry) train-the-trainer courses that certify trainers to conduct the OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour courses at their respective schools.
   
• Each school with an OSHA #500 (construction) and/or OSHA #501 (general industry) certified trainer will conduct at least one 10-hour course for students each year. OSHA will provide assistance to instructors that are conducting OSHA 10-hour courses for students by providing the 1-hour “Introduction to OSHA” segment of the 10-hour course for at least one class each year.

OSHA, DOS, DOE, MAVA, MFT and MTA will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Work together 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 DOS, DOE, MAVA, MFT, MTA Web sites) to vocational-technical education students and educators.
   
• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding DOS, DOE, MAVA, MFT, and MTA best practices or effective approaches and publicize the results through outreach by, OSHA, DOS, DOE, MAVA, MFT and MTA and through OSHA or DOS, DOE, MAVA, MFT and MTA developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
   
• Promote and encourage DOE, MAVA, MFT and MTA members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), Massachusetts DOS Consultation and OSHA's 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 this Alliance, OSHA, DOS, DOE, MAVA, MFT and MTA are not endorsing any of the signatories' products or services; nor do the signatories enter into this Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of the 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 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 from the date of signing and will be automatically renewed annually. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of all signatories and may be terminated for any reason within 30 days written notice to all other signatories and their organizations that are represented from any signatory.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
BOSTON NORTH, BOSTON SOUTH, AND SPRINGFIELD AREA OFFICES
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS/OSHA CONSULTATION
AND
THE MASS BREWERS GUILD

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Massachusetts Area Offices (Boston North, Boston South, and Springfield), the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards/OSHA Consultation (DLS), and the Mass Brewers Guild (MBG) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, DLS and MBG hereby form an Alliance to provide the Massachusetts brewing industry and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards in the craft brewing industry and to understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance’s activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the “Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants” and the “Guidelines for OSHA’s Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects.”

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use available injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety and health. In developing this Alliance, OSHA, DLS, and MBG 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: Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• To share information on OSHA’s National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s, DLS’s and MBG’s web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To provide free safety and health consulting using DLS OSHA On-Site Consultation Program to assist in addressing site-specific hazards at individual brewery locations.
• To encourage constituent employers to create site-specific safety and health programs that include OSHA’s Safe & Sound Campaign elements.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s, DLS’s, or MBG’s conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on workplace hazards associated with the craft brewing industry including, but not limited to, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, powered industrial trucks, permit required confined spaces, electrical safe work practices, walking/working surfaces, personal protective equipment, and outside contractor safety.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the MBG and craft brewing industry and good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by increasing hazard awareness training and near miss reporting/training.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• To develop effective training and education programs for the craft brewing industry 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 courses to OSHA compliance and consultation staff pertaining to brewery operations and equipment.

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 initiatives, outreach, communications, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing 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 one to two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Massachusetts OSHA Area Offices 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 5th day of August, 2019.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ANDOVER, BRAINTREE AND SPRINGFIELD OSHA AREA OFFICES
AND
MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF VOCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
AND
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS-MASSACHUSETTS
AND
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
AND
MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
AND
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS/OSHA CONSULTATION PROGRAM
AND
OSHA TRAINING INSTITUTE EDUCATION CENTER, REGION 1/KEENE STATE COLLEGE

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Andover, Braintree, and Springfield Area Offices and the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA), American Federation of Teachers-Massachusetts (AFT-MASS), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards/ OSHA Consultation Program (DLS), and OSHA Training Institute Education Center, Region 1/Keene State College (KSC OTI Education Center) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and MAVA, AFT-MASS, DESE, MTA, DLS and KSC OTI Education Center herby renew the Alliance signed July 11, 2005 and renewed on July 11, 2008 and August 6, 2015 with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards in schools. Specifically, all organizations are committed to providing MAVA, AFT-MASS, DESE, MTA, DLS and KSC OTI Education Center members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help protect the health and safety of workers, along with vocational students, 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 a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to safety and health hazards in schools.

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 MAVA, AFT-MASS, DESE, MTA, DLS and KSC OTI Education Center 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.

• 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 workplace hazards faced by the entry level and youth workforce 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 having each school with an OSHA authorized Outreach Trainer conduct at least one (1) hour outreach program for students annually. OSHA and the DLS will provide assistance and guest lecturers to authorize outreach trainers/teachers conducting the OSHA outreach classes for vocational students.

Training and Education

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

• Provide expertise to develop training and education programs for vocational-technical education students and educators regarding safety and health hazards in the workplace and to provide expertise in communicating such information to students and educators.
• Deliver or arrange for delivery of occupational safety and health standards courses offered through the OTIEC, Region 1 (510 OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry and 511 OSHA Standards for General Industry) to enhance teachers' working knowledge of the OSHA safety standards to enhance curriculum for the benefit of students in all vocational classes. Along with mandatory experience using the OSHA standards in work history, the OSHA 510 and 511 are also prerequisites needed to take the Outreach Trainer Course.
• Deliver or arrange for delivery of OSHA Outreach Training courses (OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction) that authorize teachers to conduct the Outreach Training Program 10 and 30 hour classes at their respective schools. NOTE: Only OTIEC authorized instructors who meet the minimum instructor qualifications of the Directorate of Training and Education (DTE) may conduct OSHA standard and authorized Outreach Trainer courses.
• Participate in on-going teacher professional development by supporting teacher conferences and events enhanced by attendance and presentations by OSHA and DLS personnel.

Outreach and Communication

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

• Work together to develop information on recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and provide expertise in methods of communicating information (for example, printed documents, electronic and social media, eTOOLS and APPS available at recognized agency websites.
• Share information among personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding best practices, effective approaches, and publicize the results through outreach by OSHA, DLS, OTIEC, DOE, MAVA, MTA and AFT-MASS developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures.
• Promote and encourage DESE, MAVA, MTA, and AFT-MASS Member participation in OSHA's cooperative programs and trainings, as applicable to schools.

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 and regional 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 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 Andover, Braintree, and Springfield 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 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 12^th day of February, 2018.