ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM)
February 07, 2020

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      February 21, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      January 01, 2019 – January 15, 2020

   3. Overview

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

   4. Implementation Team Members

      Peter Barletta, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, Braintree MA
      Joseph Green, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, Andover MA

      List OSHA members and titles/offices

      Anthony Covelo, Area Director Andover MA OSHA Area Office
      James Mulligan, Area Director Braintree MA OSHA Area Office
      Mary E. Hoye, Area Director Springfield MA OSHA Area Office

      List Alliance participant members and titles/offices

      Peggy Duffy-Shea- ASM Associate Director of Programs and Membership
      Eric Stalmon- Safety Vice President, The Marr Companies
      Valerie Stone -Safety Director, TG Gallagher

2. Implementation Team Meetings and Training:

   Wednesday, January 15, 2020- OSHA Multi-Employer Citation Policy training, by Mark Heffron OSHA Boston Regional office, (31 attendees)

   Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - Confined Spaces Training and Rescue, (16 attendees)
   Location: Industrial Safety And Rescues Training Facility
   Location: Berkley MA

   9/18/2019 - ASM Safety Roundtable- DOT Reasonable Suspicion training, (32 attendees)
   Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

   5/22/2019 - Safety Roundtable - Training on the new ANSI A92 standards for inspections and safe operations of aerial lifts, hosted and conducted by Eric Stalmon, (53 attendees)
   Location: South Boston, Massachusetts

   Monday, April 8, 2019 - I & I, Sling and Rigging Inspection training (23 attendees)
   Location: I & I Sling, Inc./ Slingmax - Norwood, Ma 02062

   3/22/2019 - Safety Roundtable - Incident Investigation (25 attendees)
   Location: Salem, Massachusetts

   1/31/2019 - Safety Roundtable – OSHA Trenching and Excavating NEP training, effective as of January 1, 2019, by Joe Green from the OSHA Andover Office (27 attendees)
   Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

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: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	[Product name and summary]	[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   Dissemination	[Summary]	[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   Event		[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   Exhibit		[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   OSHA Product	[Product name and summary]	[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   Review
   Speech/Presentation	[Speech name and summary]	Confine Space, Rigging, Aerial Lifts, Trenching and Excavation, Accident Investigation, Transportation, and OSHA	207
   Training	Listed Above	Same as above
   ASM Newsletter and Social Media blast providing safety information and articles to the over two subcontractor members for example announcing the Fall Stand Down and safe and sound Campaigns.	Publications and News Releases educating the members on new safety laws and events: OSHA's Safe + Sound Week Quickly Approaching The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will join businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs during Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 12-18. Construction's New Safety Imperative: Suicide Prevention Since the invention of hard hats in 1919 to the founding of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration in 1971 and the recent use of drones to conduct safety inspections, leaders in the merit shop construction industry have been working for decades to identify, implement and fine-tune best-in-class jobsite safety practices. Construction Citizen OSHA Moving Toward Making Revisions To Silica Standard For Construction The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently submitted a request seeking information on the effectiveness of control measures not currently included in Table 1 of the agency's construction standard for silica. Roads and Bridges Fatal Falls In Construction: Total Deaths Rise, But Rate Falls, Report Shows The number of fatal falls to a lower level among construction workers increased from 2011 to 2017 - reflecting a surge in employment - although the rate of such incidents decreased 25%, according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR. Safety and Health Magazine OSHA Seeks Comment On Possible Revisions To Silica Standard OSHA is requesting input on potential revisions to Table 1 of its respirable crystalline silica standard for construction, according to a Request for Information slated for publication in the Aug. 15 Federal Register. Safety and Health Magazine Beryllium In Construction: OSHA Advisory Committee To Host Teleconference On Potential Rule Changes OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has scheduled a teleconference/WebEx meeting for Sept. 9 to discuss potential changes to beryllium regulations, according to a notice published in the Aug. 8 Federal Register. Fall Protection Again Tops OSHA's 'Top 10' List Of Most Frequently Cited Violations For the ninth consecutive year, Fall Protection - General Requirements is OSHA's most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health announced Tuesday at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo. Safety and Health Magazine Opioids And Pain Management In The Construction Industry The opioid crisis may be devastating the construction industry more than any other, as this class of workers has a higher proportionate mortality rate from opioids—including synthetic, semisynthetic, and natural formulations—than those working in other occupations. Practical Pain Management OSHA Gets New Construction Director The U.S. Department of Labor announced that it has chosen Scott Ketcham as director of OSHA's Directorate of Construction (DOC). Ketcham previously held the position of DOC deputy director for more than two years. Construction Dive U.S. Department Of Labor Announces $10.5 Million In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the availability of $10.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants for nonprofit organizations including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, Indian tribes, and colleges and universities. U.S. Department of Labor May 13, 2019 Workplace Safety News NIOSH, OSHA cosponsor construction safety stand-down Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for one-third of worker deaths in the industry, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH and OSHA, along with The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), are cosponsoring a National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction the week of May 6-10. Safety.BLR	See list.
   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training and Education: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training and Education: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Outreach and Communication: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Outreach and Communication: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   TOTAL			[Total]

4. Evaluations

   Successful completion of Outreach Train the Trainer Courses.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   List major planned activities, products, and issues that the Alliance plans to work on during the next reporting period, including plans for renewal or conclusion.

   Report prepared by: Peter Barletta, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Braintree Office, February 07, 2020

   Activity Types:

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

    

   OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

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

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA)
April 17, 2020

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed: February 18, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      – February 18, 2018 to April 17, 2020

   3. Overview

      The goals of this Alliance is to provide MNA members and others with information, education, guidance, and access to resources that will help them protect the health and safety of nurses and healthcare workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to workplace violence and abuse, back and other musculoskeletal work- related injuries, slip, trip and fall hazards; latex allergens, air contaminants, and pathogens, and infection control. Provide information and assistance with filing OSHA complaints and understanding their rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      Peter Barletta, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Braintree
      Joe Green, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Andover
      Chris Pontus, MNA Safety and Health Director

      List OSHA members and titles/offices

      Anthony Covelo, Area Director Andover MA OSHA Area Office
      James Mulligan, Area Director Braintree MA OSHA Area Office
      Mary E. Hoye, Area Director Springfield MA OSHA Area Office

      List Alliance participant members and titles/offices

      Donna Kelly Williams, President, Massachusetts Nurses Association
      Julie Pinkham, Executive Director, Massachusetts Nurses Association
      Judith Pare, Director of Nursing Education
      Peg Taylor, Associate Director of Health and Safety
      Shirley Thompson, Director, Division of Operations

      Kathryn Flannery, Supervisor, MA OSHA Consultation Program Department of Labor Standards

2. Implementation Team Meetings

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

   Minutes of May 22, 2019 Meeting at the MNA in Canton – Alliance Meeting #2- Follow-up to meeting in October 2018 planning alliance events. At this meeting introduced to Peg Taylor, Assistant Director of Health and Safety. Discussed improving and set goals with training presentations to union officials on improving MNA safety and health complaint process, and streamlining communication between MNA and OSHA. Created an OSHA complaint process on MNA website.

   Braintree Office developed and sent to about 75 nursing schools and colleges in Massachusetts, a letter with OSHA resources and links to workplace safety and health resources, including information on workplace violence, to raise awareness of these issues to the health care students prior to entering their nursing profession.

   All Day MNA Conference held in October 02, 2019 at Lombardo’s in Randolph – Focused on work place violence and sexual harassment with 100 hundred attendees.

   May 28, 2019, Labor AD’s evening meeting Northshore Regional office in Lynnfield, MA, OSHA CAS presented and informed members on their rights on how to file an OSHA Complaint. – completed for 28 MNA Union Area Directors.

   OSHA Summer Summit at UMass Amherst on June 19, 2019. Chris Pontus, Judith Pare and Peggy Taylor registering and attended. This collaboration promotes sharing of safety and health learning with involvement in MNA and OSHA sponsored conferences.

   Winter Conference, typically MNA does not do training and conference during winter months, but planned a January 2020 conference at UMass Dartmouth/UMass Worcester a winter conference focusing on: Toxicology, Ergo, and Workplace Violence.

   May 24, 2019. Thank you again, for meeting with us and collaborating on potential projects with MNA. This morning I presented the idea of an OSHA training for our Labor A.D.s and our leadership team was thrilled with the prospect! Julie has asked me to reach out to you and request that you put a hold on September 5^th as a potential training date. Julie and Roland will be meeting with the labor staff on June 6^th to make sure that there are no conflicts with the September date.

   Occupational Safety & Health Administration presented to the Labor School on May 27, 2019 in Lynnfield, MA on employee rights and the OSHA complaint and whistleblower protection and procedures. About 25 Union Area Directors representing various hospitals in Eastern Massachusetts attended.

   Occupational Safety & Health Administration presented to the Labor School on June 17, 2019 in Canton, MA on employee rights and the OSHA complaint and whistleblower protection and procedures. About 30 Union Area Directors representing various hospitals in Eastern Massachusetts attended.

   The MNA Division of Labor met this morning and asked me to extend a formal invitation to you. MNA staff very interested in learning about strategies for communicating and reporting safety and health complaints to OSHA. In order to maximize attendance at this meeting we would like to schedule you for Thursday, October 3rd, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at MNA Headquarters.

   Approximately 20 MNA Hospital Labor Representatives attended the OSHA presentation at the MNA headquarters in Canton, MA. The OSHA presentation was conducted on October 03, 2019 on better understanding and improving the OSHA complaint process with their members. A guideline fact sheet on the OSHA complaint process was handed out.

   January 2020, Peter Barletta and Chris Pontus commenced developing a specific OSHA -10 hour curriculum for nurses and healthcare providers. The plan is to conduct the OSHA-10 hour healthcare in the spring and fall, opened for MNA and non MNA members in the healthcare community. The OSHA -10 hour would focus on infection control and bio hazards, PPE, blood borne, needle stick, workplace violence, slip trips, falls and ergonomics, while maintaining the core OSHA-10 hour requirements under DTE regulations.

   February – April 2020- Covid-19, OSHA Braintree office provided technical assistance by hand delivering in February OSHA’s Pandemic Influenza publications for their nurses. Approximately 100 of these books were delivered to the MNA headquarters in Canton, MA, to be distributed to their approximately 83 hospitals and healthcare facilities in Massachusetts. In addition OSHA emailed all the current and up to date Covid-19 links, including respirators and fit testing guidelines regarding OSHA respiratory protection, CDC, and NIOSH links.

   The OSHA Andover, Braintree and Bridgeport CAS’s PPE donation coordinated and facilitated with alliances partners LaMar Advertising and MNA. LaMar, through the OSHA Bridgeport alliance, volunteered and offered in providing free digital billboard space at 12 locations in Massachusetts for advertising the MNA PPE donation drive. Also MNA developed a flyer for their PPE donation drive, which sent to OSHA alliances and stakeholders interested in donating PPE to front line nurses and health care providers in Massachusetts. The coordinated PPE drive has been successful with a number of organizations and companies donating KN95 Respirators, and other desperately needed PPE.

   Spring 2020 – Regional 5 Program – 2 ½ hours on ergonomics and safe patient handling Clinical Conference in May 2020 with 500-700 attendees for license renewal. Breakout sessions 90 minutes would like OSHA to present on Workplace Violence.

   Other Topics:

   Task Force Groups - develop task force group on workplace violence?

   MassCosh Grant - Risk assessment on substance abuse and opioids. Working with Teamsters and Iron Workers.

   Develop an OSHA template and handouts on how to properly and adequately file a detailed factually strong OSHA Complaint. Maybe publish an article in the Mass Nurses Newsletter and MNA website.

   Discussed OSHA’s letter to the Nursing Schools on workplace violence. Judith Pare recommended reaching out to the Nursing Honor Societies and the UMass honor Society and OSHA presenting and bringing speakers and topics. They would have strong interest. Also reach out to Student Nurses Association- IODIFY- Assumption College.

3. Evaluations

   This alliance has been very successful in training nurses and healthcare providers on their rights on the job with a better understanding of OSHA’s and MNA role in more efficiently and effectively communicating and processing safety and health complaints.

4. Upcoming Milestones

   List major planned activities, products, and issues that the Alliance plans to work on during the next reporting period, including plans for renewal or conclusion.

   The plan is to continue the OSHA-MNA Alliance in further developing safety and health educational products, presentations, and curriculums for their membership. Continue providing on going Covid-19 resources and technical information to all their nurses and health care providers in better protecting themselves and reducing risk of exposure while treating patient with Covid-19.

   Development of an OSHA-10 hour program specifically focusing on the safety and health training needs of healthcare workers. That will improve their knowledge of their rights under the OSHA Act, and increase their understanding of the various OSHA tools available to improve their working conditions, ensuring employers comply with all pertinent OSHA safety and health standards.

   Continued focusing on reducing injuries resulting from Work Place Violence through communication and training of best practices which employers would be able to implement at their facility.

   Report prepared by: Peter Barletta, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Braintree Office.

   Activity Types:

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

    

   OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

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

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA)
March 26, 2020

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed - Renewal

      June 06, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      June 06, 2018 – December 30, 2019

   3. Overview

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

      This alliance was originally developed with the goal of training vocational and technical school teachers as OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour trainers in general industry and construction. They in turn are expected to provide OSHA I 0-hour training to the students from their various vocational high school programs. OSHA, MAVA, AFT-MASS, DESE, MTA, DLS and KSC recognize the value of establishing and advancing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful workplaces, particularly to reduce and prevent exposure to safety and health hazards in schools, and enhance the worker’s safety and health knowledge of our future workforce. Thus the present goals of this alliance is to go beyond the OSHA-10 hour training, by encouraging student engagement with participation in the Fall Stand-Down, creating pilot worker safety and health curriculums at Blackstone Valley Technical HS, and the OSHA Andover and Braintree office providing specific fall protection and hazard awareness training to the various schools.

      As part of this training, when schedules allow, OSHA compliance assistance specialists and the 21 (d) consultation program training specialist participate as guest presenters for the students in the "All About OSHA" module, as well as various technical modules and OSHA-10 classes as their particular expertise lends value.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      Peter Barletta, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) Braintree
      Joe Green, OSHA CAS, Andover
      Peter Dewar, MAVA Director of Professional Development

      List OSHA members and titles/offices

      Anthony Covelo, Area Director Andover MA OSHA Area Office
      James Mulligan, Area Director Braintree MA OSHA Area Office
      Mary E. Hoye, Area Director Springfield MA OSHA Area Office

      List Alliance participant members and titles/offices

      Barbara Madeloni, President, Massachusetts Teachers Association
      James B. Draper III, Director of Purchasing and Contracting, OSHA Training Institute Education Center, Region 1 Keene State College
      David J. Ferriera, Executive Director, Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators
      Keith Westrich, Acting Associate Commissioner, Career and Technical Education, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
      Kathryn Flannery, Supervisor, MA OSHA Consultation Program Department of Labor Standards
      Thomas J. Gosnell, President, AFT-Mass.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

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

   Training and Education

   Events:

   • Oct 18, 2018 - Advisory Board Member Greater Lawrence – Andover meetings attended meeting regarding the Carpentry Class. Represented OSHA and provided input how to improve the Carpentry program safety program and walked through the shop to assist with identifying hazards.
   • May 10, 2018 – Andover CAS conducted mock inspection at a Greater Lawrence School project job site, held opening and closing went over job site hazards and pointed out positives. 30 Students and 4 teachers.
   • May 17, 2018 – Andover CAS created and developed a presentation pertaining to the mock inspection of the job site to the students affected by the Greater Lawrence inspection. 30 Students and 4 teachers on a residential construction site, evaluating the Focus Four hazards.
   • May 27, 2018 – MAVA Meeting at Nashoba Valley Tech High School with Andover CAS to assist in developing an OSHA Fall Protection training for the vocational students.
   • June 27, 2018 - MAVA Connecting for Success OSHA Safety and Health Workshop. OSHA developed a safety and health workshop for vocational educators at the all-day MAVA Conference. The workshop consisted of six safety and health breakout sessions with presenters from the Braintree, Andover and Springfield offices, Mass State Consultation Program, MA Department of Labor Standards, and the safety director from Dimeo Construction. The breakout sessions included topics on fall protection, scaffolding, electrical safety, safety leadership, respirators, and Hazard Communication update on GHS. The total of six classes- about 150 teachers attended.
   • July 24, 2018 – Braintree and Andover joint meeting Blackstone Valley Meeting with George Ciragano and Tom Belland to provide input regarding the development of schools safety and health pilot Worker’s Safety and Health curriculum.
   • November 20, 2018 – Blackstone Valley presentation by Andover CAS – Introduction to OSHA and OSHA Update. 50 students and 6 teachers
   • December 12, 2018 – Annual MAVA Meeting with all stakeholders participating reviewing past year alliance performance and panning events for current year.
   • March 7, 2019 – Vocational School Directors Meeting Marlboro to introduce the services of OSHA and the Massachusetts State Consultation to all the Technical High School Coop Directors and the services the MAVA alliance can provide to all the vocational teachers and students with 80 people in attendance.
   • April 4, 2019 Advisory Board Member Greater Lawrence – Andover meetings attended meeting regarding the Carpentry Class. Represented OSHA and provided input how to improve the Carpentry program safety program and walked through the shop to assist with identifying hazards.
   • April 30, 2019 - Blackstone Valley as part of MAVA alliance to promote OSHA-10 Hour program, Braintree CAS invited to teach the Health Hazard section of the OSHA-10 Hour Construction to 28 sophomore students.
   • May 06, 2019 – Fall Stand Down- Blue Hills Vocational Technical HS, Canton, 1. OSHA Fall Stand -Down Events
     Aerial Lift and Scissor Lift training with the vocational students with United Equipment - 135 students. This event was made possible by the Consigli Partnership with the Braintree office. The Consigli Construction safety director played an important role in coordinating all the fall stand-down events during the week at Blue Hills.
   • May 07, 2019 – Fall Stand Down- Blue Hills Vocational Technical HS, Canton, Ladder safety training with the vocational students with vendor Little Giant as part of the fall stand-down. – 95 students
   • May 08, 2019 - Fall Stand-Down Madison Park Technical Vocational HS, Boston, MA participated with Youth Build Boston and the Carpenter’s Union in the OSHA National Fall Stand-Down. A number of public officials, including the OSHA Braintree Area Director made motivational speeches to these young workers, who were learning valuable work experience gutting and totally renovating a two family home in Roxbury, MA. The fall stand-down had three training session dealing with fall protection equipment inspections, pump jack scaffold safety and ladder safety. - 50 students
   • May 09, 2019 – Fall Stand Down- Blue Hills Vocational Technical HS, Canton - OSHA and Consigli made presentations to the students from the various vocational classes on the importance integrating workers safety and health training and programs on a construction job site as part of the fall stand-down. – 150 students
   • June 07, 2019 – OSHA Braintree CAS attended first graduating class in the Workers Safety and Health curriculum at Blackstone Valley Teck for 25 students. Students were each assigned in groups to do a workplace safety case study and present to the class. OSHA presented certificates to each student and conducted a question and answer session with the students.
   • June 20, 2019 – MAVA Connecting for Success Conference power point presentation by Braintree and Andover office on Focus Four on Falls, Electrical, Struck By, and Caught in Between hazard recognition for the technical high school teachers. The Connecting for Success is a two conference and expo for the Massachusetts vocational teachers and administrators in attendance.
   • June 21, 2019 – For MAVA Connecting for Success Trade Show, OSHA set up an OSHA Information Booth with 2,000 people in attendance teachers, administrators, counselors and support staff that attend Connecting for Success. Connecting for Success is a premiere educational and professional development opportunity for everyone in technical training, workforce development training and education.
   • Sept 30, 2019 – The OSHA Andover office invited MAVA officials to attend the Andover Office’s Residential Construction Fall Training program. Also in attendance were officials from two school, Attleboro and Baypath Regional Technical High School. The purpose was to observe the training by the Andover office, and determine if viable to be introduced into the various MAVA schools as a supplemental training in addition to their OSHA-10 hour programs. MAVA had high praise for the Andover Residential Training program and showed great interest in introducing the training to their students.

    

   Summary of MAVA OSHA Train the Trainer Classes for Teachers
   2019

   Spring, 2019 – Southeastern Regional VTHS

   OSHA Standards Course – 510 (Construction) – Credit Only
   4 participants

   OSHA Standards Course – 511 (General Industry) – Credit Only
   4 participants

   Summer, 2019 - Tri- County RVTHS (July 8 – July 12)

   OSHA Standards Course – 510 (Construction)
   4 participants – Credit
   1 participant - No Credit

   OSHA Standards Course – 511 (General Industry)
   4 participants- Credit
   OSHA Standards Course – 511 (General Industry continued)

   1 participant - No Credit

   Summer, 2019 – Greater New Bedford RVTHS

   OSHA Update Course (General Industry) July 15 -17

   13 participants

   OSHA Update Course (Construction) July 17 -19

   10 participants

   Summer, 2019 – Tri-County RVTHS (July 22 – 25)

   OSHA Trainer Course – 500 (Construction)
   5 participants
   OSHA Trainer Course – 501 (General Industry)
   3 participants

   Vocational High School Students’ training goals and accomplishments:

   Goal is for 12,000 students to receive their OSHA-10 training by senior year.
   2019 - 10, 000 students received OHA-10 hour training and their training cards,

3. Results

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

   [The activities below are broken out by standard goal types and objectives specified in the Alliance agreement and work plan. There may be more than one objective under a goal. Only include those goals and objectives that apply to the particular Alliance. If no activities occurred under a particular goal/objective during the reporting period, enter “No Activities.”]

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives:
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	No Activity
   Dissemination	OSHA participation in Connecting with Success Conference and Expo, Fall Stand Down events, and High School Community News Paper and MAVA Co-op meetings.	Falls, Ladders, Scissor and Aerial lifts, Scaffolds, PPE	2100 (not including students trained in OSHA-10hour)
   Event	MAVA Connecting for Success Conference work shops	Focus Four, Safety Leadership, Scaffolds, Electrical, Falls, GHS and Respirators	135 teachers
   Exhibit	MAVA Connecting for Success Conference and Expo	Heat, Falls, Ladders, Hazard Communication, All About OSHA.	1500 teachers and administrators
   OSHA Product Review	No Activities
   Speech/Presentation	See Above list	Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers,
   Training and Fall Stand-Down events	See above list	Falls
   Other	OSHA-10 hour for students	Health and Hazard Communication
   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   	No Activity
   Training and Education: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   	See list above
   Training and Education: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   	See list above
   Outreach and Communication: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   	See above list
   Outreach and Communication: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   	See Above list
   TOTAL			[Total]

4. Evaluations

   The MAVA alliance has been one of the most successful alliances in Region 1 promoting the importance and knowledge of worker safety to our future work force. The variety of trainings (in addition to OSHA-10 hour classes and train the trainer classes), student safety curriculum programs, teacher safety workshops, presentations, technical meetings, integration of the Consigli Partnership into the Blue Hill Vocational High School, fall stand-downs, newspaper articles, and conferences with OSHA booths, made this a hugely successful alliance during this period reaching about 3,000 people.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   List major planned activities, products, and issues that the Alliance plans to work on during the next reporting period, including plans for renewal or conclusion.

   Continued emphasis on integrating OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 classes into vocational students’ curriculum, by increasing and improving the teachers’ knowledge and ability to communicate best safety practices into the students practicing their trades. Region 1 OSHA Ed Center (Keene State) continuously working on inventive ways to reach and train more teachers to become Authorized OSHA Trainers. MAVA will be using grant money from the State’s Department of Industrial Accidents to pay for the teacher’s tuition in taking the OSHA 500 level courses for general industry and construction.

   Note: Because of the pandemic MAVA would like to offer 500 level OSHA Courses through virtual training to reach more teachers during school shut down. Also might be able to reach additional teachers through a virtual training format for example like Zoom or Teams.

   The OSHA Andover Office will be piloting and providing additional specific fall hazard awareness training to the various MAVA schools.

   Providing technical assistance for Blackstone Valley Technical HS’s Worker Safety and Health Curriculum, which has started with the freshman class. If this program is successful it could be introduced into many more schools advancing worker safety and health education.

   Continued promotion and growth of the Fall Stand-Down and Safe and Sound events to the MAVA schools.

   Report prepared by: Peter Barletta, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Braintree Office, March 26, 2020.

   Activity Types:

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

    

   OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

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

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Construction Safety Roundtable of Eastern Massachusetts (CSREM)
February 07, 2020

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed - Renewal

      September 12, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      September 01, 2018 – December 31, 2019

   3. Overview

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

      A continued emphasis on construction workplace safety and health by providing CSREM members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH Act). Address current trends and improvements in construction safety and health technologies, exchange technical information and safe best practices, update roundtable members regarding OSHA-procedures and policy issues, and promote and encourage involvement and activities in OSHA safety stand-downs.

   4. Steering Committee Members

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

      List OSHA members and titles/offices:

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

      List Alliance participant members and titles/offices:

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

2. Steering Committee Meetings

   • July 2018 and July 2019

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

3. Results

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

   On December 10^th, 2019
   Tim Irving, Assistant Regional Administrator for Cooperative and State Programs, OSHA presented his ever popular “Annual OSHA Update” and recap of the agency’s fiscal year enforcement and outreach results for FY 2019. The review covered the national, regional and local inspection and citation information as well as the regional information. Tim gave an update on how the success of local Alliances has had national implications. and how Region I’s effort to initiate the 24/7 Challenge where organizations “Don’t just ensure your workers go home safe – Make sure they come back to work healthy the next shift.

   On November 12^th, 2019
   Douglas Drew, Loss Control Director, Acadia Insurance presented on Fleet Safety from an Insurance perspective. The professional development meeting topic was Fleet Safety. The last time we touched on this subject was January 2016. We all have some owned/leased/rental fleet exposure. Tim and Harry have arranged for two presenters to include: Brad Bartkowski, President, Orion Fleet Intelligence, Conshohocken, PA will present on advantages of using fleet telematics to improve your fleet safety program.

   October 8^th, 2019
   An Overview of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Construction Workplace. We have two presenters to include: Michael Ziskin, Founder and President of Field Safety Corporation. Mikes presentation will provide an overview of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Construction Workplace and focus on safety-related work practices and the changes to the standard that appear in the most current 2018 edition of NFPA 70E. Chris Manos, Manager of Millbury facility of High Line Utility Supply. Chris will be present on the OSHA and ASTM standards requiring testing of rubber goods prior to their use.

   September 10^th, 2019
   Marr Companies presented on the December 2019 ANSI A92 standards for aerial lifts and scissor lifts. Eric presented on how these updates will affect us and what we need to know to comply with this new standard. There are items in the 3 new suite of standards to be aware of whether you own, rent or lease the unit and operate or supervise these lifting machines.

   June 11^th, 2019
   Part 1: A Rep from Boston-based Smartvid.io reviewed a new safety system that reduces risk by combining field observations from people and from AI. Local area software company Smartvid.io has been collaborating with New England area firms, including Suffolk, as it has been building a completely new software platform for company-wide safety risk management.

   Part 2 Jack Dennerlein, Northeastern University and Harvard School of Public Health, has conducted ten years of research in New England Commercial Construction Industry and presented on Construction Worker Safety, Health and Well-being. Their intervention studies have evaluated worksite programs that improved safety climate, reduced injuries, and improved worker health behaviors. In addition, they have evaluated pre-qualification programs used in the construction industry as well as examine factor affecting worker mental health and well-being. This research is building evidence-based approaches for best practices in the industry.

   May 14^th, 2019
   T.J. Winick, Senior Vice President, Solomon McCown & Company. When crisis strikes, preparation is key to weathering the storm. Responding and communicating effectively is key to protecting your company’s reputation. From building a crisis plan ahead of groundbreaking to real-time response, what you need to know to successfully navigate the unexpected.

   April 09^th, 2019
   "Initial evaluation and early management of soft tissue injuries.", and other ergonomic issues and pain management by Dr. John Burress. Peter Barletta presented on promoting the OSHA Fall Stand Down event encouraging contractors to participate and explaining type of events the contractor could sponsor. Merrill McGinnis from the Mass State Consultation Service explained the benefits of a free state consultation service.

   March 12^th, 2019
   The following presentations were conducted by Bob Kuntz from Dimeo Cosntruction: A continuation of 29 CFR 1926.1427 Crane Operator Training, Certification and Evaluation, and a presentation discussing vacuum lifters, including without limitation Lessons learned from two dropped loads events. Custom made vacuum lifters Applicability of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251 (a)(4) and ASME B30.20 Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices.

   February 12^th, 2019
   Tim Irving from OSHA along with other experts in the field conducted presentation on increasing awareness of the Opioid Crisis in Construction.

   January 8^th, 2019
   "This month’s speaker was Bob Kunz. Bob who presented on two subjects, including visual risk mitigation plans and provisions of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427 operator qualification and certification,

   Bob Kunz, Corporate Safety Director of Dimeo Construction Company during the first half of the meeting, talked about prevention by design and visual communication strategies. Over the past 27 years, they have seen an enormous amount of change in the industry. The most significant advancement was centered on communication. The ability to exchange ideas and information electronically through Skype, 360 degree cameras, visual mockups, Blue Beam, BIM, animations has created a tremendous opportunity for safety professionals to understand, anticipate, and develop visual risk mitigation plans.

   During the last half of our meeting there was an interactive group discussion regarding Subpart CC (Cranes in Construction). After several years of negotiated rulemaking, subpart CC, was codified in 2010 with an effective date of November 8, 2010. OSHA delayed the enforcement of the 1926.1427 until a consensus with the stake holders could be reached. A consensus was reached and the final rule was published on November 9, 2018. Further discussion will relate to the provisions of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427 crane operator qualification and certification, with the emphasis on employer evaluations, for example:

   • Who is the evaluator?
   • What must be documented?
   • How are tests administered?
   • What language?
   • What if an operated was employed prior to 12/10/18?"

   December 11^th, 2018
   Joe Green, Compliance Assistance Specialist from the Andover Area Office discussed the new OSHA updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Trenching and Excavation and how the Agency is supporting compliance assistance and inspection programs that address trenching and excavation operations. Daniel Kilburn, Engineering Supervisor, Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Tewksbury, MA presented on MA Hoisting Regulations as a subject and more specifically to recent hoisting regulation changes since his last Roundtable presentation.

   November 13^th, 2018
   Tim Irving from the OSHA Boston Regional office presented on his annual OSHA update, discussing the OSHA Top 10 most citation list for construction and general industry, most current OSHA and BLS injury and illness statistics, emphasis programs, and other new OSHA initiatives.

   October 09^th, 2018
   MA Asbestos Regulations, from MA Department of labor Standards. They offered an enlightenment and very interesting topic presentation on asbestos abatement requirements.

   September 11^th, 2018
   Paul Vigneau, Director - Division of Fire Safety, Department of Fire Services, Office of the State Fire Marshal. Paul introduced and discussed the new Commonwealth of Massachusetts codes and programs dealing with the Statewide Hot Works programs instituted on 1 Jan 2018.

4. Evaluations

   The Alliance’s activities were again very popular and successful for this review period for 2018 and 2019. The actual CSREM meetings and presentations reached a total attendance of about 1200 people, discussing a variety of topics from promoting fall stand down activities, opioid crisis in construction, new crane operator evaluation requirements, fleet safety and transportation risks. discussing the new silica standard, improving management of safety programs on construction sites, to improved understanding of building fire safety codes, and trench safety. Over one hundred organizations participated in this year’s meetings from various subcontractor trades to general contractors working in the metro Boston area. All these technical meetings led to thousands of construction workers engaging in various stand downs and job site specific training tool box talks.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   During our July 30, 2019 end of year Steering Committee meeting and follow up correspondence in September, CSREM and OSHA focused getting back to the safety basics with the high number of new younger safety professionals in the construction field. There will be a greater emphasis on discussing the OSHA Focus Four hazards. There will be continued emphasis on reducing fall hazards through involvement and activities with the fall stand down, and preventing trenching fatalities through the Trench Stand Down in June. There is a need to further reduce Struck- by hazards, which are now exceeding fall hazards as a leading cause of fatalities and injuries in Region 1. The opioid crisis along with suicide is another area that continuously needs to be addressed, causing more deaths in the construction industry each year.

   Report prepared by: Peter Barletta, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Braintree Office, February 11, 2020.

   Activity Types:

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

   OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

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

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
AND
CONNECTICUT ROOFING ASSOCIATION

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State of Connecticut Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA) and Connecticut Roofing Association (CRA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and CRA hereby form an Alliance to provide CRA members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to fall, caught in-between, struck-by and electrical hazards, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance’s activities. Alliance participants 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 and CRA 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 CRA Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or CRA conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on falls, struck-by, caught in between and electrical hazards 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 CRA 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 promoting safety committees.
• To collaborate with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects in the roofing industry.
• To encourage CRA to build relationships with OSHA’s Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues, including falls.

Training and Education

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

• To develop effective training and education programs for CRA members regarding falls, struck-by, caught in-between, electrical hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for CRA members to promote understanding of workers’ rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA 10 courses.

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 OSHA Hartford, Bridgeport, CONN-OSHA and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will h State

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided the terminating signatory gives 30 days’ written notice to the other signatories. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 7 day of February, 2020.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
CONCORD AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
AND
NH GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
AND
RECOVERY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE
AND
WORKWISE NH / OSHA CONSULTATION PROGRAM

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Concord Area Office, the NH Governor’s Office, Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) and WorkWise NH / OSHA Consultation Program recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, the NH Governor’s Office, RFW and Workwise NH hereby form an Alliance to provide healthcare professionals, businesses, trade organizations and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help protect workers, particularly by raising awareness of physical well-being and promoting individual wellness for Granite Staters by empowering workplaces to provide support for people recovering from substance use disorders in the community and workplace.

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 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 explore and implement options to evaluate the effectiveness and measure the impact of its effort on improving workplace safety. In developing this Alliance, OSHA, the NH Governor’s Office, RFW and WorkWise NH recognize that OSHA’s State Plan partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared for the advancement of common goals.

This Alliance will provide and assist employers with guidance and access to prevention, treatment, training and recovery support services to help prevent substance misuse in the community and workplace through the NH Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) Initiative. This initiative will promote individual wellness by creating work environments that further mental and physical well-being of employees; proactively preventing substance misuse and supporting recovery from substance use disorders while encouraging healthy and safe working environments where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change, eliminate stigma, and support recovery. This alliance will also assist employers and employees to understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

• Raise awareness of and demonstrate how a commitment to workplace safety and health has a direct connection to overall personal well-being of the person and include an occupational component when authorized trainers for the NH Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) address groups at membership meetings, training, conferences and trade shows.

Training and Education

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

• Work with OSHA to disseminate training and education materials on various topics, including, but not limited, to occupational deaths and illnesses by substance misuse, and to communicate such information to small businesses, trade organizations, healthcare service providers, and construction related organizations.


• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of the NH Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) initiative while proactively providing prevention and awareness trainings for substance misuse and supporting recovery from substance use disorders in the workplace and community.

Outreach and Communication

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

• Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media, including electronic assistance tools and links from OSHA’s, NH Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) Initiative and State of NH websites.


• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s conferences, local meetings, or other events.


• Promote and encourage participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such as compliance assistance and NH Workwise / OSHA Consultation 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 and Boston Regional Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States’ participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided the signatory terminating gives 30 days’ written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this day of 17 of December, 2019.