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* This is one of the 29 OSHA-approved State Plans. Twenty-two State Plans (21 states and Puerto Rico) cover both private and state and local government workplaces. The other seven State Plans (Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and the Virgin Islands) cover state and local government workers only.
Partnership Agreement available in PDF
(left to right) Natalie Stone, Executive Director, North Central West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council; Prentice Cline, Area Director, Charleston Area Office, US DOL - OSHA; and Jake D. Floeger, Co-Chief Executive Officer, PJ Dick Incorporated.
Partnership Agreement available in PDF
Alliance Background
Date Signed
December 19, 2005 Renewed: December 15, 2015
Evaluation Period
December 19, 2018 – December 19, 2019
Overview
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) aligned to provide Council members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry.
Implementation Team Members
OSHA
Christopher Robinson – Area Director, Pittsburgh Area Office
Robert Carroll – Compliance Assistance Specialist, Pittsburgh Area Office
Alliance participant
Jason Koss – Director of Industry Relations, CAWP
Richard Barcaskey – Executive Director, CAWP
Joseph F. Casilli – President, CAWP
Implementation Team Meetings
April 18, 2019
June 14, 2019
September 23, 2019
November 15, 2019
December 17, 2019
In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.
Results
The following table summarizes the Alliance’s activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.
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Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached |
| Dissemination Training |
Region III “Focus Four Hazards” Campaign – Throughout this evaluation, the CAS has e-mailed the tool box talks on the Focus Four Hazards (Falls, Electrocutions, Struck by, Caught-in/between). The campaign was to raise awareness in the recognition, evaluation, and control of these hazards. CAWP members utilized information for training at jobsites. | Construction Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Fall Prevention |
4000 |
| Speech/Presentation Exhibit Training |
The Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance held its annual conference. CAWP promotes this event annually through their website. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives attend the event for the educational tracks on construction and oil-gas operation safety. The Pittsburgh OSHA Area Office staffed an information booth. The DRA presented an OSHA update as the opening Keynote speaker and held a Q&A session | Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Oil & Gas Fall Prevention Heat Stress Safety and Health Programs/Systems Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Silica Small Business |
20 |
| Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training |
The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania is represented on all heavy and highway union joint apprenticeship committees operating in western Pennsylvania. The Association accomplishes this by appointing contractor members to each of these programs, which include the following trade unions: Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, and Pile Drivers. In addition, a training fund is used for education of Teamsters. These committees are responsible for providing skilled construction workers through apprenticeship and training programs. Safety and Health information is promoted, supported and conveyed through these programs. CAS meets with the Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructors of the CAWP applicable construction trades unions. CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed. |
Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Silica Workzone Safety Fall Prevention Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices) |
12,500 (Total Member Employees) |
| Meetings Dissemination Training |
Stakeholder Meeting - AD, CAS, and DRA met with CAWP Director of Industry Relations, Laborers Apprenticeship Coordinator and Training Director, A tour was given of the facilities, training curriculum was discussed along with workforce development information, and OSHA update information was discussed. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns/questions relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed. | Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Workforce Development |
10 |
| Exhibit Speech/Presentation Dissemination Training |
PA One Call Western PA Safety Days (two events) - Pittsburgh Area Office representatives staffed an information table and provided presentations on trenching/excavation safety. The staff provided handouts and answered a variety of question relating to excavation safety, construction standards, fall protection, heat stress, workers’ rights and OSHA policies/procedures. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives participated and discussed issues and concerns relating to but not limited to OSHA policies/procedures, work zone safety, silica fall protection, and excavation safety. In addition, CAWP staffed an information table. | Construction Fall Protection Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress Silica |
300 |
| Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation |
The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has quarterly Safety and Risk Committee meetings. These meetings not only work on planning future training/educational events, they act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. OSHA update information is presented/discussed during these meetings | Construction Workzone Safety Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Hazard Communication Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping |
25 |
| Training Dissemination Speech/Presentation |
Fall Stand Down Event at the MSA training Facility - CAWP, IWEA, MBA, and MSA co-sponsored a Fall Stand Down Event at the MSA training Facility – MSA Representatives conducted three fall protection training sessions on horizontal lifeline systems, leading edge work, and harness/self-retracting lifeline inspections. The Pittsburgh Area Office AD and CSHO attended providing Q&A discussion periods throughout various sessions. | Construction Fall Protection |
30 |
| Training | CAWP sponsored and promoted a variety training classes/workshops/webinars throughout the past year covering the following topics: OSHA 10 -30 Hour; First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens; Confined Space Entry – Competent Person; Rigging; Underground Utility Safety; Silica; Flagger Train-The Trainer; Defensive Driving; Workzone Safety; DOT Compliance; Crane Qualification; DOT Driver Safety; NSC on-line Defensive Driving. | Construction Silica Workzone Safety Oil & Gas Worker Rights Trenching/Excavation |
500 |
| Dissemination Training |
CAWP website is utilized to provide safety information and promote the various safety activities the organization conducts. The website has a variety of sections to include but not limited to OSHA Alliance agreement, listing of local fatality statistics, frequently cited standards, Safety Bulletins, Crane Safety (link to OSHA standard, preamble, frequently asked questions), Safety Library of DVDs and Videos, a link to the on-line safety training provided by the AGC of America, Several Apps (i.e. Traffic Controller, Bridge Harness Hero, Future Road Builders), and a Government Affairs Section (updates government actions and encourages member to get involved). In addition, a specific section with the Focus Four Toolbox Talks was available on the website. | Construction Workzone Safety Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Hazard Communication Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping Trenching/excavation |
15,000 (Total employees represented by members and associate members) |
| Training Dissemination |
CAWP members conducted fall protection safety stand downs at 20 sites. Consisting of fall protection toolbox training talks. | Fall Prevention | 500 |
Training and Education:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached |
| Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation |
The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has quarterly Safety and Risk Committee meetings. These meetings not only work on planning future training/educational events, they act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. OSHA update information is presented/discussed during these meetings | Construction Workzone Safety Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Hazard Communication Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping |
25 |
| Training Dissemination |
CAWP members conducted fall protection safety stand downs at 20 sites. Consisting of fall protection toolbox training talks. | Fall Prevention | 500 |
| Training | CAWP sponsored and promoted a variety training classes/workshops/webinars throughout the past year covering the following topics: OSHA 10 -30 Hour; First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens; Confined Space Entry – Competent Person; Rigging; Underground Utility Safety; Silica; Flagger Train-The Trainer; Defensive Driving; Workzone Safety; DOT Compliance; Crane Qualification; DOT Driver Safety; NSC on-line Defensive Driving. | Construction Silica Workzone Safety Worker Rights Trench/Excavation |
500 |
| Dissemination Training |
Region III “Focus Four Hazards” Campaign – Throughout this evaluation, the CAS has e-mailed the tool box talks on the Focus Four Hazards (Falls, Electrocutions, Struck by, Caught-in/between). The campaign was to raise awareness in the recognition, evaluation, and control of these hazards. CAWP members utilized information for training at jobsites. | Construction Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Fall Prevention |
4000 |
| Exhibit Speech/Presentation Dissemination Training |
PA One Call Western PA Safety Days (two events) - Pittsburgh Area Office representatives staffed an information table and provided presentations on trenching/excavation safety. The staff provided handouts and answered a variety of question relating to excavation safety, construction standards, fall protection, heat stress, workers’ rights and OSHA policies/procedures. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives participated and discussed issues and concerns relating to but not limited to OSHA policies/procedures, work zone safety, silica fall protection, and excavation safety. In addition, CAWP staffed an information table. | Construction Fall Protection Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress Silica |
300 |
| Training | Fall Stand Down Event at the MSA training Facility - CAWP, IWEA, MBA, and MSA co-sponsored a Fall Stand Down Event at the MSA training Facility – MSA Representatives conducted three fall protection training sessions on horizontal lifeline systems, leading edge work, and harness/self-retracting lifeline inspections. The Pittsburgh Area Office AD and CSHO attended providing Q&A discussion periods throughout various sessions. | Fall Protection Construction |
30 |
| Meetings Dissemination Training |
Stakeholder Meeting - AD, CAS, and DRA met with CAWP Director of Industry Relations, Laborers Apprenticeship Coordinator and Training Director, A tour was given of the facilities, training curriculum was discussed along with workforce development information, and OSHA update information was discussed. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns/questions relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed. | Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Workforce Development |
10 |
| Exhibit Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training |
The Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance held its annual conference. CAWP promotes this event annually through their website. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives attend the event for the educational tracks on construction and oil-gas operation safety. The Pittsburgh OSHA Area Office staffed an information booth. The DRA presented an OSHA update as the opening Keynote speaker and held a Q&A session | Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Oil & Gas Fall Prevention Heat Stress Safety and Health Programs/Systems Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Silica Small Business |
20 |
| Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training |
The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania is represented on all heavy and highway union joint apprenticeship committees operating in western Pennsylvania. The Association accomplishes this by appointing contractor members to each of these programs, which include the following trade unions: Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, and Pile Drivers. In addition, a training fund is used for education of Teamsters. These committees are responsible for providing skilled construction workers through apprenticeship and training programs. Safety and Health information is promoted, supported and conveyed through these programs. CAS meets with the Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructors of the CAWP applicable construction trades unions. CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed. |
Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Silica Workzone Safety Fall Prevention Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices) |
12,500 (total member employees) |
Outreach and Communication:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached |
| Meetings Speech/Presentations Exhibit Training Dissemination |
All activities in previous sections apply (See Previous sections for reference) | Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Small Business Oil & Gas Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Silica Workzone Safety Youth Workers (Union Apprentices) |
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| Dissemination | Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed safety alerts on product defects relating to self-retracting lifelines. The Director of Industry relations distributes the alerts to the Safety Committee via e-mail. | FFall Prevention Construction PPE |
12,500 (total member employees) |
| Dissemination Training Media |
CAWP developed twenty construction apps to raise awareness for youths interested in heavy/highway construction careers. The Apps incorporate applicable construction and safety information. | Construction Fall Prevention Workzone Safety Youth |
44,870 (App downloads ) |
| TOTAL | 44,935 44,870 (App downloads) |
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Evaluations
The activities provided during this evaluation period were well received. The member representatives and the recipients of the safety and health outreach activities/communications found the information valuable in assisting them in promoting and improving their safety and health efforts at their heavy and highway construction jobsites.
The individuals reached by the outreach activities/communication activities represent companies/unions with many employees/members that would be directly affected by the safety and health information provided. The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance continues to be very positive
Upcoming Milestones
The Alliance continues to look at future opportunities in providing information for affected parties. The Alliance Signatories will continue to work together to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.
Report Prepared by: Bob Carroll, CAS Pittsburgh Area Office
Alliance Background
Date Signed
December 10, 2015
Evaluation Period
December 16, 2018 – December 15, 2019
Overview:
The purpose of this Alliance is to continue the efforts in assisting LVSC 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, emergency preparedness and planning, hazard recognition and control programs, healthcare industry hazards and work and life wellness programs.
Implementation Team Members
OSHA
Scott G. Shimandle, Compliance Asst. Specialist, Allentown Area Office
Alliance participants
Thomas Barnowski, Director Corporate & Public Safety, Northampton Comm. College
Cynthia J. Mellen, Consultant, PA/OSHA Consultation at Indiana University of PA
Heather Ehritz, Secretary, NCC
Jennifer Kszak, Center for Business and Industry, NCC
Lee Cunningham, Vice President – West Side Hammer Electric
Jenelle Perich, Administrator, KidsPeace
Monaca Flexer, Environmental/Health/Safety Engineer, Wacker Chemical Corporation
Linda Sanchez, Loss Control Consultant, Risk Assist
Scott Parker, EH&S Manager, Brandenburg Industrial Services
Jodi Simon, Occ. Health Nurse/Workers Comp. Manager, Americold Logistics
Richard Fetzer, NCC
Catharine Bliss, NCC
Tim Duncan, Safety Manager, Sands Casino
Carissa Eyman, Manager, Environment, Health & Safety, Crayola, LLC
Scott Appnel, Business/Marketing Manager, LVHN – Popultyics
Robert Bryson III, Engineering Specialist, Fluortek, Inc.
Jade Simmers/Ryan Anton, HMK Insurance
Implementation Team Meetings
February 26, 2019
April 9, 2019
May 15, 2019
August 14, 2019
October 15, 2019
December 10, 2019
In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from OSHA and Northampton Community College maintained regular contact (email and phone calls) throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress, results and future meeting topics.
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:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached |
| Meetings Dissemination |
Over the past year, at every meeting and outreach event (attended), this CAS provided an update on OSHA initiatives (nationally, regionally and locally), standards, trends (injuries, fatalities, violations issued) and regulatory agenda. | Silica, Amputations, Construction hazards - falls, struck-by, caught-in and electrical, Temp. Workers, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements, Hazard Communication, Safety and Health Programs, Beryllium and Trenching | 325 |
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| Training and Education:
To develop effective training and education programs for LVSC members and others regarding construction related hazards, emergency preparedness, healthcare industry hazards and work and life wellness programs, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. To deliver or arrange for the delivery of such courses as: Emergency Preparedness, including National Incident Management System and Incident Command Systems; Healthcare industry hazards, including Bloodborne Pathogens and Ergonomic issues; Job Safety Analysis; Construction hazards; Personal Protective Equipment; and Safety Committee operations. |
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached |
| Training/Speech Presentation Meetings |
January 5, 2019 – Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention and Medical Management (Dr. John Martin) Feb. 26, 2019 – (Drug and Alcohol) Reasonable Suspicion At the Workplace (Carolyn Lamparella, Ed.S., L.P.C., Preferred EAP LVHN) March 19, 2019 – Active Shooter Awareness (Jade Simmers, HMK Insurance, Dave Erickson, Borden Perlman & Tom Barnowski, NCC) April 9, 2019 – Manual Material Handling (Stephen Hughes, Uline PA Safety Coordinator) April 18, 2019 – All About OSHA (NCC and OSHA) May 17, 2018 – Safety Workshop/Expo Safety Committee Exploration (NCC, PA Dept. of Labor and Industry – Bureau of Workers’ Compensation) June 10, 2019 – All About OSHA for the Hospitality Industry (NCC and OSHA) June 11, 20189– Implementation Team Meeting: Expo follow-up and future planning discussion Aug. 14, 2019 – Safe + Sound Workshop Safety, Leadership & the Value of Engagement (NCC, OSHA, Crayola LLC, Brandenburg Industrial Services, and Flourtek Inc.) Sept. 10, 2019 – Safety Training Evaluation Profile (ABC – STEP) presented by Billy Hurst (Worth & Company) October 15, 2019 – Medical Emergencies in the Workplace (Suzanne Cochran, Genus Lifesciences Inc.) Nov. 13, 2019 – Risk Assessment and Management (Ryan Anton - HMK Insurance) Dec. 10, 201 – Holiday Safety – Griswold Style (Jesse Hassan - Avantor & Carl Flesher - Dorney Park) |
Ergonomics Safety & Health Programs, Accident Investigations Safety/Health Program, Emergency Action Ergonomics Safety/Health Training Safety and Health Programs/Accident Investigation/Hazard Identification Safety/Health Training Safety and Health Programs Safety and Health Programs Safety/Health Programs, Training JSA’s, PPE, Inspections Emergency Response Programs Hazard Identification and Control Methods Motor Vehicle Safety, Ladder Safety, Chemical Safety, PPE, Electrical, Hygiene, Fire Safety, Tool Safety and Fall hazards |
35 38 52 30 23 53 7 10 37 15 25 18 23 |
| Dissemination | Through the use of the Corporate and Public Safety eNewsletter, Northampton Community College and the Center for Business and Industry continues to promote all of the various LVSC Alliance activities, update on OSHA regulations and guidelines, and any of the latest OSHA News Releases, as well as the multitude of safety/health training courses that are offered through NCC and the OSHA Training Institute (Mid-Atlantic). | Recordkeeping, Update on Reporting Requirements, Regulatory Updates, Silica Regulation, Safety and Health Committees, Crane Standard Update, Top Violations, NEP’s, Fatal Updates | 800 |
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| Outreach and Communication:
To develop ways of communicating the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the LVSC’s, NCC’s and/or the American Society of Safety Engineers – Lehigh Valley Chapter’s local emails and newsletter) to employers and workers in the industry. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or LVSC meetings, local ASSE meetings, or other safety related events (e.g. Safe + Sound Workshop 2019). To continue to work collectively on any newly identified or recognized safety and health issue or OSHA initiative, in an effort to improve workplace safety and health. |
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached |
| Training/Speech Presentation Meetings | In addition to the multitude of outreach activities and meetings listed above, efforts to promote this Alliance and its activities had been promoted with and through other outreach activities, including:
Numerous emails and phone conversations with various members and stakeholders |
OSHA Updates, including regulatory updates, Top Violations, Safety and Health Training, 1904 issues, Silica, Beryllium, and new resources |
400 |
| Dissemination | May 15 2018 – Safety Committee Workshop/Expo – booth exhibit | * | |
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| TOTAL | 1525 | ||
*The Total Number reached is conservatively low, as this assessment does not truly (with 100% accuracy) reflect the total number of participants reached for the dissemination of information through email distribution, as there is no mechanism to measure the sharing of materials beyond the initial alliance participants. The dissemination of information at the 2019 Safety Committee Workshop/Expo has been captured (recorded) in the Training and Education Activity, which was previously listed.
Evaluations
In short summation, the activities (meetings and outreach events) held during this evaluation period were very well received. During this period only one meeting had to be rescheduled due to winter weather and one meeting did not have an OSHA representative, as this CAS had another work-related commitment.
The individuals reached by the outreach/communication activities represent various sized companies, unions, insurance agents and brokers, youth and family service centers, healthcare industry and temporary staffing agencies all of which have employees and/or members that would be directly affected by the various safety and health information that has been provided.
The working relationship between the Alliance signatories and the feedback on the Alliance continues to be extremely positive. Finally, as previously reported it should be noted that NCC has moved forward with its steps to extend the efforts and activities of this Alliance into northeast Pennsylvania, with the Wilkes-Barre Area Office. Although not directly related to this Alliance, this effort illustrates the success and working relationship developed with the various stakeholders.
Upcoming Milestones
Efforts are currently being developed to hold our next full day “Safety Expo 2020”. This Expo/Workshop will consist of three tracks (general industry, construction and healthcare) each of which will have several different safety/health topics. Specific topics are currently being finalized.
Report prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, CAS, Allentown Area Office.
Mark Stelmack, Area Director, DOL-OSHA Wilkes-Barre Area Office and Darlene Robbins, President, NPMEA sign the alliance agreement on August 15, 2019.
Alliance Background
Date Signed
September 20, 2017, Renewed September 16, 2019
Evaluation Period
September 20, 2018 – September 19, 2019
Overview
The purpose of this Alliance is to provide the SPG Network members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers. Efforts will be made to specifically and particularly address ergonomic hazards, healthcare environmental conditions, chemical hazards and by addressing injury and illness prevention programs, effective safety training, and OSHA’s cooperative program opportunities, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
Implementation Team Members
OSHA
Scott G. Shimandle, Compliance Assistance Specialist – USDOL/OSHA - Allentown
OSHA Consultation
Cynthia Mellen, CSP, Safety Consultant, PA-OSHA Consultation at Indiana Univ. of PA
Alliance participant
Carmine J. Pellosie, DO, MPH, MBA, FACOEM, Executive Director, Occupational Health Services, Lehigh Valley Health Network - HealthWorks
Scott Appnel, Manager, Business Development – HealthWorks- Occupational Medicine
Populytics Inc.
Implementation Team Meetings
In addition to the meetings that were held, the Alliance participants maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to provide technical assistance and to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.
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:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached | |
| Alliance Product | No product developed at this time | |||
| Speech/Presentation Meetings | OSHA Updates following every Safety Peer Group meeting. | Fatalities, Silica, Beryllium Safe+Sound Campaign, Focus Four Campaign, Emphasis Programs (National, Regional and Local), Heat Stress and Fall Prevention | 265 | |
| Dissemination | OSHA regulation updates, Campaigns and Initiatives, free webinars and Focus Four material via email distribution | As noted above | Approx. 600 | |
Training and Education:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached | |
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| Dec. 12, 2018 | The Latest from the PA Workers' Compensation Bureau, presented by Scott Weiant, Deputy Secretary Compensation & Insurance - PA Dept. of Labor and Industry |
Injury and Illness recording/reporting, new WC Bureau initiatives, legislative updates, drug use impact, common WC errors, services available from the WC Bureau | 35 | |
| February 6, 2019 | Drugs in the Workplace – A Panel Discussion. Panelist included: Kevin Vrablik, MD, MPH, FACOEM of Lehigh Valley Health Network; Timothy Gilsbach, Esquire of King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul LLC; and Carolyn Lamparella, Ed.S., LPC of Preferred EAP |
Medical Marijuana and Opioids | 115* | |
| March 13, 2019 | Environmental Health Hazards – Lessons learned from a high-hazard industry – health care, presented by Tim Docherty, MBA, CIH, CPHRM, Director, Occupational Safety and Health Management - Lehigh Valley Health Network |
Industrial hygiene, BBP, indoor air quality, biohazards – mold and Legionella, and the hierarchy of controls, including PPE usage |
55* | |
| June 12, 2019 | The Dangers of Worker Fatigue - What You Can Do to Combat it at Work, presented by LVHN Sleep Disorder Center and Carolyn Lamparella, Ed.S., LPC, Program Director, Preferred EAP |
Worker Fatigue | 60* | |
| September 11, 2019 | Legal Case Studies on Employee Health: What Did the Courts Say? Presented by Keely J. Collins, Esq. King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC Chair of the Employment Practice Group |
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses | 65* | |
| * denotes that the event had a call-in option. The number of participants is approximate, although with the exception of the Drugs in the Workplace panel discussion, most attendees participated in person. | ||||
Outreach and Communication:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached | |
| Meetings | See above – Section II | Listed above | Listed above | |
| Meeting | Medical Student discussion on Occupational Health standards and guidelines | Expanded health standards, respiratory protection, noise and medical records | 3 | |
| Meeting | Implementation Team members to meet new Wilkes-Barre CAS, Ms. Seandra Williams, for networking and opportunity to establish a similar network in northeast Pennsylvania | Expand safety and health information sharing | 6 | |
| Speech/Presentation | See above – Section III | Listed above | Listed above | |
| †Note: Efforts were made to develop a case study on occupational exposure to crystalline silica, by a medical student, however during the review and discussion process (OSHA, Office of Occupational Medicine, and Lehigh Valley Health Network), it was identified that the initial efforts appeared to have been incomplete and the target audience was not clear. Many studies have already been conducted on exposure to crystalline silica and as such, this particular case study was not deemed necessary. SPECIAL NOTE: LVHN staff have been (and continue to be) valuable contributors in the Area Office’s Best Practices Workshops, which are free events where various businesses and organizations get together to share ideas and concepts to enhance their safety and health programs. LVHN staff not only support this effort (which is not directly related to this Alliance), through use of space for meetings, but also their professional and occupational staff members have contributed through outreach and participation in the events. | ||||
| TOTAL | Approx. 1200 | |||
Evaluations
This Alliance continues to see growth in the SPG attendance. The opportunity to “call-in” to the meetings in a Webinar format has provided many with the opportunity to participate without having to travel to the varied locations of the events. However, it is during the post SPG meeting time that, at least for those in attendance, continues to be of value in that they have an opportunity to interact on a level that is very specific to their circumstances concerning workplace prevention, advice and compliance guidance. The Alliance team, have actively encouraged this time (private Q&A moment) with many attendees benefitting.
Upcoming Milestones
Recently renewed this Alliance for a five-year period. Additionally, as noted live streaming webinars are in use for some presentations and now provide opportunities for participation other than “in-person”.
Report prepared by:
Carmine J. Pellosie, DO, MPH, MBA, FACOEM, Executive Director, Occupational Health Services, Lehigh Valley Health Network - HealthWorks
Scott Appnel, Manager, Business Development – HealthWorks- Occupational Medicine
Populytics Inc.
Scott G. Shimandle, Comp. Asst. Specialist, USDOL/OSHA – Allentown, October 9, 2018.
Alliance Background
Date Signed
Original agreement signed on August 23, 2003.
Renewals: August 23, 2005; March 27, 2008; April 19, 2010; September 6, 2012 (rewrite/renewed); December 12, 2012; December 18, 2014; and January 19, 2017
Evaluation Period
August 28, 2018 - September 27, 2019
Overview
The purpose of this Alliance is to provide Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI) students, staff members and others, including public and private volunteer members of the Safety Occupational Advisory Council (Safety OAC) with information, guidance, and access to training resources in order to provide safety and health education to staff and students (young workers entering the workforce). Additional, the Alliance is to help promote safe work practices on and off the campus of LCTI and to ensure that youth understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
Implementation Team Members
Tim Rushton LCTI
Kurt Adam, LCTI
Scott G. Shimandle, USDOL/Allentown Area Office
Alliance participant
Daniel Kotran, Holly Custodio, LCTI
Craig Berrier, Alvin H. Butz
Tom Civic, Merck Sharpe and Dohme, retired
James Casey, Praxair Distribution Inc. (in memory of)
Bill Horn, Lutron Inc.
James Rutt, Just Born Incorporated
Anthony Naradko, Parkland School District
Implementation Team/Safety Advisory Council Meetings
In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.
Results
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:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached | ||
| Alliance Product | No products developed at this time | ||||
| Training | An Introduction to OSHA and Workplace Safety | Youth Safety LO/TO, PPE, HazCom, WWS, Healthcare, Welding, Fall Protection and Trench Safety | 23 | ||
| Dissemination | Youth related safety news articles Retail Industry and Workplace Violence Fatigue | Youth Safety Construction Falls | 300 (estimated based on specific school programs) | ||
| Speech/ Presentation | PA Career Technical Education Conference - Safety and Health with Career and Technical Education Institutions – A review of OSHA Alliances and our collaborative approach to workplace safety and health through/and with schools | OSHA and Career Technical Education, Young Workers | 128 | ||
| Other | Email Communications | Unknown | |||
Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached | ||
| Meetings | 5 Safety Occupational Advisory Meetings held over the evaluation period. One meeting was canceled due to inclement weather. | Numerous S/H topics discussed including student and faculty injuries, related accident investigations, school inspection findings and new notification systems for emergencies. | 38 (167 Committee Members) Note: Not all members were attendance at each meeting | ||
Training and Education:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached | ||
| Training | An Introduction to OSHA and Workplace Safety | Youth Safety LO/TO, PPE, HazCom, WWS, Healthcare, Welding, Fall Protection and Trench Safety | 23 | ||
| Speech/ Presentation | PA Career Technical Education Conference - Safety and Health with Career and Technical Education Institutions – A review of OSHA Alliances and our collaborative approach to workplace safety and health through/and with schools | OSHA and Career Technical Education, Young Workers | 128 | ||
| Meeting | Meeting with LCTI’s Safety Committee – Topic of focus was on Near Miss and Accident Investigations, process and techniques | Young Workers Safety & Health Programs/Committees | 12 | ||
Outreach and Communication:
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| Activity Type | Activity Name/Summary | OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported | Number Reached | ||
| Meetings | See above | ||||
| Training | See above | ||||
| Speech/Presentation | See above | ||||
| TOTAL | Approx. 500 (relisted events not counted twice) | ||||
Evaluations
As noted in previous evaluations the only issue that has some significant bearing on the Alliance’s implementation is that the Safety OAC only meets during the academic school year. Therefore, the insight, technical assistance and expansion of safety and health promotion beyond the school may be somewhat limited. However, the AAO CAS continues to be in constant contact with LCTI officials throughout the entire year, as Building Maintenance and Services are year round functions. Additionally, as new articles or resources are identified, the AAO CAS continues to forward information to LCTI’s administrators and faculty as relevant and pertinent to their programs.
As noted above one of the outreach efforts conducted during this evaluation period was for the Pennsylvania Cooperative Ed. Assoc. Conference, which was at Penn State University, in State College, PA. The presentation focused on Safety and Health with Career and Technical Education Institutions, with a focus on OSHA Alliances and the assistance that may be provided to assist schools in educating youth and academia on workplace safety and health. There were nearly 100 different schools represented from all over the Commonwealth. In addition to the presentation, a booth had been set up to provide attendees with the resources (posters, booklets, QuickCards, FactSheets and pamphlets) to assist their own safety committees and use for classroom lessons.
Upcoming Milestones
Plans for the next school year includes efforts to increase the number of Safety Occupational Advisory Council members attending the meetings. This is more important considering that one of the active members past away earlier this year.
Report prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, CAS, Allentown Area Office, Sept. 4, 2019.
