AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
UPPER BUCKS COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Allentown Area Office (AAO) and Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and UBCTS hereby form an Alliance to provide UBCTS's students, faculty, administration members, Occupational Advisory Council members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers (including young/student workers), particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to various workplace hazards, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

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

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for students, faculty, administrators and young workers (School-To­ Work students). In developing this Alliance, OSHA and UBCTS recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on youth safety to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education objectives, as the opportunity or resources permit:

• To review and provide input on effective training and education curricula for youth entering the workforce 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 various safety and health related training and education on topics including but not limited to: understanding worker rights, fall, struck-by, caught between, electrical hazards, material handling hazards, use of personal protective equipment and hazards associated with chemicals.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication objectives, as the opportunity or resources permit:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the UBCT’S Web sites) to students, faculty, employers serving on Occupational Advisory Councils and other academic (career and technical) institutions.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or UBCTS's conferences, local meetings, or other Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel, academia and industry safety and health professionals regarding UBCTS's best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants.

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, including an available student representative, 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 Allentown Area Office. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 17th day of September, 2015.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
FOR
THE LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
August 4, 2009

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   The Alliance was originally signed on August 23, 2003, renewed on August 23, 2005 based on revisions to the prior Agreement, and renewed again on March 27, 2008.

   Overview

   The Alliance was formed to provide LCTI students, staff members and others, including public and private volunteer members of the Safety Occupational Advisory Council (OAC) with information, guidance, and access to training resources in order to provide safety and health education to staff and students (youth entering the workforce) and to help promote, protect and on the LCTI campus.

2. Implementation Team Members

   David Lapinsky, Ed. D., Director of Career and Technical Education, LCTI
   Scott Shimandle, CAS, USDOL/OSHA Allentown Area Office

   Contributors

   James Casey, Praxair Inc.; Claude Kohl, Jr., retired; Bill Dellicker, retired LCTI; Michael Gibson, Associated Builders and Contractors; Daniel Kotran, LCTI; Linda Pacifico, LCTI; Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz, Inc., Craig Berrier, Nestle – Purina; Tom Civic, Scherling-Plough; Dale Reitz, Parkland High School; and the entire LCTI school faculty, staff and students.

   Evaluation Period

   March 27, 2008 through March 27, 2009

3. Implementation Team Meetings

   March 27, 2008: Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   April 22, 2008: OSHA Presentation – Retail Marketing & Business Educ. Program
   May 22, 2008: Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   Oct. 9, 2008: OSHA Presentation – Pre-Emerging Engineering Program
   Oct. 16, 2008: Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   Nov. 13, 2008: Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   Dec. 18, 2008: Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   Jan. 15, 2009: Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   Mar. 19, 2009: Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council Meeting

4. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   • Events

     OSHA Presentation was conducted for a class of Pre-Engineering students. These students are conducting job shadowing activities at several workplaces in the Lehigh Valley and who are currently pursuing carriers in the Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Architectural Engineering fields.

   • Products

     No new OSHA products developed during this time-frame. However, LCTI has developed specific safety and health learning guides, based on the OSHA 10 hour material and has formatted this training into their (LCTI) curriculum. By doing so, LCTI has institutionalized the OSHA training and has made it mandatory in all of their construction programs and several of their general industry related programs. Additionally, this committee has recently aided LCTI in rewriting its Lockout/Tagout Program, and is currently reviewing LCTI’s Respiratory Protection Program.

   Outreach and Communication

   • Events

     As noted above, an OSHA Presentation was conducted for a class of Pre-Engineering students. These students are conducting job shadowing activities at several workplaces in the Lehigh Valley and who are currently pursuing carriers in the Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Architectural Engineering fields.

     Several meeting and discussions were held relative to safety issues at the school, including walking/working surfaces and the need for guard-rail systems on storage lofts, flammable and combustible liquid storage, automobile lifts and machine guarding.

   • Products

     PowerPoint presentation.

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

   • Events

     Promotion of this Alliance and its efforts have not been made National, however this Alliance has been the catalyst and tool used to develop a state-wide Alliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Additional schools throughout the Allentown Area Office jurisdiction (and others within Pennsylvania) have been actively promoting increase safety participation within their schools and have been requesting technical assistance and outreach. Over the last 12 months, the following schools have actively participated in these Alliance meetings or obtained outreach assistance from our office: Bucks County Technical High School, Upper Bucks County Technical School, Parkland School District, Dioceses of Allentown, and Palmerton School District.

   • Products

     No new products created.

5. Results

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA Presentation – Pre-Emerging Engineering Program	10 Students and 1 Instructor
   OSHA Presentation – Retail Marketing & Business Educ. Program	40 Students and 1 Instructor
   Lockout/Tagout Policy/Program Review	100 Students and 25 Instructors
   TOTAL	177

6. Milestones

   Last year, the school achieved “Re-certification” of its’ Safety Committee by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Bureau of Workers Compensation and PENNSAFE. This year the school has been preparing for its Pa Act 339 Inspection, which became effective May 31, 2008. To summarize its relationship to this Alliance – the new Chapter of the PA Dept. of Education – Vocational Education Standards updates the existing regulations on career and technical education and allows the creation of technical institutes which will be operated for the purpose of providing technical education by offering non-degree-granting post high school programs and courses of not more than two years. The programs must prepare students to meet industry-defined standards, certifications, regulations or licensing agreements demonstrated through industry assessment, industry credentials, industry certification, license or State assessment. Of specific importance is Chapter 339.23, which addresses “Vocational education safety”. This section states: Vocational education shall be provided consistent with safety standards [shall be met as defined by Department guidelines] in the following areas: (1) Safety instruction shall be practiced in the laboratory and classroom, (2) Equipment guards and personal safety devices shall be in place and used, (3) Class reenrollment shall be safe relative to classroom or laboratory size and number of workstations, (4) [summarized] as it deals with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A.§§ 12101-12213), (5) [summarized] as it deals with the education needs of handicapped persons under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 34 CFR 104.33(b), OCR Guidelines, VI and 45 CFR 80, (6) Storage of materials and supplies [meeting] must meet 34 Pa. Code Part 1, and (7) Safety practices [met according to] must meet State and Federal regulations. As a result of the Safety and Health Occupational Advisory Council meetings, LCTI was able to achieve high commendations for its safety programs and is recommending state-wide adoption of its “Walk-Through Safety Inspection Checklist” cards, which is used by the school’s in-house safety committee to identify possible hazards, including but not limited to: First aid kits, Safety boards, Fire extinguishers, Aisles, walkways and doors are not blocked, and eye wash and shower tested weekly. These cards are signed by the committee member and left on the desk of the lab instructor with comments or No defects found – Great Job notations.

   Student involvement still continues to grow, as even more Instructors have delegated student safety representative(s) to not only inspect the area(s), but also to discuss and share any unsafe conditions found and the corrective action take to eliminate the reoccurrence of the condition to the members of this committee and Alliance.

   It is strongly recommended that this Alliance continue.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
December 17, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   August 23, 2003

   Date Renewed:

   August 23, 2005, March 27, 2008, April 19, 2010, September 6, 2012 (rewrite/renewed) December 12, 2012, renewed December 18, 2014

   Alliance Overview:

   The Alliance was formed to provide 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 (youth entering the workforce) and to help promote, protect and on the LCTI campus.

   Implementation Team Members:

   • Tim Rushton LCTI
   • Daniel Kotran, LCTI
   • Holly Custodio, LCTI
   • Kurt Adam, LCTI
   • Scott G. Shimandle, USDOL/Allentown Area Office
   • Claude Kohl, retired
   • Craig Berrier, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   • Tom Civic, Merck Sharpe and Dohme
   • Christine Sullivan-Reitz, American Millwork & Cabinetry
   • Bill Horn, Lutron Inc
   • James Casey, Praxair Distribution, Inc.
   • Steve Hughes, Uline
   • Frank Baxter, Skanska USA
   • Jordan Hanna, Amazon
   • Kathyrn Hertzog, Lehigh Valley Health Network
   • Richard Warner, Lehigh Carbon Community College

    

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   • October 16, 2014 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (10)
   • December 18, 2014 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (7)
   • February 19, 2015 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (11)
   • April 16, 2015 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (7)
   • October 15, 2015 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (7)
   • December 17, 2015 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (10)

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   April 17, 2014 through December 17, 2015.

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education

     October 30, 2014 - “Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program” - An OSHA presentation was conducted for a class of Pre-Engineering students and their instructor (afternoon session). Topics covered during the presentation included emergency action plans, safe egress, personal protective equipment, hazardous chemicals, first-aid, control of hazardous energy, confined spaces and construction workplace hazards, including but not limited to falls, heat stress, noise, excavation and electrical hazards.

     April 13, 2015 – “The Need for Personal Protective Equipment”- Discussion and quiz presented to entire school faculty.

     May 20, 2015 – “Safety and Health Issues in Healthcare”- two sessions were held for the Health Occupations students. Topics focus on bloodborne pathogens, egress, workplace violence, ergonomics and slips/trips/falls.

     November 9, 2015 – “Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program”- outreach session for afternoon students.

     December 3, 2015 – “Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program” – repeated session for morning students.

   • Outreach and Communication

     Over this past evaluation period, there have been several outreach activities conducted by the Allentown Area Office (AAO). As noted above, these presentations were for the students and faculty of the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program and the Health Occupations Program. Additionally, an informal presentation was provided to all of the instructional staff and supervisors on “the need for personal protective equipment”. In addition to the presentation a quiz was provided to all faculty members and was used for discussion to emphasis when and why personal protective equipment is needed.

     The Safety OAC meetings discussed and reviewed numerous safety and health programs, policies and activities. A description (beyond the review and approval of previous meeting minutes) is as follows:

     October 16, 2014 - This council meeting, was attended by ten members and discussion began focusing on a review of the employee and student recordable injuries, followed by update on house project and the hiring of a law enforcement officer for the school. Additionally, the council discussed and reviewed the new protocol for earthquake drills (Great Shake-Out Day), which is now practiced yearly. Labs discussed and reviewed included Building Trades Maintenance, Electrical, Adult Education, Precision Machine, Welding Technology, Print Tech./Graphic Imaging, Commercial Photography, Advertising Design/Commercial Art, Carpentry, Computer Technology, Cosmetology, Health Occupations, Dental Technology, Web Design, Administrative Office Technology, Hospitality, Commercial Baking, Culinary Arts, Fitness Center and Food Service.

     December 18, 2014 – After a brief review of the previous minutes and discussion of the employee and student injuries, a short discussion was had relative to the school’s involvement with the Great Shake Out Day, a day which is set-aside for conducting earthquake drills. There was a discussion centered on workplace (school) violence and the “use of force” then a discussion on the various safety work orders that we processed by Facilities. Topics then focused on the use of the safe school grants and the various safety devices, features and equipment being considered, staged events for you-tube postings, protests and cell phone usage. Labs reviewed included Early Care and Education of Young Children, Health Occupations/Health Related Technology, Science, Criminal Justice, Painting and Decorating, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space, Physics, Drafting/Computer Aided Design, Marketing and Business Education, Pre-Engineering, Electronics Technology/Nanofabrication, and Electro-Mechanical.

     February 19, 2015 - After review of the previous meeting minutes, the council discussed the staff and student injuries, safe school grant, a recent bomb scare and all of the actions that took place during and after the event. A lengthy discussion was held about the event and the subsequent actions to be taken. Labs reviewed included: Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Electrical Technology, Heating/Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Masonry, Plumbing and Heating, Auto Body/Collison Repair, Auto Technology, Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance, Floral Design/Greenhouse Management, Landscape Construction, Heavy Equipment Operations, and Material Handling.

     April 16, 2015 - As with previous meetings after a review of the last meeting minutes, a short discussion was held concerning the employee and student injuries. The council members then discussed the school’s house project, which was visited by the council. Additional issues included propane storage tanks and the opportunity to meet with the Safe School Committee, which is made up of students, faculty and administrators.

     October 15, 2015 – At this meeting some time was spent discussing the recordable injuries and illnesses to staff and students and then on the changes in the school’s administration, as some faculty have retired and others assumed new roles. A discussion was then had on the new protocol for suicide prevention and active shooter drill, and the earthquake drill. Labs reviewed included those within the Transportation Wing which includes: Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology, Auto Technology, Auto Specialization Technology, Diesel /Medium & Heavy Truck Technology, Small Engines/Recreational Vehicle Repair, Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance, Building Trades Maintenance and the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

     December 17, 2015 – After introductions and review of the previous meeting minutes, we discussed the employee and student recordable injuries. New business included a review of audible/visual alarms for garage doors, safe school grants and equipment needs, and review of the previous audit and corrective action. Labs reviewed included Drafting, Electromechanical, Marketing & Business Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Space Science, Cafeteria, Commercial Baking, Culinary Arts, Laundry and Health and Fitness Center.

     As stated in the previous report, most of the council members are from the “private sector”, and with several new members being added the various issues, ideas, and control strategies that are discussed are not contained just within the school but is being shared, communicated and disseminated to new stakeholders.

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

     During this evaluation period, there were no specific efforts made by this OSHA office in promoting the national dialogue on safety and health with Career and Technical Institutions. However, staff and faculty of LCTI and members of the Safety Advisory Council continue to promote safety and health curriculum and school safety at the various Administrator and other Occupational Advisory Council meetings.

   Alliance Products.

   During this evaluation period a PowerPoint presentation had been modified for the specific topics/subject matter listed above.

   As noted above, a PowerPoint presentation was developed/modified for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program and used locally.

   • Training and Education
   • Outreach and Communication

4. Results

   The Alliance activities conducted during the reporting period, albeit limited, continue to enhance the safety performance and culture throughout the entire school. Faculty and students continue to demonstrate more and more safety knowledge and internal bi-weekly inspections are identifying fewer unsafe conditions as hazards are reported and corrected promptly.

   The table below lists each of the activities conducted and the number of individuals reached or trained during the reporting period.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (10/16/2014)	10 council members
   Outreach - Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program (10/30/2014)	10 students + 1 Instructor
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (12/18/2014)	7 council members
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (2/19/2015)	11 council members
   Outreach – Need for PPE (4/3/2015)	150 faculty
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (4/16/2015)	7 council members
   Outreach - Safety and Health Issues in Healthcare (5/20/2015)	65 students + 2 instructors
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (10/15/2015)	7 council members
   Outreach - Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program (11/9/2015)	22 students + 1 instructor
   Outreach - Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program (12/3/2015)	18 students + 1 instructor
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (12/17/2015)	10 council members
   TOTAL	322 (actual) 3,000 (approximate – all faculty and students)

   As noted previously, 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.

5. Challenges (past and upcoming)

   As previously noted the Safety OAC meetings have gone to a quarterly schedule. With only four meetings being scheduled, efforts continue to be made to ensure that the entire school and all academic programs will be reviewed by the fourth and final meeting. Efforts continue to be made to have council members regularly attend, as there has only be 4 or 5 (non-school members) actively participating.

Report Prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, Allentown AAO CAS

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
WILMINGTON AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
DELAWARE OSHA CONSULTATION/DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.
DELAWARE CHAPTER

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Wilmington Area Office, Delaware OSHA Consultation/Delaware Department of Labor (Delaware OSHA Consultation) and Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. Delaware Chapter (ABC DE) (hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants") continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, the Participants hereby renew the Alliance signed June 15, 2016 with a continued emphasis on preventing exposure to safety hazards and concerns at construction sites. Specifically, the participants are committed to providing ABC DE members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address safety hazards and concerns at construction sites.

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

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, the Participants 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 Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings at the OSHA and ABC DE conferences, annual meeting and/or and the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent Falls in Construction events.to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by promoting the value of injury and illness prevention programs.
• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA and ABC DE's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants.

Training and Education

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

• To develop and/or deliver effective training and education programs for ABC DE members, their workers and others within the construction industry focusing on reducing and preventing exposure to falls, electrical, caught-in or between, and struck-by and any other relevant safety and health hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop and/or deliver effective training and education programs for ABC members, their workers and other 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 educate stakeholders and encourage the voluntary use of the free, confidential onsite consultation services provided by Delaware OSHA Consultation.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communication, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Wilmington Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-Site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

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

Signed this 19^th day of September, 2018.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
THE IRONWORKER EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PA INC.
March 30, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: 3-11-03

   Date Renewed: Last Renewal 3-22-13

   Alliance Overview:

   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and the Ironworker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. (IWEA) aligned to foster and maintain an open line of communication with each other for the meaningful exchange of information on promoting OSHA compliance and Industry best practices in the Construction Industry and to understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational safety and Health Act.

   Implementation Team Members:

   • Bill Ligetti - Executive Director, IWEA
   • Christopher Robinson - Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   • Robert Carroll - CAS, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   April 25, 2014	In-person	Pittsburgh, PA
   July 25, 2014	In-person	Greentree, PA
   October 27, 2014	Conference Call
   November 21, 2014	In-person	Greentree, PA
   January 13, 2015	In-person	Greentree, PA
   March 16, 2015	Conference Call

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   March 29, 2014 to March 29, 2015

   Alliance Activity

   April 25, 2014 - CAS attended the "Ironworkers Outstanding Apprentice Competition and Annual Contractors/Construction Professionals Open House". This event was held in conjunction with and at the Ironworkers Union Local #3 Apprenticeship School. The CAS received cross training in Ironworker construction activity. In addition, the CAS provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to the construction standards from a variety of construction contractors/professionals throughout the day event.

   May 1, 2014 - Member company representatives attended the annual Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance (MASHA) Safety and health Conference. CAS presented an OSHA update as the closing keynote speaker. AD and CAS participated in an OSHA roundtable question and answer session. In addition, the AD and CAS met with representatives and discussed safety and health issues and concerns throughout the day.

   June 3, 2014 - As part of the Fall Protection Stand Down, member company employees participated in tool box training sessions at a Partnership site. The AD, CAS, and AAD participated by providing fall protection talking points and updated fatality stats.

   June 6, 2014 - As part of the Fall Protection Stand Down and the Ironworkers Local #3 Apprenticeship School, two training classes on steel erection and scaffolds covered specifics on fall protection. The AD and CAS participated by providing fall protection talking points and updated fatality stats.

   July 25, 2014 - CAS met with the Executive Director and discussed/presented information on two new letters of interpretation relating to structural steel erection. In addition, OSHA updated information and issues/concerns were discussed relating to applicable OSHA standards, regulatory agenda, and inspection activities.

   October 2, 2014 - A pre-construction meeting was conducted with site safety and project representatives where member companies will be constructing the ironwork. A variety of safety topics were discussed with the focus on fall protection, cranes, material handling, and site layout.

   November 6, 2014 - Cross training was conducted at the Ironworkers Local #3 Apprenticeship School. AAD, CSHOs, CAS, and third year apprentices participated in a structural steel erection training class that included classroom and hands-on erection of steel. The class covered the elements of safety, quality, and production on a structural steel erection jobsite. OSHA representatives, apprentices, and instructors were able to exchange knowledge in their respective areas. The IWEA had representatives from member companies present that supported and interacted with participants throughout the training. Both the IWEA Executive Director and Ironworker Local #3 Officers attended.

   November 21, 2014 - CAS met with the Executive Director and presented information on the new recordkeeping reporting requirements for the upcoming year. The Director placed a link to the OSHA recordkeeping web page on their website.

   January 13, 2015 - The Executive Director and CAS participated in reviewing packets of a variety of construction jobs that had been submitted for upcoming safety awards. This effort assisted in the recognition of companies and employees that have maintained safety excellence at particular jobsites. In addition, this activity enables OSHA to obtain "Best Practice" information on steel erection construction jobsites.

   Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed safety alerts on product defects relating to a mobile horizontal lifeline and electric powered hand tools.

   The Ironworkers Employers' Association of Western Pennsylvania has periodic Safety and Risk Committee meetings throughout the year. These meetings not only work on planning future events, they act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. In addition, IWEA provides safety educational opportunities throughout the year for members on related industry practices.

   The Ironworkers Employers' Association of Western Pennsylvania is represented on the union joint apprenticeship and journeymen upgrade committee of the Ironworkers Local #3. The Association accomplishes this by appointing contractor members and the Executive Director to the committee. This committee is responsible for providing skilled construction workers through apprenticeship and training programs. Safety and Health information is promoted, supported and conveyed through these programs. The committee also reviews funding, liability, disciplinary and other joint management/labor functions.

   Billl Ligetti, IWEA Executive Director, and member company representatives have called throughout the year for general discussions on OSHA standards/ policy/interpretations and requests for OSHA handouts/publications.

   Alliance Products

   The IWEA's website posted information and links to the safety alerts sent and a link to the OSHA recordkeeping webpage for the new reporting requirements. The website has a safety section, referencing the alliance. The website also posts and maintains various past safety and health information (i.e. OSHA news releases, safety bulletins, product recalls, etc.) for continual review. The website lists electronic links to various government, labor organizations, and contractor associations.

4. Results

   The activities and information provided were well received. Bill Ligetti, Executive Director, and member representatives found the safety and health outreach activities/communications and the information valuable in assisting them in promoting/ improving their safety and health efforts. In addition, OSHA representatives found the shared information valuable in expanding their knowledge base on the implementation of good safety practices on steel erection construction jobsites.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Ironworkers Outstanding Apprentice Competition and Annual Contractors/Construction Professionals Open House	200
   Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance Annual Safety and Health Conference	50
   Fall Protection Stand Down - Tool Box Training Sessions at a Partnership Site	30
   Fall Protection Stand Down - Ironworkers Local #3 Apprenticeship School Training (Steel Erection & Scaffolds)	10
   Pre-Construction Meeting	200
   Cross Training Ironworkers Local #3 Apprenticeship School	25
   IWEA Website	1200
   TOTAL	1715

   The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance continues to be extremely positive. As a result of the positive working relationship between the Alliance signatories, an Alliance Renewal Agreement is scheduled to be signed on April 6, 2015.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   As a result of the positive working relationship between the Alliance signatories, an Alliance Renewal Agreement is scheduled to be signed on April 6, 2015. 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

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at (202) 693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
FOR
THE LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
October 6, 2005

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed.

   August 27, 2003, Renewed on 8/23/2005 and to be resigned based on revision to Agreement

   Overview.

   The Alliance was formed to provide LCTI students, staff members and others, including public and private volunteer members of the Occupational Advisory Councils (OAC) with information, guidance, and access to training resources in order to help protect the general health and safety of the LCTI campus and youth entering the workforce. To aid the school in identifying safety and health issues and hazards that are observed through safety audits of the school's classrooms, laboratories and student built house project, to develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media, including electronic assistance tools and links from OSHA's and LCTI's Web sites, and to speak, exhibit, and/or appear at LCTI conferences, local meetings, or other school events such as Educator Academy's and School-to-Career in-services

   Implementation Team Members

   David Lapinsky, Assistant Administrator, LCTI
   Scott Shimandle, CAS, USDOL/OSHA Allentown Area Office

   Contributors

   James Casey, Praxair Inc.; Claude Kohl, Jr., retired; Bill Dellicker, LCTI; Robert Edwards, Lehigh Valley HazMat Responders; Michael Gibson, Associated Builders and Contractors; Joel Oleksa, Air Products and Chemicals; Linda Pacifico, LCTI; Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz, Inc., and the entire LCTI school faculty, staff and students.

   Evaluation Period

   October 28, 2004 through August 25, 2005

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Jan. 27, 2005

   Occupational Advisory Meeting and School Inspection

   Mar. 17, 2005

   Occupational Advisory Meeting and School Inspection

   Mar. 17, 2005

   Mtg. w/Asst. Administrator and Assoc. Builders and Contractors - Eastern PA Chapter President - 10 hour training

   Apr. 21, 2005

   Occupational Advisory Meeting and School Inspection

   May 31, 2005

   Mtg. w/ Asst. Administrator and Assoc. Builders and Contractors - Eastern PA Chapter President - 10 hour training

   June 6, 2005

   Presentation to LCTI instructors on value of 10 hour training

   June 7, 2005

   Mtg. with Lehigh Valley Plant Mgrs. (schools) Association Staff to discuss OSHA Hazard Communication and the PA R-T-K Act

   June 9, 2005

   Conference attendance at Penn State University for Workforce Investment Board to promotion OSHA/LCTI Alliance

   June 14, 2005

   OSHA 10 hour construction training class for LCTI Construction educators

   June 27, 2005

   Mtg. w/ AD and CAS Harrisburg Area Office, PA Dept. of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education

   August 24, 2005

   Mtg. w/ AD and CAS Harrisburg Area Office, PA Dept. of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education

   August 29, 2005

   Mtg. w/ Asst. Administrator and Instructors who have completed the on-line Train-the-Trainer Courses (OSHA 500 and/or OSHA 501)

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   • Events

     OSHA 10 hour construction training class for LCTI Construction educators

   • Products

     Developed a CD, which contains the lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations for OSHA 10 hour Construction and General Industry. The CD also contains most of the OSHA publications that are relevant to the Construction Industry and to General Industry.

   Outreach and Communication

   • Events

     Conference attendance at Penn State University for Workforce Investment Board to promotion OSHA/LCTI Alliance.

   • Products

     None.

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

   • Events

     None.

   • Products

     None.

4. Results

   This Alliance has been and continues to be promoted by the school and its Administration, to the point that this initiative is currently being looked at by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Specifically, the Department of Education, Division of Industry Partnership, Bureau of Career and Technical Education. As listed above several Alliance meetings have already been held with a representative from this Agency. Additionally, several schools have already contacted OSHA for additional information and assistance in the areas of safety and health outreach and hazard recognition.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Presentation on "Value of 10 hour"	65 Instructors, Teachers, and Aids
   Penn State Conference	80 Administrators, Industry Reps.
   OSHA 10 hour Construction Training	16 Instructors
   TOTAL	161

5. Upcoming Milestones:

   The members of the alliance will conduct a series of workshops on workplace safety and health issues that relate to their members interests. OSHA and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Labor Management Council will continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Labor Management Council will remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Labor Management Council and OSHA will provide expertise to members in order to enhance workplace safety and health programs by requesting OSHA attendance and participation in selected Roundtables. The alliance participants will continue to disseminate new or updated OSHA information through existing communication tools, including web sites and news, and to explore new resources for providing such information to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Labor Management Council members.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI)
August 27, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. 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

   2. Evaluation Period

      September 28, 2017- August 27, 2018

   3. 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), to help promote safe work practices on and off LCTI campus and to ensure that youth understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      • Tim Rushton LCTI
      • Kurt Adam, LCTI
      • Scott G. Shimandle, USDOL/Allentown Area Office

      Alliance participant

      • • Daniel Kotran, Holly Custodio, LCTI
        • Claude Kohl Jr., Fire Marshal/Code Inspector, retired
        • Craig Berrier, Phillips Pet Foods and Supplies
        • Tom Civic, Merck Sharpe and Dohme, retired
        • James Casey, Praxair Distribution Inc.
        • Bill Horn, Lutron Inc.
        • James Rutt, Just Born Incorporated
        • Anthony Naradko, Parkland School District
        • Frank Baxter, LF Driscoll
        • Jordan Hanna, Amazon
        • Stephen Hughes, Uline
        • Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz Co.
        • Kathryn Hertzog, Lehigh Valley Health Network
        • Richard Warner, Lehigh Carbon Comm. College

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • October 19, 2017 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • December 21, 2017 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • February 15, 2018 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • March 15, 2018 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • April 19, 2018 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • May 17, 2018 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting

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

3. Results

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

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
   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 (2 Sessions) An Overview of Trenching and Excavation Standards and Hazards (2 Sessions) conducted by AAD Kevin Chambers and CSHO Seandra Williams	Youth Safety LO/TO, PPE, HazCom, WWS Construction Falls Trenching	28 45
   Dissemination	Youth related safety news articles First Aid kit information Indoor Air Quality information Compressed Gas Cylinder storage	Youth Safety Construction Falls	300 (estimated based on specific school programs)
   Speech/ Presentation	Safety and Health with Career and Technical Education Institutions - A review of local cooperative and collaborative approach to workplace safety and health through and with schools	Youth Safety	11
   Other	Email Communications		Unknown
   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on youth safety to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings	6 Safety Occupational Advisory Meetings held over the evaluation period	Numerous S/H topics discussed including student and faculty injuries, related accident investigations, Safety Data Sheets, school inspection findings, radiation monitoring (Dental)	46 (17 Committee Members) Note: Not all members were attendance at each meeting
   Training and Education: To review and provide input on effective training and education curricula for youth entering the workforce 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 various safety and health related topics including but not limited to: understanding worker rights, fall, struck-by, caught between, electrical hazards, material handling hazards, use of personal protective equipment and hazards associated with chemicals.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	An Introduction to OSHA and Workplace Safety (2 Sessions) An Overview of Trenching and Excavation Standards and Hazards (2 Sessions) conducted by AAD Kevin Chambers and CSHO Seandra Williams	Youth Safety LO/TO, PPE, HazCom, WWS Construction Falls Trenching	28 45
   Speech/ Presentation	Safety and Health with Career and Technical Education Institutions - A review of local cooperative and collaborative approach to workplace safety and health through and with schools	Youth Safety	11
   Outreach and Communication: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the LCTI's Web sites) to students, faculty, employers serving on Occupational Advisory Councils and other academic (career and technical) institutions. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or LCTI's conferences, local meetings, or other Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education events. To share information among OSHA personnel, academia and industry safety and health professionals regarding LCTI's best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings	See above
   Training	See above
   Speech/Presentation	See above
   TOTAL			Approx. 430 (relisted events not counted twice)

4. 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 "Safety and Health with Career and Technical Education Institutions" was a review of our local cooperative and collaborative approach to workplace safety and health through and with schools for a Temple University Leadership meeting. As a direct result of this effort additional outreach (8 separate presentations) had been conducted for another vocational technical institution (Bucks County Technical High School) within the jurisdiction of the Allentown Area Office. Over 150 students and faculty members were in attendance representing 7 different occupational programs, including Welding, Machine Technology, Electrical, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, HVAC and Plumbing. Other programs have reached out to the Area Office for a similar opportunity, which is to be scheduled at a later date.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Plans for the next school year include, a continued review and critique of "Essential Elements of Safety and Health Programs: A Checklist for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teachers", and to increase the number of Safety Occupational Advisory Council members attending the meetings.

   Additionally, this CAS has been requested to present at the Pennsylvania Department of Educations' Cooperative Education Conference in State College, Pennsylvania in October 2018. The presentation will focus on the OSHA Alliances with LCTI and Upper Bucks County Technical School, as well as sharing information on the available safety and health resources for schools, how site inspections are conducted and youth related injuries.

   Report prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, CAS, Allentown Area Office, August 22, 2018.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
Between
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
And
THE IRONWORKER EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INC.

In a cooperative effort to strive to meet the challenges of fostering safe and healthful worksites and meeting OSHA's strategic goal of improving the safety, health and well-being of the nations construction workforce, both the OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office and the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. agree to establish an alliance to promote safe and healthful working conditions for all affected parties.

Both the OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office and the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. recognize the value that safety and health management systems add to a worksite, and the impact of using a cooperative approach between OSHA, Management, and Labor. In addition to this recognition, the OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office and the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. agree to foster and maintain an open line of communication with each other for the meaningful exchange of information on promoting OSHA Compliance and Industry Best Safety Practices (as jointly determined by OSHA and the IWEA of W. PA)

Both parties will work together to affect the following outreach and communication goals:

• Exchange technical information and best practices
• Provide the OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office with professional and constructive feedback to better serve the safety and health needs of the members of the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
• Use existing communication tools more effectively, including web sites, newsletters, and conferences. In addition to the use of existing communication tools, stimulate the development of new resources and tools
• Provide access to technical assistance available through the OSHA area office, regional office, national office, and PA/OSHA consultation program.
• Promote and encourage participation in OSHA's cooperative programs, to include site participation in the Voluntary Protection Program where applicable, and the utilization of OSHA's free Safety and Health Consultation Service
• Encourage IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. members to send selected employees to an OSHA Train-the-Trainer Course on Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet at least quarterly to facilitate and achieve the goals of the alliance. The implementation team will determine Alliance procedures, identify roles and responsibilities of the partic ipants, and meet annually to discuss the effectiveness of the agreement. OSHA's representatives will include the Compliance Assistance Specialist, Safety Team Leader, and Area Director. Additional team members may be brought in as needed to assist with technical matters or special projects.

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

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
AND
THE PITTSBURGH BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
TRADES COUNCIL
(AFL-CIO)

The OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office and the Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and the Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council hereby form a Alliance to provide the Council's members, including youth apprentice workers, with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the various hazards associated with the construction industry.

OSHA and the Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• Review existing safety and health curricula at the Council members apprentice schools and advise on how to effectively provide and update training on OSHA policy and procedures to apprentices in the construction trades.
• Encourage Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council members to send individuals to the OSHA Train-the-Trainer Course for the Construction Industry.

OSHA and the Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Exchange technical information on Best Practices in a practical manner as not to infringe on the confidentiality rules and concerns of each party.
• Disseminate information through existing communication tools, including websites and newsletters. In addition to the use of existing tools, stimulate the development of new resources and tools.
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, scheduled training, or other events to promote or raise awareness of reducing or preventing exposure to hazards associated with the construction industry.
• Cross-train OSHA personnel and Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council personnel in best practices or effective approaches, as jointly determined by OSHA and the Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council.

OSHA alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. These alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and its alliance participants. By entering into an alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing any of the party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least quarterly to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the alliance.

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

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
ERIE AREA OFFICE, REGION III
ERIE INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY
July 18, 2016

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: June 13, 2013

   Renewal Date: June 26, 2015

   Alliance Overview:

   The Participants have established a collaborative relationship to provide Erie Institute of Technology (EIT) with outreach training programs for students and faculty. The Alliance participants will provide training, information, guidance and access to OSHA resources and help reduce workplace injuries and illnesses in Northwest Pennsylvania.

   Implementation Team Members:

   • Paul Fitzgerald, EIT Director
   • Kate Hushon, Director of Education
   • Mark Harmon, USDOL/OSHA Erie Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   • July 31, 2015 – Mark Harmon, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) discussed the content of OSHA material relating to student course work with Kim Clark, EIT Student Services Coordinator.
   • October 16, 2015 – Mark Harmon, CAS planned future OSHA training session with EIT Machinist Instructor, Justin Thomas.
   • December 1, 2015, – Mark Harmon, CAS, completed a final meeting to discuss OSHA training session with EIT Machinist Instructor, Justin Thomas. OSHA Erie Assistant Area Director Brendan Claybaugh reviewed agenda and toured EIT facility.
   • March 30, 2016 – Kim Clark posted OSHA material on the EIT student bulletin board which highlights OSHA National Fall Prevention Stand-Down Campaign.
   • June 2, 2016 – Mark Harmon escorted the new Region 3 Regional Administrator Rich Mendelson and Erie Area Director Theresa Naim on a site visit of EIT as part of the local OSHA stakeholder meet and greet tour. Kate Hushon, Director of Education provided a brief tour and discussion of success working with the local OSHA office.

3. Events and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   June 13, 2015 through June 13, 2016

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education

     Four "Intro to OSHA" training classes were provided to students entering the workforce regarding hazards associated with their trade(s). This training included resources that will help attendees gain a better understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers. This knowledge will protect the health and safety of workers, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to occupational safety and health hazards.

   • Outreach and Communication

     Over the last year, one half day training event for the Erie OSHA compliance staff was completed at EIT. This was completed on December 22, 2015, by Instructor Justin Thomas, Machinist Department. Mr. Thomas provided a basic overview of machine shop equipment, OSHA regulations and industry consensus standards to educate the field compliance staff.

   • Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

     EIT continues to promote our annual safety and health campaigns. During the 1^st week of May 2016 EIT posted educational material for all students to learn more about the OSHA National Fall Prevention Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. An OSHA poster with instructions and hyperlinks to additional resources was provided on the EIT bulletin board. Most recently EIT supported OSHA's annual summer Heat Stress Prevention campaign with educational material including posters and pamphlets.

4. Results

   A. The table below lists each of the outreach activities and the number of individuals reached during the reporting period. NOTE: the table below does not include the various meetings held over the last year and the numerous participants that benefitted from the varied safety and health discussions at each of these meetings.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   "Intro to OSHA" Training (Summer term) July 30-31, 2015	60
   "Intro to OSHA" Training (Fall term) October 16-19, 2015	110
   "Intro to OSHA" Training (Winter term) February 11-12, 2016	45
   "Intro to OSHA" Training (Spring term) April 22-25, 2016	73
   TOTAL	288

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Participants are pleased with the third year's accomplishments of the Alliance. They agree to work together to improve the overall safety & health knowledge of young workers. The implementation team will encourage PA OSHA On-site Consultation Service to participate on the team.

Report Prepared by: Mark Harmon, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Erie Area Office

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.