AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINSTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ERIE AREA OFFICE
AND
ERIE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Erie Area Office and Erie Institute of Technology (EIT) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and EIT (herein after referred collectively as "the Participants") hereby renew, in part, the Alliance signed June 13, 2013, with a continued emphasis on workplace safety and health education for youth entering the trades. Specifically, OSHA and EIT are committed to provide students, faculty, administrators and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and understanding 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 reducing and preventing young workers exposure to occupational safety and health hazards. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and EIT recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, as resources permit:

• 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 stakeholders 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 goals, as resources permit:

• To deliver effective training and educational programs for youth entering the workforce regarding hazards associated with their trade(s), and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To deliver effective training and education curriculum for youth entering the workforce to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA compliant process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To develop or arrange for the delivery of various safety and health related topics including but not limited to: fall protection, heat illness prevention, electrical safety, 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 goals, as resources permit:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways to communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and EIT's Web sites) to students, faculty, employers and other academic (career and technical) institutions.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or EIT's conferences, classes, and workforce education events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding occupational safety and health 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 any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both signatory organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Erie 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. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided it gives 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 26^th day of June, 2017.

The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council
ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
May 29, 2009

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   Original Agreement: 5-17-04 Renewal Agreement: 5-15-06 Renewal Agreement: 5-28-08

   Overview

   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council aligned to provide Council 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.

   Implementation Team Members

   Richard Stanizzo - Business Rep., Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trade Council
   Robert Szymanski – Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   Robert Carroll – CAS, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   Frank Librich – Assistant Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office

   Evaluation Period

   May 29, 2008 to May 29, 2009

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   July 16, 2008

   Conference Call

   August 12, 2008

   In-person Pittsburgh PA

   November 3, 2008

   Conference Call

   January 13, 2009

   In-person Clairton PA

   April 30, 2009

   In-person Pittsburgh PA

   May 27, 2009

   Conference Call Pittsburgh PA

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   November 6, 2008 – Through the cross-training venue of this Alliance, the compliance staff from the Pittsburgh and Erie Area Offices were trained in crane and rigging safety by the instructors at the Operating Engineers Local #66 apprenticeship school. The training also included hands-on operating of the cranes and heavy equipment at the facility.

   March 23 & 30, 2009 – CAS conducted presentations on OSHA inspection policies/procedures, local fatality stats and causes, and use of the OSHA internet to the new apprentices at Steamfitters Local #449 apprenticeship school. This activity was included as part of the initial forty hour training for the two new incoming apprenticeship groups.

   April 17, 2009 – The CAS attended the Ironworkers Local #3 Outstanding Apprenticeship Competition and received cross-training in Ironworker construction activity by viewing the various competitions and receiving instruction by the Apprenticeship Instructors.

   Outreach and Communication

   July 31, 2008 - The Pittsburgh Area Office e-mailed a safety alert on a defect a JLG lift had with bolts shearing off to the Apprenticeship Coordinator for the Operating Engineers Local #66. The alert was distributed to their instructors and members.

   August 12, 2008 – The Pittsburgh Area Office and PJ Dick/Hunt entered into a Partnership agreement for the construction of the Pittsburgh Penguins new arena and had the signing ceremony on this date. Richard Stanizzo, Business Representative for the Pittsburgh Building Trades Council, and Bill Brooks, President of the Pittsburgh Building Trades Council, participated in the ceremony pledging support for the Partnership. The Pittsburgh Building Trades Council was listed in the written Partnership agreement formalizing their support for the Partnership.

   December 9, 2008 – CAS staffed an information booth at the SW Pennsylvania Career Day/Job Fair at the Western Area Career and Technology Center (Event sponsored by CAWP). The primary purpose of the event was to raise the awareness of high school students to the career paths available to them. The focus of the event was on careers related to highway and bridge design, construction and maintenance. The apprenticeship coordinators and instructors from following Pittsburgh Building Trades Unions participated in the event: Laborers Local #1058, Ironworkers Local #3, Operating Engineers Local #66, Cement Masons Local #526, and Carpenters District Council. The CAS visited the various hands-on demonstrations by the Unions to promote OSHA and safety relating to highway and bridge construction and maintenance work.

   January 13, 2009 - The Pittsburgh Area Office and Graycor Industrial Constructors Inc. entered into a Partnership agreement for the construction of the USS Clairton “C” Coke Battery and had the signing ceremony on this date. Richard Stanizzo, Business Representative for the Pittsburgh Building Trades Council, participated in the ceremony pledging support for the Partnership. The Pittsburgh Building Trades Council was listed in the written Partnership agreement formalizing their support for the Partnership.

   January 15, 2009 – Met with Steamfitters Local #449 Apprenticeship Coordinator to discuss safety and health curricula, concerns and needs. Questions were answered by the CAS on OSHA policies/procedures and interpretations of standards. The CAS provided updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standards in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards. In addition, CAS met with apprenticeship instructor to plan OSHA participation in the upcoming training for the new apprenticeship groups.

   February 23, 2009 – CAS and CSHO met with Operating Engineers Local #66 Crane Instructor and Apprenticeship Coordinator to exchange information on best practices for inspection, maintenance, and testing of pendant cables and attachments on mobile cranes.

   April 17, 2009 – The CAS attended the Ironworkers Local #3 Outstanding Apprenticeship Competition and Annual Contractors/Construction Professionals Open House event. The CAS provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to OSHA construction standards throughout the event day.

   Various Business Agents and Apprenticeship coordinators/instructors call monthly for discussion and guidance on construction standards and OSHA policy/procedure information.

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

4. Results

   The training and outreach communication information provided was well received. The member union representatives of the council found the information to be valuable in assisting them in their efforts of promoting and providing safety and health training to their members in reducing and preventing exposure to the various hazards associated with the construction industry. In addition, the OSHA Compliance staff that received cross-training from the Operating Engineers in crane and rigging safety found the training to be excellent and extremely valuable in assisting them in the field. In fact the training was so well received the compliance staff indicated they would like to see this type of cross-training continued in the future.

   Apprenticeship Coordinators, Instructors, Business Agents and members who have called throughout the year indicated the information received from the Pittsburgh Area Office was very helpful in interpreting OSHA’s policies and standards as they related to their current construction activities. The Council represents approximately 20,000 members. The information exchanged with the Building Trades Council would eventually have the potential to affect the entire membership, that being approximately 20,000 members. The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance has been extremely positive.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   E-mailed Safety Alert (JLG Bolt Defect) Operating Engineers Local #66 7-31-08	5000
   PJ Dick/Hunt Pgh Penquins Arena Partnership formal support pledge 8-12-08	650
   Cross-Training OSHA Compliance Officers on Crane and Rigging Safety by Operating Engineers Local #66 11-6-08	14
   SW Pennsylvania Career Day/Job Fair at the Western Area Career and Technology Center 12-9-08	600
   USS Clairton “C” Coke Battery Partnership formal support Pledge 1-13-09	600
   Steamfitters Local #449 Apprenticeship Coordinator Meeting Provided training handout information for apprentices 1-15-09	141
   Operating Engineers Local #66 Crane Instructor and Apprenticeship Coordinator to exchange information on best practices for inspection, maintenance, and testing of pendant cables and attachments on mobile cranes 2-23-09	75
   OSHA inspection policies/procedures, local fatality stats and causes, and use of the OSHA internet to the new apprentices at Steamfitters Local #449 apprenticeship school 3-23,30-09	40
   Ironworkers Local #3 Outstanding Apprenticeship Competition and Annual Contractors/Construction Professionals Open House event 4-17-09	200
   TOTAL	7,240

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance is looking into future opportunities in providing information for affected parties through meetings, roundtable discussions, electronic venues and training sessions. The Alliance signatories will continue to work to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE (OSHA)
PITTSBURGH REGIONAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
May 25, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      May 17, 2004 Renewed: May 25, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period

      May 17, 2017 – May 17, 2018

   3. Overview

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council aligned to provide Council 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.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Christopher Robinson – Area Director, Pittsburgh Area Office
      Robert Carroll – Compliance Assistance Specialist, Pittsburgh Area Office

      Alliance participant

      Richard Stanizzo – Business Manager, Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • August 1, 2017
   • December 12, 2017
   • January 17, 2018
   • March 19, 2018
   • April 25, 2018

    

   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 OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process. To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers. To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on hazards associated the construction industry 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 working with building trades unions and their apprenticeship schools to promote workplace safety through informational materials, discussions, meetings, organizational events, and training.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meeting Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training	The CAS visited each of the seventeen union apprenticeship schools to meet with the Apprenticeship Coordinators/Instructors. The unions represented are as follows: Ironworkers Local #3; United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Local #37; IUPAT District Council #57; Cement Masons Local #526; Plasterers Local #31; Laborers District Council of Western PA; Sprinkler Fitters Local #542; Keystone-Mountain-Lakes Carpenters; Steamfitters Local #449; Insulators Local #2; Plumbers Local #27; Elevator Constructors Local #6; Boilermakers Local #154; Operating Engineers Local #66; Bricklayers and Allied Craft Local #9; Sheet Metal Workers Local #12; IBEW Local #5. During each of these visits, the CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information to include but not limited to website training materials, heat stress, fall protection, worker rights, silica, recordkeeping/reporting, common cited standards, and local fatality stats. Safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed. In addition, these meetings act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. The Apprenticeship Schools conduct and promote safety and health training to both apprentices and journeymen throughout the year.	Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Recordkeeping Hazard Communication Oil & Gas Silica Workzone Safety Youth Workers (Union Apprentices)	21,000 (Total Members)
   Meeting Dissemination	Meeting with Laborer's Apprenticeship School Director discussing NUCA trench safety week in June. Nationally and locally trench fatalities and incidents showed an uptick. In addition, numerous questions on the Silica Standard were discussed.	Trenching/Excavation Silica	100
   Training Dissemination	PA Governors Safety Conference – OSHA had an information booth. A variety of safety and health workshops were presented throughout the conference. Representatives from the Building Trades attended the conference	Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Recordkeeping Hazard Communication Oil & Gas Silica Electrical	10
   Training Speech/Presentation Dissemination	IBEW #5 – CAS and CSHOs Conducted four presentations/training classes for 1st and 2nd year apprentices at the IBEW Apprenticeship School. The presentations were part of cross-training providing the apprentices with information on OSHA's mission, inspection policies/procedures, Examples of violations from actual inspections conducted by local CSHOs, worker rights, and employer rights.	Construction Electrical Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities	100
   Meeting	Meeting with Steamfitters Apprenticeship Coordinator/instructor discussing information relating to of 10 and 30 hour Training.	10 and 30 OSHA Training Courses	100
   Training Speech/Presentation Dissemination	Ironworkers Local #3 CAS, AAD, Executive Director (Ironworkers Employers Association) conducted a presentation/training for the 2nd year apprentices (Ironworkers Local #3) covering explaining the Alliances (functions & goals), covering specifics on the national and local fatality statistics, referenced information on the Opioid and Workplace Violence/Suicide fatalities at the worksites and the importance of seeking assistance – where and how to access assistance programs available to them. In addition general OSHA information on inspections, worker rights, whistleblower protections, and applicable construction standards were discussed. An open question & answer roundtable discussion was held as well at the end of the training. The Business manager for the Ironworkers Local #3 addressed the group stating the Union’s support for both alliances, worker safety efforts, and the employee assistance programs available to help workers overcome personal addictions, health issues and family concerns.	Alliance Review Fatality Statistics Workplace Violent/Suicide Opioid Addiction Employee Assistance Programs Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities Construction Fall Prevention	35
   Exhibit Speech/Presentation Training Dissemination	PA One Call Western PA Safety Day - Pittsburgh Area Office representatives staffed an information table and provided presentations on trenching/excavation. 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. Union member representatives participated and discussed issues and concerns relating to but not limited to OSHA policies/procedures, work zone safety, fall protection and excavation safety. In addition, the Operating Engineers had an information table.	Construction Fall Protection Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress Safety and Health Program/Systems Trenching/Excavation	100
   Other	Fixed. Also, I forwarded the emails for the needed files. Partnership Sites - The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council supports and have craft workers from the various Trades Unions on three construction Partnership sites in the Pittsburgh Area Office Jurisdiction	Construction Safety and Health Program/Systems	310
   Training Meeting	IBEW Local #5 - OSHA staff meeting was held at the IBEW Local #5 Apprenticeship School. An IBEW Apprenticeship Instructor conducting electrical safety training for the OSHA staff. In addition, a tour of the facility and explanation of each training lab was provided.	Construction Electrical	20
   Speech/Presentation Training Dissemination	As part of the fall stand down, the CAS and AD presented information on fall hazards, fall prevention, and local fatality stats to second year apprenticeship classes at the Ironworkers Local #3 Apprenticeship School. In addition, numerous specific questions on fall protection at the apprentices various jobsites were discussed. The apprenticeship instructors also participated in the training and Q&A.	Fall Prevention Construction Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	30
   Speech/Presentation Training Dissemination	University of Pittsburgh – Fall Stand Down Event – OSHA, University, Fall Protection manufacturer/vendor and General Contractor representatives presented information on fall hazards, fall prevention, and local fatality stats to union craft workers working at various construction projects at the University.	Fall Prevention Construction Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	170
   Training Dissemination	Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters - CAS and AD attended the Open House and Carpentry Skills Expo at the Carpenters Apprenticeship School. CAS and AD provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to OSHA construction standards/policies/procedures throughout the day event. In addition, a fall protection equipment vender had an exhibit and presented information on fall prevention. The attendees at the event were construction safety and health professionals, construction company owners and managers, safety equipment venders, journeymen, apprentices, students from Vo-Tech schools, state and local politicians, and family members.	Construction Fall Prevention Worker Rights Safety and Health Programs/Systems Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices and Votech Students)	850
   Dissemination	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.	Construction Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Fall Prevention	21,000 (Total Members)
   Dissemination	Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed six safety alerts for distribution on product defects relating to fall protection anchors, portable tool battery packs, scissors lifts, fire extinguishers, and a fall protection harness.	Fall Prevention Construction Electrical Fire Extinguisher	21,000 (Total Members)
   Training and Education: To review or provide input on effective training and education programs for union workers, both journeymen and apprentices, and others regarding hazards associated with the construction industry and to communicate such information to constituent union workers and employers. To review or provide input on effective training and education programs for building trades unions to promote an understanding of workers’ rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, the responsibilities of employers, and to communicate such information to union workers and employers.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meeting Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training	The CAS visited each of the seventeen union apprenticeship schools to meet with the Apprenticeship Coordinators/Instructors. The unions represented are as follows: Ironworkers Local #3; United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Local #37; IUPAT District Council #57; Cement Masons Local #526; Plasterers Local #31; Laborers District Council of Western PA; Sprinkler Fitters Local #542; Keystone-Mountain-Lakes Carpenters; Steamfitters Local #449; Insulators Local #2; Plumbers Local #27; Elevator Constructors Local #6; Boilermakers Local #154; Operating Engineers Local #66; Bricklayers and Allied Craft Local #9; Sheet Metal Workers Local #12; IBEW Local #5. During each of these visits, the CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information to include but not limited to website training materials, heat stress, fall protection, worker rights, silica, recordkeeping/reporting, common cited standards, and local fatality stats. Safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed. In addition, these meetings act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. The Apprenticeship Schools conduct and promote safety and health training to both apprentices and journeymen throughout the year.	Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Recordkeeping Hazard Communication Oil & Gas Silica Work Zone Safety Youth Workers (Union Apprentices)	21,000 (Total Members)
   Training Dissemination	PA Governors Safety Conference – OSHA had an information booth. A variety of safety and health workshops were presented throughout the conference. Representatives from the Building Trades attended the conference	Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Recordkeeping Hazard Communication Oil & Gas Silica Electrical	10
   Training Speech/Presentation Dissemination	IBEW #5 – CAS and CSHOs Conducted four presentations/training classes for 1st and 2nd year apprentices at the IBEW Apprenticeship School. The presentations were part of cross-training providing the apprentices with information on OSHA's mission, inspection policies/procedures, Examples of violations from actual inspections conducted by local CSHOs, worker rights, and employer rights.	Construction Electrical Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities	100
   Training Speech/Presentation Dissemination	Ironworkers Local #3 CAS, AAD, Executive Director (Ironworkers Employers Association) conducted a presentation/training for the 2nd year apprentices (Ironworkers Local #3) covering explaining the Alliances (functions & goals), covering specifics on the national and local fatality statistics, referenced information on the Opioid and Workplace Violence/Suicide fatalities at the worksites and the importance of seeking assistance – where and how to access assistance programs available to them. In addition general OSHA information on inspections, worker rights, whistleblower protections, and applicable construction standards were discussed. An open question & answer roundtable discussion was held as well at the end of the training. The Business manager for the Ironworkers Local #3 addressed the group stating the Union’s support for both alliances, worker safety efforts, and the employee assistance programs available to help workers overcome personal addictions, health issues and family concerns.	Alliance Review Fatality Statistics Workplace Violent/Suicide Opioid Addiction Employee Assistance Programs Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities Construction Fall Prevention	35
   Exhibit Speech/Presentation Training Dissemination	PA One Call Western PA Safety Day - Pittsburgh Area Office representatives staffed an information table and provided presentations on trenching/excavation. 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. Union member representatives participated and discussed issues and concerns relating to but not limited to OSHA policies/procedures, work zone safety, fall protection and excavation safety. In addition, the Operating Engineers had an information table.	Construction Fall Protection Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress Safety and Health Program/Systems	100
   Training Meeting	IBEW Local #5 - OSHA staff meeting was held at the IBEW Local #5 Apprenticeship School. An IBEW Apprenticeship Instructor conducting electrical safety training for the OSHA staff. In addition, a tour of the facility and explanation of each training lab was provided.	Construction Electrical	20
   Speech/Presentation Training Dissemination	As part of the fall stand down, the CAS and AD presented information on fall hazards, fall prevention, and local fatality stats to second year apprenticeship classes at the Ironworkers Local #3 Apprenticeship School. In addition, numerous specific questions on fall protection at the apprentices various jobsites were discussed. The apprenticeship instructors also participated in the training and Q&A.	Fall Prevention Construction Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	30
   Speech/Presentation Training Dissemination	University of Pittsburgh – Fall Stand Down Event – OSHA, University, Fall Protection manufacturer/vendor and General Contractor representatives presented information on fall hazards, fall prevention, and local fatality stats to union craft workers working at various construction projects at the University.	Fall Prevention Construction Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	170
   Training Dissemination	Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters - CAS and AD attended the Open House and Carpentry Skills Expo at the Carpenters Apprenticeship School. CAS and AD provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to OSHA construction standards/policies/procedures throughout the day event. In addition, a fall protection equipment vender had an exhibit and presented information on fall prevention. The attendees at the event were construction safety and health professionals, construction company owners and managers, safety equipment venders, journeymen, apprentices, students from Vo-Tech schools, state and local politicians, and family members.	Construction Fall Prevention Worker Rights Safety and Health Programs/Systems Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices and Votech Students)	850
   Meeting	Meeting with Steamfitters Apprenticeship Coordinator/instructor discussing information relating to of 10 and 30 hour Training.	10 and 30 OSHA Training Courses	100
   Dissemination	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.	Construction Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Fall Prevention	21,000 (Total Members)
   Outreach and Communication: To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council conferences, local meetings, apprenticeship schools or other applicable events. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council good 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 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 Electrical Silica Workzone Safety Youth Workers (Union Apprentices) Trenching/Excavation Workplace Violence/Suicides Opioid Addiction Employee Assistance Programs	See previous sections
   TOTAL			64,825

4. 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 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

5. 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

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
HARRISBURG AREA OFFICE
AND
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHAMBER OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PCBI) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PCBI) hereby form an Alliance to provide PCBI members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to hazards impacting those Pennsylvania employers who comply with the General Industry standards. In developing this Alliance, OSHA and PCBI recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA and PCBI will work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• Develop training and education programs for occupational safety and health issues relevant to PCBI members.
• Deliver and arrange for delivery of occupational safety and health speakers at an annual presentation to PCBI members on OSHA General Industry compliance.
• Increase PCBI’s current offerings of workplace safety and health curricula, including coverage of OSHA’s most frequently cited General Industry standards (e.g. Hazcom, recordkeeping, lockout/tagout, electrical), OSHA inspections, and training relating to ergonomics. PCBI would consider offering additional courses suggested by OSHA.

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

• Develop and disseminate information through print and electronic media, including electronic assistance tools and links from OSHA’s and PCBI’s web sites.
  • PCBI will continuously update its web page, Business Reference Desk, to link to a wide variety of safety and health information that offers OSHA compliance assistance.
  • OSHA will assist PCBI by providing compliance assistance news items for PCBI’s e-OSHA Alert.
  • PCBI will highlight and publicize safety and health success stories to its membership.
• Develop, speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings and other occupational safety and health events
  • OSHA will assist PCBI by suggesting topics for safety conferences and will provide speakers and handouts.
  • PCBI will assist OSHA with the annual state-wide Safety and Workplace Conference by serving on committees and task forces and helping during the conference as needed.
• Promote and encourage PCBI members’ or worksites’ participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Program, Consultation and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.

OSHA and PCBI will work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• Raise awareness of and demonstrate their own commitment to safety and health whenever PCBI leaders or OSHA representatives have the opportunity to address PCBI members and others about workplace safety and health.
• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or related meetings to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. 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 one year. 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
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
LEHIGH VALLEY SAFETY COMMITTEE
A CONSORTIUM OF THE
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS - LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER
December 9, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: December 12, 2011

   Date Renewed: December 10, 2013

   Alliance Overview:

   The Lehigh Valley Safety Committee is a consortium of organizations including business, labor and community leaders, which was developed to enhance safety and health knowledge for labor, management, academia and government for those who work in and around the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. The United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (USDOL/OSHA) alliance provides members and others with information, training, guidance and access to OSHA resources, that will help them reduce the potential for workplace injury and illness.

   Implementation Team Members (Principals)

   Thomas Barnowski

   Northampton Community College (NCC) - Chair

   Lee Cunningham

   West-Side Hammer Electric - Vice Chair

   Heather Ehritz

   NCC - Secretary

   Rob Franklin

   International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local No. 375

   Jennifer Kszak

   NCC

   Karl Buesgen, Jr.

   Orlando Diefenderfer Electrical Contractor

   Tyrone Reed

   Alvin H. Butz, Inc.

   Cynthia J. Mellen

   PA/OSHA Consultation Program at Indiana University of PA

   Dominic Brignola

   Global Loss Control - ASSE

   Scott Parker

   Henkles & McCoy

   Len Rameriz/David Pferrer

   Fromm Electric

   Jodi Simon

   St. Luke's Hospital

   Rodney Conn

   Smooth-On, Inc.

   Monica Flexer

   Wacker Chemical, Inc.

   Kevin Kalman

   Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company

   Jenelle Perich

   Kisdpeace

   William Paletski

   East Coast Risk Management

   Scott G. Shimandle

   USDOL/OSHA - Allentown Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   Jan. 14, 2015

   Safety Alliance Committee meeting - Brainstorming Session for May’s Workplace Violence Prevention Event, at Northampton Community College (NCC) - Fowler Center (Bethlehem, PA)

   Jan. 29, 2015

   Outreach Event - Navigating the HazCom Standard 2012 - Fowler Center

   Feb. 17, 2015

   Safety Alliance Committee meeting and presentation - Safety Lessons of the Arena, presented by Tyrone Reed, Corporate Safety Director of Alvin H. Butz, Inc. at NCC - Fowler Center (Bethlehem, PA)

   Mar. 17 2015

   Safety Alliance Committee meeting and presentation - Fall Prevention and Rescue Methods, by Kristen Morgret and Luke Lazar, of RETTEW, at Fromm Electric Supply Corporation (Allentown, PA)

   Apr. 14, 2015

   Safety Alliance Committee meeting - planning meeting for Workplace Violence May Event - Fowler Center

   Apr. 21, 2015

   Outreach Event - OSHA Training Requirements - Fowler Center

   May 14, 2015

   Outreach Event - Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Seminar, NCC - Main Campus (Bethlehem, PA)

   Jul. 30, 2015

   Outreach Event – Job Safety Analysis – Fowler Center

   Aug. 11, 2015

   Safety Alliance Committee meeting – Fowler Center

   Sept. 15, 2015

   Outreach Event - OSHA Training Requirements - A review of OSHA 2254 - NCC Main Campus

   Oct. 13, 2015

   Safety Alliance Committee meeting and presentation - Fire Prevention and Extinguisher Usage, by Tom Barnowski, Director Corporate and Public Safety, NCC, NCC Main Campus

   Nov. 10, 2015

   Safety Alliance Committee meeting and presentation - Emergency Action Plans, Kevin Kalman, Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company, Fowler Center

   Dec. 2, 2015

   Outreach Event - An OSHA Update, Scott Shimandle, USDOL/OSHA, Fowler Center

   Dec. 8, 2015

   Safety Alliance Committee meeting and presentation - Competent Persons, Scott Shimandle, USDOL/OSHA and Scott Parker, Henkles & McCoy, Fowler Center

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   December 11, 2014 through December 8, 2015.

   Alliance Activity

   • Training and Education

     1. January 29, 2015 - "Navigating the HazCom Standard 2012", 2 sessions presented by Tom Barnowski (NCC).
     2. February, 17, 2015 - Safety Lessons of the Arena, presented by Tyrone Reed, (Alvin H. Butz).
     3. March 17, 2015 - "Fall Prevention and Rescue Methods", co-presented by Kristen Morgret and Luke Lazard (RETTEW).
     4. April 21, 2015 - "OSH Training Requirements", 2 sessions presented by Tom Barnowski (NCC).
     5. May 14, 2015 - "Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Seminar", multiple presenters, including Tom Barnowski (NCC), Dr. Janice Cunningham (CIU-20), Mark A. DiLuzio (Bethlehem Police Dept.), Anthony Pidgeon (CIU-20), Garret L. Rain (PA State Police), Ryan Hoff, (Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company), Jean Kulp (USDOL/OSHA), Abe Kassis (Northampton County), Gary Asteak (Asteak Law Offices), Hon. Jennifer Sletvold (Northampton County Court of Common Pleas), Hon. Douglas Schlegel (Northampton County District Court), Steve Stramara (The Seltzer Group).
     6. September 15, 2015 - "OSHA Training Requirements - A review of OSHA Publication 2254", presented by Scott Shimandle (USDOL/OSHA).
     7. October 13, 2015 - "Fire Prevention and Extinguisher Usage", presented by Tom Barnowski (NCC).
     8. November 10, 2015 - "Emergency Action Plans", presented by Kevin Kalman (Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company).
     9. December 2, 2015 - "An OSHA Update", 2 sessions presented by Scott Shimandle (USODL/OSHA). Topics ranged from recording/reporting injuries and illnesses, GHS, Fall 2015 unified agenda, whistleblower guidelines, safety/health management guidelines, local/regional/national emphasis programs and initiatives.
     10. December 8, 2015 - "Competent Persons", presented by Scott Shimandle (USDOL/OSHA) and Scott Parker (Henkels & McCoy). A review of standards, definitions, designation, training and assessment.

   • Outreach and Communication

     See comments above for Training and Education

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

     No national events were held during this time frame. However, Northampton Community College (NCC) continues to post information on the OSHA Alliance and each of the upcoming free events on their website at www.northampton.edu. Through the Community Colleges Center for Business & Industry - Public Safety & Emergency Services - Corporate Safety, an independent page has been established for the Lehigh Valley Safety Alliance.

     All businesses and individuals who attend (or attended) NCC courses within the Corporate Safety Program are provided frequent updates to promote the events not only within the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, but also globally. These updates are provided through their Center for Business & Industry, via email blast notifications.

   Alliance Products

   • Training and Education
   • Outreach and Communication
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

   The products developed during this evaluation period include numerous PowerPoint presentations. The PowerPoint presentations were developed by each of the presenters, as well as flyers which were used to announce/register for the events. At this time, these presentations have not yet been made available on a national level, unless an attendee or presenter either copied or shared their information with others - this information has not been requested or tracked.

4. Results

   1. The table below lists each of the outreach activities and the number of individuals reached during the reporting period.

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      Training - Navigating the HazCom Standard 2012	32
      Presentation - Safety Lessons of the Arena	18
      Presentation/Demo - Fall Prevention and Rescue Methods	32
      Training - OSHA Training Requirements	28
      Workshop - Workplace Violence Prevention & Response	106
      Presentation - OSHA Training Requirements - A Review of OSHA Publication 2254	16
      Presentation - Fire Prevention and Extinguisher Usage	12
      Presentation - Emergency Action Plans	16
      Presentation - An OSHA Update (2 sessions)	41
      Presentation - Competent Persons	17
      TOTAL	260

5. Upcoming Events/Milestones

   The Lehigh Valley Safety Committee is currently working on another full-day FREE "Safety Expo". This event will be a series of workshops with various safety and health topics, including "Aging Workforce", "Ergonomics", "Safety Committee Certification", "Chemical Safety for non-chemical Manufacturers", "Drugs in the Workplace", "Impaired Driver", "Fleet Safety/Distracted Driver"," Safety Audit Checklists", "Violent Intruder" . The event is scheduled for May 19, 2016.

   Efforts will continue to include a safety topic at each of the Safety Committee meetings.

Report Prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, CAS Allentown Area Office

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA's Website.

The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania
ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
December 16, 2008

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: December 19, 2005

   Date Renewed: December 14, 2007

   Overview

   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania 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

    

   Michael Palo – President, CAWP
   Richard Barcaskey – Director of Industrial Relations, CAWP
   Jason Koss – Director of Safety, Education, and Membership, CAWP
   Robert Szymanski – Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   Robert Carroll – CAS, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office

   Evaluation Period

   December 20, 2007 to December 20, 2008

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   February 22, 2008 In-person Dormont, PA
   April 22, 2008 Conference Call
   August 27, 2008 In-person Dormont, PA
   October 31, 2008 Conference Call
   December 4, 2008 In-person Dormont, PA

3. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   February 22, 2008 – The CAS presented information on construction standards, policies/procedures, and fatality inspection statistics from the local area office and OSHA’s internet site during a 10 hour OSHA training course.

   November 6, 2008 – Jason Koss, Director of Safety, Education and Membership – CAWP, participated in a joint OSHA cross-training day at the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship School. OSHA representatives from the Pittsburgh and Erie Area Offices participated in the training. The training improved the OSHA representatives knowledge base and gave them a better understanding & appreciation of the work the men and women do operating heavy equipment.

   Outreach and Communication

   July 31, 2008 – The Pittsburgh Area Office emailed a safety alert on a defect mobile crane boom to the CAWP Director of Safety. The Director distributed this alert to their membership by placing is on their newsletter website. It was estimated by the CAWP Director of Safety that approximately 25,000 construction employees would have access to this information.

   August 27, 2008 – The CAS participated in a youth event promoting the importance of safety in the heavy and highway construction industry. The CAS was one of the judges in the Kids Construction Safety Calendar Contest. Participants were asked to color a picture showing their parent or relative working safely on a heavy and highway construction project. Before the children began to draw, parents or relatives were encouraged to talk to their children about the importance of safety on a project they had worked on, and the measures that were taken to ensure a safe working environment. Examples may have included discussions on the importance of personal protective equipment, highway work zone safety, trench safety, working around heavy equipment, fall protection, maintaining a drug-free workplace, and general safety awareness. This was a great opportunity to provide a positive outlet for discussion on what construction safety, as well as general safety, means for the entire family.

   December 9, 2008 – CAS staffed an information booth at the SW Pennsylvania Career Day/Job Fair at the Western Area Career and Technology Center (Event sponsored by CAWP). The primary purpose of the event was to raise the awareness of high school students to the career paths available to them. The focus of the event was on careers related to highway and bridge design, construction and maintenance. The booth staffed by OSHA and construction safety professionals provided the students with information on the importance of safety in the heavy and highway construction industry and to promote interest in the safety and health profession. Over six hundred high school students from seven counties were in attendance. In addition, several heavy construction trades apprenticeship coordinators and instructors (Laborers, Ironworkers, Operating Engineers, Cement Masons, and Carpenters) had information booths and practical hands-on demonstration areas. The CAS was able to network with the union representatives and promote OSHA’s role in providing outreach efforts in safety and health.

   December 11, 2008 – The Pittsburgh Area Office e-mailed a safety alert on a defect fall protection anchorage product to the CAWP Director of Safety. The Director distributed this alert to their membership by placing is on their newsletter website. It was estimated by the CAWP Director of Safety that approximately 25,000 construction employees would have access to this information.

   Representatives of CAWP and company members have called throughout the year for interpretations and guidance on construction standards and OSHA policy/procedure information. In addition, a variety of OSHA construction publications have been requested and supplied to the organizations and its members.

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

4. Results

   The training and outreach communication information provided was well received. The CAWP representatives and recipients of the training and outreach communication found the information to be valuable in assisting them in promoting and improving their safety and health efforts at their jobsites

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA 10 Hour Construction Course at CAWP Training Center (2-22-08)	60
   OSHA Cross-Training (11-6-08)	14
   Career Day (12-9-08)	600
   Newletter website safety alert posting	Approximately 25,000 Construction employees would have access (per CAWP Director of Safety)
   TOTAL	25,674

   Note: The individuals trained and reached by the outreach 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 has been very positive.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance is looking into future opportunities in providing information for affected parties through internet use, roundtable discussions and training sessions. The Alliance signatories will continue to work to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE PA/OSHA CONSULTATION PROGRAM
AND
THE LEHIGH VALLEY SAFETY COMMITTEE
A CONSORTIUM OF
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS
(LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER)

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Allentown Area Office, the PA/OSHA Consultation Program and the Lehigh Valley Safety Committee, a consortium of the members of the former Lehigh Valley Area Labor Management Council, Northampton Community College (NCC), and the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the LVSC (hereinafter referred collectively to as “the Participants”) hereby renew the Alliance signed December 15, 2009 and most recently renewed December 10, 2015, with a continued emphasis on construction related hazards, the impact of workplace fatalities and emergency preparedness issues. Specifically, the Participants are committed to providing 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.

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

Through the Alliance, the participants may 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. In developing 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 of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

• To share information on OSHA’s National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on construction hazards, work and life wellness programs and emergency preparedness 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 opportunities or resources permit:

• 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.

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 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. Safety Expo V).
• 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.

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 worker 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 five 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 10th day of December, 2015.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE LEHIGH VALLEY SAFETY COMMITTEE
A CONSORTIUM OF
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS
(LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER)

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Allentown Area Office and the Lehigh Valley Safety Committee (LVSC), a consortium of the members of the former Lehigh Valley Area Labor Management Council, Northampton Community College (NCC), and the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the LVSC (hereinafter referred collectively as "the Participants") hereby renew the Alliance signed December 15, 2009 and renewed on December 12, 2011, with a continued emphasis on construction related hazards, the impact of workplace fatalities, and emergency preparedness issues. Specifically, the Participants are committed to providing 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 Participants will continue to address construction hazards; emergency preparedness and planning; hazard recognition and control programs; healthcare industry hazards and work and life wellness programs. 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.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, as resources permit:

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on construction hazards, work and life wellness programs and emergency preparedness 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 goals, as resources permit:

• 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.

Outreach and Communication

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

• 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 conferences, local meetings, or other safety related events, (e.g. Safety Expo IV).
• To continue to work collectively on any newly identified or recognized safety and health issue or OSHA initiative, in effort to improve workplace safety and health.

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 Participants will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Allentown 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 two years. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 10th day of December, 2013.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and
Delaware OSHA Consultation/Delaware Department of Labor
and
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Delaware Chapter
7/27/2017

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      June 15, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:

      June 15, 2016 – June 15, 2017

   3. Overview:

      The Alliance was formed to provide ABC members and others with information, guidance and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers. Specifically, the agreement aims to reduce and prevent exposures to safety and health hazards at construction sites as well as educate ABC members and others on the worker rights and employer responsibilities required under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

      The purpose of this annual report is to provide an assessment of all activities that each of the partners have conducted to support the alliance goals.

   4. Implementation Team Members:

      OSHA

      Erin Patterson, OSHA Area Director

      Alliance participants

      ABC President – Ed Capodanno
      ABC Safety, Health &smp; Wellness Committee Chair – Marie Wright
      Delaware OSHA Consultation - Project Director – Traci Fraley

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   • June 15, 2016
   • December 14, 2016
   • March 8, 2017
   • April 12, 2017

   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 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 annual meeting and/or the Fall Prevention Stand Down 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination - ABC Newsletter	Focus Four Article	Focus Four	431
   Dissemination - ABC Newsletter	Heat Stress Article	Heat	431
   Dissemination - ABC Newsletter	Fall Prevention Article	Falls	431
   OSHA Product Review	OSHA Consultation Article	OSHA Consultation	431
   Dissemination	Safety Tweets (weekly)	OSHA	100
   Exhibit	Safety Exhibit @ ABC January 2017 Networking Event	Construction	125
   Dissemination & OSHA Product Review - ABC Newsletter & Website Safety Page	OSHA Focus Four Campaign (January - May 2017)	Focus Four	431
   Dissemination - ABC Newsletter	Monthly safety articles provided by safety committee members appear at least monthly in the newsletter	Safety, Health & Wellness	431
   Dissemination & OSHA Product Review - ABC Newsletter & Website Safety Page	OSHA Safe and Sound Week (June 12 - 18, 2017)	Value of Safety & Health Program	431
   Dissemination	OSHA Small Entity Compliance Guide provided by OSHA Office	Compliance	431
   Training and Education: 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	OSHA 10-hour training classes	Construction	97
   Speech/Presentation	OSHA Update and MOSH Update	Construction	22
   Event	OSHA National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls Event (2016 - 60+ and 2017 -75 adults & 30 students and 6 teachers)	Construction	171
   Event	OSHA Update and OSHA Consultation Review of Services at Lunch and Learn	Construction	75
   Training	Evaluating your Safety Program & The Value of STEP	Construction	14
   Training	Adult CPR & First Aid	First Aid	167
   Training	OSHA Recordkeeping	Recordkeeping	6
   Training	Silica update presentation provided by OSHA Office	Silica	56
   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 and ABC DE's Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or ABC DE conferences, local meetings, and the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent Falls in Construction events. 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.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination - Vocational Schools	Developed safety flyers for 8 vocational schools in conjunction with instructors and ABC Careers in Construction Committee.	Construction	415
   Speech/Presentation	Conducted safety presentation at the ACE Mentor Program	OSHA Focused Four	15
   Speech/Presentation	OSHA Lunch and Learn Event	OSHA	75
   Speech/Presentation/Event/Training/Exhibit	OSHA National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls Event	Construction	171
   Dissemination	Safety Information published on ABC Website Safety Page	Construction	431
   Dissemination - Newsletter and ABC Website Safety Page	OSHA Focus Four Campaign (January - May 2017)	Focus Four	431
   Dissemination-Newsletter	OSHA Safe & Sound Week (June 12 - 18, 2017)	Value of Safety & Health Program	431
   Speech/Presentation	Safety Professionals and ABC Careers in Construction members visit vocational schools to discuss the importance of safety.	Construction and Safety	415
   Dissemination/Speech/Presentation/Event	The Value of ABC STEP	Safety & Health	10
   TOTAL			7,100

4. Evaluations

   The first year of the Alliance 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 construction jobsites. ABC Delaware has provided significant support in the field of occupational safety and health during the alliance period, and won awards from their national chapter for generating the most participation in their organization's safety and health recognition program.

   The individuals reached by the outreach activities/communication activities represent companies with many employees/members that would be directly affected by the safety and health information provided. The working relationship between all of the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance continues to be very positive.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance continues to look at future opportunities in providing information for affected parties in the upcoming year. The Alliance Signatories will continue to work together to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties through the revision and implementation of their work plan, including the support of OSHA events, and dissemination and development of safety and health information, and training/education of their members and others within the construction industry. The Participants will also work to continue to encourage their members to request the use of Delaware OSHA Consultation services.

   Report prepared by: Erin G. Patterson, Area Director, Wilmington Area Office.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
PHILADELPHIA AREA OFFICE
AND
THE AMERICAN MUSHROOM INSTITUTE

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Philadelphia Area Office and The American Mushroom Institute (AMI) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and AMI (herein after referred to as 'Participants') hereby renew the Alliance signed September 28, 2007, and renewed September 27, 2014, with a continued emphasis on the development and maintenance of Safety and Health Programs geared towards the mushroom growing industry. The Participants are committed to providing AMI 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 Participants will continue to address physical hazards including but not limited to amputations, chemicals, electrical shocks, and falls.

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

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and AMI 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 goals related to raising awareness of OSHA's rulemaking and enforcement initiatives, as resources permit:

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on reducing and preventing exposure to physical hazards including but not limited to amputations, chemicals, electrical shocks, and falls, and to develop and implement effective safety and health programs associated with hazards effecting the mushroom growing industry 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 in the mushroom growing industry by promoting the development of management-labor safety committees and encouraging members to translate site specific Safety and Health Programs into Spanish to assist in the training of the Industry's predominately Hispanic workforce.

Training and Education

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

• To develop effective training and education programs for the mushroom growing industry focused on reducing and preventing exposure to physical hazards including but not limited to amputations, chemicals, electrical shocks, and falls, and to develop and implement effective safety and health programs, and to communicate such information to AMI member employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for the mushroom growing industry to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals, as 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 AMI's websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's conferences, local meetings, or other AMI sponsored events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants.
• To educate stakeholders and encourage the voluntary use of the free, confidential onsite consultation services provided by Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation.
• To develop and disseminate case studies on injury and illness rates in the mushroom growing industry and publicize their results.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Philadelphia 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. 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 25th day of September, 2017.