ARREGLO QUE ESTABLECE UNA ALIANZA
ENTRE
LA OFICINA REGIONAL EN PHILADELPHIA
DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD OCUPACIONAL DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE TRABAJO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
Y
EL CONSULADO DE MÉXICO EN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

La oficina Regional en Philadelphia de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (“OSHA”) del Departamento del Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y el Consulado de México en Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (“el Consulado”), en adelante denominados conjuntamente “los Participantes”;

RECONOCIENDO el compromiso conjunto de proteger los derechos de los trabajadores mexicanos en los Estados Unidos, reconocidos en la Carta de Arreglo entre la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacionales del Departamento del Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, relativa a las Protecciones de Seguridad y Salud en el Lugar de Trabajo Aplicables a los Trabajadores Mexicanos en los Estados Unidos, firmada en Washington, D.C., el 6 de Noviembre de 2014; y

RECONOCIENDO que el Programa de Alianza de la OSHA prevé el establecimiento de relaciones de cooperación para fines tales como la capacitación y la educación, difusión y comunicación, y para promover un diálogo nacional sobre la seguridad y la salud en el trabajo;

Se proponen establecer una Alianza para lograr lo siguiente:

Objetivo General

Los Participantes tienen la intención de establecer una relación de colaboración para proveer a los nacionales mexicanos y a otros en los estados de Pennsylvania y Delaware, información, orientación y acceso a recursos de capacitación y educación para promover los derechos de los trabajadores a la protección de su seguridad y salud ocupacionales, y para ayudarlos a entender la ley nacional de los Estados Unidos de América sobre los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo de la Ley de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacionales (OSH Act).

Capacitación y Educación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de capacitación y educación:

• Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para los empleadores y los trabajadores mexicanos en los estados de Pennsylvania y Delaware sobre la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo.
• Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para los empleadores y los trabajadores mexicanos en los estados de Pennsylvania y Delaware a fin de promover el entendimiento de los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo del OSH Act, incluyendo el uso del procedimiento de quejas de OSHA.

Difusión y Comunicación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de difusión y comunicación:

• Elaborar información sobre el reconocimiento y la prevención de riesgos en el lugar de trabajo, y formular mecanismos para comunicar dicha información (por ejemplo, por medios impresos y electrónicos, herramientas de asistencia electrónica y enlaces al sitio Web de la OSHA desde el sitio Web del Consulado), a los nacionales mexicanos que trabajan en los estados de Pennsylvania y Delaware y a sus empleadores.
• Dar discursos, realizar exposiciones o presentarse en las conferencias, reuniones locales u otros eventos de los Participantes.
• Participar en las actividades y los eventos del “Consulado Móvil”.

Promoción de un Diálogo Nacional

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos relacionados con la promoción de un diálogo conjunto sobre la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo:

• Dar a conocer y demostrar el compromiso con la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo y los derechos de los trabajadores siempre que los funcionarios principales de los Participantes se dirijan al público.
• Convocar o participar en foros, debates en mesas redondas o reuniones de interesados principales sobre cuestiones que afectan a los nacionales mexicanos que trabajan en los estados de Pennsylvania y Delaware para ayudar a forjar soluciones innovadoras sobre cuestiones relativas a la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo, y el entendimiento de los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo del OSH Act.

Un grupo de implementación, integrado por representantes de cada Participante, tiene la intención de reunirse para elaborar un plan de acción, determinar los procedimientos de trabajo y establecer las funciones y responsabilidades de los Participantes. Además, los Participantes tienen el propósito de reunirse por lo menos tres veces al año con fines de seguimiento e intercambio de información sobre las actividades y los resultados en torno al logro de los objetivos de la Alianza.

Nada de lo dispuesto en el presente Arreglo compromete a los Participantes a erogar recursos.

Este Arreglo puede iniciarse una vez firmado por los dos Participantes. El presente Arreglo puede durar dos (2) años a partir de la fecha de su firma. El Participante que tenga la intención de dar por terminado el presente Arreglo procurará notificar por escrito al respecto con treinta (30) días de antelación. El presente Arreglo podrá modificarse por escrito en cualquier momento mediante el consentimiento mutuo de los Participantes.

Firmado en Filadelfia, Pensilvania, en duplicado, el día 26° de agosto de 2019, en los idiomas español e inglés.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
THE PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE (OSHA)
And
THE IRONWORKER EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PA INC.
March 1, 2019

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      March 11, 2003 Renewed: March 31, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      March 11, 2018 – March 11, 2019

   3. 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.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

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

      Alliance participant

      Dave Daquelente – Executive Director, IWEA

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   May 31, 2018
   August 29, 2018
   December 17, 2018
   January 10, 2019
   March 1, 2019

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

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 with 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 the Ironworkers Union Local #3 Apprenticeship School Coordinator and instructors to promote workplace safety throughout the apprentice and journeymen upgrade training.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination Training	Region III "Focus Four Hazards" Campaign - Throughout this evaluation, the CAS has e-mailed the tool box talks on the Focus Four Hazards (Falls, Electrocutions, Struck by, Caught-in/between). The campaign was to raise awareness in the recognition, evaluation, and control of these hazards. The information is utilized for "Tool Box Talk" training at jobsites.	Construction Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Fall Prevention	400
   Speech/Presentation Exhibit Training Dissemination	The Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance held its annual conference. This group provides a venue that replaces the defunct Western Pennsylvania Safety Council. Member company representatives attend the event for the educational tracks on general industry, construction and oil-gas operation safety. The Pittsburgh OSHA Area Office staffed an information booth. The AAD presented an OSHA update as a general session for the conference. In addition, a Q&A Panel discussion was conducted with AAD and CAS.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Oil & Gas Fall Prevention Heat Stress Safety and Health Programs/Systems Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Silica Small Business	10
   Meeting Speech/Presentations Dissemination	Worker Memorial Day Services held by the Allegheny County Labor Council was attended by member employees.	Worker Rights	5
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training	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. CAS meets with the Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructors of Ironworkers Local #3. CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Silica Fall Prevention Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	1200 (Total Member Employees)
   Speech/Presentation Meeting Dissemination	CAS and AD presented and participated in the IWEA Safety Roundtable Discussion at the IWEA Safety Committee meeting. A variety of information was discussed to include the following: Contractor challenges with current labor force, feedback on local enforcement inspections, frequently cited standards relating to members respective industry, Fatality stats, Regulatory Agenda and OSHA initiatives, and general discussion on member issues and concerns.	Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping Employer Rights and Responsibilities Worker Rights Whistleblower Protections	18
   Training Speech/Presentation Dissemination	A local AGC association hosted a "Fall Protection in Construction" training day conducted by instructors from the Associated General Contractors of America. The training/materials were funded by a Susan Harwood Grant through OSHA. Representatives from IWEA members participated	Construction Fall Prevention	8
   Meeting Dissemination	CAS and Executive Director participated in reviewing packets of a variety of construction jobs that had been submitted for the annual Safety awards. This effort assisted in recognition of companies and employees that have maintained safety excellence at particular jobsites. This activity enables OSHA to obtain "Best Practices" information on steel erection construction jobsites.	Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention	400
   Dissemination	Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed seven safety alerts on product defects relating to ladders, a harnesses, hard hats, safety boots, self-retracting lifeline, safety switches, and a confined space rescue kit. In addition, the CAS e-mailed frequently cited standards, local fatality stats, and FAQs on new crane standard.	Construction Fall Prevention Confined Space Fire Safety Electrical PPE	1200 (Total member employees)
   Training Dissemination Speech/Presentation	As Part of the fall stand down the following activities were conducted: The AD and CAS presented information on fall hazards, fall prevention, and local fatality stats to three second year apprenticeship classes at the Ironworkers Local #3 Apprenticeship School. Fall Stand Down Event hosted by a local AGC association at the MSA training Facility - OSHA and MSA Representatives conduct fall protection training. OSHA regulations, local fatality stats, fall hazards, and fall prevention systems were discussed. In addition, member contractors conducted tool box talks at jobsites.	Fall Prevention Construction Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	400
   Dissemination	The IWEA's website posted information and links to the safety alerts sent and applicable safety information. 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, links to new standards and letters of interpretations, safety bulletins, product recalls, etc.) for continual review. The website lists electronic links to various government, labor organizations, and contractor associations.	Construction Employer Rights and Responsibilities Worker Rights Fall Prevention Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Heat Stress Safety and Health Programs/Systems Recordkeeping Silica Small Business	1200 (Total member employees)
   Training and Education: To review or provide input on effective training and education programs to produce skilled and safety conscious workers in the ironworker industry by working with the Ironworkers Union Local #3 Apprenticeship School Coordinator and instructors to address apprentice and journeymen needs.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training Speech/Presentation Dissemination	CAS and AD presented and participated in the IWEA Safety Roundtable Discussion at the IWEA Safety Committee meeting. A variety of information was discussed to include the following: Contractor challenges with current labor force, feedback on local enforcement inspections, frequently cited standards relating to members respective industry, Fatality stats, Regulatory Agenda and OSHA initiatives, and general discussion on member issues and concerns.	Construction Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping Employer Rights and Responsibilities Worker Rights Whistleblower Protections	18
   Training Speech/Presentation Dissemination	A local AGC association hosted a "Fall Protection in Construction" training day conducted by instructors from the Associated General Contractors of America. The training/materials were funded by a Susan Harwood Grant through OSHA. Representatives from IWEA members participated	Construction Fall Prevention	8
   Dissemination Training	Region III "Focus Four Hazards" Campaign - Throughout this evaluation, the CAS has e-mailed the tool box talks on the Focus Four Hazards (Falls, Electrocutions, Struck by, Caught-in/between). The campaign was to raise awareness in the recognition, evaluation, and control of these hazards. The information is utilized for "Tool Box Talk" training at jobsites.	Construction Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Fall Prevention	400
   Speech/Presentation Exhibit Training Dissemination	The Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance held its annual conference. This group provides a venue that replaces the defunct Western Pennsylvania Safety Council. Member company representatives attend the event for the educational tracks on general industry, construction and oil-gas operation safety. The Pittsburgh OSHA Area Office staffed an information booth. The AAD presented an OSHA update as a general session for the conference. In addition, a Q&A Panel discussion was conducted with AAD and CAS.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Oil & Gas Fall Prevention Heat Stress Safety and Health Programs/Systems Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Silica Small Business	10
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training	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. CAS meets with the Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructors of Ironworkers Local #3. CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Silica Fall Prevention Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	1200 (Total Member Employees)
   Training Dissemination Speech/Presentation	As Part of the fall stand down the following activities were conducted: At a local Partnership site the CAS and Project Safety Manager presented information on fall hazards, fall prevention, and local fatality stats to union craft workers on the project site; the CAS presented information on fall hazards, fall prevention, and local fatality stats to three second year apprenticeship classes at the Ironworkers Local #3 Apprenticeship School; Fall Stand Down Event hosted by a local AGC association at the MSA training Facility - OSHA and MSA Representatives conduct fall protection training. OSHA regulations, local fatality stats, fall hazards, and fall prevention systems were discussed. In addition, member contractors conducted tool box talks at jobsites.	Fall Prevention Construction Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	400
   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 IWEA-Wp Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or IWEA-WP conferences, local meetings, or other applicable events. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding IWEA-WP 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 Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Heat Stress Whistleblower Protections Drug Addiction Workplace Violence/Suicide Employee Assistance Programs Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Small Business Oil & Gas Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Silica Youth Workers (Union Apprentices)	1200 (Total member employees)
   TOTAL			4,841

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

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program at Indiana University of PA
And the
Safety Peer Group Network
September 12, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      September 20, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      September 21, 2017 – September 19, 2018

   3. Overview

      The purpose of this Alliance is to provide the SPG Network members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to ergonomic hazards, healthcare environmental conditions, chemical hazards and by addressing injury and illness prevention programs, effective safety training, and OSHA's cooperative program opportunities, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Scott G. Shimandle, Compliance Assistance Specialist – USDOL/OSHA - Allentown

      OSHA Consultation

      Cynthia Mellen, CSP, Safety Consultant, PA-OSHA Consultation at Indiana Univ. of PA

      Alliance participant

      Carmine J. Pellosie, DO, MPH, MBA, FACOEM, Exec. Director, Occ. Health Services
      Scott Appnel, Marketing & Client Management, LV Health Network - HealthWorks

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • November 6, 2017      Implementation Team Meeting
   • December 13, 2017    Safety Peer Group Network Meeting
   • December 20, 2017    Consultation with Medical Intern
   • February 16, 2018      Implementation Team Meeting
   • April 26, 2018             Safety Peer Group Network Meeting
   • June 13, 2018             Safety Peer Group Network Meeting
   • August 16, 2018          Implementation Team Meeting
   • September 7, 2018      Implementation Team Meeting
   • September 12, 2018    Safety Peer Group Network Meeting

   In addition to the meetings that were held, the Alliance participants maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to provide technical assistance and to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

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 various safety and health topics including but not limited to: ergonomics, substance abuse testing and prevention programs, medical marijuana, legionella, silica, injury and illness prevention programs, OSHA Consultation Program and OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	No product developed at this time
   Speech/Presentation Meetings April 26, 2018	OSHA Update 2018 - What's Hot in OSHA	Recordkeeping Silica, Beryllium Falls, Safe+Sound Initatives, Walking-Working Surfaces, Trench and Excavation, Emphasis Programs (National, Regional and Local)	34 attendees + 650 others who could not attend but received content electronically
   Dissemination	OSHA regulation updates via email distribution	Recordkeeping Egress Lighting Occupation Noise Training Formaldehyde Evacuation Plans	Approx. 700
   Training and Education: To develop effective training and education programs for SPG Network members regarding, ergonomics, substance abuse testing and prevention programs, medical marijuana, legionella, silica, injury and illness prevention programs, OSHA Consultation Program and OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. To develop effective training and education programs for SPG Network members to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Speech/Presentations Dec. 13, 2017 June 13, 2018 Sept. 12, 2018	Medical Marijuana in the Workplace, presented by Dr. Basil Dolphin and Dr. Kevin Vrablik Walking the Line: ADA & Mental Health, presented by Keely Jac Collins, Esquire Injury Prevention: Tips, Myths and Techniques, presented by Holly Ehrenfried, OTR/L CHT and Jeffery S. Smee, Doctor of Chiropractic	Drugs in the Workplace - Drug Policies Safety/Health Programs Recordkeeping Safety/Health Programs Ergonomics	65 41 44
   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 Lehigh Valley Health Network - HealthWorks' Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or SPG Network conferences, local meetings, or other events, as scheduled and as time and resources permit. To educate stakeholders and encourage the voluntary use of the free, confidential onsite consultation services provided by the Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SPG Network members good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, written documents and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants. To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on injury and illness prevention and hazard mitigation and control that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program. To develop and/or disseminate case studies on various occupational health hazards, as identified, and publicize their results.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings	See above - Section II	Listed above	20
   Speech/Presentation	See above - Section III
   TOTAL			Approx. 1550

4. Evaluations

   This Alliance has truly seen growth not only in the SPG attendance and duration of meeting length (now 90 minutes to allow for more opportunities for "one on one" question and answer), but has also seen a significant increase in the number of stakeholder contacts receiving the varied SPG outreach materials, which is attributable to the efforts and the services of the Marketing & Client Management team. The post SPG meeting time has been an opportunity for participants to interact on a level that's very specific to their circumstances concerning workplace prevention, advice and compliance guidance. The Alliance team, have actively encouraged this time (private Q&A moment) with many attendees benefitting.

   Efforts have recently been discussed to consider utilizing LVHN's Innovation Center to provide more opportunities for outreach by conducting webinars on various occupational safety and health topics and at varied intervals throughout the year. Conversations have centered on the premise that these proposed webinars would supplement the current quarterly meetings… not replace them.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   As noted above, webinars are currently being considered to support other varied occupational safety and health topics, which may include: PA Worker's Compensation – Rules and Abuses, Update on Drug Testing Programs, Industrial & Environmental Hygiene, Pre-Employment Screening, Emotional Health, Sleep Disorders, Occupational Health Case-Study Panel Discussion, Safety Challenges – Employer Panel Discussion, and an overview of the PA/OSHA Consultation Program and Services, just to name a few.

   Report prepared by: Carmine J. Pellosie, Exec. Director, Occ. Health Services, Scott Appnel, Marketing & Client Management, LV Health Network and Scott G. Shimandle, Comp. Asst. Specialist, USDOL/OSHA – Allentown, September 12, 2018.

RENEWAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE IRONWORKER EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INC.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and the Ironworkers Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania Inc. (IWEA-WP) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the IWEA-WP (hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants") hereby renew the Alliance originally signed on March 11, 2003 to provide the IWEA-WP members and others with information, guidance, and access to resources that will help them to protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to the various hazards associated with the construction industry, and to understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the 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:/p>

• 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 activities of member companies 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 the Ironworkers Union Local #3 Apprenticeship School Coordinator and instructors to promote workplace safety throughout the apprentice and journeymen upgrade training.

Training and Education

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

• To assist in the development of effective training and education programs to produce skilled and safety conscious workers in the ironworker industry by working with the Ironworkers Union Local #3 Apprenticeship School Coordinator and instructors to address apprentice and journeymen needs.

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 the IWEA-WP Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or IWEA-WP conferences, local meetings, or other applicable events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding IWEA-WP good 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 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 Pittsburgh Area OSHA 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. 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 22nd day of March, 2013.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE IRONWORKER EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INC.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and the Ironworkers Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania Inc. (IWEA-WP) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and IWEA-WP (hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants") hereby renew the Alliance signed March 11, 2003 and last renewed April 6, 2015 with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to hazards associated with the construction industry. Specifically, OSHA and IWEA-WP are committed to providing IWEA-WP 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 hazards associated with the construction industry.

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 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 IWEA-WP 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 hazards associated with 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 the Ironworkers Union Local #3 Apprenticeship School Coordinator and instructors to promote workplace safety throughout the apprentice and journeymen upgrade training.

Training and Education

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

• To review or provide input on effective training and education programs to produce skilled and safety conscious workers in the ironworker industry by working with the Ironworkers Union Local #3 Apprenticeship School Coordinator and instructors to address apprentice and journeymen needs.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop or obtain information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and provide ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the IWEA-WP Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or IWEA-WP conferences, local meetings, or other applicable events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding IWEA-WP good 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 Participant 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 OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Project's 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 Participants.

Signed this 31^st day of March, 2017.

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

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

The Alliance was renewed on 8/23/2005 based on revisions to the prior 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, Deka Batteries, Inc.; Linda Pacifico, LCTI; Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz, Inc., and the entire LCTI school faculty, staff and students.

Evaluation Period

August 26, 2005 through October 13, 2006

II. Implementation Team Meetings

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

• Events
  
  OSHA 10-hour general industry training class for LCTI Instructors/Educators
   
• Products
  
  No new products developed during this time-frame

Outreach and Communication

• Events
  
  The Construction Industry Education Partnership Summit provided this CAS the opportunity to promote this Alliance with a targeted audience of construction employers and academia (primarily vocational/technical trade schools in the Bucks and Montgomery Counties of PA) with information relative to the efforts in promoting occupational safety and health into the curriculum in schools.
  
  Aided the school in providing technical assistance and brokering information relative to electrical disconnects, flammable liquid and compressed gas storage, review of Student Safe School Survey Forms and the school’s Injury Report Form.
   
• Products
  
  None.

Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

• Events
  
  This Alliance has been the catalyst and tool used to develop a state-wide Alliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IV. Results

This Alliance has been and continues to be promoted by the school and its Administration as well as by OSHA at all activities hosted by or attended by Academia. As noted above this Alliance was the catalyst to the recently signed Alliance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Education, Division of Industry Partnership, Bureau of Career and Technical Education. Additionally, several schools have already contacted OSHA for additional information and assistance in the areas of safety and health outreach and hazard recognition.

V. Milestones

As a past milestone, the members of the Alliance had the opportunity to review and critique Safety Posters developed by the Advertising Design and Commercial Art students and Safety Bulletin Boards developed by the Carpentry students.

As an upcoming/ongoing milestone, the school’s Administration has already institutionalized the OSHA 10-hour construction training courses as part of their core curriculum to enhance the safety and health knowledge of the students prior to the job market. The next phase will be the incorporation of the general industry courses into the core curriculum for some of the fields of study.

A review of the school’s Lockout/tagout policy and procedures is currently underway and should be completed with specific procedures and training by end of the current school year.

Additionally, the Occupational Advisory Committee is pursuing certification as a “certified” committee recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and continues to discuss the different means to positively reinforce the lack of hazardous conditions noted within the different labs/classrooms.

Student involvement continues to grow, as even more Instructors have delegated a student safety representative(s) to not only inspect the area, 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 Alliance.

It is strongly recommended that this Alliance continue.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
August 23, 2016

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      March 29, 2004

   2. Evaluation Period

      March 5, 2015 – March 29, 2016

   3. Overview

      OSHA and Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PCBI) intend to work together to with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to hazards associated predominantly with the general industry sector. Specifically, OSHA and PCBI are committed to providing PCBI 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).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Kevin G. Kilp

      Area Director/ USDOL/OSHA Harrisburg Area Office.

      Dale Glacken

      Compliance Assistance Specialist/ USDOL/OSHA Harrisburg Area Office.

      Alliance participant

      Susan Smith

      Director, Educational Services/ PA Chamber of Business and Industry.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • Mar 30, 2015: Discussed results from the roundtables.
   • April 10, 2015: Notified by the Bureau of Workers Compensation that they will not be conducting a State Certified Safety Committee training this year. Began planning topics for a Fall Roundtable.
   • April 17, 2015: Began discussions with Pittsburgh Area Office (PAO) regarding the Basic Elements of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2).
   • April 29, 2015: Modified the agenda for the Fall roundtable.
   • June 5, 2015: Discussed the results/feedback received from the June session.
   • June 20, 2015: Initial conference call to set up the 2016 agenda. Planned a June offering of the OSHA 10-Hour class. Spring session will be offered in the fall.
   • July 20, 2015: Setting possible dates for 2016 10-Hour OSHA Course.
   • Jan 14, 2016: Planning Meeting. Set dates for the OSHA Roundtable, Workers Compensation Recertification for State Certified Safety Committees and OSHA Roundtable for Sept 23, 2016 and on October 27 in Valley Forge.

   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, refine details for each event and discuss results.

3. Results

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

   These tables are best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

   Goal 1: 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 Initiative Supported	Number Reached
   Other	PA Chamber published the OSHA Handbook, 6th edition which describes employer responsibilities and worker rights and sold to their membership. 125 Handbooks have been soldin this reporting period.	Worker Rights	125
   Speech/ Presentation	The Chamber hosted OSHA Roundtables which provided PCBI members with details on occupational safety and health laws and standards. Additional information was provided on OSHA’s National, Regional and Local Emphasis Programs. March 5, 2015 (Harrisburg) and March 19, 2015 (Valley Forge): OSHA Roundtables: During the half day session the following topics were presented: Requirements to Protect the Safety of Temporary Workers, Mandatory Training under the Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication, and OSHA’s New Recordkeeping Requirements including Injury and Illness Reports. June 3, 2015 (Camp Hill): OSHA and Workplace Safety Conference: During the full day session the following topics were presented: OSHA Update, Fall Protection from the Rooftop, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, and Confined Spaces. September 17, 2015 (Camp Hill) and October 9, 2015 (Canonsburg): OSHA & Workplace Safety Roundtables: During the half day session the following topics were presented: Basic Elements of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) and Physical Safety 101.	Small Businesses Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Recordkeeping/ Reporting Fall Protection Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, Confined Spaces Safety and Health Programs Hazard Recognition	147

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

   Goal 2: To encourage worker participation in the PCBI sponsored Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Health and Safety Division, annual employer safety committee recertification training event.

   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Initiative Supported	Number Reached
   No Activities	The Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) did not offer a recertification event this year. In lieu of the event, the BWC offered a series of webinars.

   Training and Education

   Goal 1: To develop or assist in the development of effective training and education programs for member companies and others regarding hazards within the general industry sector and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.

   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Initiative Supported	Number Reached
   Webinar	October 29, 2014: The PCBI held a free webinar, Employer Response to Ebola to support the Ebola Awareness initiative by OSHA and the World Health Organization. The session covered what is Ebola, the symptoms, how companies should protect their workers and how to conduct a risk assessment. This session was most impactful to those companies who were doing business/had employees travel to parts of the world where Ebola is present.	Infectious Disease Ebola	200

   Training and Education

   Goal 2: To present occupational safety and health information at least annually, to PCBI members on OSHA General Industry compliance.

   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Initiative Supported	Number Reached
   Speech/Presentation	The group presented general industry compliance topics at OSHA Roundtables held throughout the year. March 5, 2015 (Harrisburg) and March 19, 2015 (Valley Forge): OSHA Roundtables: During the half day session the following topics were presented: Requirements to Protect the Safety of Temporary Workers, Mandatory Training under the Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication, and OSHA’s New Recordkeeping Requirements including Injury and Illness Reports. June 3, 2015 (Camp Hill): OSHA and Workplace Safety Conference: During the full day session the following topics were presented: OSHA Update, Fall Protection from the Rooftop, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, and Confined Spaces. September 17, 2015 (Camp Hill) and October 9, 2015 (Canonsburg): OSHA & Workplace Safety Roundtables: During the half day session the following topics were presented: Basic Elements of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) and Physical Safety 101.	Overall: National and Local Emphasis Programs. OSHA Top 10 violations         Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Recordkeeping Fall Protection Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, Confined Spaces Safety and Health Programs Hazard Recognition	147

   Outreach and Communication

   Goal 1: 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 PCBI Web site) to employers and workers in the industry.

   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Initiative Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination	The PCBI has helped OSHA disseminate information to their members about new and changing OSHA initiatives. A few are listed below: Ebola awareness. Updates to the OSHA Recordkeeping Reporting Rule. Worker Exposure to Silica during Countertop Manufacturing. Falls Cost, Safety Pays: in support of the National Safety Stand-Down for Falls. Water Rest and Shade: Heat Stress campaign. OSHA Emphasis on Amputation Hazards: guarding hazards and lock out/tag out. Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. Protecting Whistleblowers: Recommended practices for Employers for Preventing and Addressing Retaliation. Improving Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses.	Small Businesses Infectious Diseases Recordkeeping/ Reporting Silica Health Hazard Fall Protection Heat Stress Amputation Safety and Health Programs Whistleblower Recordkeeping/ Reporting	12,000

   Outreach and Communication

   Goal 2: To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or PCBI conferences, local meetings, or other applicable events.

   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Initiative Supported	Number Reached
   Speech/Presentation	The Chamber hosted 4 OSHA Roundtables throughout the Commonwealth and one Workplace Safety Conference. OSHA and PCBI participated during these events. March 5, 2015 (Harrisburg) and March 19, 2015 (Valley Forge): OSHA Roundtables: During the half day session the following topics were presented: Requirements to Protect the Safety of Temporary Workers, Mandatory Training under the Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication, and OSHA’s New Recordkeeping Requirements including Injury and Illness Reports. June 3, 2015 (Camp Hill): OSHA and Workplace Safety Conference: During the full day session the following topics were presented: OSHA Update, Fall Protection from the Rooftop, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, and Confined Spaces. September 17 (Camp Hill) and October 9, 2015 (Canonsburg): OSHA & Workplace Safety Roundtables: During the half day session the following topics were presented: Basic Elements of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) and Physical Safety 101.	Temporary Worker Hazard Communication Recordkeeping/ Reporting Fall Protection Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, Confined Spaces Safety and Health Programs Hazard Recognition	147

   Outreach and Communication

   Goal 3: To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding PCBI good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by OSHA and PCBI.

   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Initiative Supported	Number Reached
   Other	The Alliance partners continue to encourage employers to empower their employees and increase involvement with safety, by promoting worker safety committees. This included distribution of OSHA’s draft guidelines for Safety and Health Program Management.	Safety and Health Programs	12,000
   TOTAL			12,482

4. Evaluations

   Responses from the attendees were conglomerated for the three OSHA Roundtables. 12% of the attendees participated in the evaluation:

   Overall Quality:	75%
   Speaker Expertise:	83%
   Handouts:	77%
   Facility:	81%

   Participants suggested the following topics for future events:

   • Lockout/Tagout.
   • Workers' Compensation as it applies to Temp Workers.
   • Hazwoper.
   • Crane Safety.
   • Walking/Working Surfaces.
   • Confined Space.
   • First Aid Brigades/Teams.
   • OSHA Basics for the beginner Safety Manager.
   • Abatement and Mitigation Procedures.
   • Occupational Chemical Exposures.
   • Ergonomics.
   • Aging Workplace.
   • Repeat Physical Safety 101, make the session longer, more detail.
   • Physical Safety in an Office Environment.
   • Identifying loss drivers, implementing and monitoring controls with strategies to get results.
   • Safety for retailers.
   • Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (I2P2) program and how it tied into Injury and Illness.

   Workplace Safety Conference. 17% of the attendees participated in the evaluation:

   Overall Quality:	97%
   Speaker Expertise:	100%
   Handouts:	81%
   Facility:	91%

   Although recommendations were solicited, no suggested topics were provided by the participants.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Participants have planned similar events for 2016. The Pa Chamber will offer a two full day session in June to provide the general industry 10-Hour course and a half day session describing safety committee requirements in September.

Report prepared by: Dale Glacken, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Harrisburg Area Office, April 29, 2016.

RENEWAL 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.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Ironworker Employer Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on March 11, 2003. OSHA and the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA and the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and the IWEA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

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

In addition, the implementation team will continue to meet on a regular schedule to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA will afford the opportunity for representatives of the Occupational Safety and Health State Plan Association and the association of state Consultation Projects to participate as well.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of signing and will automatically be renewed annually thereafter. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of both signatories and may be terminated for any reason with 30 days written notice from either signatory.

RENEWAL 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed on May 17, 2004. OSHA and the Pittsburgh Construction Trades Council continue to recognize the value of collaborative efforts to achieve workplace safety. OSHA and the Pittsburgh Construction Trades Council remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and Pittsburgh Construction Trades Council recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

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

In addition, the implementation team will continue to meet on a regular schedule to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA will afford the opportunity for representatives of the state Consultation Project to participate as well.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of signing. This agreement may be modified at any time with the concurrence of both signatories and may be terminated for any reason with 30 days written notice from either signatory.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

THE PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE (OSHA)
And the
CONSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
December 19, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      December 19, 2005 Renewed: December 15, 2015

   2. Evaluation Period

      December 19, 2017 – December 19, 2018

   3. Overview

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) aligned to provide Council members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

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

      Alliance participant

      Jason Koss – Director of Industry Relations, CAWP
      Richard Barcaskey – Executive Director, CAWP
      Joseph F. Casillis – President, CAWP

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   February 1, 2018
   April 12, 2018
   August 31, 2018
   November 20, 2018
   December 17, 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 with the heavy and highway 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 member contractors, subcontractors and the heavy and highway joint union apprenticeship committees 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
   Dissemination Training	Region III "Focus Four Hazards" Campaign - Throughout this evaluation, the CAS has e-mailed the tool box talks on the Focus Four Hazards (Falls, Electrocutions, Struck by, Caught-in/between). The campaign was to raise awareness in the recognition, evaluation, and control of these hazards. CAWP members utilized information for training at jobsites.	Construction Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Fall Prevention	4000
   Speech/Presentation Exhibit Training	The Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance held its annual conference. CAWP promotes this event annually through their website. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives attend the event for the educational tracks on construction and oil-gas operation safety. The Pittsburgh OSHA Area Office staffed an information booth. The OSHA presented an OSHA update as the closing keynote speaker.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Oil & Gas Fall Prevention Heat Stress Safety and Health Programs/Systems Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Silica Small Business	20
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training	The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania is represented on all heavy and highway union joint apprenticeship committees operating in western Pennsylvania. The Association accomplishes this by appointing contractor members to each of these programs, which include the following trade unions: Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, and Pile Drivers. In addition, a training fund is used for education of Teamsters. These committees are responsible for providing skilled construction workers through apprenticeship and training programs. Safety and Health information is promoted, supported and conveyed through these programs. CAS meets with the Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructors of the CAWP applicable construction trades unions. CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Silica Workzone Safety Fall Prevention Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	12,500 (Total Member Employees)
   Training	CAWP contracted a third party expert/consultant to conducted three "Silica Competent Person" training classes and one IH Silica Sampling training class	Construction Silica	112
   Training	CAWP hosted a "Fall Protection in Construction" training day conducted by instructors from the Associated General Contractors of America. The training/materials were funded by a Susan Harwood Grant through OSHA.	Construction Fall Protection	24
   Exhibit Speech/Presentation Dissemination Training	PA One Call Western PA Safety Day - Pittsburgh Area Office representatives staffed an information table and provided presentations on trenching/excavation safety. The staff provided handouts and answered a variety of question relating to excavation safety, construction standards, fall protection, heat stress, workers' rights and OSHA policies/procedures. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives participated and discussed issues and concerns relating to but not limited to OSHA policies/procedures, work zone safety, silica fall protection, and excavation safety. In addition, CAWP staffed an information table.	Construction Fall Protection Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress Silica	150
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation	The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has quarterly Safety and Risk Committee meetings. These meetings not only work on planning future training/educational events, they act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. OSHA update information is presented/discussed during these meetings	Construction Workzone Safety Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Hazard Communication Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping	25
   Dissemination Media	PennDot Worker Memorial Media Event - CAWP Director of Industry Relations and CAS participated in the PennDot media event. The event was covered by the three major news networks in the Pittsburgh area. Information presented focused on workzone safety and state driver laws. PennDot representatives, CAWP Director of Industry Safety and a spokesperson from the State Police presented the safety information and concerns on camera.	Construction Workzone Safety	50 (in-person) 100,000 (estimated TV media households)
   Training Dissemination Speech/Presentation	Fall Stand Down Event at the MSA training Facility - OSHA and MSA Representatives conduct fall protection training. OSHA regulations, local fatality stats, fall hazards, and fall prevention systems were discussed.	Construction Fall Protection	30
   Training	CAS, Director on Industry Relations - CAWP, and Executive Director participated in a "Technology Roadshow" at the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship School. The event focused on the new technology used in Highway Construction. Representatives from member contractors and Union apprentices received hands on training demonstrating the new products being utilized in making Highway construction more efficient. OSHA received information for providing staff with update on technology available and being used in Highway construction.	Construction Workzone Safety	50
   Training	CAWP sponsored and promoted a variety training classes/workshops/webinars throughout the past year covering the following topics: OSHA 10 Hour; First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens; Confined Space Entry - Competent Person; Rigging; Flagger Train-The Trainer; Defensive Driving; Workzone Safety; DOT Compliance; Crane Qualification; DOT Driver Safety; NSC on-line Defensive Driving.	Construction Silica Workzone Safety Oil & Gas Worker Rights	807
   Training Dissemination	Director of Industry Relations presented a variety of information at the OSHA staff to include but not limited to the organization's history and function, project funding, upcoming highway/bridge projects & Shell's Cracker Plant project, Joint union management training set up for union apprenticeship schools, workforce development strategy, outreach/media activities to include youth outreach, new training videos and Apps, work zone safety and awareness, PENNDOT regulations and initiatives and CAWP sponsored safety training programs (to include training on new silica and crane standards).	Construction Workzone Safety Workforce Development Silica Mobile Crane	17
   Dissemination Training	CAWP website is utilized to provide safety information and promote the various safety activities the organization conducts. The website has a variety of sections to include but not limited to OSHA Alliance agreement, listing of local fatality statistics, frequently cited standards, Safety Bulletins, Crane Safety (link to OSHA standard, preamble, frequently asked questions), Safety Library of DVDs and Videos, a link to the on-line safety training provided by the AGC of America, Several Apps (i.e. Traffic Controller, Bridge Harness Hero, Future Road Builders), and a Government Affairs Section (updates government actions and encourages member to get involved). In addition, a specific section with the Focus Four Toolbox Talks was available on the website.	Construction Workzone Safety Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Hazard Communication Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping	15,000 (Total employees represented by members and associate members)
   Training Dissemination	CAWP members conducted fall protection safety stand downs at 22 sites. Consisting of fall protection toolbox training talks.	Fall Prevention	553
   Training and Education: To review or provide input on effective training and education programs for member contractors and others regarding hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry and to communicate such information to member employers and workers. To review or provide input on effective training and education programs for heavy and highway construction employers and employees 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 workers and employers.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation	The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has quarterly Safety and Risk Committee meetings. These meetings not only work on planning future training/educational events, they act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. OSHA update information is presented/discussed during these meetings	Construction Workzone Safety Safety and Health Programs/Systems Fall Prevention Heat Stress Hazard Communication Silica Oil and Gas Small Business Recordkeeping	25
   Training Dissemination	CAWP members conducted fall protection safety stand downs at 22 sites. Consisting of fall protection toolbox training talks.	Fall Prevention	553
   Training	CAWP contracted a third party expert/consultant to conducted three "Silica Competent Person" training classes and one IH Silica Sampling training class	Construction Silica	112
   Training	CAWP sponsored and promoted a variety training classes/workshops/webinars throughout the past year covering the following topics: OSHA 10 Hour; First Aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens; Confined Space Entry - Competent Person; Rigging; Flagger Train-The Trainer; Defensive Driving; Workzone Safety; DOT Compliance; Crane Qualification; DOT Driver Safety; NSC on-line Defensive Driving.	Construction Silica Workzone Safety Worker Rights	807
   Dissemination Training	Region III "Focus Four Hazards" Campaign - Throughout this evaluation, the CAS has e-mailed the tool box talks on the Focus Four Hazards (Falls, Electrocutions, Struck by, Caught-in/between). The campaign was to raise awareness in the recognition, evaluation, and control of these hazards. CAWP members utilized information for training at jobsites.	Construction Struck-By Hazards Electrocutions Caught-in/Between Fall Prevention	4000
   Exhibit Speech/Presentation Dissemination Training	PA One Call Western PA Safety Day - Pittsburgh Area Office representatives staffed an information table and provided presentations on trenching/excavation safety. The staff provided handouts and answered a variety of question relating to excavation safety, construction standards, fall protection, heat stress, workers' rights and OSHA policies/procedures. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives participated and discussed issues and concerns relating to but not limited to OSHA policies/procedures, silica, work zone safety, fall protection, and excavation safety. In addition, CAWP staffed an information table.	Construction Fall Protection Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Heat Stress Silica	150
   Training Dissemination Speech/Presentation	CAWP hosted a "Fall Protection in Construction" training day conducted by instructors from the Associated General Contractors of America. The training/materials were funded by a Susan Harwood Grant through OSHA.	Fall Protection Construction	24
   Training	Fall Stand Down Event at the MSA training Facility - OSHA and MSA Representatives conduct fall protection training. OSHA regulations, local fatality stats, fall hazards, and fall prevention systems were discussed.	Fall Protection Construction	30
   Training Dissemination	Director of Industry Relations presented a variety of information at the OSHA staff to include but not limited to the organization's history and function, project funding, upcoming highway/bridge projects & Shell's Cracker Plant project, Joint union management training set up for union apprenticeship schools, workforce development strategy, outreach/media activities to include youth outreach, new training videos and Apps, work zone safety and awareness, PENNDOT regulations and initiatives and CAWP sponsored safety training programs (to include training on new silica and crane standards).	Construction Workzone Safety Workforce Development Silica Mobile Crane	17
   Exhibit Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training	The Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Alliance held its annual conference. CAWP promotes this event annually through their website. The CAWP Director on Industry Safety and member representatives attend the event for the educational tracks on construction and oil-gas operation safety. The Pittsburgh OSHA Area Office staffed an information booth. The OSHA presented an OSHA update as the closing keynote speaker.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Oil & Gas Fall Prevention Heat Stress Safety and Health Programs/Systems Recordkeeping Temporary Workers Hazard Communication Silica Small Business	20
   Meetings Dissemination Speech/Presentation Training	The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania is represented on all heavy and highway union joint apprenticeship committees operating in western Pennsylvania. The Association accomplishes this by appointing contractor members to each of these programs, which include the following trade unions: Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, and Pile Drivers. In addition, a training fund is used for education of Teamsters. These committees are responsible for providing skilled construction workers through apprenticeship and training programs. Safety and Health information is promoted, supported and conveyed through these programs. CAS meets with the Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructors of the CAWP applicable construction trades unions. CAS presented/discussed OSHA update information. In addition, safety and health issues/concerns relating to OSHA standards/regulatory agenda and OSHA inspection activities and initiatives were discussed.	Worker Rights Employer Rights and Responsibilities Construction Silica Workzone Safety Fall Prevention Heat Stress Young Workers (Union Apprentices)	12,500 (total member employees)
   Outreach and Communication: 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 CAWP Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry. To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or CAWP conferences, local meetings, or other applicable events. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding CAWP 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 Silica Workzone Safety Youth Workers (Union Apprentices)
   Dissemination	Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed eight safety alerts on product defects relating to ladders, a harnesses, hard hats, safety boots, self-retracting lifeline, safety switches, and a confined space rescue kit. The Director of Industry relations distributes the alerts to the Safety Committee via e-mail.	Fall Prevention Construction PPE Electrical Confined Space	12,500 (total member employees)
   Dissemination Training Media	CAWP developed twenty construction apps to raise awareness for youths interested in heavy/highway construction careers. The Apps incorporate applicable construction and safety information.	Construction Fall Prevention Workzone Safety Youth	20,000 (App downloads )
   Dissemination Media	CAWP in conjunction with AGC launched a pilot program using mobile technology to send a workzone safety message. The effort used what is known as "Geofencing to identify mobile phones that frequently pass through a specific highway workzone.	Construction Workzone Safety	714,000 (Devices/motorists that have seen the safety message) 2800 (motorists that clicked/followed the link in the Ad)
   TOTAL			33,338 100,000 (Estimated TV households - PennDot Worker Memorial Media Event 20,000 (App downloads) 714,000 (Geofencing Program - Devices/motorists that have seen the safety message) 2800 (Geofencing Program - motorists that clicked/followed the link in the Ad)

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 heavy and highway construction jobsites.

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

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