The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
December 19, 2007

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

Original Agreement: 12-19-05
Renewal Agreement: 12-14-07

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 19, 2006 to December 19, 2007

II. Implementation Team Meetings

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

February 27, 2007 – An OSHA representative presented information on construction standards, policies/procedures, fatality inspection statistics from the local area office, and OSHA’s internet site during a 10 hour OSHA training course.

March 5, 2007 – An OSHA representative participated in a CAWP to present information and handouts on OSHA updates, frequently cited standards in the members respective SIC codes and also for all of construction in Region III, fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and answered compliance interpretation questions as well as receiving feedback on their safety and health concerns.

December 11, 2007 – An OSHA representative presented information on construction standards, policies/procedures, fatality inspection statistics from the local area office, and OSHA’s internet site during a 10 hour OSHA training course.

Outreach and Communication

August 28, 2007 – The Pittsburgh Area Office e-mailed a safety alert on a defect a JLG lift had with bolts shearing off 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.

October 11, 2007 – 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.

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.

IV. 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.

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. The positive working relationship resulted in the Signatories signing an Alliance Renewal Agreement (12-14-07) extending the Alliance per the Directive.

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.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
July 1, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   August 23, 2003

   Date Signed:

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

   Alliance Overview:

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

   Implementation Team Members:

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

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   • May 22,2013 - Meeting with exiting Director of Education*
   • September 24, 2013 - Meeting with new Director of Education
   • November 21, 2013 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • April 17, 2014 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
      

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   April 2012 through April 18, 2013.

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education

     September 25, 2013 - "Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program" - An OSHA presentation was conducted for a class of Pre-Engineering students and their instructor. These students are conducting job shadowing activities at several workplaces in the Lehigh Valley and are currently pursuing engineering degrees/carriers in the chemical, electrical, mechanical, and/or architectural engineering fields. Topics covered during the presentation included emergency action plans, safe egress, personal protective equipment, hazardous chemicals, first-aid, control of hazardous energy, confined spaces and construction workplace hazards, including but not limited to falls, heat stress, noise, excavation and electrical hazards.

   • Outreach and Communication

     Over this past year, there has only been one outreach activity conducted by the Allentown Area Office (AAO). As noted above, this was for the students and faculty of the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program.

     Unfortunately, there were only two Safety OAC meetings held during this school year. Several of the six scheduled meetings were cancelled due to unavailability of Council members, a school audit and severe winter weather, which forced the cancellation of school. When the school is closed, for any reason, all meetings and activities are cancelled.

     As stated in the previous report, most of the council members are from the "private sector". With several new members being added the various issues, ideas, and control strategies; the discussions are not just contained within the institute but are being shared, communicated and disseminated to new stakeholders.

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

     May 22, 2013 - Meeting with the outgoing Director of Education, David Lapinsky, PhD^*. The discussion focused on the safety and health efforts (advancements) the school has made through the OSHA Alliance and the expectations for continued enhancements after his retirement.

     September 24, 2013 - Meeting held with the new Director of Education, Timothy Rushton, PhD. This discussion was to inform Dr. Rushton of the OSHA Alliance and the efforts to enhance the safety and well-being of students and faculty at LCTI. We discussed the scope of OSHA’s efforts to reach out to youth and the multitude of available materials and programs that the agency has for safety and health education.

     November 21, 2013 - At this meeting the council focused its discussion on the injury and illness reports for both students and faculty, the use of personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves) within some of the laboratories, eyewash stations and their location within a few of the laboratories, a review of the previous years’ inspection summary reports and a review of the school’s house project which is being constructed by students of LCTI.

     April 17, 2014 - Unfortunately this council meeting was lightly attended and therefore the topics of discussion and areas of review were somewhat limited. Topics included a discussion on the chemicals used in the small engine laboratory, a discussion on the house project and the previously noted conditions, and a review of the student and faculty injury reports. Safety and health activities were reviewed and discussed for Floral Design/Greenhouse Management, Landscape Construction & Environmental Design, Heavy Equipment Operations & Preventive Maintenance, Material handling/Logistics Technology, Service

     Occupations including Material Handling, Service Occupations including Building Trades Maintenance, Small Engines & Recreational Vehicle Repair, Auto Technology I, Auto Technology II, Auto Technology Specialty, Diesel, Medium & Heavy Truck Technology, Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology, Career Academy Program - Auto Specialization and the Commercial Photography/Electronic Imaging Program.

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

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

   Alliance Products.

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

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

   • Training and Education
   • Outreach and Communication

4. Results

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

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

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Meeting with outgoing Director of Education (5/22/2014)	1 Committee Members
   Meeting with the new Director of Education (9/24/2014)	1 Committee Members
   Presentation - Safety and Health Issues for the Pre-Emerging Engineering Program (9/25/2013)	14 Students & 1 Instructor
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (Safety OAC) (11/21/2013)	9 Committee Members
   Meeting - Safety OAC (4/17/2014)	6 Committee Members
   TOTAL	32 directly 3,064 indirectly - all students and staff at LCTI

   C. As noted previously, the only issue that has some significant bearing on the Alliance’s implementation is that the Safety OAC only meets during the academic school year. Therefore, the insight, technical assistance and expansion of safety and health promotion beyond the school may be somewhat limited. However, the AAO CAS continues to be in constant contact with LCTI officials throughout the entire year, as Building Maintenance and Services are year round functions.

5. Challenges (past and upcoming)

   Due to the limited number of Safety OAC meetings held over the past evaluation period (for various reasons including school closure with the severe winter weather, a school compliance audit (Chapter 339, which reviews the state standards for compliance with vocational education standards, planning, curriculum, guidance, personnel, facilities and state vocational funding) and due to the unavailability of council members (including this CAS during the sequestration period), it has been decided that in lieu of attempting to schedule six meetings throughout the school year, the Safety OAC will meet quarterly. It is anticipated that council members will be able to commit to four meetings and since the new schedule (2014 - 2015) has already been distributed to the council that all members could (should) be able to arrange their availability accordingly. As an added challenge for the upcoming school year, with only four meetings being scheduled, efforts will be made to ensure that the entire school and all academic programs will be reviewed by the fourth and final meeting.

   OSHA’s continued participation will be based on a "renewal" of this OSHA Alliance.

Report Prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, Allentown AAO Compliance Assistance Specialist

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

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Philadelphia Regional Office ~ Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia, PA
June 7, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed - August 28, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period: April 15, 2017 – April 14, 2018

   3. Overview: Standardization of the Consulate of Mexico International template, the overview is for the Participants to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican nationals and others in Pennsylvania and Delaware information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers' rights in protecting their occupational safety and health, and to help them understand U.S. domestic law on the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members:

      Consulate of Mexico on Philadelphia:
      Paula Elizabeth Lucano Gómez, Head of the Protection and Legal Affairs Department
      Guadalupe Velarde Sánchez, Protection Labor & Civil Affairs Department

      Occupational Safety and Health Administration:
      Isabel DeOliveira, OSHA Regional Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)

      Contributors:
      Alicia Guadalupe Kerber Palma, Consul of Mexico Philadelphia
      Richard Mendelson, OSHA Regional Administrator
      Rocío Vázquez Álvarez, Deputy Cónsul of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Michael Rivera, OSHA Deputy Regional Administrator
      Humberto Cruz Guadarrama, Departamento de Comunidades, Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Noé Espinosa, Protection Labor & Civil Affairs Department, Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Alejandra Elideth Olivares Patiño Protection and Legal Affairs Department Ventanilla de Atención Integral a la Mujer (VAIM) Coordinadora, Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Carlos Enrique Torres Corona, Cónsul de Prensa y Promoción, Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia
      Maria Armstrong, Compliance Officer, OSHA Wilmington Area Office
      Dale Glacken, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Harrisburg Area Office
      Dalia Nichols, Compliance Officer, OSHA Wilmington Area Office
      Christopher Robinson, Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
      Daphne Taz, Coordinator of Ventanilla de Salud
      Elizabeth Zimmer, USDOL Wage and Hour Division, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist (CORPS) Wage and Hour other offices.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   First Implementation Team Meeting June, 2017: Mexican Consulate/Bourse Building: Implementation team discussed the desire to renew the alliance and the upcoming year's events. Including the scheduling of the Labor Rights week and BiNational Health Week.

   August 28, 2017: OSHA and Consulate signed the alliance.

   Second Implementation Team Meeting November 9, 2017: First inperson meeting of new Consul and Regional Administrator discussed continuing the monthly Consulate monthly talks (charlas) in the Consulate waiting area, post US general election. OSHA committed to continuing to support the Alliance and its goals with more media events scheduled.

   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.

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

   Promoting a National Dialogue: To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers' rights under the OSH Act whenever leaders from the Participants address groups. To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues affecting Mexican nationals working in Pennsylvania and Delaware to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace safety and health and understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Other	On August 28, 2017, during Labor Rights week, the Consul of Mexico in Philadelphia and OSHA's Regional Administrator for Philadelphia signed the Alliance in English and Spanish.	Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Fall Prevention, Worker Rights, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals and Heat Illness Prevention	10,000
   Speech/Presentation	Labor Rights Week 2017 (2 sessions) DOL representatives provided outreach that focused on increasing awareness and informing workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities under U.S. labor laws. OSHA answered questions about fall protection in construction and personal protective equipment in all industries.	Hispanic/Latino Workers; Worker Rights	150
   Event	During October 2017,(4 events) BiNational Health Fair, OSHA presenting information on workers' rights. OSHA answered questions about hazard communication, powered industrial truck, temporary staffing agency responsibilities and use of personal protective equipment for the exposures.	Hispanic/Latino Workers; Workers Rights	320
   Forum	On March 9, 2018 Impact of Women's Leadership in Society forum, OSHA shared information on federal labor laws, jurisdiction of occupational workplaces and complaint process that is available to all workers. OSHA also participated in the Consulate's outreach events for International Working Women's Day.	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Workers Rights	--
   Training and Education: To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Pennsylvania and Delaware regarding workplace safety and health. To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Pennsylvania and Delaware to promote understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	In May, 2017, Philadelphia Regional Office Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) presented OSHA Labor Rights including workplace rights and employers responsibilities to the Consulate Department of Protections staff including the Bureau of Labor Statistics Immigrant fatalities data for 2016.	Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Worker Rights,	15
   Speech/Presentation	In August and September 2017, the Philadelphia Regional Office Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) participated in numerous Mexican Consulate of Philadelphia "Labor Rights Week" events including a mobile consulate Kennett Square where she was interviewed for (2) Live Facebook OSHA representative provided training for Mexican Nationals on Heat Stress and Workers Rights in small "Information Sessions" also known as charlas. The small speeches are repeated to the ever-changing small groups (10-15 people) as the Mexican Nationals wait for their documents on an hourly basis. Univision Television was present and interviewed OSHA, creating an increase in audience reached.	Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Worker Rights,	250
   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 links to OSHA's Web site from the Consulate's Web site) to Mexican nationals working in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and their employers. To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events. To participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Exhibit, Speech/ Presentation and Dissemination	Mobile Consulates: During this evaluation period, OSHA provided outreach and communication at "Mobile Consulates" conducted in various locations throughout Delaware and Pennsylvania. At these Saturday events, OSHA and Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) provided bi-lingual representatives to answer to questions posed concerning safety and health and wage related issues. Informational resource tables were provided with publication provided in both English and Spanish. OSHA also used these events to promote employee rights, employer responsibilities and the OSHA inspection, complaint, whistleblower procedures. Special emphasis on Heat Illness prevention and Fall Prevention Campaigns were highlighted in the appropriate months. OSHA describes temporary worker rights and staffing agency responsibilities at most events. OSHA continues to provide representatives for the Consulate's "Mobile Consulates" on the weekend as this has been determined to be a successful means to engage the Mexican community concerning labor issues. In 2017/2018, mobile consulates were held at: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - April 29, 2017 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania - June 17, 2017 Seaford, Delaware - July 08, 2017 Allentown, Pennsylvania - July 29, 2017 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - August 19, 2017 Avondale, Pennsylvania - August 26, 2017 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - October 14, 2017 Dover Delaware - October 28, 2017 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - November 18, 2017 Wilmington, Delaware - February 24, 2018 Reading, Pennsylvania - April 4, 2018	Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Fall Prevention, Worker Rights, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals and Heat Illness Prevention	2,500 workers
   Exhibit, Speech/ Presentation and Dissemination	Worker Outreach in Consulate office space: OSHA presented information on workers' rights, how to make a complaint while workers waited for their Consulate documents. OSHA also answered questions and provided publications and other compliance assistance resources. April 17, 2017 - 70 workers reached May 15, 2017 - 50 workers reached July 17, 2017 - 95 workers reached August 28, 2017 - Labor rights week September, 2017 - 80 workers reached FY 2018 - October, 2018 - Bi National Health Month November 20, 2017 - 75 workers reached December 18, 2017 - 65 workers reached January 22, 2018 - 80 workers reached February 26, 2018 - 100 workers reached March, 2018 - 200 workers reached (3 events during 2nd annual Women's Week - International Working Woman Day March 8)	Hispanic/Latino Workers; Workers Rights	815
   Other - Social Media	While no specific products were produced by the participants, both consistently promoted and shared OSHA and DOL Spanish language resources including OSHA publications and Consulate radio communication and other social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter.		1,000
   TOTAL			15,050

4. Evaluations - April 15, 2017 – April 14, 2018

   The Alliance had an effective year. The Participants worked closely together to reach the Mexican and other Spanish speaking stakeholders through a variety of different venues

5. Upcoming Milestones

   OSHA will continue to work cooperatively with the Consulate General of Mexico in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to promote workplace safety and health in the Mexican and greater Latino community during April's Worker Memorial Day, May's Stand down to prevent Fall in Construction, Summer long Heat Illnesses Prevention campaign, August/September's Labor Rights Week and BiNational Health Month. The Consulate and OSHA will continue to effectively collaborate to address safety and health referrals in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

   Report Prepared by: Isabel DeOliveira, Regional Compliance Assistance Specialist, Philadelphia OSHA Regional Office.

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

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN
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 continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and The American Mushroom Institute (herein after referred to as 'Participants') hereby renew the Alliance signed September 28, 2007, last renewed February 16, 2012, 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 the American Mushroom Institute members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers and develop and implement effective safety and health programs 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 amputations, chemicals, electrical and falls, and other physical hazards. 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 reducing and preventing exposure to falls, amputations, and electrical hazards as well as chemical and other physical hazards, and to develop and implement effective safety and health programs associated with hazards effecting this 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 falls, amputations, and electrical hazards as well as chemical and other physical hazards, and to develop and implement effective safety and health programs, and to communicate such information to 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 the American Mushroom Institute's websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's conferences, local meetings, or other American Mushroom Institute 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 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 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 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 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.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
October 13, 2016

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   August 23, 2003

   Date Renewed:

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

   Alliance Overview:

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

   Implementation Team Members:

   • Tim Rushton LCTI
   • Daniel Kotran, LCTI
   • Holly Custodio, LCTI
   • Kurt Adam, LCTI
   • Scott G. Shimandle, USDOL/Allentown Area Office
   • Claude Kohl, retired
   • Craig Berrier, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   • Tom Civic, Merck Sharpe and Dohme
   • James Casey, Praxair Distribution Inc.
   • Bill Horn, Lutron Inc
   • James Rutt, Just Born, Inc.
   • Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   • Kathyrn Hertzog, Lehigh Valley Health Network
   • Anthony Naradko, Parkland School District

    

2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities

   • December 17, 2015 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (10)
   • February 18, 2016 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (8)
   • April 14, 2016 - Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting (7)

    

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   December 17, 2015 – August 26, 2016.

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education

     February 2, 2016 – "An Introduction to OSHA for Marketing /Business and Web Design", a presentation to students with an overview of what the agency does, how inspections are conducted, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and a review of workplace hazards for the retail and office environments. Four sessions held with both the morning and afternoon students of both programs.

     March 10, 2016 – "An Introduction to OSHA for Plumbing and Heating", a presentation to morning students with an overview of what the agency does, how inspections are conducted, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, review of OSHA’s web page with specific attention to the construction excavation safety videos and a review of workplace hazards for the plumbing and HVAC work.

     March 31, 2016 – "An Introduction to OSHA for Plumbing and Heating", a presentation to afternoon students with an overview of what the agency does, how inspections are conducted, rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, review of OSHA’s web page with specific attention to the construction excavation safety videos and a review of workplace hazards for the plumbing and HVAC work.

     May 2, 2016 – "The Importance and Value for Personal Protective Equipment"- Co-presentation with Construction Safety Manager on the need for, importance of and value of using PPE correctly and when required. This presentation was conducted for the entire school faculty, in an effort to reinforce last year’s discussion on PPE Usage.

      

   • Outreach and Communication

     Over this past evaluation period, there have been several outreach activities conducted by the Allentown Area Office (AAO). As noted above, these presentations were for the students and faculty of the Marketing and Business Program, Web Design Program, and the Plumbing and Heating Program. Additionally, a joint presentation was provided to all of the instructional staff and supervisors on "the importance and value for personal protective equipment". This session was a follow-up to the previous informal discussion and quiz, since there has been some PPE related observations noted over the course of the school year.

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

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

     February 18, 2016 – After the meeting was called to order, and a review of the previous meeting minutes was discussed, a review of the injuries to students, faculty and visitor (one injury) was had. New business included a review of Safe School Grant, the OSHA Alliance, a review of the December findings, and floor concerns. Labs reviewed included Advertising Design/Commercial, Energy Lab, Building Trades Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Precision Machine Tool Technology, Welding Technology, Weatherization, Cabinetmaking & Millwork, Carpentry, Plumbing & Heating, Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Masonry, Electrical Technology and the new storage area entitled B101.

     April 14, 2016 - After the meeting was called to order, and a review of the previous meeting minutes was discussed, a review of the injuries to students, faculty and a student fight. A review of previous inspection findings, as well as compressed gas storage, bomb threat and upcoming faculty meeting was discussed. Labs reviewed included Cosmetology, Early Care & Education of Young Children, Day Care Center, Administrative Office Technology, Computer & Networking Technology, Dental Technology, Emerging Health Professionals, Health Occupations/Health Related Technology, Hospitality, Web Design, Heavy Equipment Operations & Preventative Maintenance, Supply Chain Management & Logistics Technology, and Landscape Construction/Environmental Design.

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

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

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

   Alliance Products.

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

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

   • Training and Education
   • Outreach and Communication

4. Results

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

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

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (2/2/2015)	10 council members
   Outreach – Introduction to OSHA for Marketing/ Business and Web Design Programs (2/2/2016)	2 instructors and 65 students (morning and afternoon sessions)
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (2/18/2016)	8 council members
   Outreach – Intro. To OSHA for Plumbing and Heating Program (3/10/2016)	1 instructor and 22 students (morning session)
   Outreach – Intro. To OSHA for Plumbing and Heating Program (3/31/2016)	1 instructor and 20 students (afternoon session)
   Meeting - Safety Occupational Advisory Council (4/14/2016)	7 council members
   Outreach – The Importance and Value of Personal Protective Equipment (5/2/2016)	150 Faculty Members
   TOTAL	286 (actual) 3,000 (approximate – all faculty and students)

   As noted previously, the only issue that has some significant bearing on the Alliance’s implementation is that the Safety OAC only meets during the academic school year. Therefore, the insight, technical assistance and expansion of safety and health promotion beyond the school may be somewhat limited. However, the AAO CAS continues to be in constant contact with LCTI officials throughout the entire year, as Building Maintenance and Services are year round functions.

5. Challenges (past and upcoming)

   As previously noted the Safety OAC meetings have gone to a quarterly schedule. With only four meetings being scheduled, efforts continue to be made to ensure that the entire school and all academic programs will be reviewed by the fourth and final meeting. Efforts continue to be made to have council members regularly attend, as there has only be 4 or 5 (non-school members) actively participating. Note: the Implementation Team Member listing has fewer names, as several of the members have not been actively participating in the efforts of the Safety Occupational Advisory Council.

NOTE: This is the final Alliance report for this agreement. A new Alliance agreement will be developed with LCTI over the next few months and will follow the latest OSHA Alliance Program Directive, SCP 04-01-002, Effective Date: July 29, 2015.

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

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

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
LEHIGH CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Allentown Area Office (AAO) and the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and LCTI (hereinafter referred collectively as “the Participants”) hereby renew the Alliance signed November 17, 2005 and renewed April 19, 2010, with a continued emphasis on youth safety education. Specifically, the participants are committed to providing LCTI's students, faculty, administrators and the Occupational Advisory Council members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers 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 hazards associated with the various skilled and technical trades including but not limited to: construction, healthcare, manufacturing and service related industry clusters. 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 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 develop effective training and education programs for youth entering the workforce regarding hazards associated with their trade(s), and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education curricula for youth entering the workforce to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.


• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of various safety and health related topics including but not limited to: fall hazards on the job site, hazards associated with operations of heavy equipment used on construction sites, material handling hazards, use of personal protective equipment and hazards associated with chemicals.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication 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 LCTI's Web sites) to students, faculty, employers serving on Occupational Advisory Councils and other academic (career and technical) institutions.


• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or LCTI's conferences, local meetings, or other Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education events.


• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding LCTI's best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

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 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. 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 12th day of December, 2012.


 

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
THE CONSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
December 16, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: December 19, 2005

   Date Renewed: Last Renewal December 10, 2013

   Alliance Overview:

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

   Implementation Team Members:

   • Jack Mills - President, CAWP
   • Richard Barcaskey - Executive Director, CAWP
   • Jason Koss - Director of Industry Relations, CAWP
   • Christopher Robinson - Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   • Robert Carroll - CAS, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   January 10, 2014	In-person	Dormont, PA
   January 30, 2014	In-person	Dormont, PA
   April 16, 2014	In-person	Dormont, PA
   May 21, 2014	In-person	Dormont, PA
   August 29, 2014	In-person	Dormont, PA
   December 8, 2014	In-person	Dormont, PA

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   December 16, 2013 to December 16, 2014

   Alliance Activity

   January 30, 2014 - CAWP sponsored an ASSE Western PA Chapter meeting. AD and CAS presented an OSHA update. All current OSHA initiatives and areas of emphasis were reviewed. In addition, local fatality stats and frequently cited standards were covered. Upon conclusion, the AD and CAS met with Director of Industry Relations to discuss future training to include cross training and member concerns.

   February 19-20, 2014 - CAWP conducted a specialized training session with PENNDOT, Carpenters Union representative, and Operator Engineers on the set-up, operation, quality specifications, maintenance and safety for Bid-Well Machines used in the state of Pennsylvania.

   February 25, 2014 - CAS conducted a recordkeeping workshop. In addition, the CAS discussed various outreach for the fall prevention stand down.

   March 18-19, 2014 - CAWP conducted a specialized training session on "Best Practices for ADA Ramp Construction" for workers and foreman who perform this construction work.

   April 16, 2014 - Safety and Risk Committee meeting. CAS presented OSHA update information and presented information on the fall stand down in June. The organization will have members participate by having tool box talks and also plan a fall protection training event for safety and jobsite reps at a specific overpass or bridge construction site.

   May 21, 2014 - CAS provided Director of Industry Relations with fall protection training guide booklets, ladder safety booklets and stickers for member contractors to utilize for their fall protection stand downs.

   June 2-6, 2014 - Throughout the week this week, CAWP had twenty contractor members conduct fall protection training at 156 construction projects reaching 2,546 workers.

   June 4, 2014 - As part of the fall protection stand down, CAWP had fall protection consultants conduct a half day training event for the CAWP Safety committee at a member contractor's construction site on the PA Turnpike Southern Beltway project. In addition, the employees working at the site also received training from the fall protection consultants. The CAS, AD, and AAD participated by providing fall protection talking points and updated fatality statistics.

   September 10, 2014 - PA One Call Western PA Safety Day - Pittsburgh Area Office representatives staffed an information table and provided three presentations on OSHA's focused four with an emphasis 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. 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, fall protection and excavation safety. In addition, CAWP staffed an information table.

   November 24, 2014 - Operating Engineers Apprenticeship School - AD, AAD, CAS, and CSHOs participated in a training day that included classroom and hands-on training. The training covered aspects of safety, operation, and maintenance of heavy equipment used in various construction operations. OSHA representatives and instructors interacted sharing knowledge in their respective areas. This training was in conjunction with the cross training venue in the Alliance agreement. CAWP Director of Industry Relations presented information on how they support the apprenticeship program. In addition, he participated throughout the training and interacted with the participants throughout the training day.

   Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed the four safety alerts on product defects relating to a horizontal lifeline, self-retracting lifeline, snap hooks on lanyards, and electrical powered hand tool. In addition, the CAS e-mailed a NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program study titled "Evaluation of Erionite and Silica Exposure During Dirt Road Maintenance". The Director of Industry relations distributed the alerts and study to the Safety Committee via e-mail.

   The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has quarterly Safety and Risk Committee meetings. These meetings not only work on planning future events, they act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. In addition, CAWP provides safety educational opportunities throughout the year for both members and non-members in the following areas: OSHA 10/30 hour, First Aid/CPR/AED, Mobile Crane Safety, Rigging, Confined Space, Trenching/Excavation, Fall Protection, Flagger Train-the-Trainer, Accident Prevention for Supervisors, Defensive Driving, Safeland, GHS, CSP Prep Workshop and DOT Compliance.

   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.

   Alliance Products

   CAWP website was utilized to provide safety information and promote the various safety activities the organization conducts. The website has a link to the on-line safety training provided by the AGC of America. In addition, the website provided a link to OSHA's website.

4. Results

   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.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   All CAWP sponsored training courses/classes/workshops to managers, supervisors, and union employees	700
   Recordkeeping Workshop	20
   Bid-Well Machine Training	74
   Best Practices for ADA Ramp Construction Training	39
   Safety and Risk Committee Meeting - OSHA update and Fall Stand Down Presentation	14
   PA Turnpike Southern Beltway Project - Fall Protection Training. (OSHA Fall Stand Down Talking Points & Local Fatality Stats)	43
   Fall Stand Down Week - Fall Protection Training (20 Contractors at 156 Construction Projects)	2546
   PA One Call Western Pennsylvania Safety Days	200
   Operator Engineer Apprenticeship School Cross Training	25
   CAWP Website and e-mail system - Links to OSHA website, Fall Stand Down information, Toolbox Talks safety alerts, NIOSH Health Evaluation Study, posting of organization events and training (ability to reach member and associate member employees)	20,000
   TOTAL	23,661

   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 for FY 2015:

   The Alliance is continually 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.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
THE CONSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
December 13, 2011

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed:
   
   December 19, 2005
   
   Date Renewed:
   
   December 14, 2007; December 15, 2009
   
   Alliance 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
   
   Chuck Niederriter – President, CAWP
   Richard Barcaskey – Executive Director, CAWP
   Jason Koss – Director of Industry Relations, CAWP
   Robert Szymanski – Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   Robert Carroll – Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office


2. Implementation Team Meetings
    

   March 14, 2011	Conference Call
   April 12, 2011	In-person	Monroeville PA
   June 6, 2011	In-person	Dormont, PA
   July 26, 2011	Conference Call
   August 25, 2011	In-person	Dormont, PA
   October 13, 2011	In-person	Dormont, PA
   December 8, 2011	In-person	Dormont, PA



3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period
   
   December 13, 2010 to December 13, 2011
   
   Alliance Activity
    
   • Training and Education:
     
     June 6, 2011 – The Pittsburgh AO CAS met with the Director of Industry Relations to discuss and review resources for heat stress (posters and fact sheets were provided). CAWP sent an e-mail out to member companies and had a link to OSHA’s Heat Illness Campaign website. September 7, 2011 – The Director of Industry Relations and member representatives attended the annual Mid-Atlantic Safety and Health Conference. The Pittsburgh Area Director presented an OSHA update at the conference. The Pittsburgh Area Director and CAS met with the Director and member representatives and discussed various member issues and concerns relating to OSHA and construction safety.
   
   
   • Outreach and Communication:
     
     April 8, 2011 – The Pittsburgh AO CAS staffed an information booth at the Western Pennsylvania Construction Career Day/Job Fair at the Forbes Road 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. The attendees and participants included over one thousand high school students from forty-two schools, one hundred teachers, and one hundred exhibitor personnel. Several construction trades apprenticeship coordinators and instructors (Laborers, Ironworkers, Operating Engineers, Cement Masons, Carpenters, and Bricklayers) 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.
     
     August 25, 2011 - 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. Many of the participating children had relatives that were members of the Laborers, Operating Engineers and Carpenters. In addition to the various company members, the Laborers, Operating Engineers, and Carpenters Unions participated as sponsors of the Safety Calendar.
     
     September 22, 2011 – At the PA One Call Western Pennsylvania Safety Days, the CAS presented information on the new crane standard relating to power line safety and excavation safety. In addition, the CAS staffed an information booth. The CAWP Director of Industry Relations and member representatives attended this event. The CAS met with the Director and member representatives and discussed issues and concerns on OSHA policies, crane standard, and excavation safety.
   
   
   • Promotion of National Dialogue:
     
     June 6, 2011 – The Pittsburgh AO CAS met with the Director of Industry Relations to discuss and review resources for heat stress (posters and fact sheets were provided). CAWP sent an e-mail out to member companies and had a link to OSHA’s Heat Illness Campaign website.
     
     The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has quarterly Safety and Risk Committee meetings. These meetings not only work on planning future events, they act as a forum to exchange safety and health technical information and best practices. In addition, CAWP provides safety educational opportunities throughout the year for both members and non-members in the following areas: OSHA 10 hour, First Aid/CPR/AED, Mobile Crane Safety, Rigging, Confined Space, Trenching/Excavation, Fall Protection, Flagger Train-the-Trainer, Accident Prevention for Supervisors, Defensive Driving, and DOT Compliance.
     
     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.
   
   
   •  
   Alliance Products:
   
   CAWP website was utilized to provide safety information and promote the various safety activities the organization conducts. The website has a link to the on-line safety training provided by the AGC of America. In addition, the website provided a link to OSHA’s Heat Illness Campaign Website. The Kids Construction Safety Calendar promoting the importance of safety in the heavy and highway construction industry has been a popular product. In addition, the photos from this calendar were placed on highway billboards throughout the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania areas during Workzone Awareness Week, April 2011.
    
4. Results
   
   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.
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Western Pennsylvania Construction Career Day/Job Fair	1200
   Kids Construction Safety Calendar Distribution	1500
   MASHA Conference	20
   PA One Call Western Pennsylvania Safety Days	200
   Website page -  link to OSHA’s Heat Illness Campaign Webpage	Approximately 25,000 Construction employees would have access (per CAWP Director of Industry Relations)
   TOTAL	27,920 + Kids Construction Safety Calendar Promotions (Event advertising company estimated approx. three million people would have seen the billboards and news stories(Television and Newspaper)

   
   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
   
   As a result of the positive working relationship between the Alliance signatories, an Alliance Renewal Agreement will be signed on December 20, 2011. The Alliance is continually 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.
   
   Report Prepared by: Bob Carroll, CAS OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
PITTSBURGH BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
May 26, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed: 5-17-04
   
   Date Renewed: Last Renewal 5-28-08
   
   Alliance 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 Trades 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
   
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   June 16, 2009 In-person Dormont, PA
   September 10, 2009 Conference Call
   October 23, 2009 In-person Dormont, PA
   January 29, 2010 Conference Call
   March 19, 2010 In-person Dormont PA
   May 26, 2010 Conference Call
   
    
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   May 29, 2009 to May 26, 2010
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • Training and Education
     
     June 19, 2009 – The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania held a Safety and Risk Committee meeting at the Western Pennsylvania Laborer’s Apprenticeship School. The Laborer’s apprenticeship coordinator and instructors were in attendance. Highway safety construction information was presented and discussed.
     
     July 16, 2009 – The CAS conducted a presentation to the union stewards of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners local #1160 on OSHA policies/procedures, common cited standards in their respective industries (mill cabinet/trade show shops), and the use of the OSHA internet site.
     
     August 10, 2009 – CAS had a meeting with the Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Coordinator to discuss safety and health curricula, concerns and needs. OSHA updates and emphasis programs were discussed along with frequently cited standards and Pittsburgh AO fatality stats. In addition, the CAS gave training/instruction on how to use the internet site to access accident/fatality and 5(a)(1) information.
     
     October 29, 2009 - The Operating Engineers (Local 66) conducted a “Heavy Equipment” training day at the Apprenticeship school for the CSHOs from the Pittsburgh AO and the Erie AO. The training was both classroom and hands-on. This was conducted via the cross-training venue of the Alliance.
     
     April 16, 2010 – The CAS and CSHO trainee attended the Ironworkers Local #3 Outstanding Apprenticeship Competition and received cross-training in Ironworker construction activities by viewing the various competitions and receiving instruction by the Apprenticeship Instructors.
      
   • Outreach and Communication
     
     June 16, 2009 – CAS had meeting with Insulators & Asbestos Workers Local #2 Apprenticeship Coordinator and instructor 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.
     
     June 19, 2009 - CAS had meeting with the Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Coordinator and instructors 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.
     
     July 22, 2009 - CAS had meeting with Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship Coordinator and instructors 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.
     
     July 29, 2009 - CAS had meeting with the Bricklayers and Allied Crafts local #9 Apprenticeship Coordinator and instructor 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.
     
     August 11, 2009 - CAS had meeting with Cement Masons Local #526 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.
     
     August 13, 2009 - CAS had meeting with District Council #57 IUPAT (Painters, Drywall, Glaziers, Signs, Painters) Apprenticeship Coordinator and instructors 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.
     
     December 8, 2009 – 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.
     
     The Pittsburgh Area Office and PJ Dick/Hunt entered into a Partnership agreement for the construction of the Pittsburgh Penguins new arena. 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. The Pittsburgh Building Trades Council have continued their support of Partnership.
      
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     
     September 14, 15, 2009 – CAS and Regional Labor Liaison attended the AFL-CIO National Convention in Pittsburgh PA. The OSHA representatives were able to network with national labor representatives.
     
     April 12,13,14, 2010 - The CAS and a CSHO from the Pittsburgh Area Office staffed an information booth at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention. The OSHA representatives answered numerous questions and handed out employee rights booklets.
     
     Various Business Agents and Apprenticeship coordinators/instructors call monthly for discussion and guidance on construction standards and OSHA policy/procedure information.
     Alliance Products.
     
     In the “Heavy Equipment” training conducted by the Operating Engineers, four load charts on heavy equipment used in the load chart exercise were provided.
     
      
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 on inspecting and operation of heavy equipment found the training to be excellent and extremely valuable in assisting them in the field.
   
   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
   Insulators & Asbestos Workers Local #2 Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor Meeting Provided training handout information for apprentices 6-16-09	110
   Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania Laborers Coordinator/Instructors Meeting Provided training handout information for apprentices 6-19-09	96
   United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners local #1160 Training 7-16-09	20
   Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructors Meeting Provided training handout information for apprentices 7-22-09	800
   Bricklayers and Allied Crafts local #9 Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor Meeting Provided training handout information for apprentices 7-29-09	180
   Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor Meeting Provided training handout information for apprentices. Conducted Training/Instruction on internet use 8-10-09	100
   Cement Masons Local #526 Apprenticeship Coordinator Meeting Provided training handout information for apprentices 8-11-09	30
   District Council #57 IUPAT Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor Meeting Provided training handout information for apprentices 8-13-09	208
   AFL-CIO National Convention in Pittsburgh PA 9-14,15-09	1000
   Cross-Training OSHA Compliance Officers on Heavy Equipment Safety by Operating Engineers Local #66 10-29-09	14
   SW Pennsylvania Career Day/Job Fair at the Western Area Career and Technology Center 12-8-09	475
   Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention in Pittsburgh PA –Staffed and information booth 4-12,13,14-10	900
   Ironworkers Local #3 Annual Outstanding Apprenticeship Competition 4-16-10	200
   Total 3	4133

   
    
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   As a result of the positive working relationship between the Alliance signatories, an Alliance Renewal Agreement will be signed on May 27, 2010. The Alliance is continually looking into future opportunities in providing information for affected parties. The Alliance signatories will continue to work to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
CONSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) hereby renew their Alliance signed December 19, 2005 and renewed December 14, 2007. This renewal agreement fully incorporates all of the terms of the December 19, 2005, which are continuing in nature.

OSHA and the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful workplaces. OSHA and the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania remain committed to cooperative and proactive efforts to advance workplace safety and health especially by continuing to provide the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers. Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address the various hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-site 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 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 continue to 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 that is a signatory to the Alliance agreement 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.