ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
THE IRONWORKER EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PA INC.
March 29, 2013

The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance continues to be extremely positive. As a result of the positive working relationship between the Alliance signatories, an Alliance Renewal Agreement was signed on March 22, 2013.

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   3-11-03

   Date Renewed:

   Last Renewal 3-22-13

   Alliance Overview:

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

   Implementation Team Members

   • Bill Ligetti - Executive Director, IWEA
   • Robert Szymanski - Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office (Retired Jan 2013)
   • Christopher Robinson - Acting Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
   • Robert Carroll - CAS, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • April 5, 2012 - In-person - Greentree, PA
   • June 20, 2012 - In-person - Greentree, PA
   • October 10, 2012 - Conference Call
   • November 7, 2012 - In-person - Greentree, PA
   • January 11, 2013 - In-person - Greentree, PA
   • February 23, 2013 - In-person - Greentree, PA
   • March 22, 2013 - In-person - Greentree, PA

    

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   March 30, 2012 to March 29, 2013

   Alliance Activity

   April 5, 2012 - The Pittsburgh Area Office CAS met with the Executive Director to discuss and provide National Office information on Workers Memorial Day.

   April 13, 2012 - CAS attended the "Ironworkers Outstanding Apprentice Competition and Annual Contractors/Construction Professionals Open House". This event was held in conjunction with and at the Ironworkers Union Local #3 Apprenticeship School. The CAS received cross training in Ironworker construction activity. In addition, the CAS provided updated OSHA information and answered numerous questions relating to the construction standards from a variety of construction contractors/professionals throughout the day event.

   June 20, 2012 - CAS met with Executive Director and provided handout information on heat stress and fall protection. Also, the CAS reviewed the resources on OSHA website for heat stress, fall protection, and GHS. Updated handouts providing information on fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office were provided for distribution.

   August 27, 2012 - CAS met with a member Corporate Safety Director to discuss/present information on the process of becoming a VPP participant as a contractor at a chemical site already in the program. In addition a pre-construction meeting was held discussing safety concerns at a local construction site.

   January 11, 2013 - The Executive Director and CAS participated in reviewing packets of a variety of construction jobs that had been submitted for upcoming safety awards. This effort assisted in the recognition of companies and employees that have maintained safety excellence at particular jobsites. In addition, this activity enables OSHA to obtain "Best Practice" information on steel erection construction jobsites.

   February 14, 2013 - Meeting discussing an alliance renewal agreement and annual report information.

   March 22, 2013 - An alliance renewal agreement was signed.

   Throughout this evaluation period, the CAS has e-mailed the four safety alerts on product defects relating to fiberglass extension ladders, Miller harness D-ring, Genie Lift, FallTech/Yoke snap hooks & rebar hooks, and Chinese made polyester slings.

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

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

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

   Alliance Products

   The IWEA’s website posted information and links to the four safety alerts sent, the OSHA heat stress, fall protection, and GHS webpages. In addition, the website also posted the OSHA information on Workers Memorial Day. The website has a safety section, referencing the alliance. The website also posts and maintains various past safety and health information (i.e. OSHA news releases, safety bulletins, product recalls, etc.) for continual review. The website lists electronic links to various government, labor organizations, and contractor associations.

4. Results

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

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   IWEA Website	1200
   Pre-Construction & Technical Information Meetings	100
   Ironworkers Outstanding Apprentice Competition and Annual Contractors/Construction Professionals Open House	250
   TOTAL:	1550

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

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 Area Office
Philadelphia Area Office ~ American Mushroom Institute
September 3, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: September 28, 2007

   Date Renewed: February 16, 2012

   Alliance Overview:

   The AMI/OSHA Alliance goal is to develop and provide training and education programs for the mushroom growing industry to prevent falls and amputations, and to reduce or eliminate chemical, electrical and physical hazards. Other goals include the development and implementation of effective safety and health programs and providing expertise in communicating safety and health information to employers and employees. The Alliance continued to be productive and successful in the sixth year of the agreement.

   Evaluation Period: February 11, 2013 – March 25, 2014

   Implementation Team Members

   Committee Members:

   • Eugene Richard – AMI/MFPA
   • Chris Alonzo – Pietro Industries
   • Katie Locke – Pietro Industries
   • Randy Hertzler – Giorgi/Gaspari Mushroom
   • Mary Gonzalez – Giorgio Foods
   • Bill Barber – Giorgi Mushroom
   • Chris Buckley – Giorgi Fresh
   • Guy Braxton – Giorgi Mushroom Co
   • Bill Green – Phillips Mushroom Farm
   • Peter Gray – Phillips Mushroom Farm
   • Todd Cullen – Phillips Mushroom Farm
   • Tyler Blackwell – C.J. Mushroom Co
   • Alejandra Garcia, C.J. Mushroom
   • Saloman Ortiz – S & P Conveyors Inc.
   • Rosa Ortiz – S&P Conveyors
   • Joanne Osborne – S & P Conveyors Inc.
   • Kara Oliver – Kaolin Mushrooms
   • Richard Rush – Kaolin Mushroom
   • Fred Recchiuti – Basciani Foods
   • Gus Carozzo – Mushroom Spawning/ Casing
   • Chris Lafferty – Mushroom Spawning
   • John Hillard – Murray Securus

   • James Touey – OSHA
   • Sam Wilson – Needhams Mushroom Farm
   • Kevin Eller – E & H Conveyor Inc.^*
   • David Sampson – Country Fresh
   • James Howard – Country Fresh Mushroom
   • Monica Rocha – Country Fresh Mushroom
   • Russ Kilmer – To-Jo Mushroom
   • Rick Wright – To-Jo Mushrooms
   • Karen Eichman – Karen Eichman Esq. PLLC
   • Dee Hughes – Sunny Dell Foods
   • Daniel Beltran – Masda Mushrooms
   • Carmen Davila – Masda Mushrooms
   • Robert Cantarera – John C. Leo & Son
   • John Harris – Oakshire Mushroom Farm^**
   • Leanna Verget – Oakshire Mushroom Farm
   • Anita Swayne – Swayne's Inc.
   • Jerry Yeatman – C. P. Yeatman & Son
   • Viviana Cordero – CP Yeatman & Sons
   • Meghan Klozbach – CP Yeatman & Son
   • Luke Dowell – Basciani Foods
   • David Bottomley – Kennett Square Spec.
   • Cindy Hindman – Kennett Square Spec.

    

   Contributors:

   • Albert D'Imperio – Area Director, OSHA Philadelphia Area Office
   • Domenick Salvatore – Area Director, OSHA Philadelphia Area Office
   • Laura Phelps – President AMI
   • Sara Manning – Mushroom News
   • Monica Thompson – Fragale AMI Office Manager
   • Maria Gorgo-Gourovitch – Penn State University Extension
   • Hector Nunez-Contreras – Penn State University Extension
   • Dave Hill – Penn State University - Confined Space Specialist
   • Katie Poppiti – Chester County Penn State Extension
   • Jodi Gauker – Chester County Industrial Development
   • Kerry H. Richards, PhD PSU – Department of Agricultural and Extension Education
   • David Schmidt: OSHA National Office – Directorate of Evaluation and Analysis, Office of Statistical Analysis

    

   • ^* New Company Representative
   • ^** New Company

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Implementation Meetings held at the American Mushroom Institute facility located in Avondale (Kennett Square), PA.

   Alliance Implementation Team Meeting was conducted on February 21, 2013. Topics of this meeting included Confined Space, Hazard Communication training requirements that will be completed by December 2013. (21 representatives were in attendance).

   Alliance Implementation Team Meeting was conducted on September 5, 2013. Topics of this meeting included an update on OSHA‘s "Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI) and how this effects Mushroom Industry. OSHA focused on responsibilities for employers specifically for training and recordkeeping requirements as well as planning for the upcoming general meeting scheduled for October. (22 representatives were in attendance)

   In addition to the above noted Alliance Implementation Meetings attended by the Philadelphia Regional Labor Liaison, the AMI conducted ten additional monthly meetings where the on-going Alliance activities are monitored and moved forward.

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period: February 16, 2013 through February 16, 2014.

   Events and Products

   • Training and Education

     February 21, 2013 - OSHA provided a two hour training session for twenty-one Alliance implementation team members focused on Confined Space and utilized the video titled Safe in 8: Safety training in 8 minute.

     Mushroom Industry Specialty Crop Project - Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) sessions – In 2012 the AMI were provided with a 15 month training grant from the CCEDC for Member companies of the AMI/OSHA Alliance. Alliance members completed a needs assessment in March 2012 which to established the training needs of mushroom farm employees. Thirty people completed the assessment including growers, suppliers, packers and industry partners. Results from the survey indicated the types of training addressed in this grant were necessary, including particularly food safety, electrical and on-site hazards identification and training. The on-site hazard training included a session on: Confined Spaces; Lock-Out/Tag-Out; and Powered Industrial Truck Training and Certification. Many of the trainees spoke English as their second language, and therefore many of the sessions were either offered solely in Spanish or had a translator present for live translation, or to answer any questions. The training sessions were assisted by Penn State University Extension representative(s). The CCEDC, AMI, AMI/OSHA Alliance, project advisory committee and trainers successfully collaborated on this training grant project and conducted 32 classes to 35 employers. Another major benefit of the training program is that the training models can be replicated in the future. The tools created as a result of the project including the PowerPoint presentations in English and Spanish, handouts and the practice electrical board can be used in future training sessions.

     The training sessions took place in a "small-group" format to achieve maximum interaction of trainees and provide for hands-on demonstrations at work sites and set the stage for subsequent turnkey training. There were 420 workers and supervisors involved in 15-month training project. Project outcomes were measured and data analyzed during the implementation and monitoring of the project in Berks, Chester and Delaware Counties involving 35 mushroom-growing companies. The training sessions were provided by committee members, Gene Richard of Richard Enterprises, Inc. and John Hillard of Murray Insurance and Karen Eichman attorney, Karen Eichman Esq. PLLC. Maria Gorgo-Gourovitch, an Educator with Penn State Extension, who is also a member of the Alliance, provided translation services for the project.

     Product – The AMI/OSHA Alliance team worked directly with Penn State University (PSU) Extension to develop a Hazard Communication training models (English and Spanish) to be utilized by the industry. This training model included both video and flip chart that employers could utilize for the new OSHA HazCom 2012 training deadline of December 1, 2013. The training was designed to be mushroom industry specific. The product will be offered out and shared by PSU Department of Agricultural and Extension Education as a template which can be adapted for other agriculture areas.

     Product – AMI - OSHA 300 Log Recordkeeping Model Designed for Mushroom Industry. In the last year the Alliance designed, developed and disseminated an abridged OSHA 300 injury/illness Log template in an effort to standardize work departments and job titles. Standardizing the departments allow the AMI Alliance participants to obtain and maintain more concise injury/illness records by providing more uniform and meaningful data for their members. Another innovative component of the Model is that the electronic form has embedded limitations added to the document which set parameters for data input. An example of this would be the 180 day case limit for the Days Away/Restricted- Duty. If a user attempted to enter a total in excess of the 180 day limit; the user would receive an error message. This function of the Model will help alleviate clerical errors on the log by eliminating the opportunity to over record days away and restricted/transferred for an OSHA recordable injury, as well as eliminates the opportunity to check multiple case types. For several years the individual AMI employers have been voluntarily collecting and compiling their OSHA 300 Data and have been sharing this cumulative data with its members, The new Model will ensure that the data is more consistent and reliable and will serve to both to assist in identifying injury/illness trends as well as setting a benchmark for the Mushroom Growing industry. This benchmark will allow for individual employers to measure the effectiveness of their safety & health management systems. OSHA's Labor Liaison facilitated communications between the AMI representatives and OSHA's National Office who provided assistance in the review of the Recordkeeping Model for consistency with the standard's requirements. The AMI- OSHA 300 Log Recordkeeping Model Designed for Mushroom Industry can be found at the following link: http://americanmushroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/new_osha_log.xlsx

     The Alliance also procured 19 various safety videos which are maintained at their Avondale PA headquarters for their members to use to train their staff and employees. Ten of the videos are in English and nine are in Spanish.

   • Outreach and Communication

     April 25, 2013 - American Mushroom Institute (AMI) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Alliance sixth general meeting of the AMI/OSHA Alliance, was conducted in Avondale, PA. There were 65 attendees that represented 35 different companies or organizations participating at the meeting. Topics for the full day event included; an "OSHA 300 Log/Summary Report for 2012" provided by John Hillard Certified Safety Proffesional, Murray Securus, "Confined Space Program" Kara Oliver, Training and Development Manager, Kaolin Mushroom Farms; Guy Braxton, Safety Manager, Giorgi Mushroom Co.; John Hillard, Certified Safety Proffesional (CSP) Murray Securus, "Upcoming Safety Training Meetings", Jodi Gauker, Agriculture Program Manager, Chester County Economic Development Council, "Safe Guarding - Machine Guarding", Richard Rush, Safety Director, Kaolin Mushroom Farms; Todd Cullen, Safety Manager, Phillips Mushroom Farms; "Important OSHA Topics", James Touey, OSHA Region III Labor Liaison, "Mushroom Best Practices Manual Update", Adam Mowery, Chester County Conservation District.

     October 29, 2013 - American Mushroom Institute (AMI) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Alliance seventh general meeting of the AMI/OSHA Alliance, was conducted in Avondale, PA. There were 55 attendees and that represented 26 different companies or organizations participating at the meeting. Topics for the full day event included; "HazCom 2012 Training Model", Kerry H. Richards, PhD, PSU Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, "Updated Recordkeeping Program; Understanding OSHA Recordkeeping for Temporary and Contract Employees; Importance in Training Temporary and Contract Employees" John Hillard, Certified Safety Proffesional (CSP), Murray Securus; Todd Cullens, Phillip Mushroom Farms and Monica Fragale, MFPA; "OSHA Mock Inspection", "Hazard Communication 2012 Training Requirements", "OSHA's Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI)" James Touey, OSHA Region III Labor Liaison.

     In the most recent year, the Alliance finalized five additional "Mushroom Industry" specific sample safety programs covering: Machine Safe Guarding; Confined Space; Haz Communication/GHS Program and Training Video; Electrical Hazards; as well as a Mushroom Specific 300 Log template. The five newly released programs make a total of twelve programs developed and disseminated to the member companies in the six years of the agreement. Other sample programs include: Developing a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA); Personal Protective Equipment; Pick Light Safety; Recordkeeping; Lock-Out/Tag-Out; Powered Industrial Trucks (forklift); and Emergency Action Plans.

     Communications between the AMI Alliance and OSHA continues throughout the year in the form of technical assistance and OSHA Updates that affect the mushroom growing industry. Topics discussed in the past year included: Recordkeeping, OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign, OSHA's Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI), Hazard Communication 2102 and developing a Chemical Inventory, Fall Protection and various other safety and health issues.

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

     This year in an effort to make resources more readily available to their members the Alliance began to post all of their safety materials on the AMI website under Workplace Safety", "Employee Safety". As a result the AMI's sample safety and health programs as well as articles generated by the Alliance are currently available to the Mushroom Industry as well as the general public on the American Mushroom Institute's website. The safety and health programs are available for free download at http://www.americanmushroom.org/

     Additional information on the Mushroom Industry Specialty Crop Project – the complete grant report from the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) can be obtained by contacting the Avondale AMI office to request a copy. Mushroom farm employers can find resources from the training sessions on AMI's Web site for future use. Visit http://americanmushroom.org/?page_id=234 for training tools.

     From February 2013 to February 2014 six additional articles were published by the Alliance members in the American Mushroom Institute's National Monthly Magazine "Mushroom News". These six articles were added to the nineteen prior Alliance related articles printed since the initiation of the Cooperative Agreement. These articles can also be found at the AMI's website.

     April 2013

     CCEDC & AMI OSHA Committee Team to Offer Workplace Safety Trainings, Jodi Guaker

     May 2013

     Safety Seconds, "Stepping Up to Provide Industry Specific Safety Training Beyond OSHA Requirements," John Hillard

     June 2013

     AMI/OSHA Alliance Meeting Draws a Crowd (News of the April 25, 2013 General Meeting with photos)

     Jan. 2014

     420 Employees Trained through work Force Development Project, Jodi Gauker

     Safety Seconds "Five Years Later, What Have We Learned?" John Hillard

     OSHA News: Customized OSHA Log Templates Available

     Feb. 2014

     OSHA News: OSHA Logs Made Easy

4. Results

   The Alliance continued to have success in the sixth year of the agreement. The implementation team has continued to grow in the past year adding members representing several new companies. As was with the first five years of the agreement, the Alliance group has continued to voluntarily provide individual company injury/illness data. This statistical information has allowed the localized industry to share in their trends and respond by targeting specific hazards. The injury/illness data has shown to be consistent from year to year and more statistically reliable for use. The continued gathering of this information will continue to develop measurable benchmarks for the industry employers to utilize in future years. The Alliance group continues to develop "Mushroom Industry" specific sample safety programs which have been disseminated amongst their member companies.

   The Alliance recently completed a 15 month training grant provided by the Chester County Economic Development Council. This "Partnership" relationship which was forged with the intent to develop training programs geared towards AMI membership company employees covering both "workplace safety" as well as other industry topics. The grant funded 36 classes for 420 supervisors and employees offered as a result of this training grant focused on training and certifying employees in the areas of: Powered Industrial Truck (Fork Lift and Electric Jack), Electrical Hazard Identification, On Site Hazard Identification and Supervisor Training. Many of the trainings offered through this project were train the trainer programs, or held for supervisors. Therefore, the training will exponentially impact the industry with the sharing of knowledge, skills, and lessons from the supervisors to their workers. By videotaping the Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices Train the Trainer program, the training will become available nationwide through the American Mushroom Institute website. Additionally, other insurance service providers participated in the onsite and electrical hazards training. This enables these employees to make recommendations to other client companies to improve their safety and health programs.

   This Alliance has successfully outreached and collaborated with Penn State Extension. This creates broad opportunities for positive impact, including research and collaboration on other agricultural farms using this Alliance's developed educational programs.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   AMI Implementation Team Meetings (12)	211
   Mushroom Industry Specialty Crop Project Safety Specific Training Sessions (26)***	280
   AMI Alliance Implementation Team Training Session –Confined Space	21
   Alliance General Meeting "Break-out Session" (2)	120
   TOTAL:	632

   ^*** The thirty-six "Mushroom Industry Specialty Crop Project" CCEDC sessions were conducted over a 15 month period (July 2012-Sept 2013). Twenty-six of the thirty-two training sessions were conducted in the timeframe of this evaluation period (February 2013 to February 2014) with a total of 280 employees and supervisors trained.

   The annual activities of the Alliance group continue to have a major impact on the Mushroom industries' Hispanic Workforce. It is estimated that 90% of the estimated 12,000 employee workforce in this industry are Hispanic.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The focus of the Alliance's seventh year is the continuation of the development of sample safety programs for the Mushroom Industry. In the last year the group has developed or is in the process of developing and releasing six additional programs. As noted above the Alliance also created a more detailed injury/illness data log job which will be used as a resource to target additional safety and health program needs.

   In the upcoming year, the AMI will look to move beyond just compliance based programming by focusing on "best practices in the industry" that have successfully reduced or eliminated hazards at individual AMI workplaces. The Alliance will re-focus efforts on identifying trends and areas of improvement through the application of the 300 log data. Finally, we should look back to provide additional training opportunities for key areas touched on in prior years (i.e. LOTO and Confined space).

   The AMI Alliance will also continue to encourage individual industry employers to translate site specific safety programs into Spanish for their predominantly Latino workforce.

   The Alliance Participants are in the process of renewing the Alliance agreement.

Report Prepared by: James Touey Region III Labor Liaison

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
July 30, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed: September 9, 2013

   Scheduled Renewed: August 31, 2015 (tentative)

   Alliance 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).

   Evaluation Period: June 9, 2014 - July 1, 2015

   Implementation Team Members:

   Jorge Armando Tuddón Meza, Head of the Protection and Legal Affairs Department

   Adriana Clarisa Casa Medina, Protection Services & Legal Affairs

   Yarazetd Mendoza-Camargo, Institute for Mexicans Abroad

   Isabel DeOliveira, OSHA Regional Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)

   Contributors:

   Carlos Giralt-Cabrales, Consul of Mexico Philadelphia

   MaryAnn Garrahan, OSHA Regional Administrator

   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

   Carlos Enrique Torres Corona, Joint Head of the Protection and Legal Affairs Department

   Elizabeth Zimmer, USDOL Wage and Hour Division, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist (CORPS)

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   First Implementation Team Meeting June 11, 2014: Mexican Consulate/Bourse Building: Implementation team discussed the goals for upcoming year including the scheduling of the Labor Rights week and BiNational Health Week Events.

   Second Implementation Team Meeting August 14, 2014: Implementation Team discussed continuing the monthly Consulate monthly talks (charlas) in the Consulate waiting area.

   Third Implementation Team Meeting March 12, 2015 Mexican Consulate/Bourse Building: Implementation team discussed the goals including resigning the Alliance, upcoming 2015 Labor Rights week and Bi-National events. OHSA shared Spanish publications for OSHA's National Falls Safety Stand down to Prevent Falls Campaign May 4- 12, 2015 to be shared and distributed with workers.

   Fourth Implementation Team Meeting June 1, 2015 - Implementation team discussed the Alliance document language, upcoming Labor Rights weeks 2015 and Bi-National Health Week.

3. Activities and Products

   Alliance Activity

   • Training and Education

     In August 2014, the Philadelphia Regional Office Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) participated in the Mexican Consulate of Philadelphia "Labor Rights Week" event. 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.

     In October 2014, Participants promoted a local Fall Prevention in Residential Construction class held at the St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Consulate circulated the translated flyers and discussed the various classes.

     Participants decided that there were enough new Consulate staff members to conduct the joint - Department of Labor OSHA (DOL) OSHA and Wage & Hour Division (WHD) "Get To Know the DOL- Worker's Rights Training Session" with the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia staff. The training curricula will be focused on employee rights, filing complaints as well as defining the limitations of the two DOL agencies. Training held May 12, 2015.

   • Outreach and Communication

     Mobile Consulates: During this evaluation period, OSHA provided outreach and communication at "Mobile Consulates" conducted in various locations throughout Delaware, New Jersey 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 2014/2015, OSHA participated in the following outreaches:

   Pittsburgh PA June 28, 2014 - OSHA reached 300 workers

   Dover, DE July 26, 2014 - OSHA reached 300 workers

   Gettysburg, PA August 9, 2014 - OSHA reached 1,000 workers

   Avondale/Kennett Square, PA August 23, 2014 - OSHA reached 300 workers

   Newark, DE November 8, 2014 - OSHA reached 300 workers

   Seaford, DE March 7, 2015 - OSHA reached 250 workers

   Chambersburg, PA March 28, 2014 - OSHA reached 200 workers

   Harrisburg, PA May 16, 2015 - OSHA reached 200 workers

   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.

   June, 2014 - 125 workers reached

   July, 2014 - 75 workers reached

   October, 2014 - 90 workers reached

   January, 2015 - 90 workers reached

   February, 2015 - 75 workers reached

   March, 2015 - 125 workers reached

   April, 2015 - 50 workers in attendance

   May, 2015 - 60 workers reached

   June, 2015 - 40 workers reached

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

     In August, 2014, Alliance Participants conducted an outreach with the Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia President, The Honorable Krista Butvydas Bard. She is also the Honorary Consul of Lithuania. The Consular Corp represents over 30 countries. Due to conflicts in scheduling an in person meeting, OSHA sent over the workplace employee rights and employer responsibilities and compliance resource information to Consul Bard. The Corp provided a monthly email communique to all Consul Heads that included the OSHA information. As well as listing the OSHA workplace resources in the "Consuls Only resources list serve" on the webpage.

     Labor Rights Week 2014 Mexican Consulate National Labor Rights Week Events-OSHA Regional Compliance Assistant Special attended the Labor Rights Week "Kick Off" event at the Consulate. OSHA collaborated with Wage And Hour, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) during this year's Labor Rights Week. This year's theme: "We all have workplace rights" (Todos tenemos derechos en el trabajo). 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 and personal protective equipment. - over 200 employees reached.

     Bi-National Health week 2014 OSHA participated in the 14th Annual Bi-National Health Week (Theme - Health is Movement. "Salud es movimento" Semana binational de salud) event sponsored by the Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia. During these various events, OSHA spoke with workers about OSHA's commitment to lowering the fatality rate for the Hispanic community and ensuring the health and safety of all workers. Also, OSHA was present for the signing of a Memo of Understanding between the Consulate of Peru of Passaic, New Jersey and the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia for space sharing. OSHA also networked with the Consulate of Peru to further the reach of the agency's mission about employee workplace rights including the vulnerable immigrant works of Peru.

     In February, 2015 OSHA met with Pennsylvania Farmworker Project Philadelphia Legal Assistance to share Heat Illness Prevention Information. The PA Farmworker Project will be going out to farms over the upcoming farming season to verify compliance with Federal and state laws. They agreed to share some of the health illness prevention wallet cards and other publications to the migrant farmworker employers and housing units to make sure the workers' rights information is provided. This networking was only made possible by collaboration through the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia. This outreach will have an impact of an estimated 150 workers.

     On March 9, 2015 - In support of the International Women's Day and the Alliance, OSHA presented information on working women's rights and all employer responsibilities. OSHA answered questions about the workplace hazards and staffing agency compliance requirement. There were an estimate 100 workers in attendance.

      

     On March 23, 2015 at the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia - In support of the current Alliance, OSHA participated in a Community Leaders networking session and luncheon (Almuerzo con líderes y socios comunitarios). OSHA shared information on OSHA, workers' rights and upcoming national campaign outreach events. OSHA invited the newly appointed Wage and Hour's Philadelphia District Office Compliance Outreach Resource Person (CORPS) to further Labor rights awareness. This outreach will have an estimated impact of over 125 workers.

     On April 28, 2015, to commemorate Workers' Memorial Day, OSHA's Regional Office Compliance Assistance Coordinator visited the Consulate of Mexico to speak about the significance of the day, explain workers' rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and distribute OSHA outreach and educational resources in Spanish. There were an estimate 50 workers in attendance. Participants promoted OSHA's National Office Heat Illness and Fall Prevention Campaigns. The Consulate continues to display the Heat Illness and Fall Prevention in their lobby/waiting areas and the Consulate's web-site has links to the OSHA campaign website.

      

     June 12, 2015: OSHA's Wilmington Area Office Spanish speaking Radio Interview - El Zol 107.9. Compliance Officer Nichols traveled to Washington, DC and discussed OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign; employee workplace rights; employer responsibilities; other resources available to employers/employees to include bilingual materials available on OSHA's website; and how to contact OSHA via the 800 number. The program reaches an audience of 200,000 (Mexican and other Latinos) Spanish language radio listeners in DE, MD, VA, and Washington DC. This outreach was featured in the July 1, 2015 QuickTakes newsletter: http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/quicktakes/qt070115.html

   Alliance Products

   There was an Alliance based Success Story developed during this evaluation time frame. The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia signed April 15, 2011 heading, OSHA Region III Reaches Out to Immigrant Workers Through Alliance with Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia (December 2014).

   Participants have consistently promoted and shared OSHA and DOL Spanish language resources including the monthly USDOL - Spanish newsletter distribution (Promoviendo la Seguridad en el Trabajo).

4. Results June 9, 2014 - July 1, 2015

   The Alliance had an effective forth year. The Participants worked closely together to reach the Mexican Community though a variety of different venues.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Labor Rights Week Events (2)	250
   Fall Prevention in Residential Construction (English, Portuguese and Spanish)	15
   Fall Prevention in Residential Construction (English, Portuguese and Spanish)	15
   Consulate staff members Department of Labor OSHA (DOL) OSHA and Wage & Hour Division (WHD) "Get To Know the DOL- Worker's Rights Training Session"	10
   Mobile Consulates (8) *Compliance assistance weekend outreach activities	2,900
   Consulate Outreach - platicas (9)	730
   BiNational Health Week events (4)	430
   Media (radio, television) - Consulate periodically conducts radio broadcasts (DE, NJ, PA) where they promote US DOL worker rights	20,000
   USDOL - Spanish newsletter distribution (Promoviendo la Seguridad en el Trabajo)	1,000
   TOTAL:	25,335

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Participants have agreed to sign a new Regional Alliance agreement during Labor Rights Week 2015, tentatively scheduled for September 1, 2015.

   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.

The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
May 22, 2006

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

5-17-04

Overview

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council aligned to provide Council members, including youth apprentice workers, with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the various hazards associated with the construction industry.

Implementation Team Members

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

Evaluation Period

May 17, 2005 to May 17, 2006

II. Implementation Team Meetings

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

June 20, 2005 – Provided an instructor at the Laborers District Council of Western PA’s apprenticeship school with power point slides and handouts addressing the fatality statistics/inspections conducted out of the Pittsburgh Area Office

July 20, 2005 – CAS conducted presentations for twenty-five students in a 30 hour Safety/health OSHA construction course at the Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local #2 apprenticeship training center.

Outreach and Communication

February 7, 2005 – Attended a Construction Expo with the Operating Engineers Local 66# and spent time at their booth answering questions addressing a variety of issues relating to OSHA policies/procedures and construction safety/health standards.

June 7, 2005 – Met with Steamfitters Local #449 Apprenticeship Coordinator and representatives to discuss their safety and health curricula and needs.

The various Business Agents and Apprenticeship coordinators/instructors called several times a month for discussion and guidance on construction standards and OSHA policy/procedure information.

IV. 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.

Note: The individuals trained and reached by the activities listed above 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 has been very positive. The positive working relationship resulted in the Signatories signing an Alliance Renewal Agreement extending the Alliance per the Directive.

V. Upcoming Milestones

The Alliance is looking into future opportunities in providing information for affected parties through roundtable discussions and training sessions. The Alliance signatories will continue to work to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties. An Alliance Renewal Agreement was signed (5-15-05) extending the Alliance per the Directive.

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

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Allentown Area Office (AAO), the Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program and Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, PA/OSHA at IUP and UBCTS hereby renew the Alliance signed September 17, 2015 with a continued emphasis on outreach for young/student workers. Specifically, all organization(s) are committed to providing UBCTS students, faculty, administration members, Occupational Advisory Council members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers 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 workplace hazard awareness and the hierarchy of controls to reduce or prevent workplace hazards.

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

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

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

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

Training and Education

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

• To review and provide input on effective training and education curricula for young/student workers to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To deliver various safety and health related training and education on topics including but not limited to: understanding worker rights, fall, struck-by, caught between, electrical hazards, material handling hazards, use of personal protective equipment and hazards associated with chemicals.

Outreach and Communication

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

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

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Allentown Area Office. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for three (3) years. Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 14th day of September, 2017.

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

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Erie Area Office and Erie Institute of Technology (EIT) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and EIT (herein after referred collectively as "the Participants") hereby form an Alliance to provide students, faculty, and administrators with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to occupational safety and health hazards, and understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). In developing this Alliance, OSHA and EIT recognize that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

• To share information on 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 stakeholders meetings on youth safety to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

Training and Education

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

• To 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 compliant 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 prevention, heat illness prevention, electrical safety, use of personal protective equipment, and hazards associated with chemicals.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and EIT's Web sites) to students, faculty, employers and other academic (career and technical) institutions.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or EIT's conferences, classes, and workforce education events.
• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding occupational safety and health best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of both signatory organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and shareinformation on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Erie Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

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

Signed this 13th day of June, 2013

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

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and CAWP (hereinafter referred collectively as "the Participants") hereby renew the Alliance signed December 19, 2005 and last renewed December 20, 2011 with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to hazards associated with the heavy and highway construction industry. Specifically, OSHA and CAWP are committed to providing CAWP 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 heavy and highway construction industry. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and CAWP 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 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.

Training and Education

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

• To develop or assist in the development of 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 develop or assist in the development of 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.

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 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.

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 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 Project's 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 Participants.

Signed this 10th day of December, 2013.

The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council
ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
May 29, 2007

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

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

Overview

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council aligned to provide Council members, including youth apprentice workers, with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the various hazards associated with the construction industry.

Implementation Team Members

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

Evaluation Period

May 17, 2006 to May 29, 2007

II. Implementation Team Meetings

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

Outreach and Communication

January 11, 2007 – Met with Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers’ 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. In addition, the CAS provided updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

March 23, 2007 - Met with the International Union of Painters and Allied Craft Local #57 Apprenticeship Instructors to discuss safety and health curricula, concerns and needs. Questions were answered by the CAS on OSHA policies/procedures and interpretations of standards. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

March 23, 2007 - Met with Plumbers Local #27 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

March 26, 2007 - Met with Ironworkers Local #3 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

March 27, 2007 – Met with the Carpenters Regional District Council’s 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

March 27, 2007 - Met with Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Local #9 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

March 28, 2007 - Met 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

March 29, 2007 - Met with the Boilermakers Local #154 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

March 29, 2007 - Met with Insulators & Asbestos Workers Local #2 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

April 2, 2007 - Met with Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local #37 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

April 2, 2007 - - Met 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

April 3, 2007 – Met with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #5 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

April 3, 2007 - Met with Plasters Local #31 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. In addition, the CAS provided the instructors with updated handouts on the most frequently cited construction standard in Region III for the past two years, the fatality statistics out of the Pittsburgh Area Office, and OSHA booklets on construction standards.

The various Business Agents and Apprenticeship coordinators/instructors called several times a month for discussion and guidance on construction standards and OSHA policy/procedure information.

Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

IV. Results

The outreach communication information provided was well received. The Apprenticeship Coordinators, Instructors, and Business Agents found the information and handouts to be valuable in assisting them in their efforts of promoting and providing safety and health training and information to their members in reducing and preventing exposure to the various hazards associated with the construction industry. The Council represents approximately 20.000 members. The information and handouts provided during the time frame of this annual report will affect the majority of the membership. The working relationship between the Alliance Signatories and the feedback on the Alliance has been extremely positive.

V. Upcoming Milestones

The Alliance is looking into future opportunities in providing information for affected parties through meetings, roundtable discussions and training sessions. In addition, meetings with the final three Apprenticeship Coordinators have been scheduled for the upcoming year. The Alliance signatories will continue to work to address the safety and health needs of the affected parties.

The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
December 19, 2006

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed

12-19-05

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

Stephen Muck – 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, 2005 to December 19, 2006

II. Implementation Team Meetings

III. Events and Products

Training and Education

February 10, 2006 – 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 10, 2006 – 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

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 organization 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.

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
LEHIGH VALLEY AREA LABOR-MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE GREATER LEHGH VALLEY
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Known As
LEHIGH VALLEY SAFETY COMMITEE
December 13, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed: December 14, 2009
   
   Date Renewed: Not Applicable at this time
   
   Alliance Overview.
   
   The Lehigh Valley Labor Management Council is an organization of business, labor and community leaders formed to improve relations between labor and management resulting in a positive image, economic growth, and improved quality of life for unions, companies, and the communities served in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The OSHA alliance will provide Council members and others with training, information, guidance and access to OSHA resources that will help them reduce workplace injury and illness.
   
   Implementation Team Members.
   
   Tyrone Reed, Alvin H. Butz
   Mike Tirrell, Lehigh Valley Area Labor Management Council
   Timothy Duncan, City of Allentown
   Jennifer Castellano, American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley
   Karl Buesgen, Jr., Orlando Diefenderfer Electrical Contractor, IBEW 375
   Lee Cunningham, West Side-Hammer Electric, IBEW 375
   Bob Fehnel, Independent Consultant
   Scott Parker, Brandenburg Industrial Service Company
   Andrew Kubick, IBEW 375
   Jacque Creamer, Jr., PPL Corporation
   Thomas Barnowski, Northampton Community College
   Judith Rex, Northampton Community College
   Christopher Moakley, Northampton County
   Robert Millet, Pa Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Mediation
   Cynthia J. Mellen, PA/OSHA Consultation Program at IUP
   Scott G. Shimandle, USDOL/OSHA Allentown Area Office
   Richard M. Fetzer, US EPA


2. Implementation Team Meetings/Activities
   
   January 11, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (Bethlehem, Pa)
   January 22, 2010 - Phone conversation with several Alliance members for upcoming March event
   February 8, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at PPL Walbert Training Center (Allentown, Pa)
   February 25, 2010 - Phone conversation with Alliance members
   March 3, 2010 - Phone conversation with Alliance members
   March 8, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at Lehigh Carbon County Community College (LCCC) (Schnecksville, Pa)
   March 16, 2010 - Outreach Event – "The True Cost of Safety" at Northampton Community College (NCC) (Gates Center - Main Campus, Bethlehem, Pa)
   March 22, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at Alvin H. Butz, Inc. (Allentown, Pa)
   April 5, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at NCC – Fowler Center (Bethlehem, Pa)
   April 12, 201 - LVSC Flyer Brochure Subcommittee meeting at NCC – Fowler Center
   April 16, 2010 - Phone conversation with Pa Dept. of Labor and Industry – Worker Compensation Director/Chief – future presenter
   April 19, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at Lehigh Carbon County Community College (LCCC)
   April 22, 2010 - LVSC Flyer Brochure Subcommittee meeting at NCC – Fowler Center
   May 3, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at DeSales University (Center Valley, Pa)
   May 10, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at NCC – Fowler Center
   May 17, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at DeSales University
   May 18, 2010 - Safety Expo at DeSales University
   June 14, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at NCC – Fowler Center
   July 12, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at PPL Walbert Training Center
   July 15, 2010 - Phone conversation with Dr. Celeste Saunders - HealthWorks (future presenter)
   August 16, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
   Sept. 13, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at NCC – Fowler Center (OSHA AAO CAS did not attend)
   Sept. 21, 2010 - Outreach Event – PA Worker Compensation Regulations at NCC – Gates Center
   Oct. 14, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at NCC – Fowler Center
   Nov. 15, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at NCC – Fowler Center
   Dec. 13, 2010 - Safety Alliance Committee meeting at NCC – Fowler Center
    
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   December 15, 2009 through December 14, 2010.
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • Training and Education
    
   1. March 16, 2010 -"The True Cost of Safety" was a series of three presentations. The first speaker was Robert Pierce, who is the Manager, Pa Dept. of Labor and Industry, Certification Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Health and Safety Division, who discussed the importance and value (cost savings) for having a "PA Certified" Safety Committee. The second speaker was Andrew Gruber, who is a Senior Safety Consultant for The Graham Company. His presentation focused on Understanding the Financial Impact of Workplace Accidents, by breaking down the actual costs associated with injuries and how a company can calculate "how much" has to be "made" or "how many" "services need to be rendered" to make up the "cost" of the injury. The final presenter was, Barry Houck, Worker Compensation Risk Management Consultant for Eastern Insurance Holdings. Barry discussed Return to Work Programs and how having such a program can drive down the costs associated with workplace injuries.
   2. May 18, 2010 - Safety Expo III. This was our third Safety Expo which had fourteen different safety and health seminars coupled with approximately 30 safety, health and electrical safety equipment vendors. Presentations included: "Safety Behavior", "Drug and Alcohol Testing/Awareness", a "Vehicle Driving Simulator", "Stress Management", "Preparedness and Pandemic Influenza", "Safety and Health and the Aging Worker", "Incident Command System for Industry", "Emergency Action Plan Interface", "Work Zone Traffic Control", "NFPA-70E/Electrical Safe Work Practices", "Controlling Fleet Driver Awareness", "Motor Vehicle Driver Safety Program", "Safety Accountability and Goal Setting" and Pa Workplace Safety Committee Program (which included "Safety Committee Operations", "Hazard Identification" and "Accident Investigation"). Additionally, at the conclusion of this event, the AAO CAS presented "Health Hazards in Construction" to members of the IBEW.
   3. September 21, 2010 –"PA Worker Compensation Regulations" was yet another series of three presentations. In a follow-up role, Robert Pierce, Manager, Pa Dept. of Labor and Industry, Certification Bureau of Workers Compensation, Health and Safety Division, presented information on the need for strong Safety Committee, its structure and how to have it operate effectively. The next presenter was Deb Novakovich, RN, CPC/Chief Health Care Services Review of the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. She presented on the History of Workers' Compensation; Responsibility of all involved (provider, insurer, injured worker); and Provider Panels (are they worthwhile). The final speaker was Celeste Saunders, MD, FACEP, of HealthWorks Occupational Medicine – Lehigh Valley Health Network. She discussed Worker Compensation and the importance of "Partnering with Medical Providers". Her presentation focused on understanding the role of medical providers treating injured workers and understanding how medical providers and employers can work together to help maintain a safe workplace and minimize Workers Compensations injuries.
   • Outreach and Communication
     
     See comments above for Training and Education
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
   No National Events held during this time frame. However it should be noted that Northampton Community College has posted information on the OSHA Alliance and each of the upcoming FREE Training Opportunities on their website at www.northampton.edu. Through the Community Colleges Center for Business & Industry – Public Safety & Emergency Services – Corporate Safety, an independent page has been established for the Lehigh Valley Safety Alliance. All businesses and individuals who attend (or attended) NCC courses within the Corporate Safety Program are provided frequent updates to promote the Workshops not only within the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, but globally.
   
   Additionally, many of the members and attendees are members of numerous and various other professional and business organizations, and pass these Workshops along to their contacts. Associations include but are not limited to: the American Society of Safety Engineers, the American Industrial Hygiene Association, Home Builders Associations, National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union.
   
   Alliance Products
    
   • Training and Education
   • Outreach and Communication
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
   
   The only products developed during this evaluation period were PowerPoint presentations that were developed by each of the presenters, as well as flyers which were used to announce/register for the various seminars and Safety Expo. At this time, these presentations have not yet been made available on a national level, unless an attendee or presenter either copied or shared their information with others – this information has not been requested or tracked.
    
4. Results
   
   A. The two seminars (‘The True Cost of Safety" and "PA Worker Compensation Regulations") resulted in some very interesting dialog between the presenters and the audience, as many questions and various scenarios were described and discussed, relative to individual workplaces. With respect to the presentation conducted by the Chief of Health Care Services Review for the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, many of the attendees had questions or comments relative to the rules or compensability and panel provider lists. Dr. Saunders presentation generated various discussions relative to the role and responsibilities of medical providers in Worker Compensation and the various strategies for effective partnering, including: the encouragement of facility walkthroughs, identification of workplace hazards, performing pre-work screening and physical examinations and the importance of functional job descriptions.
   
   The 3rd Safety Expo, as listed above had 14 different safety and health presentations conducted over the day. Many of the presentations, particularly those held in the morning hours were very well attended. As the day progressed the attendance began to fade, however, evaluations received from many of the participants were "Good" to "Excellent" and overall the comments received were very positive. This year, the Expo Evaluation Form had been revised and incorporated a listing of several various safety and health topics for the attendees to comment on as the Implementation Team begins to move forward to plan for future events.
   
   B. The table below lists each of the outreach activities and the number of individuals reached during the reporting period. NOTE: the table below does not include the various meetings held over the last year and the numerous participants that benefitted from the varied safety and health discussions at each of these meetings.
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   The Lehigh Valley Safety Committee is currently working on a seminar to discuss "Safety Committee Survival in a Down Economy: Best Practices for Maintaining a Safe Workplace with a Limited Budget", which is scheduled for February 15, 2011.
   
   Additionally, the members have been actively preparing for the second full day Emergency Response Workshop, which is to be held on May 18, 2011 at Northampton Community College. The first workshop - "Road-to-Ready – Partnering for Emergency Preparedness" was held on May 20, 2009 and was a single day event in which a series of seminars where presented to the attendees. The topics included OSHA Hot Topics (Update on Regulations), OSHA’s Emergency Action Plans and Response Requirements, a detailed look at Emergency Action Planning, Emergency Response Responsibilities in Lehigh/Northampton Counties, Emergency Response Interface, Demonstration and Apparatus Review and a Panel Discussion. Next year’s event will be focused on "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Protection of the Bottom Line through Personal Safety". Topics to be discussed include: OSHA regulations; PPE issues, concerns, limitations; Hazardous Material response issues; PPE Toolbox and Employer/Employee Expectation and Awareness. Additionally, there will be various PPE vendors who will be displaying and demonstrating the various protective equipment devices.
   
   Finally, beginning in 2011, the Implementation Team will begin re-evaluating its Mission Statement, objectives and goals and develop an action plan to address the needs of the group as a whole and the needs of each individual employer as well as the growth of this organization.
   
   Report Prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, CAS Allentown Area Office
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA's webpage.