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* This is one of the 29 OSHA-approved State Plans. Twenty-two State Plans (21 states and Puerto Rico) cover both private and state and local government workplaces. The other seven State Plans (Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and the Virgin Islands) cover state and local government workers only.

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STOP FALLS STAND-DOWN COORDINATORS EMAIL
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bosley.tom@dol.gov

Partnership #1454 - Signing Photos - May 5, 2026

Partnership #1454 - Agreement - May 5, 2026

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - September 30, 2025


Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - September 30, 2025

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.,
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (ABC) Alliance
September 30, 2025


  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed
      June 12, 2008
    2. Date Renewed
      February 25, 2011
      April 12, 2016
      July 18, 2018
      March 25, 2021
    3. Evaluation Period
      October 1, 2024– September 30, 2025
    4. Alliance Overview and Goals
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (ABC) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent employee exposure to health and safety hazards, such as, falls, trenching and excavation, scaffolds, confined space, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards in construction by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources.
  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    1. October 8, 2024
    2. November 12, 2024
    3. January 21, 2025
    4. February 11, 2025
    5. March 11, 2025
    6. April 8, 2025
    7. June 10, 2025
    8. July 8, 2025
    9. August 12, 2025
    10. September 9, 2025
  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals
    Dissemination
    : Alliance Program participants shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

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

Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals
Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Areas Number Reached (numeric value)
Dissemination/
Presentations
Monthly During this period, safety professionals in the ABC conducted their monthly safety meeting. During the meeting the group addressed the current state of the construction industry, as well as safety issues facing the members. Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and Small Business 300 - attendees
Dissemination/
Presentations
Quarterly During this period, ABC conducted a Quarterly Toolbox Talks for all ABC members. Topics addressed included Hurricane Preparedness, Strech & Flex, Heat Awareness Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Heat Illness, and Small Business 1,950 - impacted

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

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

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff
Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation (if applicable) City State Emphasis Areas Number Reached (numeric value)
Training/
Presentation
11/5/2024 CPR/First Aid Certification Wishart Training CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and Small Business 15 - attendees
Training/
Presentation
11/6/2024
10/17/25
3/28/25
10/17/25
9/10/25
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Certification Training for Healthcare InSite Building Services

1) ICRA Certified Healthcare Worker (CCHW)

2) ICRA for Healthcare Construction (CCHM)

3) ICRA for Healthcare Construction (CCHM)

4) ICRA for Healthcare Construction (CCHM) 5) ICRA Certified Healthcare Worker (CCHW)

Fort Myers
Tampa
Tampa
Tampa
Tampa
FL
FL
FL
FL
FL
Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and Small Business

10 – attendees

10 – attendees

12 – attendees

12 – attendees

11 - attendees

Training 1/21/2025 OSHA Updates Lunch & Learn OSHA Alliance – CAS Olja Correa Employer’s Rights and Responsibilities under the OSHA standards. Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Heat Illness, Fall Prevention and Small Business 40 - attendees
Training 4/8/2025 Crisis Communication in Construction Kaitlyn Perez, KPC Stratégies Crisis Communication & Leadership Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and Small Business 38- attendees
Training 5/14/2025 Insurance Panel – Industry Updates The Baldwin Group & Prime Group Insurance 1) Policies to Payouts.
2) Case Studies; and
3) Industry Updates.
Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and Small Business 15- attendees
Training 5/21/2025
9/16/2025
VitalCog – Suicide Prevention Laura Gross, Presenter Suicide Prevention Awareness Training Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and Small Business

10 – attendees

10 – attendees

Training 8/29/2025 Construction Technology & Safety Summit Various This event highlighted advances in construction safety technology. Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Heat Illness, Fall Prevention and Small Business 150 – attendees

Report prepared by: Olja S. Correa, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office.

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - March 23, 2026


Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - March 23, 2026

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-West Area Office
1995 North Park Place, Suite 525
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(678) 903-7301; Fax (770) 984-8855

Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
Georgia Adult Blood Lead Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
March 23, 2026

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed
      April 20, 2018

      Renewal
      September 15, 2020
      September 29, 2025

    2. Evaluation Period
      March 18, 2025, through March 17, 2026

    3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta East, Atlanta West and Savannah, Georgia, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute – Safety, Health, and Environment Services Group (Georgia Tech), and the Georgia Department of Public Health, Division of Health Protection, Epidemiology Office (DPH). The focus of the Alliance is to provide members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to lead hazards in both general and construction industries.

    4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Narcis Mahdiyar, Assistant Area Director (AAD), Atlanta-East Area Office (AO)
      Robin Bennett, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Atlanta-East AO
      Jeff Stawowy, AD, Atlanta-West AO
      Keith Hass, AAD, Atlanta-West AO
      Audrey (Dawn) Windham, AD, Savannah AO
      Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

      Alliance participant

      Rana Bayakly, Georgia Department of Public Health (Georgia DPH)
      Antionette Lavender, Georgia DPH
      LaShanda Lee, Lead and Healthy Homes Consultant, Georgia DPH
      Paul Schlumper, Georgia Tech On-site Consultation Program
      Jenny Houlroyd, Georgia Tech
      Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech
      Vicki Ainslie, Georgia Tech

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • The Alliance group met on the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
      • July 21, 2025
      • March 16, 2026
    • In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.
  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

Dissemination
Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached
(numeric value)
Dissemination September 8 through 12, 2025 During this period, Georgia Tech, the Georgia DPH, and OSHA promoted the Georgia Adult Blood Lead Reduction Alliance during the 2025 Georgia Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Conference in Savannah, Georgia. The Alliance group distributed outreach material, which addressed the prevention of lead overexposure and to increase lead hazard awareness. Wipe sampling was also demonstrated in Georgia Tech’s exhibit space. Safety and Health Management System, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Lead, and Construction 100+ Contacts
Dissemination/Presentation August 11 through 15, 2025 During this period, the Alliance group distributed outreach material regarding the hazardous exposure to lead in the construction industry to several construction sites in Georgia, in support of OSHA’s Safe + Sound Campaign. The Safe + Sound Campaign for 2025 was scheduled for August 11 through 15, 2025. Safety and Health Management System, Hazard Communication/ Chemical, Lead, and Construction 1,000+ Contacts
Dissemination June 2025 During this period, the Alliance group led by the Georgia DPH conducted a meeting with the DPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, which is the only program in the state focused on adult lead exposures. As a result of this meeting, cases will be referred to the Georgia DPH that are suspected to be occupational exposures. This action will help Georgia DPH more effectively target its outreach and education efforts. Safety and Health Management System, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Lead, and Construction 100+ Contacts
Dissemination During this Period During this period, the Georgia DPH developed three new publications/reports related to lead exposure. One of the publications was available to distribution during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2026. Safety and Health Management System, and Hazard Communication/Chemical and Lead N/A
Dissemination September 29, 2025 During this period, the Alliance group renewed the Georgia Adult Blood Lead Reduction Alliance for a 5-year term. Safety and Health Management System, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Lead, and Construction N/A

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff
Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation
(if applicable)
City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached
(numeric value)
Training/
Dissemination
March 19, 2025 Enhanced Language in OSHA Partnership Documents Alliance Implementation Team

Georgia Adult Blood Lead Reduction Alliance, #1797 – During this period, enhanced language was developed by the Alliance group for Partnerships focused on the use of lead-lined drywall in the construction sites with a significant use of x-rays in Georgia (Hospitals, Airports, and some sporting venues).

Wellstar Paulding Bed Tower Partnership, ID# 1401 – OSPP Management and Operation: Ensure subcontractors that request consultation visits effectively control workplace exposure

Atlanta GA Safety and Health Management System, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Lead, and Construction 200 - Impacted
Training/
Dissemination
During this Period Hexavalent Chromium: Managing Exposure and Cleanup Georgia DPH

During this period, the Alliance group, led by the Georgia DPH, developed the following documents to raise awareness regarding the hazards of lead:

Elevated Blood Lead Levels among Adults, Georgia, 2018-2024 (attached)
---This data report summarizes the burden of elevated blood lead in Georgia among residents aged 16 years and older (i.e., working age residents) during 2018-2024.

Going Beyond Compliance: Workplace Wellness Strategies for Lead Exposed Industries (in progress, currently in DPH Communications graphic design)
--A resource for employers in Georgia to use as a complement to their current lead exposure control measures.

Occupational Lead Exposure in Adults: A Clinical Prevention Guide for Primary Care Clinicians (in progress, currently in DPH Communications graphic design)
--A resource guide for primary care providers managing adults with elevated blood lead levels. It emphasizes the importance of interpreting elevated BLL results through a health-based lens.

State-wide GA Safety and Health Management System, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Lead and Construction N/A
Training/
Presentation
During this Period 2025 Georgia Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Conference Rep. from the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program and Georgia DPH During this period, Georgia Tech promoted the Alliance during the OSHA 521 course, “Intro to Industrial Hygiene.” Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical and Lead 100+ Contacts

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Atlanta Region - Alliance Coordinator

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - March 23, 2026


Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - March 23, 2026

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta Alliance
Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report
March 23, 2026

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed:
      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:
      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:
      March 8, 2025, through March 7, 2026

    3. Overview:
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    During this period, the Alliance members met and/or communicated virtually, as well as in-person.

    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 of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    During this period During this period, a representative from OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office participated in a seminar for the Victim Advocate's Community of Practice at the National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP). Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business 68 attendees
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    During this period During this period, a representative from OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office distributed information regarding Heat Illness and Fall Prevention campaigns. Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention 30 attendees

    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name and Affiliation Title Of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Dissemination/Training May 2025 Workplace Mental Health and Fall Prevention OSHA staff from the Atlanta-West Area Office During this period, a representative from OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office participated in virtual training session focused on Mental Health in the Workplace, as well as Fall Prevention. Atlanta, GA Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business, Mental Health, and Fall Prevention 30 attendees

    Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Atlanta Region - Alliance Coordinator

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - March 23, 2026


Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - March 23, 2026

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta Alliance
OSHA’s Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report
March 23, 2026

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed:
      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:
      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:
      March 8, 2025, through March 7, 2026

    3. Overview:
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    During this period, the Alliance members met and/or communicated virtually, as well as in-person.

    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 of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    During this period During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office participated in a seminar for the Victim Advocate’s Community of Practice at the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP). Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business 68 attendees
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    During this period During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office distributed information regarding Heat Illness and Fall Prevention campaigns. Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention 30 attendees

    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name and Affiliation Title Of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Dissemination/Training May 2025 Workplace Mental Health and Fall Prevention OSHA staff from the Atlanta-West Area Office During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office participated in virtual training session focused on Mental Health in the Workplace, as well as Fall Prevention. Atlanta, GA Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business, Mental Health, and Fall Prevention 30 attendees

    Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, OSHA’s Atlanta Region - Alliance Coordinator

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - March 13, 2026


Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - March 13, 2026

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-West Area Office
1995 North Park Place, Suite 525
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(678) 903-7301; Fax (770) 984-8855

Georgia Mental Health Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
March 13, 2026

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed
      April 1, 2022
    2. Renewal Date
      April 19, 2024
    3. Evaluation Period
      March 15, 2025, through March 13, 2026
    4. Overview
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Georgia, Inc., the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Georgia, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) of Georgia, Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA-GA), and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Office of Federal Grant Programs and Suicide Prevention (hereafter all parties shall be referred to as "the Georgia Mental Health Alliance" or "GMHA Alliance") continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. Specifically, GMHA members are committed to providing Georgia workers with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers. Additionally, the Alliance organizations will continue to address exposure to mental health hazards and/or work-related suicide and drug overdose issues.
    5. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Marilyn Velez, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office
      Jeffery Stawowy, Area Director (AD), OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office
      Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator, OSHA’s Atlanta Regional Office

      Alliance Participant
      Rana Bayakly, (Georgia DPH)
      Cherie Drenzek, (Georgia DPH)
      Antionette Lavender, (Georgia DPH)
      Kimberly Erukunuakpor, (Georgia DPH)
      Erin Clayton, Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA-GA)/ (Silence the Shame)
      Nick Farthing, (Silence the Shame)
      Brandon Philpot, (GA Tech)
      Adria Bryant (NAMI GA),
      Terri Murru, (Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Chaplain),
      Emily Gowan, (DBHDD Suicide Prevention)
      Robert Chapman, (Holder Construction),
      Kento Arendt, (MHA GA)
      Charles Dansby, (MHA-GA)

  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    • The Alliance group met on the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
      • April 4, 2025
      • June 13, 2025
      • August 8, 2025
      • December 19, 2025
      • February 13, 2026
    • In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.
  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participants shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

Dissemination Type

Date

Description

Emphasis Area(s)*

Number Reached (numeric value)

Dissemination Sept 2025 Holder Construction developed a webpage and QR code stickers to promote mental health and suicide related materials developed by GMHA members. Also, the Associated General Contractors of Georgia developed two stand-down webpages to promote resources and local events related to mental health and suicide prevention. Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, and Construction 1,000
Dissemination Sept through Oct 2025 During this period, the Alliance group events conducted in support of Suicide Prevention Month were promoted via stand-downs, Alliance members webpages and newsletters, and partnership sites. Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, Youth Workers, and Construction 5,000+
Dissemination Dec 2025 through April 2026 The GMHA joined forces with the Georgia Struck by Alliance and Wage and Hour Division in the creation of a safety stand-down themed “Score Goals at Work by Cooling Down Your Mind and Body!” and a virtual webinar titled “Score Goals at Work by Using OSHA and Wage & Hour Division Compliance Tools”. A variety of safety toolbox talks were developed addressing the connection between exposure to heat/hot environments, mental health and workplace injuries. A press release and QuickTakes story are under development to promote both registration for the stand-down and April 8 webinar. Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, and Construction 10,000+

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

Activity Type

Date

Event Name

Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)

Title Of Presentation
(if applicable)

City

State

Emphasis Area(s)*

Number Reached (numeric value)

Training/
Presentation
Sept 2025 Suicide Prevention Month The Georgia Mental Health Alliance Group

During this period, the Alliance group conducted a wide range of events in support of Suicide Prevention Month. These events included the following activities:

1) Mental Health America (MHA) of Georgia conducted “Mental Health Academy Trainings,” which was a collection of evidence-based mental health awareness programs that educated community members. The goal was to help community members better understand mental illness, addictions, and to provide effective response options for de-escalation. This event was conducted September 17 through October 30, 2025.

2) American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) conducted “Out of the Darkness Walks.” These walks continued from September through November 2025, with the goal of serving as events for employers/ organizations to create sponsorship opportunities focused on mental health.

3) The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) conducted a Candlelight Vigil. This virtual event provided attendees with an opportunity to share stories, to honor the memory of loved ones, and to hear from others.

4) On October 4, 2025, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) conducted the 20th Annual “NAMI Walks Georgia.” The event served as a vibrant community gathering, which promoted mental health awareness.

5) On September 8, 2025, MEJA Construction at its Riverdale Early Learning OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) site conducted a stand-down focused on mental health and suicide prevention.

6) On September 9, 2025, Brasfield & Gorrie at its Switch North Data Canter OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) site conducted a stand-down focused on mental health and suicide prevention.

7) On September 12, 2025, Holder Construction at its Concourse D Widening OSHA Strategic Partnership (OSP) site hosted a hybrid Mental Health Panel with representatives from the GMHA.

8) Silence the Shame hosted the Silence the Shame University Fest at Morehouse College on August 28, 2025. The program featured informational tables, which provided mental health resources to college students.

Atlanta, Valdosta, Doraville, and virtual events GA Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, Youth Workers, and Construction 4,000+

Report prepared by Marilyn Velez, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Atlanta-West Area Office