* 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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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
- Alliance Background
- Date Signed
June 12, 2008 - Date Renewed
February 25, 2011
April 12, 2016
July 18, 2018
March 25, 2021 - Evaluation Period
October 1, 2024– September 30, 2025 - 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.
- Date Signed
- Implementation Team Meetings
- October 8, 2024
- November 12, 2024
- January 21, 2025
- February 11, 2025
- March 11, 2025
- April 8, 2025
- June 10, 2025
- July 8, 2025
- August 12, 2025
- September 9, 2025
- 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 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.
| 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
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Alliance Background
-
Date Signed
April 20, 2018Renewal
September 15, 2020
September 29, 2025 -
Evaluation Period
March 18, 2025, through March 17, 2026 -
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.
-
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 CoordinatorAlliance 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
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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.
- The Alliance group met on the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
-
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 | 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.
| 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) Going Beyond Compliance: Workplace Wellness Strategies for Lead Exposed Industries (in progress, currently in DPH Communications graphic design) Occupational Lead Exposure in Adults: A Clinical Prevention Guide for Primary Care Clinicians (in progress, currently in DPH Communications graphic design) |
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
- Alliance Background
-
Date Signed:
April 10, 2013Renewal Date:
March 15, 2016 -
Evaluation Period:
March 8, 2025, through March 7, 2026 -
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.
-
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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.
-
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/
OutreachDuring 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/
OutreachDuring 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
- Alliance Background
-
Date Signed:
April 10, 2013Renewal Date:
March 15, 2016 -
Evaluation Period:
March 8, 2025, through March 7, 2026 -
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.
-
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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.
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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/
OutreachDuring 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/
OutreachDuring 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
- Alliance Background
- Date Signed
April 1, 2022 - Renewal Date
April 19, 2024 - Evaluation Period
March 15, 2025, through March 13, 2026 - 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. - 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 OfficeAlliance 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)
- Date Signed
- 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.
- The Alliance group met on the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
- 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.
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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.
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Activity Type |
Date |
Event Name |
Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) |
Title Of Presentation |
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
 

