AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
CLEVELAND AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE CLEVELAND SAFETY FORUM

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Cleveland Area Office and The Cleveland Safety Forum continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and The Cleveland Safety Forum hereby renew the Alliance signed May 23, 2014 and renewed June 6, 2016, with a continued emphasis on hazards that affect the health and safety of construction workers. Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing The Cleveland Safety Forum 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 safety and health hazards including falls, electrical, struck-by, caught in or between, confined space, and air contaminants such as silica and carbon monoxide.

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 The Cleveland Safety Forum 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 and following goal related to raising awareness of OSHA's rule making and enforcement initiatives:

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, regulatory agenda, and provide 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.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education objectives:

• To develop effective training and education programs for the local construction industry regarding construction hazards such as falls, silica exposure, electrical, and caught in or between hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop effective training and education programs for the local construction industry to promote understanding of workers’ rights, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of seminars on construction related topics aimed at reducing workplace hazard, including training workers on the new silica standard and revised standards, industry best practices, as well as the new confined space standard.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication objectives:

• 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 Web site) to employers and workers in the construction industry.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or The Safety Forum local meetings, or training events, such as the OSHA Outreach Trainers and Construction Safety Council of Northeast Ohio meetings to share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals. Topics may include best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars and lectures developed by participants.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding The Safety Forum’s good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.
• To develop and disseminate literature on occupational hazards in the construction industry, including, but not limited to falls, electrical, caught in or between, confined space and silica exposures.

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 Cleveland OSHA Office. OSHA will encourage State Plan States’ and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for five 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 6th day of June, 2016.

ANNUAL TOLEDO AREA OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   March 21, 2014

   Alliance Overview

   The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio (SCNWO) Alliance utilizes collective expertise to help foster a culture of prevention while sharing best practices, technical knowledge, and training resources. The SCNWO has been providing services to the community for more than 30 years.

   Implementation Team Members

   The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio

   Dennis McMickens, President and CEO
   Robert Momany, Vice President of Programs & Services

   OSHA

   Kimberly Nelson, Area Director
   Chad Positano, Assistant Area Director

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   March 22, 2017 – Meeting with Safety Council
   June 14, 2017- AD meeting with SCNWO Board

   Multiple correspondence throughout the Alliance between AD/AAD and SCNWO President/Vice President in regards implementation of Alliance goals

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   May 30, 2016 – December, 31, 2017

   Alliance Activity

   • Training and Education

     • July 21, 2016, AAD presented for SCNWO COSS class
     • October 21, 2016 – TAO staff member presented for SCNWO COSS class
     • January 11, 2017 – Two TAO staff members attended DOT Hazmat Shipping training provided by SCNWO
     • March 9, 2017 – AAD presented for SCNWO COSS class
     • February 22, 2017 – AD Presented at SCNWO Breakfast with Experts
     • April 27, 2017 – CSHO presented for SCNWO COSS class
     • May 10, 2017 – OSHA and the SCNWO collaborated with other stakeholders to hold NW Ohio Safety and Health Day, offering education/training course for approximately 500 local stakeholders in various safety and health functions. An OSHA representative presented during this event.
     • August 29, 2017 – SCNWO provided an interpreter to assist TAO AD during Labor Rights Week presentation with Mexican Consulate in Lorain, OH.
     • November 2, 2017 – AD presented for SCNWO COSS class
     • December 6, 2017 – CSHO presented for SCNWO COSS class
     • Routinely offers health and safety training to stakeholders and the community including first aid, CPR electrical safety, OSHA 10-hour general industry, and fall protection
     • The SCNWO maintains an extensive safety and health video library that is available via the Internet to their stakeholders. The SCNWO has made this library available to OSHA, free of charge.

   • Outreach and Communication

     • Electronically distributed outreach materials for National Fall Stand Down to its Stakeholders
     • Electronically distributed Region V's safety and health newsletter in Spanish and English to its stakeholders
     • Electronically distributed outreach materials for Grain Engulfment Prevention, Worker's Memorial Day, Safe and Sound Week and Labor Rights Week
     • Email distribution of Safety Tip of the Week to stakeholders
     • The SCNWO is a primary sponsor of the annual NW Ohio Safety and Health Day.
     • The SCNWO has hired a full time safety representative that is bilingual – Spanish. This representative works closely and in cooperation with OSHA to deliver safety and worker rights information to the Hispanic community.
     • Monthly Compliance Luncheon where different safety topics are presented each month
     • Monthly Breakfast with Experts event where different safety topics are presented each month
     • Construction Safety Breakfast where different safety topics are presented each month

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

     • The Toledo Area Office AD continues to sit on the Board of Directors of the SCNWO.

   Alliance Products

   None to report

4. Results

   1. The OSHA/SCNWO Alliance provides opportunities to increase the safety and health knowledge of safety council members in Northwest Ohio. OSHA personnel provide current occupational safety and health information to the Council, who in turn distribute to their membership either via email or newsletter venues. In addition, the parties conduct joint training and education courses to SCNWO members and other stakeholders.

   2. Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      NW Ohio Safety and Health Day Collaboration	500
      COSS Classes	120
      Breakfast safety workshop	140
      Compliance Luncheon	40
      Construction Safety Breakfast	20
      Email/webpage distribution of Fall Stand Down information	600
      Email/webpage distribution of Labor Rights information	600
      Email distribution of Region V Safety and Health Newsletter (English/Spanish)	600
      Email distribution of training classes	1000
      Email distribution of Safe and Sound Week	600
      Email distribution of weekly safety tips	1000

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance is due for renewal in November 2018. Discussions between representatives of both parties have detailed the extreme success of this Alliance, and we foresee that both parties will support its renewal. This has been an extremely effective Alliance over multiple renewals, and the Agency should pursue continuing the Alliance going forward.

   Report Prepared by: Kimberly Nelson, Area Director

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

THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
ALLIANCE REPORT
October 8, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed.

   August 26, 2013

   Alliance Overview.

   The purpose of this Alliance is to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in Illinois and Wisconsin with information, guidance and access to education and training resources to promote worker safety and health. Additionally, the alliance aims at helping workers understand the rights of workers and responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

   Implementation Team Members.

   Luis Garcia

   OSHA

   Armando Cano

   Mexican Consulate

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Planning Meetings were held on May 28, July 9, and August 24, 2015 to plan and organize the worker rights week in late August and early September. A follow-up meeting is held following the labor rights week to discuss the successes/shortcomings of the worker rights week held in August/September and to plan for future events.

3. Events and Products

   Evaluation Period.

   September 2014 – September 2015

   Alliance Activity.

   • Training and Education:

     • Outreach presentations have been held at various locations for workers from the Hispanic community in Spanish informing them of the employee rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Information was also provided about OSHA and employer responsibilities under the OSH Act.

     • Presentations in Spanish were held during the labor rights week informing Spanish speaking employees of their rights and employer responsibilities.

   • Outreach and Communication:

     • During labor rights week- August 31- September 4, 2014 outreach events were held at various locations including, the Mexican Consulate in Chicago, mobile consulate locations, community centers, churches, schools, etc. During the events, Spanish speaking OSHA personnel manned an OSHA booth, handed out Spanish publications and answered questions. The worker rights week was attended by a large number of Spanish speaking workers and was very well received.

     • Guest appearance were made at two Spanish radio stations, Radio Claret America and Radio LaBamba by Spanish speaking compliance officers. Compliance officers answered questions related to workers’ rights under OSHA.

   • Promotion of National Dialogue:

     • The Alliance helped establish a cooperative relationship with the Mexican Consulate in Chicago.

     • Training and outreach activities organized as a result of the Alliance increased awareness and helped educate Spanish speaking employees about workers rights under OSHA.

   Alliance Products.

   Same as above.

4. Results

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Worker Rights Week- booth and presentation	1590
   Mobile Consulate Events	1030
   Radio Guest Appearance	12000
   TOTAL	14,620+

5. Upcoming Milestones:

   • The Alliance concluded in August, 2015, and is being reviewed for renewal.

   Report Prepared by: Luis Garcia

Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program –
Operating Engineers, Local 150
January, 2012

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   May 7, 2008

   Renewed:

   July, 2010

   Expiration Date:

   July, 2012

   Alliance Overview

   Primary goals of the Alliance are to strengthen the relationship with the Operating Engineers - Local 150, participate in training sessions and work on special training projects that are mutually beneficial to all participants.

   The Alliance includes participation by all the OSHA offices in Illinois.

   Implementation Team Members

   Mr. Martin Turek - Assistant Coordinator - Safety Administrator - Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program

   Mr. James Martineck - OSHA - Calumet City Area Office

   Mr. William Coulehan - OSHA -- Calumet City Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Implementation team meetings are conducted by conference calls and e-mails regarding various projects and alliance activities.   Last meeting was in November, 2011.

3. Activities and Products

   This report summaries activities through the Alliance and includes activities since the report of June, 2010.

   Alliance Activity

   The foundation of the Alliance is OSHA’s participation in training sessions and the OSHA 10-Hour program established by Local 150. Alliance activities were previously expanded to include an OSHA topic at the annual HAZWOPER refresher training offered through Local 150. Local 150 also permits the use of their facility for crane courses through OSHA’s Training Institute (OTI).

   Participation in the OSHA 10 hour courses were as follows:

   Date	Location	In Attendance
   8/23/10	Wilmington	14
   9/20/10	Wilmington	17
   11/16/10	Wilmington	12
   12/11/10	Rock Island	30
   1/18/11	Wilmington	20
   1/31/11	Wilmington	50
   2/14/11	Wilmington	20
   2/25/11	Merrillville IN	15
   4/6/11	Wilmington	25*
   4/19/11	Wilmington	45
   6/17/11	Wilmington	30
   8/24/11	Wilmington	12*
   9/7/11	Wilmington	10
   10/4/11	Wilmington	16
   11/14/11	Wilmington	30
   Total		346

   The sessions marked with an "*" notes OSHA 10 Hour courses offered through Local 150 for High School teachers specializing in vocational programs and students in these programs. This represented a very unique opportunity for educators and students to obtain an OSHA 10-Hour card and for OSHA to interact with this audience.

   Participation in HAWOPER refresher courses were as follows

   Date	Location	In Attendance
   12/18/10	Wilmington	105
   1/8/11	Rock Island	50
   1/15/11	Lakemoor	141
   1/22/11	Joliet	220
   2/5/11	Rockford	112
   2/12/11	Countryside	273
   3/5/11	Merrillville IN	197
   3/19/11	Utica	106
   4/2/11	Wilmington	140
   12/17/11	Wilmington	98
   Total		1442

   Each session included a Q / A session between Local 150 attendees and OSHA personnel. Two CSHOs attended the HAZWOPER training to satisfy their annual refresher training requirement.

   Additional projects included a 40 Hour HAZWOPER course for the Region 5 Emergency Response Team and a crane training course for CSHOs. The reviews for both of these courses were excellent. It was noted that the HAZWOPER session included exercises while the participants were dressed in "Level A" suits.

   As indicated in prior evaluations of this Alliance, the value of this type of cooperative action, especially with the limited availability of these resources to OSHA, can not be overstated.

   Alliance Products

   Training materials used in 2011 include the handouts for the two courses reference above. These materials were assembled by Local 150 especially for these training sessions. Previous training products developed through the Alliance include the Power Point and webinar material used in the Quick Coupler training and the material provided during the Tower Crane training.

4. Results

   This Alliance has been very successful in continuing the strong relationship between OSHA and Local 150. This Alliance should be considered a major success, and the cooperation of Local 150 should be commended.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   As mentioned in last year’s report, Local 150 is installing Wind Farm equipment at their facility to train their members on proper installation and maintenance techniques. These will be available to train CSHOs on the hazards associated with this equipment.

   Report Prepared by: William Coulehan, James Martineck and Martin Turek

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

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR – OSHA REGION V
CLEVELAND AREA OFFICE
AND
THE CLEVELAND SAFETY FORUM

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and The Cleveland Safety Forum continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and The Cleveland Safety Forum hereby renew the Alliance signed June 19, 2012, with a continued emphasis on providing Safety Forum members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of construction workers. Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address occupational topics including, but not limited to crane regulations, fall protection, silica exposure, training and education in hazard recognition and control in the construction industry, and the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and The Cleveland Safety Forum 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 and following goal related to raising awareness of OSHA's rule making and enforcement initiatives:

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, regulatory agenda, and provide opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To develop effective training and education programs in conjunction with OSHA personnel, construction industry workers, and management to promote understanding of workers' rights. These include the use of the OSHA complaint process and responsibilities of employers to communicate such information to workers.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by providing training methods in job hazard awareness and eliminating those hazards by utilizing job hazard analysis (JHA) forms.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of silica training, crane education, JHA's, hazard recognition, and the encouragement of worker participation in workplace safety and health.
• Conduct seminars aimed at reducing workplace hazards, including training workers on new and revised standards and industry best practices.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• To speak, exhibit, or appear at The Safety Forum, local meetings, or training events, such as the OSHA Outreach Trainers and Construction Safety Council of Northeast Ohio meetings to share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals. Topics may include best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by participants.
• To develop ways of communicating information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, including OSHA's web site) to employers and workers in the industry.
• To develop and disseminate literature on occupational hazards in the construction industry including, but not limited to crane regulations, fall hazards and silica exposures.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Cleveland OSHA Office.

This agreement will remain in effect for two 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 concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 23rd day of May 2014.

ANNUAL TOLEDO OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
December 2009

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   Renewed January 25, 2008; two year term
   
   Alliance Overview.
   
   The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio Alliance utilizes collective expertise to help foster a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge. Goals of the Alliance include:
   
   Training and Education
   • Develop training and education programs on injury/accident prevention; implementation of safety and health management systems; incident/accident investigation & analysis; safety, health & environmental auditing/inspections/evaluations; job safety analysis; regulatory compliance management; process safety management; safety performance management; transportation safety management; safety and evacuation plans; hazard recognition, evaluation, analysis & control; ergonomics; emergency preparedness; first aid; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Automated External Defibrillator (AED); workplace violence; avoidance and reduction of traffic collisions; and safety/prevention issues targeted for employer and employee awareness.
   • Deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety awareness, prevention, management, and compliance courses.
   • Develop workplace safety and health curricula.
   • Increase awareness of available OSHA and SCNWO resources.
   Outreach and Communication
   • Develop and disseminate information at conferences, events, or through print and electronic media, including links from OSHA’s and SCNWO’s Web sites.
   • Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events.
   • Safety Council placed a direct link to OSHA’s website on their web page, www.scnwo.com.
   
   Implementation Team Members.
   
   Safety Council of Northwest Ohio
   Dennis McMickens, President & CEO
   Robert Momany, Vice President of Programs & Services
   
   OSHA
   Jule Hovi, Area Director
   Charles Shelton, Compliance Assistance Specialist
   
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   • April 9, 2009 Meeting, Safety Council Office
   • October 6, 2009 Meeting, Safety Council Office
      
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   December 29, 2008 – December 30, 2009
   
   Alliance Activity.
   • Training and Education
     • March 2009, AD spoke to the Safety Council’s Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Class
     • June 2009, AD spoke to the COSS Class
     • September 2009, office spoke at the Construction Breakfast to the Safety Council’s construction members regarding the “Focus Four” hazards
     • October 2009, office assisted with the NFPA 70E presentation at the Council’s Construction Breakfast
     • November 2009, AD spoke to the COSS Class
   • Outreach and Communication
     • February 2009, AD gave the Annual OSHA Update presentation to members of the Safety Council.
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • February 2009, AD and Lathrop/Turner Superintendent spoke at the Construction Breakfast to the Safety Council’s construction members regarding the benefits of partnering with OSHA, and about the success of the Lucas County OH Multi Purpose Arena OSHA/Lathrop Partnership
     • October 2009, office spoke to the Safety Council membership regarding H1N1 concerns, precautions and guidelines
   Alliance Products.
   
   None to report.
   
     
4. Results
   1. The OSHA/Safety Council of Northwest Ohio Alliance provided an opportunity to increase the safety and health knowledge of safety council members in Northwest Ohio. OSHA personnel provide current occupational safety and health information to the Council who in turn distribute to their membership either via email or newsletter venues.
       
   2.  

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      Annual OSHA Update	165
      H1N1	40
      COSS class	50
      Construction Breakfast	50
      TOTAL	305

   3. Open Communication continues between the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio and the Toledo OSHA office.
       
    
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   In January 2010, it will be time to renew the Alliance. We are in the process of arranging convenient times to meet and discuss possible modifications to the alliance so we can continue to support each others occupational safety and health goals and objectives. We hope to continue supporting the Council’s COSS class and their OSHA 30 hour classes, when requested. The Area Director will continue to provide an annual OSHA Update to members of the Safety Council, and will continue to sit on the Safety Council’s Board of Directors. The Safety Council will continue to include safety and health highlights and information in their monthly newsletter which goes out to 1,000+ members and will continue to distribute OSHA information via their membership email distribution list.
   
   
   Report Prepared by: Jule Hovi
   
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.

ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC)
Shell Lake, WI

November, 2012

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   November 3, 2009
   
   Alliance Overview:
   
   The purpose of the alliance is to establish a collaborative relationship to support workplace safety and reduce hazards and associated losses. This Alliance targets staff, students, outside employers, and members of our community with information, guidance, and access to training and related resources that will help promote and improve employee health and safety.
   
   Implementation Team Members:
    
   • Mary Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist
   • Mary Hansen - WITC Human Resource Specialist, Safety and Security
   • Cher Vink - WITC Associate VP, HR & Employee Relations
   • Steve Decker - WITC Associate VP, Financial & Business Services/CFO
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   Meetings were held with Team Members:
    
   • 12/22/2011
   • 2/15/2012
   • 7/11/2012
   • 10/29/2012
   
   Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.


3. Activities
   
   Evaluation Period
   
   • November 1, 2011 to November 1, 2012
   
   Alliance Activity
    
   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled WITC courses:
     • Supervisor Management Course
     • Welding
   • OSHA CAS worked with the Safety and Security committee to review and evaluate the ventilation in the welding shop at the Superior campus.
   • OSHA CAS attended a construction progress meeting for the addition at the New Richmond campus.
   • Conducted "Safety Day" with OSHA coordinating the subject matter and WITC coordinating the marketing and logistics of hosting the event in Rice Lake in which over 120 people attended.
   • OSHA and WITC support the RISC (Regional Indianhead Safety Council) which reorganized in 2012. OSHA presented and WITC hosted the meeting.
   • Eau Claire OSHA office loaned noise dosimeters to get time-weighted averages for various shops at the different campuses.
4. Results
    
   • OSHA used WITC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities at no cost.
   • OSHA and WITC have developed a broader network for future projects.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   RISC Meeting	22
   OSHA attended a Construction Meeting	12
   OSHA: Presentation to Supervisory Management	15
   OSHA: Presentation to Welding Class on Workers Rights	15
   OSHA/WITC: Safety Day in Rice Lake – Day Long	120
   OSHA/WITC: Safety and Security Internal Meeting	16
   OSHA evaluation of the ventilation in the weld shop at the Superior campus.	22
   TOTAL	222

5. Upcoming Milestones
    
   • OSHA and WITC will work together for a stronger safety presence in the Farm Business and Production Management courses to provide safety training for farmers and farm workers, including Hispanic workers.
   • Implementation team will include the new Safety Trainer to increase the number of community contacts served.
   • Safety Day in New Richmond, WI on April 11, 2013. Three Tracks including Arc Flash/Electrical, Administrative-Safety Management, and Best Practices.
   
   Report Prepared by:
   
   Mary M. Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist.
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,
ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN AREA OFFICES
AND THE
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN CHICAGO

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Illinois and Wisconsin Area Offices and the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago (the Consulate), hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants,"

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect workers' rights for Mexican workers in the United States acknowledged in the Letter of Arrangement between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, signed at Washington, D.C., on June 1st, 2010; and

RECOGNIZING that OSHA's Alliance Program provides for the establishment of cooperative relationships for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health;

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following:

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican nationals in Illinois and Wisconsin counties within the circumscription of the Consulate (Hereinafter "the Consulate's circumscription") 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 the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and employers in the Consulate's circumscription regarding workplace safety and health, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in the Consulate circumscription to promote understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and to communicate such information to employers and workers.

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and links to OSHA's Web site from the Consulate Web site) to Mexican nationals working in the Consulate's circumscription and their employers.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events.

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting a joint dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers' rights whenever leaders from the Participants address groups.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues affecting Mexican nationals working in the Consulate's circumscription to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace safety and health and understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Participant intends to meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, the Participants intend to meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

This Arrangement is indented to cease for two (2) years from the date of signing. A Participant should endeavor to provide thirty (30) days advanced written notice of its intent to discontinue the Arrangement. This Arrangement may be modified in writing at any time with the concurrence of the Participants.

Signed at Chicago, Illinois, in duplicate, this 26th day of August 2013, in the English and Spanish languages.

ANNUAL TOLEDO OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
Safety Council of Northwest Ohio Alliance
March 2011

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   Renewed January 28, 2010; two year term
   
   Alliance Overview.
   
   The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio Alliance utilizes collective expertise to help foster a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge.
   
   Goals of the Alliance include:
   
   Training and Education
   • Develop training and education programs on injury/accident prevention; implementation of safety and health management systems; incident/accident investigation & analysis; safety, health & environmental auditing/inspections/evaluations; job safety analysis; regulatory compliance management; process safety management; safety performance management; transportation safety management; safety and evacuation plans; hazard recognition, evaluation, analysis & control; ergonomics; emergency preparedness; first aid; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Automated External Defibrillator (AED); workplace violence; avoidance and reduction of traffic collisions; and safety/prevention issues targeted for employer and employee awareness;
   • Deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety awareness, prevention, management, and compliance courses;
   • Develop workplace safety and health curricula;
   • Increase awareness of available OSHA and SCNWO resources.
   Outreach and Communication
   • Develop and disseminate information at conferences, events, or through print and electronic media, including links from OSHA’s and SCNWO’s Web sites;
   • Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events;
   • The Safety Council placed a direct link to OSHA’s website on their web page, www.scnwo.org.
   
   Implementation Team Members.
   
   Safety Council of Northwest Ohio
   Dennis McMickens, President & CEO
   Robert Momany, Vice President of Programs & Services
   
   OSHA
   Jule Hovi, Area Director
   Chad Positano, Compliance Assistance Specialist
   Jim McManus, Safety Specialist
   
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   • January 15, 2010 – Meeting, Safety Council Office
   • January 28, 2010 – Alliance Re-signing, Safety Council Office
      
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011
   
   Alliance Activity.
   • Training and Education
     • January 20, 2010 – CSHO conducted NFPA 70E presentation
     • June 25, 2010 – AD spoke to the Safety Council’s Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Class
     • July 13, 2010 – CSHO attended a training class for the Globally Harmonized System
     • July 15, 2010 – CSHO assisted with SCNWO Forklift Training Program
     • July 27, 2010 – CAS and CSHO spoke at the Construction Breakfast to the Safety Council’s construction members regarding an OSHA Update and Combustible Dust Hazards
     • October 15, 2010 – AD spoke to the Safety Council’s Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Class
     • September 22, 2010 – Two CSHOs attended a fall protection equipment inspection training class sponsored by the SCNWO
     • November 16, 2010 – CSHO presented on fall protection for SCNWO/AGC/MCA joint meeting
     • January 27, 2011 – CSHO assisted in presentation during annual recordkeeping workshop
   • Outreach and Communication
     • February 17, 2010 – AD gave the Annual OSHA Update presentation to members of the Safety Council
     • April 15, 2010 – CSHO represented OSHA at annual Hero’s Banquet Dinner
     • September 24, 2010 – CSHO assisted in planning phase of SCNWO Annual Golf Outing event
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • January 28, 2010 – Re-signing of Alliance
     • May 19, 2010 – Collaboration between SCNWO, OSHA and many other stakeholders for NW Ohio Safety Day held at Owens Community College
   Alliance Products.
   
   None to report.
    
4. Results
   1. The OSHA/Safety Council of Northwest Ohio Alliance provided an opportunity to increase the safety and health knowledge of safety council members in Northwest Ohio. OSHA personnel provide current occupational safety and health information to the Council who in turn distribute to their membership either via email or newsletter venues.
       
   2.  

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      Annual OSHA Update	85
      NW Ohio Safety Day - collaboration	408
      Forklift Training Program	15
      Fall Protection Training	27
      RK Workshop	6
      COSS classes	25
      Construction Breakfast	21
      NFPA 70E Training Class	60
      TOTAL	647

   3. Open Communication continues between the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio and the Toledo OSHA office.
       
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   OSHA hopes to continue supporting the Council’s COSS class and their OSHA 30-hour classes, when requested. The Area Director will continue to provide an annual OSHA Update to members of the Safety Council, and will continue to sit on the Safety Council’s Board of Directors.
   
   The Safety Council will continue to include safety and health highlights and information in their monthly newsletter which goes out to 1,000+ members and will continue to distribute OSHA information via their membership email distribution list.
   
   Report Prepared by: Jule Hovi, Area Director
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION,
ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN AREA OFFICES
AND
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Illinois and Wisconsin Area Offices, and the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago, Illinois, hereinafter referred to collectively as “the Participants”;

Recognizing the joint commitment to protecting workers’ rights for Mexican workers acknowledged in the U.S. - Mexico Joint Declaration between the Department of Labor of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, signed at Washington, D.C., on May 4, 2010; and

Recognizing that OSHA’s Alliance Program provides for the establishment of cooperative relationships for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace health and safety;

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following:

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in Illinois and Wisconsin with information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers’ rights in protecting their occupational health and safety, particularly with regards to reducing and preventing exposure to safety hazards and/or addressing health issues, and to help them understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican Nationals in Illinois and Wisconsin regarding safety and health issues in general industry and construction, including unguarded or inadequately guarded machinery, the unexpected energization of machinery during maintenance, exposure to hazardous chemicals, and falls from elevated work surfaces, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
   
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of safety and health courses.
   
• To develop workplace safety and health curricula on hazards faced by Mexican Nationals in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and links to OSHA’s Web site from the Consulate’s Web site) to Mexican Nationals in Illinois and Wisconsin and their employers.
   
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or the Consulate’s conferences, local meetings, or other events, such as Labor Week, Health Week, and Labor Window.

Promotion of a National Dialogue

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting a national dialogue on workplace health and safety:

• To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers’ rights whenever leaders from the Participants address groups.
   
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on labor rights and working conditions to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace health and safety and understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Participant intends to meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, the Participants intend to meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

This Arrangement is intended to cease two years from the date of signing. A Participant should endeavor to provide 30 days advance written notice of its intent to discontinue its participation in this Arrangement. This Arrangement may be modified in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Participants.

Signed at Chicago, Illinois, in duplicate, this 11th day of May, 2010, in the English and Spanish languages.