ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
CLEVELAND OSHA OFFICE
THE CLEVELAND SAFETY FORUM
July 12, 2013

Alliance Background

Date Signed

June 19, 2012

Overview

OSHA and the Cleveland Safety Forum formed the alliance to provide local construction companies, employees and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect the health and safety of construction workers. The members of the Safety Forum include a group of union contractors, management, and union training coordinators. The alliance addresses occupational topics such as crane regulations, fall protection, silica exposure and education, training in hazard recognition and control in the construction industry.

Implementation Team Members

Howard Eberts, Area Director, Cleveland OSHA Office
Julie Weis, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Cleveland OSHA Office
Kent Crytzer, Co-Chair, Cleveland Safety Forum
William Hocevar, Co-Chair, Cleveland Safety Forum
Don Mays, Co-chair, Cleveland Safety Forum

Contributors

Contributors include members of the Safety Forum who attend monthly meetings and provide input to further the cause of the alliance.

Evaluation Period

This report covers the period from June 19, 2012 to June 19, 2013.

1. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   July 11, 2012; Laborer's Union Hall, meeting
   
   August 22, 2012; Carpenter's Training Facility, meeting
   
   October 10, 2012; Carpenter's Training Facility, meeting
   
   November 7, 2012; Carpenter's Training Facility, meeting
   
   December 11, 2012; Carpenter's Training Facility, meeting
   
   January 21, 2013; Carpenter's Training Facility, meeting
   
   March 25, 2013; Robert Fozio Union Training Facility, meeting
   
   April 26, 2013; Robert Fozio Union Training Facility, meeting
   
   There were also many phone calls made and email correspondence over the course of the year regarding the progress of the alliance and to make plans for upcoming meetings.
    
2. Events and Products
   
   Training and Education
    
   • Events
     
     The first annual Construction Safety Initiative was held on February 12, 2013 at Cuyahoga Community Corporate College. This day-long event was developed jointly between all members of the alliance. It was a very successful event for local construction companies, superintendents, foremen, workers and other individuals within the Cleveland OSHA office jurisdiction. There were over 250 attendees and due to the building occupancy limits, approximately 100 others had to be turned away. The content of the training included a variety of topics addressing the most hazardous areas in construction including falls, trenching and excavation, and electrocutions. The keynote presentation was a two hour session on the crucial components of how to develop a comprehensive safety and health management system. Other topics included how to handle an OSHA inspection and details on site specific safety plans for construction sites. Many vendors were onsite to offer their services from fall protection equipment to health and wellness programs. The feedback received from the attendees was very positive, most requesting another event next year.
      
   • The local Operating Engineers training facility hosted a safety training session for both OSHA compliance officers and construction workers on the subject of excavator quick couplers. Due to several local incidents that have occurred, this training was especially relevant for all who attended.
      
   • Products
     
     Through the alliance membership, a Job Safety Analysis form was developed that specifically targets the operations that are found on construction sites. The focus is on the potential hazards that could occur and necessary personal protective equipment to protect the worker. Each task is analyzed to assure the worker is knowledgeable to complete the job. Training on the JSA form is being incorporated into the local OSHA 30 hour classes that are being taught to construction workers.
   Outreach and Communication
    
   • Events
     
     On a monthly basis the local construction safety council has meetings that are designed around the needs of construction companies regarding improving safety and health on their jobsites. In conjunction with the local OSHA office, the area director and/or compliance officer would routinely speak at the meetings to update the audience on the latest topics relating to OSHA, enforcement, and the construction industry.
      
   • Handouts, pamphlets, and other products have been provided to safety council attendees. Especially critical were pamphlets and posters related to OSHA's heat and fall prevention campaigns.
      
   • The subject of silicosis prevention for construction workers is a high priority for the members of the safety forum. Areas include health hazards created by silica dust and the need to develop an awareness (education), medical monitoring and respirator program. The purpose of the Monitoring, Awareness and Respirator Safety ("MARS") Program is to help facilitate the employers' efforts to provide a safe, healthy work environment for employees.
      
   • Products
     
     Delivery of monthly Safety Newsletters to local construction companies. Over 5,000 companies and individuals receive the hard copy document that covered a variety of safety and health topics designed for construction businesses.
3. Results
   
   The successful first year of this alliance has resulted in educating construction companies and individuals on the prevention of workplace hazards, OSHA regulations and methods for creating and maintaining safety and health programs. This alliance has been instrumental in furthering the relationship between OSHA and the construction industry of Northeast Ohio.
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Development of tailored Job Safety Analysis form specifically for construction sites	>300
   Construction Safety Initiative (Day long training)	250
   Safety training for employees on quick couplers for backhoes	40
   Monthly meetings held for construction companies by the Construction Safety Council of Northeast Ohio	500
   Monthly Safety Forum Meetings	5000
   local construction businesses
   TOTAL	>6,000

4. Upcoming Milestones
   
   The major planned activity for the alliance is the 2nd annual Construction Safety Day currently being discussed for February 2014. The 1st annual event was a very successful day-long event for local construction companies, superintendents, foremen and workers. There were over 250 attendees and due to the building occupancy limits, approximately 100 others had to be turned away. The group is now looking for another possible venue to accommodate a larger group.

ANNUAL AREA OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT 2010
 
Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program – Operating Engineers, Local 150

July 14, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed:           May, 7, 2008                 Renewed            July 13, 2010
   
   Expiration Date       July, 2012
    
   Alliance Overview.
   
   Primary goals of the alliance are to strengthen the relationship with the Operating Engineers - Local 150 and to participate in training session 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 meeting are conducted by conference calls and e-mails regarding various projects and alliance activities. Last meeting was in July 2010.
    


3. Activities and Products
   
   These report summaries activities through the alliance and include activities since the annual report of June, 2009.
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   The foundation of the alliance is OSHA’s participation in training sessions and the OSHA 10 hour program established by Local 150. In 2010, alliance activities were expanded to include an overview of OSHA at the 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

   11-14	Wilmington	20
   12-12	Rock Island	35
   1-20	Wilmington	35
   2-8	Wilmington	35
   2-23	Wilmington	40
   2-27	Merrillville IN	35
   3-20	Wilmington	20
   4-24	Wilmington	25
   Total		275

   
   
   Participation in HAWOPER refresher courses were as follows
    

   Date

   Location

   In Attendance

   12-/19	Wilmington	105
   1-9	Rock Island	50
   1-16	Lakemoor	150
   1-23	Joliet	250
   2-6	Rockford	135
   2-13	Countryside	250
   3-6	Merrillville IN	170
   3-20	Utica	102
   3-27	Wilmington	105
   Total		1317

   
   Each session included a Q / A session between Local 150 attendees and OSHA personnel
    
   Additional activities initiated through the alliance include a one – day “General Industry” overhead crane training class presented by instructors from Local 150 and attended by approximately thirty CSHO’s from the Illinois Area Offices. Attendees were provided a participants manual which included schematics of cranes and various terms. The morning entailed classroom instruction where students learned basic terms and operating procedures of overhead cranes. The afternoon consisted of hands on training where the students went in to crane bays located in the facility and were able to inspect and operate the cranes. Aerial lifts and a mezzanine were used for students to get up close to the upper portions of the crane. It provided an invaluable experience which received positive reviews for all who attended.
   
   In addition, Local 150 representatives contact OSHA with various questions on working conditions and the OSHA standards, and provided assistance in gathering information on specific crane and/or heavy equipment information to assist casefile development.
   
   The value of this type of cooperative action, especially with the limited availability of these resources to OSHA can not be overstated.
   
   Alliance Products.
   
   No new training products were developed in 2009. 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
   
   Local 150 is developing plans to install Wind Farm equipment at their facility to train their members on proper installation and maintenance techniques. These will be available to train CSHO’s on the hazards associated with this equipment. Additional training programs for CSHOs that are pending include short session on proper rigging and daily crane inspections.
   
   OSHA will continue to assist Local 150 with their OSHA 10 Hour and HAZWOPER training sessions and will discuss expanding training into Confined Space and Arc Blast / Arc Flash as it applies to Wind Farm equipment and troubleshooting on tower cranes.

Report Prepared by: William Coulehan, James Martineck, Matt McNicholas Martin Turek

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA's website.

 

ANNUAL TOLEDO OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
December 2008

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
   • January 25, 2008 Meeting to renew the Alliance
   • March 4, 2008 Meeting, Safety Council Office, Northwood, OH
   • October 7, 2008 Meeting, Safety Council Office, Northwood, OH
      
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   December 28, 2007 – December 29, 2008
   
   Alliance Activity.
   • Training and Education
     • February 2008, the office staff spoke at the Construction Breakfast hosted by the Safety Council for their construction members
     • June 2008, AD spoke to the Safety Council’s Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Class
     • November 2008, AD spoke to the Safety Council’s Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Class
   • Outreach and Communication
     • February 2008, AD gave the Annual OSHA Update presentation to members of the Safety Council.
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • April 2008, Safety Council hosted a VPP Breakfast for their membership, to allow OSHA the opportunity to discuss the benefits of our VPP program and to encourage participation
     • July 2008, after the April VPP presentation, the Safety Council hosted a VPP Application Workshop for their membership and the Toledo office provided the training; with the April presentation and the July workshop, we hope to generate more VPP participation
   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	140
      VPP	175
      COSS class	35
      Construction Breakfast	25
      TOTAL	275

   3. Open Communication continues between the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio and the Toledo OSHA office.
       
    
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   With the renewal of this Alliance, the Toledo office will continue to support the Safety 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 ALLIANCE REPORT
THE CLEVELAND SAFETY FORUM
CLEVELAND OSHA OFFICE

June 27, 2017

Alliance Background

Date Signed:

June 19, 2012 (Initial Signing)
May 23, 2014 (Renewal Signing)
June 6, 2016 (Renewal Signing for 5 year timeframe)

Overview:

OSHA and the Cleveland Safety Forum renewed the alliance for a five year period on June 6, 2016 to continue to provide local construction companies, employees and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help them protect the health and safety of construction workers. The members of the Safety Forum include a group of union contractors, management, and union training coordinators. The alliance addresses occupational topics such as crane regulations, fall protection, silica exposure and education, training in hazard recognition and control in the construction industry.

Implementation Team Members

Howard Eberts, Area Director, Cleveland OSHA Office
Julie Weis, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Cleveland OSHA Office
Kent Crytzer, Co-Chair, Cleveland Safety Forum
William Hocevar, Co-Chair, Cleveland Safety Forum
Don Mays, Co-chair, Union Representative Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers, Cleveland Safety Forum

Contributors

Contributors include members of the Safety Forum who attend monthly meetings and provide input to further the cause of the alliance.

Evaluation Period

This report covers the period from June 6, 2016 to June 6, 2017.

1. Implementation Team Meetings and Locations

   June 24, 2016; Precision Environmental, meeting

   July 20, 2016; Precision Environmental, meeting

   August 18, 2016; Precision Environmental, meeting

   September 19, 2016; Precision Environmental, meeting

   October 28, 2016; Precision Environmental, meeting

   November 30, 2016; Independence Excavating, meeting

   December 21, 2016; Plumber's Union Hall, meeting

   January 18, 2017; Cleveland OSHA Office, meeting

   February 15, 2017; Annual Construction Safety Day, LaCentre Conference Facility, Westlake

   March 30, 2017; Construction Employer's Association, meeting

   April 19, 2017; Precision Environmental, meeting

   May 19, 2017; Precision Environmental, meeting

   There were also many phone calls made and email correspondence over the course of the year regarding the progress of the alliance and to make plans for upcoming meetings.

2. Events and Products

   Training and Education

   • Events

     The fifth annual Construction Safety Initiative was held on February 15, 2017 at LaCentre Conference Facility, Westlake, Ohio. This day-long event was developed jointly between all members of the alliance. It was again, a very successful event for local construction companies, superintendents, foremen, workers and other individuals within the Cleveland OSHA office jurisdiction. There were approximately 400 attendees, which is an increase of 120 people from the prior year. The content of the training included a variety of topics addressing the most hazardous areas in construction including fall protection, silica, ladder safety, heat/cold stress, OSHA Top Ten citations, and confined spaces. Two keynote presentations were given, one by the Cleveland OSHA Office Area Director who spoke about current OSHA initiatives and enforcement topics and the other by a group of local construction company CEOs who held a roundtable discussion on the "Value of Safety." Another segment of the morning included a motivational speaker on the culture of safety in the workplace. Approximately 25 vendors were onsite to offer their services from personal protection equipment to health and wellness programs. The feedback received from the attendees was very positive, requesting to have a 6th annual event next year.

     Another very successful event that was held nationwide was "OSHA's Fall Safety Stand Down Campaign." Throughout the week-long Stand-Down (May 8-12), employers and workers paused during their workday to focus on the hazards of falls and how to prevent them from occurring. Industry and business leaders, including universities, labor organizations, construction companies, and community and faith-based groups, had scheduled stand-downs in all 50 states and across the world. Locally, in the Cleveland area, OSHA personnel participated with four construction companies and a union in their stand down training activities at their projects. The companies have been a part of the alliance membership at some point during the past several years. All of the workers at the sites were represented by the local union building trades and by management. Several other local companies conducted their own safety stand downs as well.

     Another successful event marked Worker's Memorial Day, April 28, 2017. This year the local OSHA office along with the Alliance forum members, organized a comprehensive event to commemorate Worker's Memorial Day. Several organizations worked together to plan this event including the Cleveland OSHA Office, Construction Employers Association, AFL-CIO, Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council and the Cleveland Indians. The event took place at Progressive Field, the home of Indians Baseball, in Cleveland, Ohio. A public service video announcement was played in the stadium to illustrate the importance of safety and health on the job. This was a collaborative effort between OSHA, the city of Cleveland, Cleveland Building Trades, Construction Employers Association, and the U.S. Congressman from district 14. On the day of the event, Mayor Frank Jackson spoke and has been asked to approve a permanent memorial in the city as a remembrance to those workers who have lost their lives, been disabled, injured or ill by their work. Afterwards a parade was planned to take place inside the stadium, but the rainy weather did not cooperate. Attendees included workers, various union organizations, family members and the public. The first pitch was thrown by the OSHA Regional Administrator for Region V, Ken Atha. Following the pitch, the game between the Indians and the Seattle Mariners took place.

     As part of this alliance over the past few years, newer OSHA compliance officers received training from the Construction Employers Association on the OSHA-30 Hour course. This not only benefited them but also other construction attendees who were able to discuss relevant topics with the OSHA personnel.

   • Products

     The Construction Safety Forum 8 Hr. Safety Refresher class teaches workers how to identify, abate, avoid, and prevent job related hazards according to the OSHA regulations as well as about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. This year there were a total of 25 classes held with 212 participants receiving the training. The 8 Hr. Safety Refresher is voluntary. It is not meant to meet the training requirements contained in any OSHA standard. Some employers, unions, and various other jurisdictions also require workers to have this training to work on job sites and to fulfill their own safety training goals. Groups who have integrated the program into their overall safety and health training plans include the building trades, general contractors and employer associations. The participant must bring their OSHA 30 card or proof of attendance in order to take this course. This class is open to signatory contractors and union members only. This refresher training is applicable for 3 years. The local OSHA office assisted in this endeavor by providing data, information and other updates for current agency initiatives and enforcement subject matters.

   Outreach and Communication

   • Events

     On a monthly basis the local construction safety council has meetings that are designed around the needs of construction companies regarding improving safety and health on their jobsites. In conjunction with the local OSHA office, the area director, compliance officer, or compliance officer, speaks at the meetings to update the audience on the latest topics relating to OSHA, enforcement, new standards and other information that directly affects the construction industry.

   • Handouts, pamphlets, and other products have been provided to safety council attendees. Especially critical were pamphlets and posters related to OSHA's heat and fall prevention campaigns

   • The subject of silicosis prevention for construction workers remains a high priority for the members of the safety forum, especially due to the new OSHA standard. Areas include health hazards created by silica dust and the need to develop an awareness (education), medical monitoring and respirator program. The purpose of the Monitoring, Awareness and Respirator Safety ("MARS") Program is to help facilitate the employers' efforts to provide a safe, healthy work environment for employees. The MARS program has been implemented in the local unions for the cement masons as well as the laborers, covering over 200 employees thereby educating this workforce on such an important health topic.

   • Products

     Delivery of monthly Safety Newsletters to local construction companies. Over 5,000 companies and individuals receive the hard copy document that covered a variety of safety and health topics designed for construction businesses.

3. Results

   The successful fifth year of this alliance has resulted in educating construction companies and individuals on the prevention of workplace hazards, OSHA regulations and methods for creating and maintaining safety and health programs. This alliance has been instrumental in furthering the relationship between OSHA and the construction industry of Northeast Ohio, and we look forwards to its continued year of activities and growth.

   The Alliance Work Plan was referred to throughout the year to assure that the activities and areas of emphasis were being addressed. We promoted awareness of OSHA rulemakings, rights and responsibilities of workers and employers as well as enforcement initiatives. This was accomplished through meetings, speeches and the annual construction safety day. Promotion of safety campaigns such as fall prevention, heat prevention, trench prevention, and safe and sound week, were encouraged to the stakeholders within the alliance as well as other stakeholders within our jurisdiction. The new silica standard was discussed a number of times as well. Information was made available as handouts and/or specified websites. As stated earlier, the local OSHA office provided an update on recent data and information that was incorporated into the group's OSHA 8-hour refresher as agreed upon by the industry representatives and union organizations. Technical assistance was also provided throughout the year to various individuals on an as needed basis if construction questions arose.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Development of tailored Job Safety Analysis form specifically for construction sites	>600
   Construction Safety Initiative (Day long training sessions)	400
   Monthly meetings held for construction companies by the Construction Safety Council of Northeast Ohio	150 attendees per mtg.
   Monthly Safety Forum Meetings	~25-30 attendees per mtg.
   The issuance of monthly Safety Newsletters to local construction businesses	5,000
   TOTAL	>6,000

4. Upcoming Milestones

   The major planned activity for the alliance is the 6th annual Construction Safety Day currently being planned for February 2018. The first five annual events were very successful day-long conferences for local construction companies, superintendents, foremen and workers. There were approximately 400 attendees at the event in February 2017.

Photos below depicting activities from the Construction Safety Day at LaCentre Conference Facility, February 17, 2017.

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ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
TOLEDO, CLEVELAND AND LANSING AREA OFFICES
AND
THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN DETROIT

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Toledo, Cleveland, and Lansing Area Offices and the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, 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 Department of Labor of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, concerning Workplace Safety and Health Protections Applicable to Mexican Workers in the United States, signed at Washington, D.C., on November 6, 2014; 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:

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican nationals in Michigan, Ohio and others information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers' rights in protecting their occupational safety and health, and to help them understand U.S. domestic law on the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

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 workers and Mexican employers in Michigan, Ohio regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Michigan, Ohio to promote understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.

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' Web site) to Mexican nationals working in Michigan, Ohio 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.

Promotion of a National Dialogue

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 under the OSH Act whenever leaders from the Participants address groups.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues affecting Mexican nationals working in Michigan, Ohio to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace safety and health and understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act.

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.

Nothing in this Arrangement commits the Participants to the expenditure of any funds.

This Arrangement may commence upon signature by both Participants. This Arrangement may continue 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 by mutual consent of the Participants.

Signed at Detroit, Michigan, in duplicate, this 26^th day of October, 2017, in the English and Spanish languages.

REGIONAL ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI

November 30, 2007

I. Alliance Background

Date Signed:

October 4, 2006

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
• Steven Senor, CVTC, Occupational Safety and Health Instructor

II. Implementation Team Meetings

Meetings were held with Team Members:

• 02/01/07
• 05/14/07
• 11/09/07

Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.

III. Activities and Products

Evaluation Period.

• October 4, 2006 to November 9, 2007

Alliance Activity.

• CVTC facilities were made available for OSHA Presentations:
  • SST (Site Specific Targeting) Outreach presentation was attended by about 65 people in conjunction with WisCon.
  • Electrical Safe Work Practices session was attended by 35 people.
• CVTC instructional staff tailored training for OSHA personnel for hands on application of welding and forklift operation.
• CVTC and OSHA presented jointly on several occasions
  • Medford – Supervisory Training
  • Eau Claire and River Falls – American Red Cross
• OSHA presented at CVTC sponsored training sessions such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses and the Line Workers Seminar.

IV. Results

• OSHA used CVTC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities at no cost.
• OSHA personnel received an excellent training opportunity at no cost.
• OSHA participated in the CVTC sponsored courses such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses without managing the logistics.
• OSHA and CVTC have developed a broader network for future projects.

IV. Upcoming Milestones

• "Nanotechnology" training session is scheduled for January, 2008. The Department Chairperson will develop a half-day FREE training session for the OSHA and WisCon staff members.
  • WisCon expressed interest on working more directly with the Nanotechnology program as they do with the UW- Madison Nanotechnology group.
  • The materials presented at this session would be developed into an Alliance Product to be shared.
• OSHA will work more closely with the CVTC staff members to implement safe work practices into the curriculum for areas such as residential construction and health care services.
• Develop a day-long Fall Rescue Course.

Report Prepared by:

• Mary M. Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist.



 
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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
CHICAGO AREA OFFICES
AND
APPRENTICESHIP AND SKILL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 150

The Chicago Area Offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program (IUOE Local 150) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces.  To that end, OSHA and IUOE Local 150  hereby renew the Alliance signed in May, 2008 and renewed in July 2010, and recognize the value of  a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces.

These organizations hereby renew the Alliance to provide the apprentices and journeymen participating in the IUOE Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to the hazards associated with cranes, earth moving and other construction equipment including operations associated with trenching/excavations and hazardous waste (HAZWOPER) sites.  In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and IUOE Local 150 recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Outreach and Communication

The participants will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Speak, exhibit, or appear at IUOE Local 150 apprenticeship training or other training sessions.
• Deliver or arrange for the delivery of an OSHA presentation at HAZWOPER refresher training sponsored by the IUOE Local 150 Skill Improvement and Training Program.
• Share information between OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding best practices for on-site crane and heavy equipment management.
• Share information between OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding best practices for construction, operations and maintenance of wind farms.

Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the goals related to raising awareness of OSHA’s rulemaking and enforcement initiatives:

• Raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health whenever OSHA leaders address groups.
• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues regarding the use of heavy construction equipment and work at HAZWOPER sites to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues regarding the use of heavy construction equipment and work at wind farms to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

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

OSHA agrees to obtain written consent from the IUOE Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program prior to obtaining or using any materials developed by the Program.

An implementation team made up of representatives of these organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. The team will meet at least three times per year to track and shareinformation on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

This agreement will remain in effect for two years from the date of the agreement. 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.

The parties to this agreement are and remain independent entities and one shall not be construed as being an agent or employee of the other.

Signed this 2nd day of October, 2012.

ANNUAL LAKE COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE REPORT
May 19, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   April 16, 2008
   
   Alliance Overview.
   
   The alliance was developed to use collective expertise in order to help advance a culture of accident prevention while sharing information, guidance, best practices, access to training resources and technical knowledge that will help protect employees’ safety and health. In particular, the Alliance focuses on, but not limited to, efforts to reach members of the LCCA through outreach on safety and health issues.
   
   Implementation Team Members.
   
   Tim Penno, Executive Director of the Lake County Contractors Association
   Fred Rodheim, Chair of the Safety Committee, Lake County Contractors Association
   Nancy Hauter, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA (Transferred to NO 7/09)
   Jake Scott, Team Leader, OSHA
   Gary Weil, Compliance Officer, OSHA
   
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   May 27, 2009 – Safety Committee Meeting LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.
   June 9, 2009 - LCCA/OSHA/Abbott Joint Safety Day, North Chicago, IL.
   August 20, 2009 – Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   October 7, 2009 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   December 8, 2009 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Libertyville, IL.
   January 20, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   February 25, 2010 – Annual Award Ceremony Grayslake, IL.
   March 24, 2010 – Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
    
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   This report covers the time period of April 23, 2009 to April 23, 2010.
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • Training and Education
     • Joint Safety Day, June 9, 2009
     • Cranes and Rigging in Construction
     • OSHA 10 hour courses
     • First Aid Training/CPR
   • Outreach and Communication
     • Email blast alerts sent out regarding safety recalls or other safety and health issues.
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • Updating webpage to highlight safety services
     • Completed foreman safety manual.
   Alliance Products.
    
   • Training and Education
     • Lake County Contractor Safety and Health Program. Program has been tailored to specific company needs when requested.
     • Joint Safety the topic was Cranes and Rigging.
     • Tool Box Talks resources for members.
     • Foreman Safety Manual completed
     • Continually updating webpage to highlight safety resources.
     • Video library for safety and health issues. Library has been updated with DVDs in multiple languages for members use.
   • Outreach and Communication
     • Joint Safety Day.
     • An OSHA Update was provided at majority of safety committee meetings.
     • Safety Awards Program
     • Participate in the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council’s annual Safety Expo as an exhibitor.
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • LCCA members know OSHA is available to them to answer questions. Members frequently call the Area Office requesting information and technical assistance.
     • LCCA issues a monthly newsletter that contains safety articles.
4. Results
   
   One measure of the effectiveness of our program is the results of our Safety Awards program. In 2009, 37 member companies received an award and 28 of these had zero loss work days. This was up from 27 in 2008. In addition, the number of members who had LWD ratios better than the national average for their type of construction industry has also increased.
   
   The Abbott Laboratories-LCCA-OSHA Safety Day is providing an opportunity to expand our safety message by attracting non-member contractors to the free training program that is subsidized by Abbott and LCCA. The safety day also provides and opportunity for OSHA Compliance Officers to attend the training.
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Joint Safety Day – Cranes and Rigging	134
   Recalls emailed	1,000
   OSHA 10-Hour	119
   First Aid/CPR	54
   TOTAL	1,307

   
    
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   The organization has recently renewed the Alliance for two more years. Both implementation team members and general members of the organization find the alliance a useful tool in protecting the safety and health of contractors in Lake County Illinois.
   Going forward there are several items on the agenda including:
   • Begin a discussion on what subject to include on the 2011 Joint safety day.
   • Tool box talks linked to the website.
   • Continue to evaluate safety award criteria.
   • Update website to highlight all safety services available.
   • OSHA staff to participate in LCCA sponsored 10 hour courses.
      
   Report Prepared by: Tim Penno, Fred Rodheim, Gary Weil, Jake Scott
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA's website.

ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI

November 12, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   October 4, 2006
   
   Date Renewed
   
   November 16, 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
   • Steven Senor, CVTC, Occupational Safety and Health Instructor
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   Meetings were held with Team Members:
    
   • 5/6/10
   • 11/8/10
   
   
   
    
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   Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.






 
3.  
4. Activities
   
   Evaluation Period.
    
   November 16, 2009 to November 12, 2010
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • CVTC instructional staff tailored two hands on courses for the Eau Claire OSHA Compliance Officers. One for Powered Industrial Vehicles and the second for Welding.
   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Wood Technics in River Falls and Eau Claire
   • CVTC is beginning programs and projects to provide safety training for farmers and farm workers, including Hispanic workers.
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • Dunn County LEP (Local Emergency Planning)
     • WWSC (Western Wisconsin Safety Council)
     • University of Wisconsin – Stout Classes and Master Advisory Board
   • We had several conferences, emails and planning calls with the Chippewa Valley Homebuilders for the Lead and asbestos training along with other safety training.


5. Results
    
   • OSHA used CVTC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities at no cost.
   • OSHA personnel received an excellent training opportunity at no cost.
   • OSHA participated in the CVTC sponsored courses such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses without managing the logistics.
   • OSHA and CVTC have developed a broader network for future projects.
   OSHA Training Sessions
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA: Presentation to Line Workers: Human Factors	65
   OSHA Presented ½ seminar for Documentation	18
   CVTC Gave Hands on Training to CSHOS: PIV	5
   CVTC Gave Hands on Training to CSHOS: Welding	5
   OSHA attended Line Worker Transformer School	65
   OSHA attended Line Worker Apprentice Advisory	45
   OSHA attended Line Worker Overhead School	110
   OSHA presented at Supervisor Management Class	14
   CVTC participated in Roundtable Discussion for Farm (Hispanic) Workers	38
   OSHA provided assistance for WAT Grant Application for Farm Worker Training	50
   CVTC & OSHA Supports Dunn County Local Emergency Planning Commission: 2 Mtgs/Year	60
   OSHA Presented Machine Guarding – CVTC/WWSC	20
   CVTC Presented to Home Builders- Pb Renovating	10
   TOTAL	505



6. Upcoming Milestones
    
   • OSHA and CVTC will work together for a stronger safety presence in the Agricultural Management courses. CVTC is applying for a WAT (Workforce Advancement Training Grant).
   
   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 OSHA's webpage.

ANNUAL TOLEDO OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
December 2007

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   December 20, 2005
   
   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
   
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   • April 19, 2007 Meeting, Safety Council Office, Northwood, OH
   • July 25, 2007 Meeting, Safety Council Office, Northwood, OH
   • November 2, 2007 Meeting, Safety Council Office, Northwood, OH
      
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   December 28, 2006 – December 28, 2007
   
   Alliance Activity.
   • Training and Education
     • August 2007, OSHA used Council’s training center for our Regional Documentation Training; Toledo, Lansing, and Regional Staff attended
       o October 2007, AD spoke to Safety Council’s Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Class
   • Outreach and Communication
     • January 2007, AD gave the Annual OSHA Update presentation to members of the Safety Council.
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • May 2007, as part of a National Alliance with Alec Aerial Lift Corp., the Safety Council hosted an aerial lift training session for all four Ohio OSHA offices; Altec used the Council’s training rooms and their parking lot for hands-on aerial lift training for our compliance staff
   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	120
      Aerial Lift	20
      COSS class	35
      VPP talk
      TOTAL	155

   3. Open Communication continues between the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio and the Toledo OSHA office.
       
    
5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   The Toledo office will continue to support the Safety Council’s COSS class and their OSHA 30 hour classes. 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.