ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Consulate of Mexico in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN
April 9, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:

   March 25, 2014

   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, Mexican citizens, 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

   Kelly Bubolz

   Appleton OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist

   David Schott

   Appleton OSHA, Team Leader

   Alberto Fierro

   Consular of Mexico

   Angelica Calixto

   Criminal, Immigration, Labor, Civil and Administrative Affairs

   Monica Cruz

   Community Affairs

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meetings were held with Team Members:

   • 5/1/2014
   • 7/8/2014
   • 8/1/2014

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

3. Activities

   Evaluation Period

   • March 25, 2014 to March 31, 2015

   Alliance Activity

   • OSHA assisted in providing safety and health information and publications in Spanish. The OSHA Poster and Worker Rights information are displayed on a bulletin board at the Consulate entrance. Other OSHA publications are in a brochure display rack in the waiting area.
   • A number of networking opportunities has helped government agencies reach the vulnerable population. Federal OSHA and the Consulate staff co-attended a number of Hispanic related events during the past year such as the U of M / NIOSH Symposium on Immigrant Workers and Southern Minnesota Latino Summit.
4. Results
   • Federal OSHA partnered with Federal Wage and Hour Division and the State of MN Consultation Service to offer a broader range of resources to the Mexican employer and worker. The State of MN Consultation Service had an on-going Alliance with the Consulate that was revitalized.
   • Federal OSHA representatives attended Mobile Consulates that were held in Wisconsin.
   • The Consulate staff has referred Mexican workers to Federal OSHA for safety and health assistance.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Mobile Consulate in Eau Claire with Appleton’s Bilingual Team Leader and Eau Claire CSHO.	200
   Mobile Consulate in Wausau with Appleton’s Bilingual Team Leader.	200
   Mobile Consulate in Appleton with Appleton CSHO.	200
   Introduction meeting with Mexican Consulate staff and UW-River Falls staff to promote the Spanish Susan Harwood Dairy Worker Training.	7
   Introduction meeting with State of MN Consultation Director and Mexican Consulate staff to discuss how to coordinate services and outreach offered by the MN and Federal OSHA though the alliances.	5
   Labor Rights Week: Consulate signed alliance with Wage and Hour Division (WHD).	30
   LEDC: Latino Economic Development Council meeting during Labor Rights Week. Co-Presented with WHD to discuss Worker’s Rights.	25
   Labor Rights Week: Presentations by WHD, MN OSHA and Federal OSHA on Worker Rights.	35
   Staff training for Consulate and CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio) by Federal OSHA, State of MN Consultation, and WHD to give the counter staff a better understanding of where to direct concerns.	25
   A member of the Consulate participated in the Government Panel during the Agricultural Safety Connections conference in Stevens Point, WI. The Consulate participated in the event planning.	100
   TOTAL	827

5. Upcoming Milestones
   • OSHA and Consulate of Mexico in St. Paul, MN will continue to attend the mobile consulates held in Northern Wisconsin.
   • OSHA will participate in the Labor Rights Week in August, 2015.
   • OSHA will coordinate with the Consulate to support for the 2016 Agricultural Safety Connections conference.

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

Report Prepared by:
Mary M. Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist.

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
EAU CLAIRE AND MADISON AREA OFFICES
AND
THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Eau Claire and Madison Area Offices in Wisconsin and the Consulate of Mexico in St. Paul, Minnesota (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 concerning Workplace Safety and Health Protections Applicable to Mexican Workers in the United States and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican 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 the areas of Wisconsin where the Consulate and OSHA have jurisdiction, 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 the areas of Wisconsin where the Consulate and OSHA have jurisdiction, regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in the areas of Wisconsin where the Consulate and OSHA have jurisdiction, 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's Web site) to Mexican Nationals working in the areas of Wisconsin where the Consulate and OSHA have jurisdiction, 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 the areas of Wisconsin where the Consulate and OSHA have jurisdiction, 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 Saint Paul, Minnesota, in duplicate, this 27^th day of August, 2018, in the English and Spanish languages.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
LAKE COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

July 23, 2008

I.  Alliance Background

Date Signed

July 16, 2004

Renewed

April 12, 2006

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.

Gary Dowty, 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
John Maronic, Assistant Area Director, OSHA
 

II.  Implementation Team Meetings
 
May 2, 2007 – Safety Committee Meeting LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.
June 21, 2007 - LCCA/OSHA/Abbott Joint Safety Day, North Chicago, IL.
July 11, 2007 – Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
August 29, 2007 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
September 26, 2007 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
November 1, 2007 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
December 21, 2007 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
January 9, 2008 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
February 28, 2008 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
April 2, 2008 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
April 16, 2008 – Alliance renewal signing, LCCA – Waukegan, IL.

III.  Activities and Projects

Evaluation Period

This report covers the time period of April 12, 2007 to April 12, 2008.

Alliance Activity.

• Training and Education
  • Joint Safety Day, June 21, 2007
  • NIOSH preventing MSD in Construction.
  • OSHA 10 hour courses
  • Confined Space Training
  • Excavation Competent Person
• Outreach and Communication
  • OSHA articles were printed in the newsletter on hexavalent chrome and the new personal protective equipment standard.
  • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
  • Email distribution of safety recalls. Recalls were sent regarding ladders, safety shoes, skyjack lifts, planks, carabiners and winches.

Alliance Products

• Training and Education
  • Lake County Contractor Safety and Health Program.
  • Joint Safety the topic was Electrical Hazards.
  • Tool Box Talks are in development.
  • Foreman Safety Manual in Development
• Outreach and Communication
  • Joint Safety Day.
  • An OSHA Update was provided at every safety committee meeting.
  • 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.

IV. Results

One measure of the effectiveness of our program is the results of our Safety Awards program. In 2006, 46 member companies received an award and 23 of these had zero loss work days. This was up from 21 in 2005. In addition, the number of members who had LWD ratios better than the national average for their type of construction industry has also increased by 1 over 2005.

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.

We also rewrote the LCCA Safety Manual and developed a separate Employee Safety Manual. Manuals are personalized for each member to focus on their individual activities and hazard exposure.
 

V. Upcoming Milestones.

The organization is planning on continuing the Alliance. 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 crane safety and what we might do to assist members.
• Complete the Foreman Safety Manual.
• Offer Spanish Translation of LCCA produced Employee Safety Manuals.
  
   

Report Prepared by: Gary Dowty, Fred Rodheim, John Maronic and Nancy Hauter.

 

ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI
November 14, 2014

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed.

   October 4, 2006

   Date Renewed

   November 16, 2009

   November 15, 2012

   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
   • Jon Leenhouts, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant
   • Matt Lind, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant
   • Jessica Janssen,  CVTC, Business and Industry Seminar and Continuing Education Specialist

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:

   • 3/7/14
   • 7/16/14
   • 9/12/14

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

3. Activities

   Evaluation Period

   • November 15, 2013 to November 15, 2014

   Alliance Activity.

   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Occupational Relations
     • Residential Construction
     • Electrical Distribution
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • WWSC (Western Wisconsin Safety Council)
     • Local Sand Plant EHS group
     • Western Dairyland Women in Business Conference

4. Results

   • OSHA used CVTC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities 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.
   • CVTC added a second Occupational Safety and Health Instructor to the staff.

    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   CVTC/WWSC/Rockford Machine Guarding Jan. 9, 2014	14
   OSHA 10 Hour - Feb. 6, 2014 - Assisted in Training	25
   OSHA 30 Hour - Feb. 26, 2014 - Assisted in Training	28
   OSHA 10 Hour - April 10, 2014 - Assisted in Training	24
   Electrical Distribution Advisory Committee - April 21, 2014	65
   Hot Line School - Field Stations - April 22-23, 2014	90
   Occupational Relations Class- OSHA Basics -April 30, 2014	35
   OSHA 10 Hour - May 1, 2014 - Assisted in Training	7
   OSHA 10 Hour - May 5, 2014 - Assisted in Training- Elect	20
   Emergency Services: Coordinate CSHO Training-June 6	2
   Electrical Distribution Supervisor Conference-Presentation	60
   Human Resource Class - Sept. 12, 2014 - OSHA Basics	10
   Residential Construction Class - Oct. 8, 2014 OSHA Basics	21
   CVTC/OSHA Safety Day- Oct. 9, 2014	100
   CVTC Business and Industry Advisory Board -Oct. 9, 2014	8
   TOTAL	509

5. Upcoming Milestones

   • CVTC - OSHA will host a SAFETY DAY for Fall 2015.  Safety Day 2014 had a higher attendance than 2013 and offered more sessions.    
   • OSHA will work with CVTC’s Emergency Services for some specialized training such as fire, hazmat, and confined space.
   • Re-establish outreach for in the Farm Management Program to reach the Agricultural sector and vulnerable workers.
   • CVTC established an advisory board for the Business and Industry group which includes the safety training instructors.

   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.

ARREGLO QUE ESTABLECE UNA ALIANZA
ENTRE
LAS OFICINAS DE ÁREA DE APPLETON Y EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN, DE LA
ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD OCUPACIONALES DEL
DEPARTAMENTO DEL TRABAJO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
Y
EL CONSULADO DE MÉXICO EN SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA

Las Oficinas de Área de Appleton y Eau Claire, Wisconsin, de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacionales del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y el Consulado de México en Saint Paul, Minnesota (el Consulado), en adelante denominados conjuntamente "los Participantes";

RECONOCIENDO Las Oficinas de Área de Appleton y Eau Claire, Wisconsin, de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacionales del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos de América y el Consulado de México en Saint Paul, Minnesota (el Consulado), en adelante denominados conjuntamente "los Participantes";

RECONOCIENDO que el Programa de Alianza de la OSHA prevé el establecimiento de relaciones de cooperación para fines tales como la capacitación y la educación, difusión y comunicación, y para promover un diálogo nacional sobre la seguridad y la salud en el trabajo;

Se proponen establecer una Alianza para lograr lo siguiente:

Objetivo General

Los Participantes tienen la intención de establecer una relación de colaboración para proveer a los nacionales mexicanos y a otros en el Norte de Wisconsin información, orientación y acceso a recursos de capacitación y educación para promover los derechos de los trabajadores a la protección de su seguridad y salud ocupacionales, y para ayudarlos a entender la ley nacional de los Estados Unidos de América sobre los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo de la Ley de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacionales (OSH Act).

Capacitación y Educación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de capacitación y educación:

• Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para los empleadores y los trabajadores mexicanos en el Norte de Wisconsin sobre la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo.
• Elaborar programas de capacitación y educación para los empleadores y los trabajadores mexicanos en el Norte de Wisconsin a fin de promover el entendimiento de los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo del OSH Act, incluyendo el uso del procedimiento de quejas de OSHA.

Difusión y Comunicación

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos de difusión y comunicación:

• Elaborar información sobre el reconocimiento y la prevención de riesgos en el lugar de trabajo, y formular mecanismos para comunicar dicha información (por ejemplo, por medios impresos y electrónicos, herramientas de asistencia electrónica y enlaces al sitio Web de OSHA desde el sitio Web del Consulado), a los nacionales mexicanos que trabajan en el Norte de Wisconsin y a sus empleadores.
• Dar discursos, realizar exposiciones o presentarse en las conferencias, reuniones locales u otros eventos de los Participantes.
• Participar en las actividades y los eventos del "Consulado Móvil".

Promoción de un Diálogo Nacional

Los Participantes tienen la intención de trabajar conjuntamente para lograr los siguientes objetivos relacionados con la promoción de un diálogo conjunto sobre la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo:

• Dar a conocer y demostrar el compromiso con la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo y los derechos de los trabajadores siempre que los funcionarios principales de los Participantes se dirijan al público.
• Convocar o participar en foros, debates en mesas redondas o reuniones de interesados principales sobre cuestiones que afectan a los nacionales mexicanos que trabajan en el Norte de Wisconsin para ayudar a forjar soluciones innovadoras sobre cuestiones relativas a la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo, y el entendimiento de los derechos de los trabajadores y las responsabilidades de los empleadores al amparo del OSH Act.

Un grupo de implementación, integrado por representantes de cada Participante, tiene la intención de reunirse para elaborar un plan de acción, determinar los procedimientos de trabajo y establecer las funciones y responsabilidades de los Participantes. Además, los Participantes tienen el propósito de reunirse por lo menos tres veces al año con fines de seguimiento e intercambio de información sobre las actividades y los resultados en torno al logro de los objetivos de la Alianza.

Nada de lo dispuesto en el presente Arreglo compromete a los Participantes a erogar recursos.

Este Arreglo puede iniciarse una vez firmado por los dos Participantes. El presente Arreglo puede durar dos (2) años a partir de la fecha de su firma. El Participante que tenga la intención de dar por terminado el presente Arreglo procurará notificar por escrito al respecto con treinta (30) días de antelación. El presente Arreglo podrá modificarse por escrito en cualquier momento mediante el consentimiento mutuo de los Participantes.

Firmado en Saint Paul, Minnesota, en duplicado, el día 25 de marzo de 2014, en los idiomas inglés y español.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, Michigan
October 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   August 27, 2013

   Alliance Overview

   The Alliance with the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, Michigan establishes a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in Michigan and 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).

   Implementation Team Members

   The Consulate of Mexico in Detroit, Michigan

   Vincente Colmenares Sumano, Consul in Charge

   Ana Maria Reyes-Becerril

   OSHA

   Kimberly Nelson, Area Director (TOL)

   Howie Eberts, Area Director (CLE)

   Larry Johnson, Area Director (LAN)

   Martha Yoder, Director (MIOSHA)

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   August 27, 2013 – Meeting at the initial signing of the Alliance

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   August 27, 2014 – August 27, 2015

   Alliance Activity

   • Outreach and Communication
     • August 27, 2014 – OSHA participated in Mexican Consulate event with EEOC, Adelante and ABLE providing a speech, education and resources to Hispanic workers, impacting 25-30 individuals. The event was covered by La Prensa, a Hispanic newspaper in the greater Toledo area.
     • August 1, 2015 – OSHA participated in Mexican Consulate event in Youngstown, OH providing education and resources to Hispanic workers and families, impacting 300 individuals.
     • August 31, 2015 – OSHA’s Toledo, Lansing and Cleveland area offices re-signed the Alliance in Detroit; the signing was covered by La Prensa, a Hispanic newspaper in the greater Toledo area.
     • September 1, 2015 – OSHA participated in Labor Week at Adelante in Toledo, Ohio, providing information, education and resources to individuals and Spanish outreach groups, in addition to giving a presentation in Spanish. The event directly impacted 25 workers/families, in addition, representatives from Spanish outreach groups (ABLE, FLOCK) will disseminate the information to a wider network.
     • September 15, 2015 – OSHA delivered/provided Hispanic outreach material to the Consulate of Mexico for distribution during their “Grito De Independencia 2015” event in Detroit, MI.
     • Editions of La Seguridad & Salud shared with the Mexican Consulate throughout the year.
   • Technical Assistance and Training
     • Intermittently – Technical assistance was provided by the Toledo Area Director on several occasions during the course of the evaluation period.

   
   Alliance Products

   None to report

4. Results
   1. The Alliance with the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, Michigan has opened opportunities to communicate and provide education and resources for under-served and oftentimes, a difficult to reach group of workers. The Alliance has been successful in having stakeholders attend meetings and mobile education events to promote the safety and health of the worker, in addition to educating workers on whistleblower protection activities.
   2.  

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached, Effected or Trained
   Mobile consulate event - Toledo, Ohio	250
   Mobile Consulate event - Norwalk, Ohio	275
   Mobile Consulate event - Youngstown, Ohio	300
   Laborweek event - Toledo, Ohio	200
   Technical Assistance - via emails to members of the Mexican Consulate	300 (est.)
   TOTAL	1325

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance will expire on August 27, 2015, unless extended.

   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.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
AURORA, CALUMET CITY, CHICAGO NORTH, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS,
AND PEORIA AREA OFFICES
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND THE
APPRENTICESHIP AND SKILL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
OPERATION ENGINEERS, LOCAL 150

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Illinois Area Offices and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program (ASIP) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and Local 150 ASIP hereby renew the Alliance signed May 7, 2008 and renewed August 8, 2012 and December 2, 2014, and recognize the value of a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing Local 150 ASIP 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 the hazards associated with cranes, earth moving and other construction equipment, including operations associated with trenching/excavations and hazardous waste (HAZWOPER) sites.

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 Local 150 ASIP recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

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

• To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process.
• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on the hazards associated with cranes, earth moving, and other construction equipment to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by speaking at Local 150 ASIP OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses.

Training and Education

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

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for OSHA compliance officers (CSHOs) and Local 150 ASIP members regarding hazards associated with cranes, earth moving and other construction equipment, including operations associated with trenching/excavations and hazardous waste (HAZWOPER) sites.
• To develop effective training and education programs for Local 150 ASIP members to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of the All About OSHA portion for OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To speak, exhibit, or appear at Local 150 ASIP's training facility or other events.
• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding best practices for hazards associated with cranes, earth moving and other construction equipment, including operations associated with trenching/excavations and hazardous waste.

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 both organizations will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least 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 Calumet City Area Office. OSHA will encourage State Plan States' and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects' participation on the team.

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

Signed this 21^st day of March, 2017.

ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI
December 28, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed.

   October 4, 2006

   Date Renewed

   November 16, 2009

   November 15, 2012

   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
   • Jon Leenhouts, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant
   • Matt Lind, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant
   • Jessica Janssen, CVTC, Business and Industry Seminar and Continuing Education Specialist
2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:

   • 12/12/14
   • 3/6/15
   • 5/15/15
   • Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.
3. Activities

   
   Evaluation Period.

   • November 15, 2014 to November 15, 2015

   
   Alliance Activity.

   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Residential Construction
     • Electrical Distribution
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • WWSC (Western Wisconsin Safety Council)
     • Local Sand Plant EHS group
4. Results
   • OSHA used CVTC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities 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.
   • CVTC added a second Occupational Safety and Health Instructor to the staff.

    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individual Reached or Trained
   OSHA-30	17
   OSHA-10	7
   Electrical Distribution Advisory Committee	65
   Hot Line School - Field Stations	90
   Electrical Distribution Supervisor Conference-Presentation	60
   Human Resource Classes – OSHA Basics	53
   Residential Construction Classes - OSHA Basics	32
   CVTC/OSHA Safety Day- Oct. 8, 2015	87
   CVTC Business and Industry Advisory Board –Oct. 8, 2015	18
   CVTC/WWSC Arc Flash Training	25
   TOTAL	454

5. Upcoming Milestones
   • CVTC – OSHA will host a SAFETY DAY for Fall 2016.
   • OSHA will work with CVTC’s Emergency Services for some specialized training such as fire, hazmat, and confined space.
   • Re-establish outreach for in the Farm Management Program to reach the Agricultural sector and vulnerable workers.
   • CVTC established an advisory board for the Business and Industry group which includes the safety training instructors.
   • OSHA and CVTC will seek a five year Alliance renewal.

   
   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.

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   November 28, 2012

   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
   • Todd Larson - WITC Safety Training Specialist
2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:

   • 11/28/2012
   • 5/29/2013
   • 9/11/2013

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

3. Activities

   Evaluation Period

   • November 1, 2012 to November 1, 2013

   Alliance Activity

   • OSHA assisted in an OSHA 30 class.
   • OSHA CAS assisted Safety Training Specialist with interpretations of the OSHA standards.
   • OSHA CAS attended the WITC Safety and Security committee meetings and presented the GHS requirements to the group.
   • OSHA CAS promoted the Fall Hazard Awareness campaign for construction projects during safety meetings at the Ashland and Superior campuses.
   • Conducted "Safety Day" with OSHA coordinating the subject matter and WITC coordinating the marketing and logistics of hosting the event in New Richmond, WI in which over 85 people attended.
   • WITC and OSHA had booths at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days to promote safety awareness on the farm and training opportunities available through WITC.
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
   WITC 4th Annual Safety Day-New Richmond, WI	85
   OSHA - 30 Course	9
   WITC Safety and Security Committee Meeting	16
   Ashland Fall Protection Presentation	16
   Superior Fall Protection Presentation	11
   WITC Safety and Security Committee Meeting	11
   WITC and OSHA had booths at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days to promote safety awareness on the farm and training opportunities available through WITC.	5000
   TOTAL	5148

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.
   • OSHA CAS and WITC Safety Training Specialist will present a half day seminar on Hazard Recognition in Superior, WI on December 12, 2013.
   • Safety Day in Rice Lake, WI on April 8, 2014. 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 OSHA's website.

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

November 17, 2010

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
   • Chris Fowler – Vice President of Continuing Education
   • John Will – Vice President of Administrative Services
   • Mary Hansen – Human Resource Specialist, Safety and Security
   • Chris Landstrom – Associate Dean of Continuing Education


2. Implementation Team Meetings
    

   Meetings were held with Team Members:

   • 7/28/10
   • 11/15/10

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

3. Activities
   
   Evaluation Period.
    
   November 3, 2009 to November 17, 2010
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled WITC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Wood Technics/Contemporary Workplace
   • OSHA presented at two sessions of the Winter Staff In-Service Day
   • WITC and OSHA coordinate and participate in RISC (Regional Indianhead Safety Council)
   • 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 130 people attended.
   • Established networking with the District MSHA outreach coordinator, OSHA CAS and Associate Dean for Continuing Education for more joint presentations.


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
   OSHA: Presentation to RISC	25
   OSHA: Presentation to Contemporary Workplace	15
   OSHA: Presentation to Supervisory Management	12
   OSHA: Seminar for Records Requirements –Superior	21
   OSHA: Presented at 2 sessions at Winter In-service	35
   OSHA/WITC: Safety Day in Rice Lake – Day Long	130
   OSHA/WITC: Safety and Security Internal Meeting	11
   TOTAL	249



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.
   • Safety Day in New Richmond, WI on April 14, 2011. Three Tracks including Arc Flash/Electrical, Administrative-Safety Management, and Best Practices.



 
6.  

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.