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

November, 2013

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   October 4, 2006

   Date Renewed

   November 16, 2009

   November 15, 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

   Jon Leenhouts, CVTC, Occupational Safety and Health Instructor

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:

   • 11/29/2012
   • 2/20/2013
   • 4/12/2013
   • 8/28/2013
   • 10/30/2013

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

3. Activities

   Evaluation Period

   • November 15, 2012 to November 15, 2013

   Alliance Activity

   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Occupational Relations
     • Residential Construction
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • WWSC (Western Wisconsin Safety Council)
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.

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA and CVTC Renewal Alliance Signed 11/15/2012	4
   OSHA: Attended Power Line Worker Seminars and Advisory Board	200
   CVTC Power Utility Instructor assisted the Eau Claire CAS on a technical power distribution technical assistance request	15
   OSHA presented to Occupational Relations Classes	63
   OSHA presented at two Supervisor Management Classes (HR)	30
   OSHA presented "OSHA Basics" to the Nanotechnology class	16
   OSHA worked with CVTC for a Safety Day at the Chippewa Campus	79
   OSHA assisted in an OSHA 10 Hour course	8
   OSHA presented "OSHA Basics" for the Residential Construction class at the Eau Claire Campus	15
   TOTAL	430

5. Upcoming Milestones
   • CVTC-OSHA will host a SAFETY DAY for Fall 2014. Discussed adding public sector safety and involving the public safety instructor. Discussed including Workplace Violence for Human Resource personnel.
   • Re-establish outreach for in the Farm Management Program to reach the Agricultural sector and vulnerable workers.

   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.

Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program -
Operating Engineers, Local 150
September 25, 2013

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed:     May 7, 2008     Renewed:     October 2, 2012

   Expiration Date:     October 2, 2014

   Alliance Overview:

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

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

   Implementation Team Members

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

   Mr. James Martineck - OSHA - Calumet City Area Office

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Implementation team meetings are conducted by conference calls and e-mails regarding various projects and alliance activities. Last meeting was in October, 2012.

3. Activities and Products

   This report summaries activities through the Alliance and includes activities since the report of January, 2012.

   Alliance Activity

   The foundation of the Alliance is OSHA's participation in training sessions and the OSHA 10-Hour program established by Local 150. Alliance activities were previously expanded to include an OSHA topic at the annual HAZWOPER refresher training offered through Local 150. Local 150 also works with the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) on conducting the Cranes & Rigging (#2050) and Concrete Forms & Shoring (#3030) courses. These courses are held at the ASIP training facility in Wilmington, IL.

   Participation in the OSHA 10/30 hour courses were as follows:

   Date	Location	In Attendance
   1/31/12	Wilmington	40
   2/13/13	Wilmington	20
   2/24/12	Merrillville, IN	30
   4/3/12	Wilmington	20
   4/10/13	Wilmington	20
   6/25/12	Wilmington	30
   8/22/12	Wilmington	15*
   11/13/12	Wilmington	20
   12/7/12	Rock Island	30
   12/17/12	Wilmington	20
   1/7/13	Wilmington	20
   1/22/13	Wilmington	35**
   1/28/13	Wilmington	30
   2/4/13	Wilmington	35
   2/19/13	Wilmington	17
   2/22/13	Merrillville, IN	20
   3/4/13	Wilmington	25
   3/11/13	Wilmington	21**
   3/25/13	Wilmington	22**
   3/28/13	Wilmington	26
   4/1/13	Wilmington	30
   4/16/13	Wilmington	35*
   7/16/13	Wilmington	40
   8/21/13	Wilmington	20*
   TOTAL		621

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

   The sessions marked with an "**" were OSHA 30 Hour courses.

   Participation in HAWOPER refresher courses were as follows

   Date	Location	In Attendance
   1/7/12	Rock Island	40
   1/14/12	Lakemoore	140
   1/21/12	Joliet	156
   2/4/12	Rockford	125
   2/11/12	Countryside	290
   3/3/12	Merrillville, IN	187
   3/24/12	Utica	101
   3/31/12	Wilmington	147
   12/15/12	Wilmington	124
   1/5/13	Rock Island	50
   1/12/13	Lakemoore	140
   1/19/13	Joliet	100
   2/2/13	Rockford	110
   2/9/13	Countryside	295
   3/2/13	Merrillville, IN	150
   TOTAL		2155

   Each session included a Q / A session between Local 150 attendees and OSHA personnel. Ten Region 5 employees attended the HAZWOPER training to satisfy their annual refresher training requirement.

   Additional projects included a 40 Hour HAZWOPER course for the Region 5 Compliance Staff; there were twelve (12) Region 5 employees that attended. It was noted that the HAZWOPER session included exercises while the participants were dressed in "Level A" suits.

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

   Alliance Products

   Training materials used in 2012 and 2013 includes the handouts for the OSHA 10 Hour, OSHA 30 Hour, HAZWOPER and HAZWOPER refresher courses reference above. These materials were assembled by Local 150 and OSHA especially for these training sessions. Previous training products developed through the Alliance include the Power Point and webinar material used in the Quick Coupler training and the material provided during the Tower Crane training.

4. Results

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

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program (ASIP) will continue to provide HAZWOPER Refresher Training for OSHA personnel, as well as work with the OSHA Training Institute on Crane Courses. OSHA will provide speakers for the OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses, as well as HAZWOPER Refresher courses.

   OSHA and ASIP will meet early in Fiscal Year 2014 to discuss future products that may be developed as part of the Alliance, as well as training sessions that will be conducted in FY14.

   Report Prepared by: James Martineck and Martin Turek

   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

January, 2012

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
   
   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:
    
   • 5/2/11
   Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.


3. Activities
   
   Evaluation Period
    
   • November 9, 2010 to November 15, 2011
   
   Alliance Activity
    
   • CVTC instructional staff tailored a hands-on-course for the Eau Claire OSHA Compliance Officers 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)
   • We had several conferences, emails and planning calls with the Chippewa Valley Homebuilders for the Lead and asbestos training along with other safety training.
4. 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.
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA: Attended Power Line Worker Seminars	240
   OSHA Presented Seminar on Accident Investigation	12
   CVTC Gave Hands on Training to CSHOS: Welding	2
   OSHA presented at Supervisor Management Class	14
   CVTC participated in Roundtable Discussion for Farm Safety	38
   OSHA presented “Farm Safety” for tech school instructors and at various agricultural classes.	45
   CVTC & OSHA Supports Dunn County Local Emergency Planning Commission: 2 Mtgs/Year	60
   OSHA Presented at Woodtechnics (Residental Construction) Classes	38
   CVTC/OSHA and the Chippewa Valley Homebuilders Association work together to sponsor Lead Renovator certification.	10
   OSHA presented the OSHA portion of the OSHA -10 Hour class at the Youth Manufacturing summer course.	25
   TOTAL	484



5. Upcoming Milestones
    
   • CVTC will have a new member of the implementation team for the next reporting year.

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.

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE CHICAGO NORTH AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE LAKE COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Lake County Contractors Association (LCCA) recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful workplaces within the County of Lake, State of Illinois.  To that end, OSHA and LCCA, hereby renew the Alliance, signed April 17, 2012, and renewed September 3, 2014, with a continued emphasis on advancing a culture of accident prevention. In addition Lake County Building and Construction Trades Council (LCBTC), has been included as a participant to this alliance in order to provide employees an opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of the alliance. Specifically, OSHA, LCCA and LCBTC are committed to providing LCCA members and others with information, guidance, best practices, 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 this Alliance, OSHA, LCCA and LCBTC will address the hazards in construction including, falls, electrocutions, struck by objects, caught-in/between. In renewing the Alliance, OSHA LCCA, and LCBTC, recognizes that OSHA's State Plan and Consultation Program partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives

The participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals 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 participate in various forums and groups to discuss ways of improving workplace safety and health programs.
• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health.

Training and Education

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

• To organize and provide the necessary resources for the presentations of OSHA's construction course for the organization's members when OSHA and the organization identify the need.
• The LCCA will consult with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals in the effective construction safety management practices as jointly determined by OSHA and the LCCA.
• To deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA 10-hr and/or OSHA 30-hr classes as needed.

Outreach and Communication

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

• OSHA, LCCA and LCBTC plan to host a united Safety Day that will be held in September 2014 to educate employers and workers on safety topics including fall protection.
• OSHA, LCCA and LCBTC will collaborate together to develop a seminar highlighting hazards in construction. The seminar will be presented jointly by LCCA and LCBTC.
• To open the lines of communication between OSHA, LCCA and LCBTC to assist each other in ensuring a safe work environment.
• To provide a forum for OSHA personnel to speak, exhibit or appear at conferences sponsored by the LCCA.
• To develop and disseminate LCCA information through print and electronic media, including electronic tools and links from OSHA's and the LCCA's web sites, along with applicable articles in their print media.
• Use the LCCA's newsletters, websites, workshops, meetings and other resources as vehicles to disseminate OSHA or LCCA developed information and guidance on the workplace safety issues.
• To raise awareness through speeches and appearances by the LCCA's leaders of safe worksite programs and their commitment to workplace safety and health.

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 the party's product or service.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least quarterly to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of this Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Chicago North Area Office. OSHA will encourage OSHA On-site Consultation Programs' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for 2 years.  Any signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice.  This agreement may be modified at any time with concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this day of September 3, 2014.

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
APPLETON AND EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN AREA OFFICES
AND
THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN MILWAUKEE

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Appleton, Eau Claire, Lansing, Madison, and Milwaukee Area Offices and the Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee (the Consulate), hereinafter referred to collectively as “the Participants;”

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect workers’ rights for Mexican workers in the United States acknowledged in the Letter of Arrangement between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, signed at Washington, D.C., on 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, Wisconsin 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 and Wisconsin regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Michigan and Wisconsin 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 Michigan and Wisconsin 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 and Wisconsin 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 two 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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in duplicate, this 6th day of September, 2016, in the English and Spanish languages.

ANNUAL LAKE COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE REPORT
June 19, 2009

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.
   
   Gary Dowty, Executive Director of the Lake County Contractors Association (retired 12/08)
   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
   
    
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   May 7, 2008 – Safety Committee Meeting LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.
   
   June 19, 2008 - LCCA/OSHA/Abbott Joint Safety Day, North Chicago, IL.
   
   July 23, 2008 – Annual evaluation developed – via email.
   
   July 30, 2008 – Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   September 10, 2008 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   October 30, 2008 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   November 21, 2008 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   December 17, 2008 - Safety Committee Meeting – Wheeling, IL.
   
   January 28, 2009 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   February 26, 2009 – Annual Award Ceremony Grayslake, IL.
   
   March 25, 2009 – Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   April 22, 2009 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
     
3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   This report covers the time period of April 23, 2008 to April 23, 2009.
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • Training and Education
     • Joint Safety Day, June 19, 2008
     • NIOSH preventing MSD in Construction.
     • OSHA 10 hour courses
     • OSHA 30 hour course
     • Confined Space Training
     • Excavation Competent Person
   • 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
     • Completing foreman safety manual.
        
   Alliance Products.
    
   • Training and Education
     • Lake County Contractor Safety and Health Program.
     • Joint Safety the topic was Ergonomic 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.
     • Reviewing training offered.
   • 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.
        
4. Results
   
   One measure of the effectiveness of our program is the results of our Safety Awards program. In 2008, 43 member companies received an award and 27 of these had zero loss work days. This was up from 23 in 2007. 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.
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   Joint Safety Day – Ergonomics	70
   Recalls emailed	15,000
   Excavation Competent person	45
   OSHA 10-Hour	261
   OSHA 30-Hour	12
   Confined Space Entry Hazard Awareness	16
   TOTAL	15,404

    
    
5. 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 what subject to include on the 2010 Joint safety day.
   • Complete the Foreman Safety Manual.
   • Tool box talks linked to the website.
   • Revisit safety award criteria.
      
   Report Prepared by: Tim Penno, Fred Rodheim, Lisa Bock Grosskopf and Nancy Hauter
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.

ANNUAL TOLEDO AREA OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio
May 2016

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   March 21, 2014

   Alliance Overview

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

   Implementation Team Members

   The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio

   Dennis McMickens

   President and CEO

   Robert Momany

   Vice President of Programs & Services

   OSHA

   Kimberly Nelson

   Area Director

   Chad Positano

   Assistant Area Director

   Joe Margetiak

   Assistant Area Director

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   April 21, 2016	teleconference with Dennis McMickens
   April 26, 2016	teleconference with Dennis McMickens
   May 4, 2016	meeting with Dennis McMickens and Bob Momany

3. Activities and Products

   Evaluation Period

   April 1, 2015 – May 30, 2016

   Alliance Activity

    

    

   • Training and Education

     • October 15, 2015 – AAD presented at an electrical arc hazard training session held at the SCNWO facility.
     • April 16, 2016 - AAD presented at an electrical arc hazard training session held at the SCNWO facility.
     • May 11, 2016 - OSHA and the SCNWO collaborated with other stakeholders to hold NW Ohio Safety and Health Day, offering education/training courses for approximately 500 local stakeholders in various safety and health functions. OSHA representatives presented on four topic sessions during the event including hazard communication and retaliation protection.
     • Routinely offers health and safety training to stakeholders and the community including first aid, CPR electrical safety, OSHA 10-hour general industry, and fall protection.
     • Provide the driving simulator for use by all Toledo OSHA personnel to improve driving skills and increase situational awareness.
     • The SCNWO trained seven Toledo OSHA personnel in first aid/CPR.
     • The SCNWO maintains an extensive safety and health video library that is available via the Internet to their stakeholders. The SCNWO has made this library available to OSHA, free of charge.

   • Outreach and Communication

     • Distribution of Safety Tip of the Week to stakeholders.
     • The SCNWO is a primary sponsor of the annual NW Ohio Safety and Health Day. The 26th anniversary of this event was held in 2016.
     • The SCNWO has hired a full time safety representative that is bilingual – Spanish. This representative works closely and in cooperation with OSHA to deliver safety and worker rights information to the Hispanic community.
     • The SCNWO distributed information provided by OSHA about the annual Fall Stand Down events and Worker Rights events.
     • Monthly Compliance Luncheon where different safety topics are presented each month.
     • Monthly Breakfast with Experts event where different safety topics are presented each month.
     • Construction Safety Breakfast where different safety topics are presented each month.

   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health

     • May 11, 2014 – Representatives from both the Toledo AO and the Safety Council of NWO contributed and presented at the 23rd Annual NW Ohio Safety and Health Day event.
     • The Toledo Area Office AD continues to sit on the Board of Directors of the SCNWO.

    

   Alliance Products

   None to report

4. Results

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

   2. Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      NW Ohio Safety and Health Day Collaboration	500
      COSS Classes	67
      Breakfast safety workshop	70
      Compliance Luncheon	40
      Construction Safety Breakfast	20
      Distribution of Fall Stand Down information	600
      Distribution of Labor Rights information	600
      Email distribution of weekly safety tip	1000
      Email distribution of training classes	1000

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance is due for renewal. Discussions and email between representatives of both parties have detailed the extreme success of this Alliance and commitment from all parties to renew. This has been an extremely effective Alliance over multiple renewals, and the Agency should pursue continuing the Alliance going forward.

Report Prepared by: Joe Margetiak, Assistant Area Director

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

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

December 28, 2009

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:
   • 2/23/09
   • 6/17/09
   • 8/21/09
   • 11/16/09
   Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.
   
   Activities
   
   Evaluation Period.
   • November 9, 2008 to November 16, 2009
   Alliance Activity.
   • CVTC instructional staff tailored a two hour Fall Rescue course for a large general contractor that utilizes fall arrest systems and need an emergency self rescue method for tower crane operators. OSHA CAS participated in the training. OSHA has a Partnership with this general contractor.
   • OSHA presented at CVTC sponsored training sessions such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses, Youth Academy and the Line Workers Seminar.
   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Woodtechnics in River Falls
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • Dunn County LEP (Local Emergency Planning)
     • American Red Cross
     • Western Wisconsin Safety Council
     • Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association (CVHBA)
         
3. 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.
      

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA: Wind Farm Presentation - Line Workers	65
   OSHA attended Electrical Underground Seminar	120
   OSHA presented at CVTC/Heartland Electrical	25
   CVTC: 2 -OSHA 30 and Distribution of Standards	18
   CVTC: Health Training for Dental Professionals	24
   CVTC: 4 -OSHA 10 for Gen Industry. OSHA presenter	42
   CVTC: 3 -OSHA 10 for Construction. OSHA presenter	55
   CVTC: 3 MSHA Refresher – OSHA attended one	84
   OSHA 10 Hr – Intro to OSHA Presentation	33
   OSHA 30 Hr – OSHA Presented "Intro to OSHA"	40
   CVTC Trainer recertified for OSHA 10 Hr	1
   OSHA presented at CVTC Supervisory Mgmt Course	25
   CVTC Fall Rescue Hand on Training for Contractor	15
   CVTC safety presentation & OSHA docs NWMOC conf	5
   Manufacturing Academy – OSHA Presented "Youth Safety" and "Intro to OSHA" ARRA Stimulus Money	23
   Residential Construction–Youth Constr Presentation	25
   OSHA Recordkeeping: ½ seminar	18
   TOTAL	618

   • Upcoming Milestones
     • As a result of the "Fall Rescue" training, a more formal and expanded training sessions are planned. An article on "Suspension Trauma" was written for the Wisconsin Construction Newsletter to get more interest in this subject.
     • 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. An emphasis is being placed on certified lead workers in anticipation of the Lead Certification standard to go into effect in April, 2010.
     • CVTC will provide OSHA assistance in Powered Industrial Vehicle / Dock Safety through the driving school.
     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.

ANNUAL LAKE COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE
REPORT
July 12, 2011

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.
   
   Larry Anderson - Executive Officer, Lake County Contractors Association
   
   Scott Johnson, Co-Chair of the Safety Committee, Lake County Contractors Association
   
   Fred Rodheim, Co-Chair of the Safety Committee, Lake County Contractors Association
   
   Jake Scott, Team Leader, OSHA
   
   Gary Weil, Compliance Officer, OSHA


2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   April 28, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.
   
   May 19, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting LCCA Office, Waukegan, IL.
   
   June 10, 2010 - LCCA/OSHA/Abbott Joint Safety Day, North Chicago, IL.
   
   August 18, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   October 27, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   November 17, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   December 8, 2010 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Libertyville, IL.
   
   January 27, 2011 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   February 23, 2011 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   February 24, 2011 - Annual Award Ceremony Grayslake, IL.
   
   March 30, 2011 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.
   
   April 27, 2011 - Safety Committee Meeting – LCCA Office Waukegan, IL.


3. Activities and Products
   
   Evaluation Period.
   
   This report covers the time period of April 23, 2010 to April 27, 2011.
   
   Alliance Activity
    
   • Training and Education
     • Joint Safety Day, June 10, 2010
     • Excavation Safety
     • OSHA 10 & 30 hour courses
     • First Aid Training/CPR
   • Promoting the National Dialogue on Safety and Health
     • Updating webpage to highlight safety services
   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 Trenching and Excavation Safety.
     • Tool Box Talks resources for members.
     • 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.
     • OSHA participated in LCCA sponsored OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses. OSHA presented the intro to OSHA 2 hour portion of the courses.
     • Safety Awards Program
   • 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
   
   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 – Trenching and Excavation Safety	88
   OSHA 10 Hour	56
   OSHA 30 Hour	53
   First Aid/CPR	6
   TOTAL	203



5. Upcoming Milestones
   
   The Alliance is in effect for one more year. 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:
    
   • The 2011 Safety Day is scheduled for September 2011 with the topic of cranes.
   • Continue to evaluate safety award criteria.
   • Update website to highlight all safety services available.
   • OSHA staff to continue participating in LCCA sponsored 10 hour courses
   Report Prepared by: Jake Scott
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA.