ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
AUSTIN AREA OFFICE
AND
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Austin Area Office and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, Texas (the Consulate), hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants;"

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect workers' rights for Mexican workers in the United States; 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 and others in Austin, Texas, including the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Caldwell, Coleman, Comanche, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Hamilton, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Mills, San Saba, Travis and Williamson in Central Texas, 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 Austin, Texas, including the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Caldwell, Coleman, Comanche, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Hamilton, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Mills, San Saba, Travis and Williamson in Central Texas, regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Austin, Texas, including the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Caldwell, Coleman, Comanche, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Hamilton, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Mills, San Saba, Travis and Williamson in Central Texas, 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 Austin, Texas, including the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Caldwell, Coleman, Comanche, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Hamilton, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Mills, San Saba, Travis and Williamson in Central Texas, 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 to Austin, Texas, including the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Caldwell, Coleman, Comanche, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Hamilton, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Mills, San Saba, Travis and Williamson in Central Texas, 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 Austin, Texas, in duplicate, this 30th day of August 2021, in the English and Spanish languages.

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
AUSTIN, TEXAS AREA OFFICE
AND
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN AUSTIN

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Austin, Texas Area Office and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, Texas, 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 and others in Austin, Texas, including the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Coleman, Comanche, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Hamilton, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Mills, San Saba, Travis and Williamson in Central Texas, 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 Austin, Texas and the counties covered by the Consulate regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Austin, Texas and the counties covered by the Consulate, 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[s]) to Mexican nationals working in Austin, Texas and the counties covered by the Consulate 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 Austin, Texas and the counties covered by the Consulate, 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 Austin, Texas in duplicate, this 26^th day of August, 2019, in the English and Spanish languages.

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
SAN ANTONIO AREA OFFICE AND
THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) San Antonio Area Office and the Consulate of Mexico in San Antonio, Texas (the Consulate), hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants";

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect the well-being of 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, 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 San Antonio, Texas, and the counties covered by the Consulate, 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 San Antonio, Texas and the counties covered by the Consulate, regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in San Antonio, Texas and the counties covered by the Consulate, 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 San Antonio, Texas and the counties covered by the Consulate and their employers.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To participate in Labor Rights Week activities and events hosted at the Consulate and elsewhere in San Antonio.

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 San Antonio, Texas and the counties covered by the Consulate, 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 San Antonio, Texas in duplicate, this 19 day of January, 2021, in the English and Spanish languages.

For the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, San Antonio Area Office: Alejandro Porter, Area Director

For the Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio: Ruben Minutti Zanatta, Consul General of Mexico

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE LUBBOCK AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE WEST TEXAS SAFETY TRAINING CENTER

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Lubbock Area Office and The West Texas Safety Training Center continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and The West Texas Safety Training Center, hereby renew “in part” the Alliance signed April 23, 2007, revised on June 11, 2007, renewed August 27, 2009, December 14th, 2011, January 8, 2014, February 18, 2016 and February 12, 2019 with a continued emphasis on construction hazards and oil and gas industry safety and health. Specifically, OSHA and the West Texas Safety Training Centers are committed to providing West Texas Safety Training Center students of industry employers 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 hazards that are inherent to the oil and gas industry and the focus four hazards in construction.

This renewal agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance’s activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the requirements for program participation laid out in the “Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants” and the “Guidelines for OSHA’s Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects.”

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use relevant injury, illness, and hazard exposure data when appropriate to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alliance and measure the impact of its overall effort on improving workplace safety for employers and workers. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and The West Texas Safety Training Center 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 in oil and gas industry specific hazards 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 providing training and information that educates workers on the importance of prevention of unsafe procedures and behaviors.

• Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the West Texas Training Center Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.

• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or West Texas Training Center conferences, local meetings, or other safety training events.

• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding West Texas Training Center good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

Training and Education

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

• To develop effective training and education programs for oil and gas industry employers and workers regarding fall hazards, electrical hazards, caught and struck-by hazards, and fire and explosion hazards, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.

• To develop effective training and education programs for oil and gas industry 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 oil and gas specific and fundamental curriculum courses.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the West Texas Safety Training Center’s Web site) to employers and workers in the industry.

• To invite, speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or West Texas Safety Training Center’s conferences, local meetings, or other community events.

• To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding West Texas Safety Training Center’s good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the participants.

• To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects in the oil and gas industry that employers and their employees addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

• To develop and disseminate case studies on hazards inherent to the oil and gas industry and publicize their results.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Lubbock Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plan States’ and OSHA On-site Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

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

Signed this 14^th day of June 2022.

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
OKLAHOMA CITY AREA OFFICE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA CONSULTATION
AND
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC., OKLAHOMA CHAPTER

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Oklahoma City Area OSHA Office and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Oklahoma Chapter, (ABC), and the Oklahoma Department of Labor OSHA Consultation, recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American worksites. To that end, OSHA and ABC hereby form an Alliance to provide ABC members with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers. Of particular concern is reducing and preventing exposure to ‘Construction’s Focus Four’ hazards, assist member companies with the establishment of a strong foundation based in safety leadership, as well as other areas specific to construction industry safety and health. Both parties understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

This 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 developing this Alliance, OSHA and ABC recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and share information about the products and activities of the Alliance 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, Consultation Services, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process. The Alliance will focus on assisting Member Company’s compliance with such programs as Construction, Cranes, and Electrical Emphasis programs. The Alliance will actively seek to participate in updating OSHA eTools and other compliance assistance tools.

• To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.

• To convene and participate in periodic roundtable updates and discussions. These will focus on such issues as assisting member companies in the establishment of strong safety leadership, identifying hazardous trends in industry and formulating proactive strategies, improving company’s safety and health management systems. Emphasis will be placed on forging innovative workplace solutions and providing input on safety and health issues.

• To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by providing ongoing information through toolbox talks and specific events to address changes in standards. The Alliance will track and analyze members companies “near-misses” and volunteer to provide such findings that would enable the creation of a Hazard Alert Letter.

Training and Education

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

• To develop effective training and education programs for construction industry employees regarding the ‘Construction’s Focus Four’ hazards, and any hazards identified through “near-miss” analysis, with the ultimate goal of communicating such information to constituent employers and workers. The Alliance will also work toward the development of a comprehensive annual training event, aimed at reaching employers and workers in the construction industry.

• To develop effective training and education programs for all employees and to promote understanding of workers’ rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, OSHA Consultation Services and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.

• To deliver, or arrange for delivery, of safety and health training to employers, through participation in periodic ABC meetings.

Outreach and Communication

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

• To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information through the ABC website.

• To develop effective training and education programs for construction industry, to promote understanding of workers’ rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, OSHA Consultation Services and responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers. This Alliance will emphasize the advancement of safety and health education through access to the OSHA website’s Construction page, publications and other resources.”

• To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or ABC conferences, local meetings or any other events.

• To share information, regarding ABC good practices or effective approaches, among OSHA personnel through monthly meetings and roundtable discussions and other industry safety and health professionals. To develop and disseminate case studies by tracking and analyzing members companies “near-misses” and provide such findings on the ABC website, while protecting the identity of the company that reported the near miss.

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

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet to develop a work plan, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the participants. In addition, they will meet at least two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Oklahoma City Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage OSHA On-site Consultation Projects’ participation on the team.

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

Signed this 28 day of June, 2019