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ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Dallas Area Office
And the
Regional Hispanic Contractors Association - Dallas
August 7, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      May 31, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      June 23, 2017 through August 7, 2018

   3. Overview

      The Alliance with the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association in Dallas, and the OSHA Dallas Area Office is directed towards reducing injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the construction industry. The RHCA offers staff, construction contractor-members and their workers, information regarding resources available for employers and workers regarding construction worker safety and health.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Basil Singh, Area Director, Dallas Area Office
      Elias Vela, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Dallas Area Office

      The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association in Dallas

      Yolanda Tafoya, Dallas Office Administrator
      John Martinez, President

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) Elias Vela participated at RHCA Safety Committee meetings. During these visits, OSHA outreach literature was distributed to the attendees.

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

   Emails from RHCA consistently provided information regarding the offering of free safety training being provided in English and Spanish per the Susan B. Harwood Grants program. The Dallas Area Office has printed and posted the "notices" of free construction safety training offered at the front customer waiting area (lobby).

3. Results

   The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

   Participation in the alliance has helped maintain and improve the knowledge and sharing of best practices. In addition to the meetings covering National Safety Stand-Down for Falls in Construction, heat stress, distracted driving, distracted driving policies, and other topics, information on fatality trends, and best practices, was provided. During these meetings, OSHA outreach literature was distributed to the attendees.

   Outreach and Communication: Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and ways of communication such information working in Dallas, Texas. To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   July 24, 2017	Meeting to discuss Alliance agreement at DAO	Alliance and safety program collaboration	2
   Aug 25, 2017	Monitored SB Harwood Grants training in Spanish	Focus Four Hazards in Construction	10
   Sep 14, 2017	Membership Breakfast	Written safety programs encouraged. Training programs.	100
   Feb 22, 2018	Pillar Awards: AD & CAS "Safety Minute" Won John Kelly Safety Award	OSHA Pubs in English/Spanish re: Construction worker safety.	400
   Mar 16, 2018	RL Monitored SB Harwood Grants training	Fall Protection in Spanish	14
   April 11, 2018	Dallas ISD $1.6Billion Bond Program Membership Luncheon	OSHA Upcoming safety campaigns and events: National Safety Stand-Down, Safe and Sound, Safety Programs encouraged	150
   May 8, 2018	RHCA Board of Directors Inauguration	Attended and met RHCA Board of Directors at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas	200
   May 11, 2018	RHCA Conference at Mountain View College	OSHA Update, S&H programs	65
   May 31, 2018	Executive Committee Meeting and Alliance renewal agreement signed for three years	Proactive and effective safety programs	20
   TOTAL			961

4. Evaluations

   Previous evaluation was conducted on or about June 23, 2017.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The CAS will meet quarterly with the Safety Committee of the RHCA Dallas, providing information on worker's rights to safe and healthful work at construction sites and employer responsibilities.

   Signed renewal Alliance Agreement for three years at an RHCA Executive Committee meeting during May 31, 2018. Next renewal agreement is due May 31, 2021.

   Report prepared by: Elias Vela, CAS Dallas Area Office August 7, 2018

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Dallas Area Office
And the
Regional Hispanic Contractors Association - Dallas
April 30, 2016

I. Alliance Background

1. Date Signed

   April 28, 2014

2. Evaluation Period

   June 6, 2015 to April 30, 2016

3. Overview

   The Alliance between the Dallas Area Office of OSHA and the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) – Dallas was directed towards collaboration in outreach efforts to reduce worker injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. RHCA has offered monthly meetings for contractors that are free and open to the public to participate in workplace safety and health safety awareness. Guest Speakers at the RHCA meetings provide information regarding worker rights, statistics, and resources available.

4. Implementation Team Members

   OSHA

   Stephen Boyd, Area Director, OSHA, Dallas Area Office
   Elias Vela, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), OSHA, Dallas Area Office

   Regional Hispanic Contractors Association –Dallas

   John Martinez, President (2014),
   Yolanda Tafoya, RHCA Dallas Office Administrator

II. Implementation Team Meetings

Alliance coordination and planning was conducted through phone, email, and meetings at both the OSHA Dallas Area office and the RHCA Dallas office throughout the year. The OSHA CAS attended and conducted brief presentations to 20 to 30 patrons at each of two 10-hour Construction Safety Courses at the RHCA Dallas location.

In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.

Dallas Area Office CAS participated in monthly meetings of the RHCA Safety Council.

III. Results

The following table summarizes the Alliance’s activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

IV. Evaluations

Activity Types:

• Dissemination: RHCA emailed updates, information, products, or other safety and health information to its members and the OSHA CAS. This includes information sent by social media (Facebook, Twitter), and included newsletters and other publications. It also included hits on the RHCA’s or OSHA’s Web pages.
• Evaluation: The participants found the Alliance was effectiveness in their collaboration.
• Event: Participation in events such as the Safety Professionals Breakfast.
• Exhibit: OSHA exhibits at events sponsored by RHCA at the LUNA Awards Banquet, Safety Professionals Breakfast, Day of the Construction Worker.

OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

• Construction
• Fall Prevention
• Hazard Communication/Chemicals
• Heat Illness Prevention
• Hispanic/Latino Workers
• Small Business
• Temporary Workers
• Young Workers

During this evaluation period, the RHCA applied for and was approved for Susan B. Harwood Grant funds to provide OSHA outreach courses in Spanish and English on the Focus Four hazards in Construction.

V. Upcoming Milestones

The website for RHCA will continue to be improved. http://regionalhca.org/.
The website offers monthly newsletter-type information regarding the on-going safety and health topics, seminars, and courses being offered at the RHCA Training Center in Dallas.
The DAO will continue to support and assist in the outreach efforts and scheduled events of the RHCA.
The RHCA plans conducting more 10 and 30-hour Construction Safety Courses.
The RHCA plans to host the Luna Awards Banquet during October, 2016.
The RHCA will participate at the first annual OSHA Construction Safety and Health Conference at the Irving Convention Center on Oct 26th and 27th, 2016.
RHCA plans include hosting the Pillar Awards Breakfast during the month of February, 2017.

Report prepared by: Alliance Coordinator Elias Vela, CAS Dallas Area Office May 25, 2016.

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