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Wisconsin Manufacturer Achieves SHARP Status for Third Time

Wisconsin Manufacturer Achieves SHARP Status for Third Time


Company: 

Location: Shell Lake, Wisconsin

Peragon Enterprises first obtained SHARP in 2020
(Spot Welder, Jeremy Burtz) 

 

Peragon Enterprises, Inc. based in Shell Lake, Wis., has been designing and manufacturing aluminum truck bed covers for more than 20 years, and prioritizes safety and compliance as its top core value.

Philadelphia Region - Alliance Ambassador Document - May 27, 2026


Philadelphia Region - Alliance Ambassador Document - May 27, 2026

ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE PROGRAM AMBASSADOR RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN
PITTSBURGH AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE PITTSBURGH REGIONAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
(AFL-CIO)

Since entering into an Alliance on May 17, 2004, with subsequent renewal(s) on May 15, 2006, May 28, 2008, May 27, 2010, May 25, 2012, May 21, 2014, May 25, 2026 and May 21, 2021 the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office and The Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council have worked together to improve workplace health and safety by sharing information, guidance, and access to training resources that address occupational hazards, and promoting understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

OSHA and The Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.

In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with The Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council by:

  • Providing routine communications on enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives.
  • Sharing invitations to and offering opportunities to speak at OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the National, Regional, or Area Office, and the National Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Forum.
  • Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities and as resources allow.
  • Maintaining the organization's status as Alliance Program Ambassador on the agency's public webpage.

The Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:

  • Sharing information with members and stakeholders on OSHA's National Initiatives (Enforcement, Regulatory, and Outreach) and encouraging their participation in OSHA's outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes.
  • Sharing information with members and stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
  • Encouraging the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council participants to build relationships with OSHA's National, Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
  • Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  • Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at one another's conferences, local meetings, or other local scheduled events.
  • Adhering to requirements laid out in the Alliance Program Directive regarding the prohibition on promoting or implying the agency's endorsement of their policies, products, or services, including acknowledging that they will not receive any preferential treatment related to any statutory function of the agency.
  • Abiding by all terms and conditions for the use of the Alliance Program logo as specified in OSHA's Guidelines for Use of the Alliance Logo.

OSHA's cooperative programs provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary, collaborative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communication, training, and education. These programs have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and participants. OSHA and the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council acknowledge that this document is not legally binding. This document does not obligate or authorize the expenditure or reimbursement of appropriations or other funds, nor does it require the parties to enter into any contract or other obligations. It does not confer any rights or responsibilities under U.S. law, nor does it limit or restrict the parties from participating in similar activities or arrangements with other entities. This document does not limit, supersede, or otherwise affect OSHA's normal operations or decisions in carrying out its statutory and regulatory duties and functions. OSHA's entering this relationship with an organization does not imply the agency's endorsement or promotion of that organization's products or services.

This Ambassador relationship will be executed in full compliance with all applicable federal laws. It takes effect on the date of signing and will remain in effect for the duration of an ongoing cooperative association and a good faith effort by all parties to meet the intent of this document and its underlying policies. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days' written notice.

Signed this 27 day of May 2026.


Christopher Robinson
Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Gregory Bernarding
Business Manager
Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council

VOSH Consultation Provides Valuable Resources and Assistance

VOSH Consultation Provides Valuable Resources and Assistance


Company: 

DOLI

Karnage Construction is a contracting company focusing on residential and historic preservation. The company specializes in window restoration, garages, additions, trim, carpentry, structural framing, and architectural salvage.

The company serves both residential homeowners and works on larger projects for commercial contractors throughout Virginia.

Dallas Region - Alliance Ambassador Document - June 1, 2026


Dallas Region - Alliance Ambassador Document - June 1, 2026

ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE PROGRAM AMBASSADOR RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN
THE HOUSTON SOUTH AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE TEXAS CHEMISTRY COUNCIL (TCC)

Since entering into an Alliance on June 6, 2022, with subsequent renewal(s) on June 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Houston South Area Office and The Texas Chemistry Council (TCC) have worked together to improve workplace health and safety by sharing information, guidance, and access to training resources that address occupational hazards, and promoting understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

OSHA and The Texas Chemistry Council (TCC) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.

In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with The Texas Chemistry Council (TCC) by:

  • Providing routine communications on enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives.
  • Sharing invitations and offering opportunities to speak at OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the Houston South Area Office.
  • Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities and as resources allow.
  • Maintaining the organization's status as Alliance Program Ambassador on the agency's public webpage.

The Texas Chemistry Council (TCC) will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:

  • Sharing information with members and stakeholders on OSHA's National Initiatives (Enforcement, Regulatory, and Outreach) and encouraging their participation in OSHA's outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes.
  • Sharing information with members and stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
  • Encouraging TCC member companies to build relationships with OSHA's National, Regional, and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
  • Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding TCC member companies good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  • Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at one another's conferences, and local meetings.
  • Adhering to requirements laid out in the Alliance Program Directive regarding the prohibition on promoting or implying the agency's endorsement of their policies, products, or services, including acknowledging that they will not receive any preferential treatment related to any statutory function of the agency.
  • Abiding by all terms and conditions for the use of the Alliance Program logo as specified in OSHA's Guidelines for Use of the Alliance Logo.

OSHA's cooperative programs provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary, collaborative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communication, training, and education. These programs have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and participants. OSHA and TCC acknowledge that this document is not legally binding. This document does not obligate or authorize the expenditure or reimbursement of appropriations or other funds, nor does it require the parties to enter into any contract or other obligations. It does not confer any rights or responsibilities under U.S. law, nor does it limit or restrict the parties from participating in similar activities or arrangements with other entities. This document does not limit, supersede, or otherwise affect OSHA's normal operations or decisions in carrying out its statutory and regulatory duties and functions. OSHA's entering this relationship with an organization does not imply the agency's endorsement or promotion of that organization's products or services.

This Ambassador relationship will be executed in full compliance with all applicable federal laws. It takes effect on the date of signing and will remain in effect for the duration of an ongoing cooperative association and a good faith effort by all parties to meet the intent of this document and its underlying policies. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days' written notice.

Signed this 1st day of June, 2026.


Larissa Ipsen, M.S.
Area Director
Houston South Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Hector Rivero
President & CEO
Texas Chemistry Council

Dallas Region - Alliance Ambassador Document - May 27, 2026


Dallas Region - Alliance Ambassador Document - May 27, 2026

ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE PROGRAM AMBASSADOR RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN
THE DALLAS AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
REGIONAL HISPANIC CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION (RHCA)

Since entering into an Alliance on April 28, 2014, with subsequent renewal(s) on May 25, 2016, May 31, 2018, October 21, 2020 and March 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Dallas Area Office and the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) have worked together to improve workplace health and safety by sharing information, guidance, and access to training resources that address occupational hazards, and promoting understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

OSHA and RHCA continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.

In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with RHCA by:

  • Providing routine communications on enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives.
  • Sharing invitations to and offering opportunities to speak at OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the National, Regional, or Area Office, and the National Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Forum.
  • Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities and as resources allow.
  • Maintaining the organization's RHCA status as Alliance Program Ambassador on the agency's public webpage.

RHCA will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:

  • Sharing information with members and stakeholders on OSHA's National Initiatives (Enforcement, Regulatory, and Outreach) and encouraging their participation in OSHA's outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes.
  • Sharing information with members and stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
  • Encouraging RHCA contractors and worksites to build relationships with OSHA's National, Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
  • Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding RHCA's good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  • Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at one another's conferences, local meetings, monthly safety committee meetings, Pillar Awards, Luna Awards and the Day of the Construction Worker events.
  • Adhering to requirements laid out in the Alliance Program Directive regarding the prohibition on promoting or implying the agency's endorsement of their policies, products, or services, including acknowledging that they will not receive any preferential treatment related to any statutory function of the agency.
  • Abiding by all terms and conditions for the use of the Alliance Program logo as specified in OSHA's Guidelines for Use of the Alliance Logo.

OSHA's cooperative programs provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary, collaborative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communication, training, and education. These programs have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and participants. OSHA and RHCA acknowledge that this document is not legally binding. This document does not obligate or authorize the expenditure or reimbursement of appropriations or other funds, nor does it require the parties to enter into any contract or other obligations. It does not confer any rights or responsibilities under U.S. law, nor does it limit or restrict the parties from participating in similar activities or arrangements with other entities. This document does not limit, supersede, or otherwise affect OSHA's normal operations or decisions in carrying out its statutory and regulatory duties and functions. OSHA's entering this relationship with an organization does not imply the agency's endorsement or promotion of that organization's products or services.

This Ambassador relationship will be executed in full compliance with all applicable federal laws. It takes effect on the date of signing and will remain in effect for the duration of an ongoing cooperative association and a good faith effort by Dallas Area Office and RHCA to meet the intent of this document and its underlying policies. The Area Director or the RHCA President may terminate the relationship for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days' written notice.

Signed this 27 day of May 2026.


Gregory R. Wynn
Dallas Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


John H. Martinez-D
President
Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA)

Denver Region - Alliance Renewal Agreement - April 10, 2026


Denver Region - Alliance Renewal Agreement - April 10, 2026

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
DENVER REGIONAL OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
POWER GENERATION VPP WORKGROUP (PGVPP)

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Denver Region and PGVPP continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and PGVPP hereby renew the Alliance signed March 10, 2023, with a continued emphasis on creating a positive safety culture with employers and workers in the power generation industry. Specifically, both organizations are committed to providing PGVPP members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect 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 protecting workers by reducing and preventing exposure to electrical power generation hazards.

This 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 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, including but not limited to surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and PGVPP recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program 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: Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

  • Share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
  • Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
  • Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA and the PGVPP websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
  • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and Voluntary Protection Program conferences, local meetings, or other events.
  • Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on electrical power generation to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
  • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding PGVPP good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
  • Encourage PGVPP to build relationships with OSHA's Regional and Area Offices to address health and safety issues.
Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

  • Develop and share industry best practices with the objective of elevating safety awareness across the power generation industry and communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
  • Develop effective training and education programs for internal safety auditing regarding industry and regulatory needs, develop best industry practice corrective actions and communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
  • Develop effective training and education programs for PGVPP 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.

OSHA's Alliances provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communication, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and Alliance participants. In entering this Alliance, OSHA and PGVPP acknowledge that this agreement is not legally binding. This agreement does not obligate or authorize the expenditure or reimbursement of appropriations or other funds, nor does it require the parties to enter into any contract or other obligations. It does not confer any rights or responsibilities under U.S. law, nor does it limit or restrict the parties from participating in similar activities or arrangements with other entities. This agreement does not limit, supersede, or otherwise affect OSHA's normal operations or decisions in carrying out its statutory and regulatory duties and functions. OSHA's entering an Alliance with an organization does not imply the agency's endorsement or promotion of that organization's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to 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 Denver Regional Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plans' and OSHA On-Site Consultation programs' participation on the team.

This agreement will be executed in full compliance with all applicable federal laws. It takes effect on the date of signing and will remain in effect for two years. Either signatory may terminate their organization's participation in the agreement 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 10th day of April, 2026.


Billie A. Kizer
Acting Regional Administrator
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Kelli Heflin
Chairperson
Power Generation VPP Workgroup


Alex Miller
Chairperson
Power Generation VPP Workgroup

Partnership #1462 - Agreement - May 7, 2026