ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ft. Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324
(954) 424-0242; Fax (954) 424-3073
And the
WeCount!

May 20, 2025

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      March 31, 2023

      Renewal Date:
      May 20, 2025

   2. Evaluation Period
      April 1, 2024 – April 31, 2025

   3. Overview:

      OSHA and WeCount! agreed to form an Alliance to provide WeCount! members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect vulnerable workers, including low-wage workers, by reducing and preventing their exposure to hazards in the agricultural and construction industries and increasing their understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond – Area Director (AD)
      Leny Chango – Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)

      Alliance participant
      Oscar Londoño, Co-Executive Director
      Claudia Navarro, Co-Executive Director

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Alliance coordinators maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress, including meetings conducted on: May 30, 2024; June 14, 2024; July 5, 2024; July 26, 2024; August 6, 2024; and April 21, 2025.

3. Results

   The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement. In addition to these activities, OSHA shared educational information, materials, and updated guidances to WeCount! throughout the year, which WeCount! disseminated to its members and the general public through outreach and education.

   Dissemination

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)	Number Reached
   Dissemination	5/30/2024	During this period, the Alliance group discussed the best practices for heat-illness related outreach and education in the agricultural and construction industries. The group also and discussed other ideas and opportunities collaboration regarding workplace safety and health.	Agriculture, Construction, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Heat Illness Prevention	30 (Direct) / 500 (Indirect)
   Dissemination	11/8/2024	During this period, the Alliance group met to plan and to discuss the training agenda for the group’s upcoming health and safety workshop, which was focused on ergonomics.	Agriculture, Construction, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Heat Illness Prevention	3 (Direct) / 30 (Indirect)
   Dissemination	04/21/2025	During this period, the Alliance group met to review the results of ongoing group’s collaboration, to share feedback, as well as to address best practices. The group also discussed future plans for the Alliance group.	Agriculture, Construction,Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Heat Illness Prevention	3 (Direct) / 25 (Indirect)

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name and Affiliation	Title of Presentation, if applicable	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)	Number Reached
   Training/ Education	11/17/24	Health and Safety Education Workshop on Ergonomics	WeCount! Representatives	On 11/17/24, OSHA assisted a health and safety workshop conducted by WeCount! on ergonomic hazards and provided information on OSHA’s protections and how to access reporting mechanisms.	Miami & Ft. Lauderdale	FL	Agriculture, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Ergonomics	3 (Direct)/ 25 (Indirect)

Report Prepared by: Leny Chango, OSHA Compliance Assistant Specialist

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, Florida

May 31, 2025

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      March 23, 2015

      Renewal Date:
      August 27, 2018
      December 10, 2021
      August 26, 2024

   2. Evaluation Period
      March 11, 2024 – May 31, 2025
   3. Overview:
      OSHA and the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, Florida agreed to provide information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly by reducing and preventing exposures to hazards in the construction industry. The Alliance participants will also work to increase the understanding of workers' rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
   4. Implementation Team Members
      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond – Area Director
      Leny Chango – Compliance Assistance Specialist
      
      Alliance participant
      Rutilio Escandón Cadenas, General Consul Mexico Consulate
      José Manuel Murillo, Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs
2. Implementation Team Meetings

   In addition to the following formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups have maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period, including phone calls and emails, to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

   1. 07/15/24
   2. 08/26/24
3. Results
   The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.
   
   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

Report Prepared by:  Leny Chango, CAS, Ft. Lauderdale Area Office