#990 - Agreement - September 10, 2020

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) June 22, 2010

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed

   January 31, 2003

   Dates Renewed

   June 16, 2005
   February 8, 2007
   March 6, 2009

   Evaluation Period

   January 31, 2009 – January 31, 2010

   Overview

   Through the Alliance, OSHA and SCA will provide SCA members and others in the shipbuilding industry, including non-English or limited-English speaking employees, with information and guidance that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to shipyard safety and health hazards such as electrical, welding/hotwork, ergonomics, and in promoting hearing conservation.

   Implementation Team Members

   OSHA

   Todd Briggs, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs (DCSP), Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (OOSA),
   Steve Butler, Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP), Office of Maritime Enforcement (OME)
   Paul Comolli, DEP, OME
   Deborah Gabry, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management (DTSEM), Office and Science and Technology Assessment
   Amy Wangdahl, Directorate of Standards and Guidance (DSG), Office of Maritime
   Danielle Watson, DSG, Office of Maritime

   SCA

   Ian Bennitt, Manager, Government Affairs, SCA
   Terry Preston, Atlantic Marine/Alabama Shipyard, SCA

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • February 2, 2009 Safety Alert Development Workgroup Meeting
   • March 16, 2009 Joint Alliance Implementation Team Meeting with American Shipbuilders Association (ASA) and the National Shipbuilders Research Program (NSRP) Alliances
   • July 23, 2009 Joint Alliance Implementation Team Meeting with ASA and NSRP Alliances
   • July 30, 2009 Safety Alert Development Workgroup Meeting

   • December 3, 2009 Joint Alliance Implementation Team Meeting with the ASA and NSRP Alliances

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization, Todd Briggs and Ian Bennitt, spoke regularly to discuss and plan the activities and programs listed under events and products.

3. Results

   1. Events and Products

      Outreach and Communication Goals

      • Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and SCA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the [maritime] industry.

      Products

      OSHA and SCA Alliance Web Page

      OSHA is continuing to update the OSHA and SCA Alliance Web page that is posted on the Agency’s Web site. The page includes OSHA and SCA Alliance-related information, including links to the OSHA and SCA Alliance agreements, news releases, Alliance Program participant-developed products, activities and events, and milestones and successes.

      SCA and OSHA Web Site

      SCA continues to update the association’s Web site, which includes information on the OSHA and SCA Alliance, OSHA Region X and SCA Alliance, and the OSHA Region VI Houston North and South Area Offices – SCA Strategic Partnership. During the reporting period, SCA posted “Safety Alert: Welding and Other Hot Work Procedures in Shipyard Employment” and “Toolbox Talks: Hearing Conservation in the Shipbuilding Industry,” developed through the OSHA and SCA, ASA, NSRP, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Alliances, on its Web site.

      Publications and Newsletters

      Articles on the OSHA and SCA Alliance activities have appeared in a number of print and online publications, including SCA Press Releases, OSHA up to Date, Occupational Health & Safety Magazine, and EHS Today. In addition, SCA includes information on OSHA compliance assistance resources in its quarterly publication, Shipyard Chronicle. For more information see the “Alliance Program Reach” table.

      OSHA Safety and Health Topics Pages and eTools

      SCA representatives serve on the editorial boards for the following Safety and Health Topics pages on the OSHA Web site: Maritime Industry and Ship Building and Repair. SCA representatives also serve on the editorial board of the Shipyard Employment eTool.

      • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's and SCA's conferences and events, such as SCA's bi-annual Safety Seminar.

      Events

      SCA Safety Seminar, September 10, 2009, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

      Kelly Bubolz, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Region V, Appleton, Wisconsin Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, delivered a maritime safety-related presentation and provided an update on OSHA’s maritime-related activities to 35 people during the SCA Safety Seminar on September 10, 2009, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

      • Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SCA best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by SCA and through OSHA- or SCA-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

      National Safety Congress and Expo, October 27, 2009, Orlando, Florida

      Stephen Butler, Director, Office of Maritime Enforcement, DEP, USDOL-OSHA and Ian Bennitt, Manager, Government Affairs, SCA, delivered "Maritime Industry Safety and Health Products and Information" to 35 people at the 2009 NSC Congress and Expo on October 27, 2009, in Orlando, Florida. The presentation also included an update on the activities of the OSHA and SCA Alliance.

      • Work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects including shipyard employment safety issues that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program.

      Products

      Safety Alert: Welding and Hot Work Procedures in Shipyard Employment

      Through the Alliance Program, SCA worked with representatives from ASA, NSRP AIHA, and ASSE Alliances to develop “Safety Alert: Welding and Hot Work Procedures in Shipyard Employment.” The Alert provides tips and reminders to help maintain a safe work environment by identifying situations and hazards associated with hot work. The Safety Alert was posted on the SCA Web site in February 2009 and linked to from the OSHA and SCA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products Web page on the OSHA Web site.

      Toolbox Talks: Hearing Conservation in the Shipbuilding Industry

      Through the Alliance Program, SCA worked with representatives from ASA, NSRP AIHA and ASSE Alliances to develop “Toolbox Talks: Hearing Conservation in the Shipbuilding Industry.” The toolbox talks address a number of hearing conservation-related topics, including shipbuilding noise levels and selecting hearing protection. The toolbox talks also include a hearing protection checklist for workers in shipyard employment. The documents were posted on the SCA Web site in April 2009 and linked to from the OSHA and SCA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products Web page on the OSHA Web site.

      • Promote and encourage SCA members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. During this evaluation period, no products or resources have been developed to meet this Alliance goal.

      Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health Goals

      • Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on shipyard safety and health hazards, including ergonomics, to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

      Events

      North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 3-9, 2009, “Safety Means Always Coming Home”

      On May 3-9, 2009, SCA and 57 other Alliance Program participants supported 2009 NAOSH Week. Sponsored annually by ASSE, an Alliance Program participant, and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), the Week focuses on the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The theme for 2009 NAOSH Week was "Safety Means Always Coming Home." Ian Bennitt, Manager, Government Affairs, SCA, attended the event and represented SCA, which, along with a number of other Alliance Program participants, supported the Week.

   2. Executive Summary

      Through the Alliance Program, OSHA and SCA continue to work together to address safety and health issues in the maritime industry and continue their productive working relationship. For example, the OSHA and SCA Alliance worked on several projects with ASA, NSRP, and other maritime industry-related Alliances to develop a safety alert and toolbox talk focusing on safety and health issues in shipyard employment.

      OSHA and SCA representatives are also sharing their expertise through participation on the OSHA electronic assistance tools’ editorial boards and speaking opportunities. SCA representatives continue to serve on the Maritime Industry and Ship Building and Ship Repair Safety and Health Topics pages’ editorial boards and the Shipyard Employment eTool’s editorial board. In addition, at the SCA Safety Seminar on September 10, 2009, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Kelly Bubolz, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Region V, Appleton, Wisconsin Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, delivered a maritime safety-related presentation and provided an update on OSHA’s maritime-related activities. Further, representatives from DEP and SCA delivered a safety and health presentation focusing on maritime safety at the 2009 NSC Congress and Expo in Orlando, Florida.

      Through the Alliance Program, SCA worked with ASSE and more than 55 other Alliance Program participants to support and promote 2009 NAOSH Week, May 3-9, “Safety Means Always Coming Home.”

      Lastly, SCA is continuing to hold joint Implementation Team meetings with ASA and NSRP, which include OSHA representatives from DCSP, DEP, DSG, and DTSEM.

   3. Alliance Program Reach

      Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
      OSHA and SCA Alliance Web Page on the OSHA Web Site	3,282
      SCA and OSHA Alliance Web Page on the SCA Web Site	Data Not Available
      Maritime Industry Safety and Health Topics Page	41, 292
      Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Safety and Health Topics Page	9,993
      Shipyard Employment eTool	21, 675
      March 20, 2009, “SCA and OSHA Renew Partnership in National Alliance Program” SCA News Release	200
      February 19, 2009, “OSHA Maritime Alliance Participants Complete Safety Alert for Welding and Hot Work” SCA News Release	200
      March 13, 2009, “Spring Health and Safety Seminar 2009” SCA News Release	200
      March 16, 2009, “SCA, OSHA, ASSE and other Alliance Program Particpants Promote NAOSH Week, May 3-9, 2009” SCA News Release	200
      March 20, 2009, “SCA and OSHA Renew Partnership in National Alliance Program” SCA News Release	200
      March 23, 2009, “OSHA and Shipbuilders Council of America Alliance set goal of reducing and preventing shipyard hazards” OSHA News Release	69 News Services
      March 24, 2009, “OSHA and Shipbuilders Council Address Shipyard Hazards” EHS Today	83,102
      March 24, 2009, “OSHA Renews Biosafety, Shipbuilding Alliances” Occupational Health & Safety Magazine	80,100
      March 27, 2009, “OSHA Renews Biosafety, Shipbuilding Alliances” Occupational Health & Safety E-News	Data Not Available
      June 2009, “OSHA Alliances – SCA” OSHA Up To Date	62 News Services
      October 27, 2009, NSC Congress and Expo, Orlando, Florida, “Maritime Industry Safety and Health Products and Information” Speakers: Stephen Butler, Director, Office of Maritime Enforcement, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, USDOL-OSHA and Ian Bennitt, Manager, Government Affairs, SCA	35
      September 10, 2009, SCA Health and Safety Seminar, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Speaker: Kelly Bubolz, CAS, Region V, Appleton, Wisconsin Area Office, USDOL-OSHA	35
      TOTAL	240,644

4. Upcoming Milestones

   To build on the success of the Alliance’s first seven years, the OSHA and SCA Alliance was renewed in March 2009. To meet the goals of the renewed cooperative agreement, the Alliance Implementation Team will be working on a number of compliance assistance activities and products for the maritime industry. For example, SCA will work with ASA, NSRP, AIHA and ASSE through the Alliance Program to finalize a safety alert focusing on ventilation safety-related issues in shipyard employment. SCA representatives will review and provide feedback on an OSHA Safety and Health Information Prevention Sheet (SHIPS) focusing on rigging. SCA representatives will also review and provide feedback on OSHA-developed products, including a series of maritime-related fatality fact sheets and QuickCards focusing on aerial lifts.

   Through the OSHA Region IV Mobile, Alabama Area Office and Gulf Coast Safety Maritime Safety Association Alliance, members from SCA will review and provide feedback on draft compliance assistance and outreach documents focusing on safety and health issues in the maritime industry.

   In addition, SCA representatives will continue to serve on the OSHA Maritime Industry and Ship Building and Ship Repair Safety and Health Topics pages’ editorial boards and the OSHA Shipyard Employment eTool’s editorial board.

   Further, SCA will support 2010 NAOSH Week, “Mission NAOSH 2010: Safe Workplaces” and will promote the Alliance Program and Agency compliance assistance materials.

   SCA will publish articles in its quarterly publication, Shipyard Chronicle, and include Alliance-related information in the “News and Public Information” section on its Web site. In addition, SCA will post the products the Alliance develops to the association’s Web site which will be linked to from the OSHA and SCA Alliance Web page and the Alliance Program Participants Developed Products Web page on the Agency’s Web site.

   John Vos, CAS, Region IV, Savannah Area Office, USDOL-OSHA, will deliver a presentation focusing on maritime health and safety issues at the SCA Spring Health and Safety Seminar on March 11, 2010, in Mobile, Alabama.

   Finally, OSHA is working with ASA, NSRP, and SCA to conclude the individual Alliances and sign one maritime-related cooperative agreement in August 2010 that will address the same goals and safety and safety and health topic areas.

Report prepared by: Todd Briggs, Alliance Coordinator, OOSA, June 22, 2010.

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-East Area Office
LaVista Perimeter Office Park
Building 7, Suite 110
Tucker, Georgia 30084
(770) 493-6644; Fax (770) 493-7725
Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance
(formerly Georgia Youth Alliance)
Alliance Annual Report
August 31, 2020

1. Alliance Background:

   1. Date Signed:

      June 6, 2006

      Renewal date:

      • US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Addendum to Alliance signed November 17, 2011
      • Renewed December 21, 2011
      • Concerned Beauty Professionals (formerly the Georgia Advocacy of Concerned Beauty Professionals - GACBP) Addendum to Alliance signed January 29, 2013
      • Renewed September 22, 2014
      • Renewed November 5, 2015

   2. Evaluation Period

      August 1, 2019, through July 31, 2020

   3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), represented by the Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices and ¹OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Specifically, the OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance is committed to providing members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of youth workers and educators in career/technical education programs throughout Georgia.

   4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors

      The following have participated in Alliance Implementation meetings during this evaluation period:

      Members

      • The US DOL - OSHA Regional Office and the US DOL – Wage & Hour Division (WDH) Regional Office
      • The Georgia Department of Economic Development
      • The Georgia Department of Education
      • The Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA)
      • Representatives from the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program
      • The AGC Georgia Chapter
      • The Georgia chapters of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
      • The Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals (CBBP)

2. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors

   The implementation team included representatives from all of the Alliance participants. Implementation team meetings were conducted as scheduled on the following dates:

   • 7/27/2020
   • 6/29/2020
   • 03/16/2020 (Canceled)
   • 11/18/2019

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	August 13 and 28, 2019	OSHA representatives conducted a safety and health presentation for the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) and Westside Works.	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	32 -attendees
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	During this period	R.W. Allen Construction established a partnership with the East Georgia YouthBuild Program. YouthBuild is a program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides a non-traditional learning opportunity to youth age 16 - 24 years of age interested in gaining trade-related skills.	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	5 - attendees
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	During this period	Joe Marchese of Marchese Construction recently teamed with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System to provide five (5) students with hands-on experience and safety training.	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	5 - attendees
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	October 29, 2019	A representative of the Georgia Tech On-site Consultation Program conducted a webinar for members of the Georgia CATT Apprenticeship Program. The training focused on safety and health, as well as child labor laws.	Safety and Health Program; Youth Workers	25 - attendees
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	November 11, 2019	A member of the Alliance group discussed OSHA and careers in workplace safety and health with home school students at Metro Academic Studies (MAS).	Safety and Health Program; Youth Workers	30 - students
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	During this period	J Joe Marchese of Marchese Construction participated in Career Day at Ebenezer Elementary School in Rincon, Georgia.	Safety and Health Program; Youth Workers	50- attendees
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	November 13, 2019	OSHA representatives conducted a safety and health presentation for the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) and Westside Works.	Fall Prevention and Young Workers	12 -attendees
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	November 14, 2019	A member of the Alliance group discussed OSHA and careers in workplace safety and health with home school students at Eastside Academic Studies (EAS).	Safety and Health Program; Youth Workers	22 - students
   Speech/Presentation and Dissemination	January 13, 2020	Jenny Houlroyd, GA Tech, and Tom Bosley, OSHA, conducted a presentation for the ASSP Chapter in Atlanta, Georgia, regarding the efforts of the Sustainable Workforce Alliance.	Safety and Health Program; Youth Workers	25 - attendees

   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.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Training/Outreach Event	August 2019 through July 2020	School Outreach Events	AGC Georgia members and others	During this period, the Alliance group, represented by the AGC of Georgia and others, conducted the following training and outreach activities at schools throughout Georgia. These activities focused on opportunities in the construction industry and included providing students with safety and health training: 1) Sheridan Construction provided OSHA 10-hour training to five (5) high school seniors from Peach County High School. 2) Baston-Cook Construction hosted 120 students from Cass High School at its Cartersville Medical Center construction site. Students had the opportunity to witness first-hand a wide range of crafts, as well as the importance of safety. 3) RW Allen Construction hosted students from Lincoln County High School at its Presbyterian Village Center construction site. Students had the opportunity to witness first-hand a wide range of crafts, as well as the importance of safety. 4) Bowen & Watson Construction hosted students from Stephens County High School at its CTAE facility construction site. Students had the opportunity to witness first-hand a wide range of crafts, as well as the importance of safety. 5) Central Georgia Technical College and MetroPower formed an apprenticeship program. 6) During this period, ACE Electric implemented an apprenticeship program through Wiregrass Georgia Tech.	Peach County, Lincoln County, Stephens County, Cartersville, Macon & Valdosta	GA	Construction, Hazard Communication & Chemical; and Young Workers	500+ Students
   Outreach Event	March 12, 2020	CEFGA Career Expo	Various Alliance Members	Members of the Alliance group supported the CEFGA World of Construction in a variety of areas, including serving as volunteers, judges and exhibitors. This year’s event was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Atlanta	GA	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	1000+ attendees

   Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

    

   Note:¹ Georgia Local Section - American Industrial Hygiene Association (GLS-AIHA), the Georgia Chapter - American Society of Safety Professionals (GA-ASSP), the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (Georgia Tech), the Southeast Center for Young Worker Safety and Health, Georgia Tech – OSHA Training Institute Education Center, the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage & Hour Division, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC., HDS Consulting, Georgia Concerned Beauty Professionals, Associated General Contractors of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE), the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), the Georgia Department of Economic Development – Trade Five (formerly Go Build), the Georgia Department of Economic Development – GA WorkSmart Program, New South Construction Company, and Gilbane Building Company

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-West Area Office
1995 North Park Place, Suite 525
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(678) 903-7301; Fax (770) 984-8855
Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
Georgia Adult Blood Lead Alliance
Alliance Annual Report
July 10, 2020

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      April 20, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      April 20, 2019, through April 20, 2020

   3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta East, Atlanta West and Savannah, Georgia, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute – Safety, Health and Environment Services Group (Georgia Tech), and the Georgia Department of Public Health, Division of Health Protection, Epidemiology Office (DPH). The focus of the Alliance to provide members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to lead hazards in both general and construction industries.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Keith Hass, Assistant Area Director, Atlanta-West Area Office
      Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator, Atlanta Regional Office

      Alliance participant

      Rana Bayakly, Georgia Department of Public Health (Georgia DPH)
      Antionette Lavender, Georgia DPH
      Myrtle Turner-Harris Georgia Tech On-Site Consultation Program (Georgia Tech)
      Paul Schlumper, Georgia Tech
      Jenny Houlroyd, Georgia Tech
      Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech
      Vicki Ainslie, Georgia Tech

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • The Alliance group met of the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
     • July 15, 2019
     • November 18, 2019
     • March 16, 2020 (cancelled)
   • In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

   These tables are best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination/Presentation/Speech	11/2019	The Alliance group distributed material to the DeKalb County Police Department focused on lead safety for its shoot range.	Hazard Communication/Chemical and Lead	100+
   Dissemination/Presentation/Speech	During this period (FY2020)	A representative from the Alliance group was appointed to the board for the Georgia Environmental, Health and Safety Conference, enhancing the opportunities to promote the Alliance.	Hazard Communication/Chemical and Lead	N/A
   Dissemination/Presentation/Speech ion	During this period (FY2020)	Outreach was conducted with the following organizations, in an effort to develop an effective strategy to prevent worker/employee overexposure to lead: 1) Georgia Department of Corrections 2) North Carolina Department of labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health	Hazard Communication/Chemical and Lead	100+

   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.

   These tables are best viewed on tablets, notebooks, or desktop computer screens.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Speech & Presentation	During this period (FY 2020)	Training/Webinar	Vickie Ainslie, GA Tech	During this period, a training session was conducted with members of the Ohio Department of Worker’s Comp, regarding lead overexposure at shooting ranges.	Columbus(Virtual Meeting)	OH	Construction, Hazard Communication/Chemical and Lead	50+
   Speech & Presentation	9/5/18	Georgia Environmental, Safety and Health Conference	Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech On-Site Consultation	The Georgia Tech On-Site Consultation Program conducted a presentation entitled "Leveraging Resources: Building Alliances with OSHA, Consultation and Public Health Partners"	Savannah	GA	Construction, Hazard Communication/Chemical and Lead	20
   Speech & Presentation	2/27/19	American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Georgia Chapter Event	Vicki Ainslie, Georgia Tech On-Site Consultation	The Georgia Tech On-Site Consultation Program conducted a presentation for the AIHA, Local Section, regarding lead exposure a shooting ranges across the State.	Atlanta	GA	Small Business, Safety and Health Management Systems	35

   Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration's
Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
And the
Georgia Struck-by Alliance
Alliance Annual Report
September 4, 2020

1. Alliance Background:

   1. Date Signed:

      December 5, 2006

      Renewal Date:

      • March 5, 2013
      • March 19, 2016
      • March 9, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period:

      August 1, 2019, through July 31, 2020

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Georgia Federal Highway Administration (Georgia FHA), Georgia Highway Contractors Association (GHCA), Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA), Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), Georgia Tech Research Institute (Georgia Tech), 3M, Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia), Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Lamar), Georgia Power, Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), Pike Electric, National Safety Council (NSC) – Georgia Chapter, and Comcast formed an Alliance to share their collective expertise to safeguard general and construction industry workers exposed work zone and struck-by hazards.

   4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors:

      The implementation team included representatives from all of the Alliance participants.

      OSHA, GDOT, Georgia FHA, GHCA, GUCA, ACCG, Georgia Tech, 3M, AGC Georgia, Lamar, Georgia Power, CEFGA, Pike Electric, NSC Georgia Chapter and Comcast.

2. Implementation Team Meeting

   • September 10, 2019
   • December 17, 2019
   • March 17, 2020 (cancelled due to the pandemic)

   In addition to these meetings, the Alliance coordinator and the group members maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns..

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination/Presentation	December 17, 2019	During this period, Ms. Kathi Dopson, National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), conducted a presentation for the Georgia Struck-By Alliance group. The presentation was focused on NAWIC's national Alliance with OSHA, which was developed to address the following issues impacting women in construction: PPE; Sanitation; and Ergonomics.	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	10-attendees
   Dissemination/Presentation/Speeches	During this period, October 2019 thru March 2020	During this period, the "Empowering Healthy Connections at Work," Campaign addressing suicide prevention and mental health issues was promoted by the Alliance group. The AGC Safety Committee members, OSHA and the GA Struck- By Alliance members, led this activity. Meetings were convened the following dates for event plannings: October 8, 2019; October 11, 2019; October 24, 2019; and November 5, 2019.	Construction/ Safety and Health Program/ Suicide Prevention	1,000+
   Dissemination/Presentation/ Speeches	During this period, October 2019 thru March 2020	The "Empowering Healthy Connections at Work," Campaign addressing suicide prevention and mental health issues was promoted by the Alliance group. On November 2019, an article about the campaign was published in the OSHA Region IV newsletter. Article were also published in OSHA QuickTakes and the AGC Forum magazine.	Construction/ Safety and Health Program/ Suicide Prevention	8,000+ Circulation
   Dissemination/Presentation/ Speeches	During this period, October 2019 thru March 2020	The "Empowering Healthy Connections at Work," Campaign addressing suicide prevention and mental health issues was promoted by the Alliance group. On February 19, 2020, the Suicide Prevention campaign was officially kicked-off with a short-term billboard donated by Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Lamar). On August 31, 2020, the suicide prevention billboard was re-installed by Lamar and it remained posted until the end of September, in support of "World Suicide Prevention Day."	Construction/ Safety and Health Program/ Suicide Prevention	Location - I-85 (near the Atlanta International Airport), Weekly Impressions - 179,957
   Dissemination/Presentation/ Speeches	During this period, October 2019 thru March 2020	The Empowering Healthy Connections at Work Campaign addressing suicide prevention and mental health issues was promoted by the Alliance group. A power point presentation was developed by OSHA, AGC Safety Committee members and the Georgia Department of Public Health for use as an outreach tool for the campaign.	Construction/ Safety and Health Program/ Suicide Prevention	1,000+
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Atlanta, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-85 (South exit 28), Weekly Impressions - 179,957
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Brunswick, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-95 (south exit 42), Weekly Impressions - 98,636
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Macon, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-75 (North exit 149), Weekly Impressions - 272,177
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Rome, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-75 (North exit 326), Weekly Impressions - 193,656
   Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Savannah, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location - I-16 (Exit 127), Weekly Impressions - 67,031

   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..

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Speech/Present-ation/ Training	January 6 -10, 2020	Winter Weather Safety Stand-Down	AGC Georgia members and others	January 2020, construction jobsites across Georgia were encouraged to cease work and participate in a Winter Weather Safety Stand-Down. This event led by the OSHA and the AGC Georgia.	Through-out the State - Atlanta	GA	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers and Transportation	3 companies, 12 job sites and 120 workers participated
   Speech/Present-ation/ Training	April 20-24, 2020	Georgia Struck-by Safety Stand-Down	AGC Georgia members and others	April 20 - 24, 2020, construction jobsites across Georgia were encouraged to cease work and participate in a Safety Stand-down led by the AGC Georgia. Struck-by Alliance members promoted this Stand-Down through a variety of venues, as well as the organization's contact list. Due to COVID-19, registration details were not maintained for the Struck-By Stand-Down in 2020. During previous years the event had the following level of support: - 2013 - 21 Companies, 104 Worksites and 1,435 Workers - 2014 - 25 Companies, 500 Worksites and 17,000 Workers - 2015 - 25 Companies, 400 Worksites and 15,000 Workers - 2016 - 16 Companies, 837 Worksites and 6,496 Workers - 2017 - 60 companies, 430 worksites and 25,400 Workers - 2018 - 21 companies, 442 worksites and 19,824 Workers - 2019 - 25 companies, 1,426 jobsites, 20,695 workers	Through-out the State - Atlanta	GA	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers and Transportation	100+ participants
   Speech/Present-ation/ Training	August 10-16, 2020	FY 2020 Safe + Sound Campaign.	AGC Georgia, OSHA and Georgia Tech	The AGC Georgia, OSHA and Georgia Tech, which are members of the Alliance group, supported OSHA's FY 2020 Safe + Sound Campaign.	Atlanta	GA	Safety and Health Program	1,000+
   Outreach Event		CEFGA Career Expo	Various Alliance Members	Members of the Alliance group supported the CEFGA World of Construction in a variety of areas, including serving as volunteers, judges and exhibitors. This year's event was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Atlanta	GA	Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Ergonomics, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention and Young Workers	1,000+

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

AGREEMENT RENEWING THE ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
THE SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) hereby renew the Alliance agreement signed January 31, 2003 and renewed June 16, 2005. OSHA and SCA will continue to provide SCA members and others in the shipbuilding industry including non-English or limited English speaking employees, with information and guidance that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to shipyard safety and health hazards such as ergonomics. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and SCA recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort.

OSHA and SCA will work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information (e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA's and SCA's Web sites) to employers and employees in the industry.

• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's and SCA's conferences and events, such as SCA's bi-annual Safety Seminar.

• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SCA best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by SCA and through OSHA- or SCA-developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).

• Promote and encourage SCA members' participation in OSHA's cooperative programs such as compliance assistance, the Voluntary Protection Programs, and the On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.

OSHA and SCA will work together to achieve the following goal related to promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on shipyard safety and health hazards, including ergonomics, to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health. 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 any of that party's products or services; nor does the Agency enter into an Alliance with the purpose of promoting a particular party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of both organizations 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 three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. Team members will include representatives of OSHA's Directorates of Cooperative and State Programs, Enforcement Programs, Standards and Guidance, and Science, Technology and Medicine 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 two years. Either 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 concurrence of both signatories.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM)
February 07, 2020

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      February 21, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      January 01, 2019 – January 15, 2020

   3. Overview

      Brief summary of the purpose and scope of the Alliance – from the Alliance agreement.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      Peter Barletta, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, Braintree MA
      Joseph Green, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, Andover MA

      List OSHA members and titles/offices

      Anthony Covelo, Area Director Andover MA OSHA Area Office
      James Mulligan, Area Director Braintree MA OSHA Area Office
      Mary E. Hoye, Area Director Springfield MA OSHA Area Office

      List Alliance participant members and titles/offices

      Peggy Duffy-Shea- ASM Associate Director of Programs and Membership
      Eric Stalmon- Safety Vice President, The Marr Companies
      Valerie Stone -Safety Director, TG Gallagher

2. Implementation Team Meetings and Training:

   Wednesday, January 15, 2020- OSHA Multi-Employer Citation Policy training, by Mark Heffron OSHA Boston Regional office, (31 attendees)

   Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - Confined Spaces Training and Rescue, (16 attendees)
   Location: Industrial Safety And Rescues Training Facility
   Location: Berkley MA

   9/18/2019 - ASM Safety Roundtable- DOT Reasonable Suspicion training, (32 attendees)
   Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

   5/22/2019 - Safety Roundtable - Training on the new ANSI A92 standards for inspections and safe operations of aerial lifts, hosted and conducted by Eric Stalmon, (53 attendees)
   Location: South Boston, Massachusetts

   Monday, April 8, 2019 - I & I, Sling and Rigging Inspection training (23 attendees)
   Location: I & I Sling, Inc./ Slingmax - Norwood, Ma 02062

   3/22/2019 - Safety Roundtable - Incident Investigation (25 attendees)
   Location: Salem, Massachusetts

   1/31/2019 - Safety Roundtable – OSHA Trenching and Excavating NEP training, effective as of January 1, 2019, by Joe Green from the OSHA Andover Office (27 attendees)
   Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

3. Results

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

   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product	[Product name and summary]	[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   Dissemination	[Summary]	[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   Event		[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   Exhibit		[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   OSHA Product	[Product name and summary]	[Heat, Falls, Temporary Workers, etc.]	[Number if available]
   Review
   Speech/Presentation	[Speech name and summary]	Confine Space, Rigging, Aerial Lifts, Trenching and Excavation, Accident Investigation, Transportation, and OSHA	207
   Training	Listed Above	Same as above
   ASM Newsletter and Social Media blast providing safety information and articles to the over two subcontractor members for example announcing the Fall Stand Down and safe and sound Campaigns.	Publications and News Releases educating the members on new safety laws and events: OSHA's Safe + Sound Week Quickly Approaching The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will join businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs during Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 12-18. Construction's New Safety Imperative: Suicide Prevention Since the invention of hard hats in 1919 to the founding of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration in 1971 and the recent use of drones to conduct safety inspections, leaders in the merit shop construction industry have been working for decades to identify, implement and fine-tune best-in-class jobsite safety practices. Construction Citizen OSHA Moving Toward Making Revisions To Silica Standard For Construction The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently submitted a request seeking information on the effectiveness of control measures not currently included in Table 1 of the agency's construction standard for silica. Roads and Bridges Fatal Falls In Construction: Total Deaths Rise, But Rate Falls, Report Shows The number of fatal falls to a lower level among construction workers increased from 2011 to 2017 - reflecting a surge in employment - although the rate of such incidents decreased 25%, according to a recent report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR. Safety and Health Magazine OSHA Seeks Comment On Possible Revisions To Silica Standard OSHA is requesting input on potential revisions to Table 1 of its respirable crystalline silica standard for construction, according to a Request for Information slated for publication in the Aug. 15 Federal Register. Safety and Health Magazine Beryllium In Construction: OSHA Advisory Committee To Host Teleconference On Potential Rule Changes OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has scheduled a teleconference/WebEx meeting for Sept. 9 to discuss potential changes to beryllium regulations, according to a notice published in the Aug. 8 Federal Register. Fall Protection Again Tops OSHA's 'Top 10' List Of Most Frequently Cited Violations For the ninth consecutive year, Fall Protection - General Requirements is OSHA's most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health announced Tuesday at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo. Safety and Health Magazine Opioids And Pain Management In The Construction Industry The opioid crisis may be devastating the construction industry more than any other, as this class of workers has a higher proportionate mortality rate from opioids—including synthetic, semisynthetic, and natural formulations—than those working in other occupations. Practical Pain Management OSHA Gets New Construction Director The U.S. Department of Labor announced that it has chosen Scott Ketcham as director of OSHA's Directorate of Construction (DOC). Ketcham previously held the position of DOC deputy director for more than two years. Construction Dive U.S. Department Of Labor Announces $10.5 Million In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the availability of $10.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants for nonprofit organizations including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, Indian tribes, and colleges and universities. U.S. Department of Labor May 13, 2019 Workplace Safety News NIOSH, OSHA cosponsor construction safety stand-down Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for one-third of worker deaths in the industry, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH and OSHA, along with The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), are cosponsoring a National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction the week of May 6-10. Safety.BLR	See list.
   Raising Awareness of OSHA's Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training and Education: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training and Education: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Outreach and Communication: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Outreach and Communication: [Write out specific objective]
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   TOTAL			[Total]

4. Evaluations

   Successful completion of Outreach Train the Trainer Courses.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   List major planned activities, products, and issues that the Alliance plans to work on during the next reporting period, including plans for renewal or conclusion.

   Report prepared by: Peter Barletta, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Braintree Office, February 07, 2020

   Activity Types:

   • Alliance Product: Products (e.g., fact sheets, videos, toolbox talks) developed by Alliance participants as part of the Alliance. These are not OSHA products.
   • Dissemination: An Alliance participant sends OSHA information, Alliance products, or other safety and health information to its stakeholders. This includes information sent by email or social media (Facebook, Twitter), and information included in newsletters and other publications. It also includes hits on the Alliance participant’s or OSHA’s Web page.
   • Evaluation: Any efforts by the Alliance participant to evaluate the effectiveness of an Alliance activity or the Alliance as a whole.
   • Event: Participation in events such as the Construction Roundtable and NAOSH Week.
   • Exhibit: OSHA exhibits at events sponsored by the Alliance participant.
   • OSHA Product Review: Review of an OSHA product by an Alliance participant. For example, an Alliance participant may provide technical comments on an OSHA eTool or publication. The review itself is considered the Alliance activity.
   • Speech/Presentation: Speeches or presentation by OSHA staff at events sponsored by the Alliance participant.
   • Training: This includes best practice seminars or other training that Alliance participants provide for OSHA staff. It also includes training for workers/employers/others by Alliance participants.
   • Other: Use this if an activity does not fit into one of the other categories.

    

   OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

   • Agriculture
   • Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers
   • Construction
   • Ergonomics
   • Fall Prevention
   • Hazard Communication/Chemicals
   • Health Care
   • Heat Illness Prevention
   • Hispanic/Latino Workers
   • Maritime
   • Oil and Gas
   • Small Business
   • Temporary Workers
   • Transportation
   • Young Workers

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA)
April 17, 2020

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed: February 18, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      – February 18, 2018 to April 17, 2020

   3. Overview

      The goals of this Alliance is to provide MNA members and others with information, education, guidance, and access to resources that will help them protect the health and safety of nurses and healthcare workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to workplace violence and abuse, back and other musculoskeletal work- related injuries, slip, trip and fall hazards; latex allergens, air contaminants, and pathogens, and infection control. Provide information and assistance with filing OSHA complaints and understanding their rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      Peter Barletta, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Braintree
      Joe Green, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Andover
      Chris Pontus, MNA Safety and Health Director

      List OSHA members and titles/offices

      Anthony Covelo, Area Director Andover MA OSHA Area Office
      James Mulligan, Area Director Braintree MA OSHA Area Office
      Mary E. Hoye, Area Director Springfield MA OSHA Area Office

      List Alliance participant members and titles/offices

      Donna Kelly Williams, President, Massachusetts Nurses Association
      Julie Pinkham, Executive Director, Massachusetts Nurses Association
      Judith Pare, Director of Nursing Education
      Peg Taylor, Associate Director of Health and Safety
      Shirley Thompson, Director, Division of Operations

      Kathryn Flannery, Supervisor, MA OSHA Consultation Program Department of Labor Standards

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   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.

   Minutes of May 22, 2019 Meeting at the MNA in Canton – Alliance Meeting #2- Follow-up to meeting in October 2018 planning alliance events. At this meeting introduced to Peg Taylor, Assistant Director of Health and Safety. Discussed improving and set goals with training presentations to union officials on improving MNA safety and health complaint process, and streamlining communication between MNA and OSHA. Created an OSHA complaint process on MNA website.

   Braintree Office developed and sent to about 75 nursing schools and colleges in Massachusetts, a letter with OSHA resources and links to workplace safety and health resources, including information on workplace violence, to raise awareness of these issues to the health care students prior to entering their nursing profession.

   All Day MNA Conference held in October 02, 2019 at Lombardo’s in Randolph – Focused on work place violence and sexual harassment with 100 hundred attendees.

   May 28, 2019, Labor AD’s evening meeting Northshore Regional office in Lynnfield, MA, OSHA CAS presented and informed members on their rights on how to file an OSHA Complaint. – completed for 28 MNA Union Area Directors.

   OSHA Summer Summit at UMass Amherst on June 19, 2019. Chris Pontus, Judith Pare and Peggy Taylor registering and attended. This collaboration promotes sharing of safety and health learning with involvement in MNA and OSHA sponsored conferences.

   Winter Conference, typically MNA does not do training and conference during winter months, but planned a January 2020 conference at UMass Dartmouth/UMass Worcester a winter conference focusing on: Toxicology, Ergo, and Workplace Violence.

   May 24, 2019. Thank you again, for meeting with us and collaborating on potential projects with MNA. This morning I presented the idea of an OSHA training for our Labor A.D.s and our leadership team was thrilled with the prospect! Julie has asked me to reach out to you and request that you put a hold on September 5^th as a potential training date. Julie and Roland will be meeting with the labor staff on June 6^th to make sure that there are no conflicts with the September date.

   Occupational Safety & Health Administration presented to the Labor School on May 27, 2019 in Lynnfield, MA on employee rights and the OSHA complaint and whistleblower protection and procedures. About 25 Union Area Directors representing various hospitals in Eastern Massachusetts attended.

   Occupational Safety & Health Administration presented to the Labor School on June 17, 2019 in Canton, MA on employee rights and the OSHA complaint and whistleblower protection and procedures. About 30 Union Area Directors representing various hospitals in Eastern Massachusetts attended.

   The MNA Division of Labor met this morning and asked me to extend a formal invitation to you. MNA staff very interested in learning about strategies for communicating and reporting safety and health complaints to OSHA. In order to maximize attendance at this meeting we would like to schedule you for Thursday, October 3rd, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at MNA Headquarters.

   Approximately 20 MNA Hospital Labor Representatives attended the OSHA presentation at the MNA headquarters in Canton, MA. The OSHA presentation was conducted on October 03, 2019 on better understanding and improving the OSHA complaint process with their members. A guideline fact sheet on the OSHA complaint process was handed out.

   January 2020, Peter Barletta and Chris Pontus commenced developing a specific OSHA -10 hour curriculum for nurses and healthcare providers. The plan is to conduct the OSHA-10 hour healthcare in the spring and fall, opened for MNA and non MNA members in the healthcare community. The OSHA -10 hour would focus on infection control and bio hazards, PPE, blood borne, needle stick, workplace violence, slip trips, falls and ergonomics, while maintaining the core OSHA-10 hour requirements under DTE regulations.

   February – April 2020- Covid-19, OSHA Braintree office provided technical assistance by hand delivering in February OSHA’s Pandemic Influenza publications for their nurses. Approximately 100 of these books were delivered to the MNA headquarters in Canton, MA, to be distributed to their approximately 83 hospitals and healthcare facilities in Massachusetts. In addition OSHA emailed all the current and up to date Covid-19 links, including respirators and fit testing guidelines regarding OSHA respiratory protection, CDC, and NIOSH links.

   The OSHA Andover, Braintree and Bridgeport CAS’s PPE donation coordinated and facilitated with alliances partners LaMar Advertising and MNA. LaMar, through the OSHA Bridgeport alliance, volunteered and offered in providing free digital billboard space at 12 locations in Massachusetts for advertising the MNA PPE donation drive. Also MNA developed a flyer for their PPE donation drive, which sent to OSHA alliances and stakeholders interested in donating PPE to front line nurses and health care providers in Massachusetts. The coordinated PPE drive has been successful with a number of organizations and companies donating KN95 Respirators, and other desperately needed PPE.

   Spring 2020 – Regional 5 Program – 2 ½ hours on ergonomics and safe patient handling Clinical Conference in May 2020 with 500-700 attendees for license renewal. Breakout sessions 90 minutes would like OSHA to present on Workplace Violence.

   Other Topics:

   Task Force Groups - develop task force group on workplace violence?

   MassCosh Grant - Risk assessment on substance abuse and opioids. Working with Teamsters and Iron Workers.

   Develop an OSHA template and handouts on how to properly and adequately file a detailed factually strong OSHA Complaint. Maybe publish an article in the Mass Nurses Newsletter and MNA website.

   Discussed OSHA’s letter to the Nursing Schools on workplace violence. Judith Pare recommended reaching out to the Nursing Honor Societies and the UMass honor Society and OSHA presenting and bringing speakers and topics. They would have strong interest. Also reach out to Student Nurses Association- IODIFY- Assumption College.

3. Evaluations

   This alliance has been very successful in training nurses and healthcare providers on their rights on the job with a better understanding of OSHA’s and MNA role in more efficiently and effectively communicating and processing safety and health complaints.

4. Upcoming Milestones

   List major planned activities, products, and issues that the Alliance plans to work on during the next reporting period, including plans for renewal or conclusion.

   The plan is to continue the OSHA-MNA Alliance in further developing safety and health educational products, presentations, and curriculums for their membership. Continue providing on going Covid-19 resources and technical information to all their nurses and health care providers in better protecting themselves and reducing risk of exposure while treating patient with Covid-19.

   Development of an OSHA-10 hour program specifically focusing on the safety and health training needs of healthcare workers. That will improve their knowledge of their rights under the OSHA Act, and increase their understanding of the various OSHA tools available to improve their working conditions, ensuring employers comply with all pertinent OSHA safety and health standards.

   Continued focusing on reducing injuries resulting from Work Place Violence through communication and training of best practices which employers would be able to implement at their facility.

   Report prepared by: Peter Barletta, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Braintree Office.

   Activity Types:

   • Alliance Product: Products (e.g., fact sheets, videos, toolbox talks) developed by Alliance participants as part of the Alliance. These are not OSHA products.
   • Dissemination: An Alliance participant sends OSHA information, Alliance products, or other safety and health information to its stakeholders. This includes information sent by email or social media (Facebook, Twitter), and information included in newsletters and other publications. It also includes hits on the Alliance participant’s or OSHA’s Web page.
   • Evaluation: Any efforts by the Alliance participant to evaluate the effectiveness of an Alliance activity or the Alliance as a whole.
   • Event: Participation in events such as the Construction Roundtable and NAOSH Week.
   • Exhibit: OSHA exhibits at events sponsored by the Alliance participant.
   • OSHA Product Review: Review of an OSHA product by an Alliance participant. For example, an Alliance participant may provide technical comments on an OSHA eTool or publication. The review itself is considered the Alliance activity.
   • Speech/Presentation: Speeches or presentation by OSHA staff at events sponsored by the Alliance participant.
   • Training: This includes best practice seminars or other training that Alliance participants provide for OSHA staff. It also includes training for workers/employers/others by Alliance participants.
   • Other: Use this if an activity does not fit into one of the other categories.

    

   OSHA Areas of Emphasis:

   • Agriculture
   • Asian American/Pacific Islander Workers
   • Construction
   • Ergonomics
   • Fall Prevention
   • Hazard Communication/Chemicals
   • Health Care
   • Heat Illness Prevention
   • Hispanic/Latino Workers
   • Maritime
   • Oil and Gas
   • Small Business
   • Temporary Workers
   • Transportation
   • Young Workers

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 562-2300; Fax (404) 562-2295
Region IV Alliance Annual Status Report
July 31, 2020

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      September 26, 2003

      Renewal Dates:

      December 20, 2006; July 1, 2011; April 11, 2014; and December 13, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:

      May 31, 2019, through May 30, 2020

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (SLCC/NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 5th and tenth districts, and the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship and Training (SELCAT) work cooperatively to provide workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards

2. Implementation Team Members and Meetings:
   Representatives from OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT communicated regarding the Alliance during the following periods:

   • October 29, 2019
   • August 7, 2019

   Alliance meetings were conducted in-person and by telephone. The Alliance coordinators from each group maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

    

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination	August 7, 2019	Tom Bosley with OSHA conducted a presentation to promote the upcoming OSHA Safe + Sound Campaign.  The 2019 Safe + Sound Campaign was scheduled for August 12 – 16, 2019.	Construction, Safety and Health Program, and Small Business	16 – attendees
   Dissemination	August 7, 2019	A representative from the Alliance group conducted a presentation on a recent near-miss incident to prevent a reoccurrence or more serious incident.	Construction, Fall Protection, Small Business, and Young Workers	16 – attendees
   Dissemination	During this period	The group finalized its plans to conduct a Safety Stand-Down focused on electrical safety. However, the event was postponed due to COVID-19.	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention; Small Business, and Young Workers	16 – attendees

    

   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.

    

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Training/ Presentation	Oct. 29, 2019	Multi-Employer Worksite	Terry Wilkins, OSHA	An OSHA representative conducted a presentation on multi-employer worksites for the group.	Atlanta	GA	Construction,  Small Business, and Young Workers	10- attendees
   Training	During this period	SELCAT Training	SELCAT Trainer	During this period, SELCAT continued its efforts to provide workers with effective training and education programs focusing on electrical utility industry issues, as well as safety and health.   Course topics included the following:   1) OSHA 10-hour training course   2) First-Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)   3) Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue   4) Transformer Safety Courses 1 & 2	Newnan	GA	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	50 attendees

    

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator