The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
SAFETY COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. (SCPBC) ALLIANCE

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed
      July 28, 2004

      Renewal Dates
      September 13, 2006
      March 10, 2011
      March 14, 2013
      March 12, 2015
      March 9, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period
      May 31, 2018 – May 31, 2019

   3. C. Alliance Overview and Goals
      OSHA and the SCPBC renewed this alliance with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing employee exposure to workplace hazards in the construction and general industries, by developing effective safety and health tools (i.e., fleet safety programs, workzone safety, as well as safety and health management systems). Additionally, the group’s goal is to develop and share information, guidance, as well as training resources.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   OSHA
   Condell Eastmond, OSHA Ft Lauderdale Area Office, Area Director; and Vergie Bain; OSHA Ft Lauderdale Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)

   SCPBC
   Toni Burrows; SCPBC, Executive Vice-President

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

   • 12/7/2018
   • 3/14/2019

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)
   Distribution of materials	5/18 thru 22/18	During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the OSHA’s Trench Safety Stand-down	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses	2,000
   Distribution of materials	8/13 thru 17/18	During this period, the Alliance group disseminated material in support of OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week.	Safety & Health Programs, Construction and Small Businesses	2,000
   Distribution of materials	4/29 thru 30/19	During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the Region 4’s Landscape and Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-down	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses	2,000
   Distribution of materials	5/6 thru 10/19	During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the OSHA’s Fall Prevention Safety Stand-down	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses	2,000
   Distribution of materials	5/28/2019	During this period, the Alliance group promoted workplace safety and health by disseminating information regarding Workers’ Memorial Day.	Safety & Health Programs, Construction and Temporary Workers	2,000

    

   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	During this Review Period	Safety and Heath Training Courses	Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.	During this period, the Alliance group conducted a wide range of safety and health courses.	West Palm Beach	FL	Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses	1,082
   Outreach	12/7/2018	Safety and Health Presentation	Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.	OSHA Update Presentation	West Palm Beach	FL	Safety & Health Programs	80
   Outreach	3/14/19	Safety Awards Ceremony	Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.	Award Presentation	West Palm Beach	FL	Safety & Health Programs	200

   
   ¹Ladder Safety, Power Tool Safety, Hurricane Preparedness, Backhoe Safety, and Ergonomics.

    

   Report prepared by: Vergie Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Fort Lauderdale Area Office, October 4, 2019.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
U.S. Department of Labor
And

The Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association
And

The Oklahoma Department of Labor Consultation Services

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      March 30, 2016; renewed April 3, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      March 7, 2018 to September 9, 2019

   3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), The Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL), OSHA Consultation Division, and The Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association (OMCA) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. OSHA and OMCA formed an Alliance to provide OMCA members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers. The Alliance focuses on reducing and preventing exposure to excavation hazards, struck-by and crushed-by hazards, exposure to silica, confined space hazards, heat and cold related illnesses, and other issues and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      David Bates, Former Oklahoma City Area Director
      Steven Kirby, Oklahoma City Area Director
      Jorge Delucca, Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Oklahoma Department of Labor
      Melissa McLawhorn Houston, Former Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
      Leslie Osborn, Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
      Jason Hudson, Assistant Director, OSHA Consultation Division

      Alliance participant
      Tony Ellison, President, Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association, 2019
      Don Noble, Former President, Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association, 2018
      Rick Moore, Executive Director, Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   The Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.

3. Results

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

   Activity Type		Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Alliance Product		No activities
   Dissemination		3/19/2018: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded email to OMCA, Silica Training in Spanish, March 30 at the AGC office	Silica training	2500
   Dissemination		5/7/2018: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on Spanish Forklift Class.	Forklift Safety	2500
   Dissemination		5/18/2018: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on For Your Information: Trench Safety Stand Down Poster Now Available	Trench Safety Stand Down	2500
   Dissemination		6/21/2018: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on Trench Initiative and Stand Down Information: Presentation and Talking Points	Trench Safety Stand Down	2500
   Dissemination		6/28/2018: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on Recordkeeping Reminder: Get Your 300As to OSHA by July 1	Recordkeeping	2500
   Dissemination		9/10/2018: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on OSHA #7410- Managing Excavation Hazards and other construction safety courses at OSU Stillwater	OSHA Training courses at OSHA Training site	2500
   Dissemination		11/6/2018: For Your Information: Crane Operator Certification Requirements Interim Compliance Information	Crane Operator Certification Requirements Interim Compliance Information	2500
   Dissemination		11/9/2018: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation Instruction	National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation	2500
   Dissemination		1/18/20109: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on FY 2019 OSHA Outreach Initiatives	FY 2019 OSHA Outreach Initiatives	2500
   Dissemination		2/15/2019: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on Crane Operator Certification PPT	Crane operator certification	2500
   Dissemination		2/26/2019: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on Resources and Posters for National Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction	National Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction	2500
   Dissemination		2/26/2019: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on Ladder Safety Month February 24 - March 31	Ladder Safety	2500
   Dissemination		4/17/2019: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on OSHA Requests Information on Powered Industrial Trucks Standards	Powered Industrial Trucks	2500
   Dissemination		7/26/2019: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on OSHA Heat Illness Press Release	Heat Illness campaign	2500
   Dissemination		7/30/20190: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on  3M Fall Protection Recall	Fall protection	2500
   Dissemination		8/14/2019: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on For Your Information: OSHA Requests Information on Table 1 of Silica Construction Standard	Silica construction standard	2500
   Dissemination		8/29/2019: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on FREE Construction Webinar on 9/12 - Davis Bacon compliance principles	Wage and Hour	2500
   Dissemination		9/5/2019: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on  CPWR Webinar Follow-up: Spanish Language Resources	Spanish language resources for construction	2500
   Dissemination		9/6/2019: Jorge Delucca, CAS, forwarded an email on Fall Protection Recalls	Fall protection	2500
   Speech/ Presentation		4/19/2018: David Bates, AD, gave an OSHA Update to 40 members of the Oklahoma Municipal Contractor’s Association	Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives	40
   Other
   Training and Education		5/30/2018: OMCA hosted a half-day workshop on Reducing Trenching and Excavation Hazards at Metro Technology Center downtown campus on May 30, to satisfy DEQ's requirements for 4 hours continuing education for individuals with Class C & Class D water licenses.  They had 22 employees from 10 of their member companies in attendance of the workshop dealing with erosion control, trenching and excavation safety and silica exposure. Workshop conducted by Raymond Melton, CESP, City of Oklahoma City Environmental Protection Manager, and Jason Bullard, CSHO, of Anderson Safety.		22
   Training and Education		5/23/2018: OMCA sponsored a class on the new Silica OSHA rules, conducted by Jason Bullard of Anderson Safety. Held at Rudy Construction and had employees from 10 different OMCA member companies.		20
   Training and Education		5/22/2019: Training workshop, a half-day workshop on Reducing Trenching and Excavation Hazards, heat illness prevention and OSHA requirements at Metro Technology Center downtown campus to satisfy Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requirements for 4 hours continuing education for individuals with Class C & Class D water licenses. We had 28 employees from 12 of their member companies in attendance of the workshop dealing with erosion control, trenching and excavation safety and silica exposure. Workshop conducted by Wayne Craney, Stormwater Enforcement Section Manager, ODEQ, WQD and Jason Bullard, CSHO, of Anderson Safety.		28
   Total				47,610

    

4. Evaluations

   The alliance has resulted in a very positive relationship between OMCA member companies and OSHA. OSHA is able to disseminate a large amount of outreach information on various subjects during the year. OMCA members benefit from a cooperative relationship with OSHA.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Alliance renewal is due April 3, 2021.

   Report prepared by:
   
   Jorge A. Delucca, MS, MA, CAIH
   Compliance Assistance Specialist
   Oklahoma City Area Office

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program at Indiana University of PA
And the
Safety Peer Group Network

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      September 20, 2017, Renewed September 16, 2019

   2. Evaluation Period

      September 20, 2018 – September 19, 2019

   3. Overview

      The purpose of this Alliance is to provide the SPG Network members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers. Efforts will be made to specifically and particularly address ergonomic hazards, healthcare environmental conditions, chemical hazards and by addressing injury and illness prevention programs, effective safety training, and OSHA’s cooperative program opportunities, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Scott G. Shimandle, Compliance Assistance Specialist – USDOL/OSHA - Allentown

      OSHA Consultation

      Cynthia Mellen, CSP, Safety Consultant, PA-OSHA Consultation at Indiana Univ. of PA

      Alliance participant

      Carmine J. Pellosie, DO, MPH, MBA, FACOEM, Executive Director, Occupational Health Services, Lehigh Valley Health Network - HealthWorks

      Scott Appnel, Manager, Business Development – HealthWorks- Occupational Medicine
      Populytics Inc.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • December 12, 2018 Safety Peer Group Network Meeting
   • February 6, 2019 Safety Peer Group Network Meeting
   • March 13, 2019 Safety Peer Group Network Meeting
   • April 24, 2019 Safety Peer Group Network Meeting
   • June 12, 2019 Safety Peer Group Network Meeting
   • June 28, 2019 Implementation Team Meeting
   • September 11, 2019 Safety Peer Group Network Meeting

   In addition to the meetings that were held, the Alliance participants maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to provide technical assistance and to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.

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: To share information on OSHA’s National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process. To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers. To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on various safety and health topics including but not limited to: ergonomics, substance abuse testing and prevention programs, medical marijuana, legionella, silica, injury and illness prevention programs, OSHA Consultation Program and OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported		Number Reached
   Alliance Product	No product developed at this time
   Speech/Presentation Meetings	OSHA Updates following every Safety Peer Group meeting.	Fatalities, Silica, Beryllium Safe+Sound Campaign, Focus Four Campaign, Emphasis Programs (National, Regional and Local), Heat Stress and Fall Prevention		265
   Dissemination	OSHA regulation updates, Campaigns and Initiatives, free webinars and Focus Four   material via email distribution	As noted above		Approx. 600
   Training and Education: To develop effective training and education programs for SPG Network members regarding, ergonomics, substance abuse testing and prevention programs, medical marijuana, legionella, silica, injury and illness prevention programs, OSHA Consultation Program and OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers. To develop effective training and education programs for SPG Network members to promote understanding of workers’ rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers’ and to communicate such information.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary		OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Speech/Presentations
   Dec. 12, 2018	The Latest from the PA Workers' Compensation Bureau, presented by Scott Weiant, Deputy Secretary Compensation & Insurance - PA Dept. of Labor and Industry		Injury and Illness recording/reporting, new WC Bureau initiatives, legislative updates, drug use impact, common WC errors, services available from the WC Bureau	35
   February 6, 2019	Drugs in the Workplace – A Panel Discussion. Panelist included: Kevin Vrablik, MD, MPH, FACOEM of Lehigh Valley Health Network; Timothy Gilsbach, Esquire of King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul LLC; and Carolyn Lamparella, Ed.S., LPC of Preferred EAP		Medical Marijuana and Opioids	115*
   March 13, 2019	Environmental Health Hazards – Lessons learned from a high-hazard industry – health care, presented by Tim Docherty, MBA, CIH, CPHRM, Director, Occupational Safety and Health Management - Lehigh Valley Health Network		Industrial hygiene, BBP, indoor air quality, biohazards – mold and Legionella, and the hierarchy of controls, including PPE usage	55*
   June 12, 2019	The Dangers of Worker Fatigue - What You Can Do to Combat it at Work, presented by LVHN Sleep Disorder Center and Carolyn Lamparella, Ed.S., LPC, Program Director, Preferred EAP		Worker Fatigue	60*
   September 11, 2019	Legal Case Studies on Employee Health: What Did the Courts Say? Presented by Keely J. Collins, Esq. King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC Chair of the Employment Practice Group		Workplace Injuries and Illnesses	65*
   * denotes that the event had a call-in option.  The number of participants is approximate, although with the exception of the Drugs in the Workplace panel discussion, most attendees participated in person.
   Outreach and Communication: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the Lehigh Valley Health Network – HealthWorks’ Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.          To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or SPG Network conferences, local meetings, or other events, as scheduled and as time and resources permit. To educate stakeholders and encourage the voluntary use of the free, confidential onsite consultation services provided by the Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program. To share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SPG Network members good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, written documents and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants. To work with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on injury and illness prevention and hazard mitigation/control that are addressed and developed through the Alliance Program. To develop and/or disseminate case studies† on various occupational health hazards, as identified, and publicize their results.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary		OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Meetings	See above – Section II		Listed above	Listed above
   Meeting	Medical Student discussion on Occupational Health standards and guidelines		Expanded health standards, respiratory protection, noise and medical records	3
   Meeting	Implementation Team members to meet new Wilkes-Barre CAS, Ms. Seandra Williams, for networking and opportunity to establish a similar network in northeast Pennsylvania		Expand safety and health information sharing	6
   Speech/Presentation	See above – Section III		Listed above	Listed above
   †Note:  Efforts were made to develop a case study on occupational exposure to crystalline silica, by a medical student, however during the review and discussion process (OSHA, Office of Occupational Medicine, and Lehigh Valley Health Network), it was identified that the initial efforts appeared to have been incomplete and the target audience was not clear.  Many studies have already been conducted on exposure to crystalline silica and as such, this particular case study was not deemed necessary.       SPECIAL NOTE: LVHN staff have been (and continue to be) valuable contributors in the Area Office’s Best Practices Workshops, which are free events where various businesses and organizations get together to share ideas and concepts to enhance their safety and health programs. LVHN staff not only support this effort (which is not directly related to this Alliance), through use of space for meetings, but also their professional and occupational staff members have contributed through outreach and participation in the events.
   TOTAL				Approx. 1200

    

    

4. Evaluations

   This Alliance continues to see growth in the SPG attendance. The opportunity to “call-in” to the meetings in a Webinar format has provided many with the opportunity to participate without having to travel to the varied locations of the events. However, it is during the post SPG meeting time that, at least for those in attendance, continues to be of value in that they have an opportunity to interact on a level that is very specific to their circumstances concerning workplace prevention, advice and compliance guidance. The Alliance team, have actively encouraged this time (private Q&A moment) with many attendees benefitting.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Recently renewed this Alliance for a five-year period. Additionally, as noted live streaming webinars are in use for some presentations and now provide opportunities for participation other than “in-person”.

   Report prepared by:

   Carmine J. Pellosie, DO, MPH, MBA, FACOEM, Executive Director, Occupational Health Services, Lehigh Valley Health Network - HealthWorks

   Scott Appnel, Manager, Business Development – HealthWorks- Occupational Medicine
   Populytics Inc.

   Scott G. Shimandle, Comp. Asst. Specialist, USDOL/OSHA – Allentown, October 9, 2018.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI)

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      Original agreement signed on August 23, 2003.
      Renewals: August 23, 2005; March 27, 2008; April 19, 2010; September 6, 2012 (rewrite/renewed); December 12, 2012; December 18, 2014; and January 19, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      August 28, 2018 - September 27, 2019

   3. Overview

      The purpose of this Alliance is to provide Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI) students, staff members and others, including public and private volunteer members of the Safety Occupational Advisory Council (Safety OAC) with information, guidance, and access to training resources in order to provide safety and health education to staff and students (young workers entering the workforce). Additional, the Alliance is to help promote safe work practices on and off the campus of LCTI and to ensure that youth understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      Tim Rushton LCTI
      Kurt Adam, LCTI
      Scott G. Shimandle, USDOL/Allentown Area Office
      
      Alliance participant
      
      Daniel Kotran, Holly Custodio, LCTI
      Craig Berrier, Alvin H. Butz
      Tom Civic, Merck Sharpe and Dohme, retired
      James Casey, Praxair Distribution Inc. (in memory of)
      Bill Horn, Lutron Inc.
      James Rutt, Just Born Incorporated
      Anthony Naradko, Parkland School District

2. Implementation Team/Safety Advisory Council Meetings

   • October 18, 2018 Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • December 20, 2018 Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • March 21, 2019 Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • April 25, 2019 Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting
   • May 16, 2019 Safety Occupational Advisory Council Meeting

   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.

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: To share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
   Activity Type		Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported		Number Reached
   Alliance Product		No products developed at this time
   Training		An Introduction to OSHA and Workplace Safety	Youth Safety LO/TO, PPE, HazCom, WWS, Healthcare, Welding, Fall Protection and Trench Safety		23
   Dissemination		Youth related safety news articles   Retail Industry and Workplace Violence   Fatigue	Youth Safety Construction Falls		300 (estimated based on specific school programs)
   Speech/ Presentation		PA Career Technical Education Conference - Safety and Health with Career and Technical Education Institutions – A review of OSHA Alliances and our collaborative approach to workplace safety and health through/and with schools	OSHA and Career Technical Education, Young Workers		128
   Other		Email Communications			Unknown
   Raising Awareness of OSHA’s Rulemaking and Enforcement Initiatives: To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on youth safety to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary		OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported		Number Reached
   Meetings	5 Safety Occupational Advisory Meetings held over the evaluation period. One meeting was canceled due to inclement weather.		Numerous S/H topics discussed including student and faculty injuries, related accident investigations, school inspection findings and new notification systems for emergencies.		38 (167 Committee Members) Note: Not all members were attendance at each meeting
   Training and Education: To review and provide input on effective training and education curricula for youth entering the workforce to promote understanding of workers’ rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers. To deliver various safety and health related topics including but not limited to: understanding worker rights, fall, struck-by, caught between, electrical hazards, material handling hazards, use of personal protective equipment and hazards associated with chemicals.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary		OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported		Number Reached
   Training	An Introduction to OSHA and Workplace Safety		Youth Safety LO/TO, PPE, HazCom, WWS, Healthcare, Welding, Fall Protection and Trench Safety		23
   Speech/ Presentation	PA Career Technical Education Conference - Safety and Health with Career and Technical Education Institutions – A review of OSHA Alliances and our collaborative approach to workplace safety and health through/and with schools		OSHA and Career Technical Education, Young Workers		128
   Meeting	Meeting with LCTI’s Safety Committee – Topic of focus was on Near Miss and Accident Investigations, process and techniques		Young Workers Safety & Health Programs/Committees		12
   Outreach and Communication: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA’s and the LCTI’s Web sites) to students, faculty, employers serving on Occupational Advisory Councils and other academic (career and technical) institutions.   To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA’s or LCTI’s conferences, local meetings, or other Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education events.   To share information among OSHA personnel, academia and industry safety and health professionals regarding LCTI’s best practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum) developed by the Participants.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary		OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported		Number Reached
   Meetings	See above
   Training	See above
   Speech/Presentation	See above
   TOTAL				Approx. 500 (relisted events not counted twice)

    

4. Evaluations

   As noted in previous evaluations the only issue that has some significant bearing on the Alliance’s implementation is that the Safety OAC only meets during the academic school year. Therefore, the insight, technical assistance and expansion of safety and health promotion beyond the school may be somewhat limited. However, the AAO CAS continues to be in constant contact with LCTI officials throughout the entire year, as Building Maintenance and Services are year round functions. Additionally, as new articles or resources are identified, the AAO CAS continues to forward information to LCTI’s administrators and faculty as relevant and pertinent to their programs.

   As noted above one of the outreach efforts conducted during this evaluation period was for the Pennsylvania Cooperative Ed. Assoc. Conference, which was at Penn State University, in State College, PA. The presentation focused on Safety and Health with Career and Technical Education Institutions, with a focus on OSHA Alliances and the assistance that may be provided to assist schools in educating youth and academia on workplace safety and health. There were nearly 100 different schools represented from all over the Commonwealth. In addition to the presentation, a booth had been set up to provide attendees with the resources (posters, booklets, QuickCards, FactSheets and pamphlets) to assist their own safety committees and use for classroom lessons.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Plans for the next school year includes efforts to increase the number of Safety Occupational Advisory Council members attending the meetings. This is more important considering that one of the active members past away earlier this year.

   Report prepared by: Scott G. Shimandle, CAS, Allentown Area Office, Sept. 4, 2019.

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
El Paso Area Office
And the
Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, Texas
October 15, 2019

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      August 29, 2013, August 28, 2015, and August 28, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period

      09/01/2018 – 08/31/2019

   3. Overview

      Alliance between the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Consulate General of Mexico was established as a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals and others in El Paso and Counties covered by the Consulate information, guidance, and access to education and training resources to promote workers’ rights in protecting their occupational safety and health, and to help them understand U.S. domestic law on the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA – El Paso Area Office:

      Diego Alvarado, Area Director, OSHA El Paso Area Office
      Abraham Arzola, CAS, OSHA El Paso Area Office

      Consulate General of Mexico:

      Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de Leon, Consul General, Consulate General of Mexico
      Omar Alejandro Rivera Valderrábano, Consul De Proteccion, Consulate General of Mexico
      Leticia Martinez de Anda, Departamento de Proteccion, Consulate General of Mexico

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   • October 1, 2018
   • December 14, 2018
   • May 2, 2019
   • August 23, 2019
   • Contact has been continuous with the El Paso Area Office during the term of the Alliance and the OSHA El Paso Area Office continues being invited, to give presentations on a monthly basis.

3. Results

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

   Training and Education: To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties regarding workplace safety and health.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   	No Activities
   Training and Education: To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties to promote understanding of workers’ rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Training	Free OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction Courses have been communicated to the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, TX, so employees or the general public can attend the free courses being offered at El Paso Community College.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Fall Prevention Heat Illness Prevention Hazard Communication
   Outreach and Communication: To develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and to develop ways of communicating such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and links to OSHA’s Web site from the Consulate’s Web site) to Mexican Nationals working in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties and their employers.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Dissemination	The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, TX, communicates all of OSHA’s El Paso Area Office speeches and presentations being held at the Consulate and during Labor Right’s Week on their local web page.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Fall Prevention Heat Illness Prevention Hazard Communication
   Outreach and Communication: To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants’ conferences, local meetings, or other events.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave an Introduction to OSHA presentation to forty persons at the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, TX, and distributed EPAO contact information tri-folds in Spanish on September 7, 2018.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Hazard Communication Fall Prevention Workers' Rights Poultry Processing	400
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave an Introduction to OSHA presentation to forty persons at the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, TX, and distributed EPAO contact information tri-folds in Spanish on October 1, 2018.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Hazard Communication Fall Prevention Workers' Rights Poultry Processing	400
   Speech	CAS Arzola gave a Workers' Rights speech to thirty persons at the Consulate General of Mexico and distributed EPAO contact information tri-folds in Spanish on December 14, 2018.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Hazard Communication Fall Prevention Workers' Rights Poultry Processing	300
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave an Introduction to OSHA presentation to fifty persons at the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, TX, and distributed EPAO contact information tri-folds in Spanish on January 7, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Hazard Communication Fall Prevention Workers' Rights Poultry Processing	500
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave an Introduction to OSHA presentation to fifty persons at the Consulate General of Mexico and distributed EPAO contact information tri-folds in Spanish on February 1, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Hazard Communication Fall Prevention Workers' Rights Poultry Processing	500
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave an Introduction to OSHA presentation to fifty persons at the Consulate General of Mexico and distributed EPAO Contact information tri-folds in Spanish on March 4, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Hazard Communication Fall Prevention Workers' Rights Poultry Processing	500
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave an Introduction to OSHA presentation to forty persons at the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, TX, and distributed EPAO Contact information tri-folds in Spanish on April 15, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Hazard Communication Fall Prevention Workers' Rights Poultry Processing	400
   Presentation	CAS Arzola attended the multi-agency Workers' Memorial Outreach Day at the Consulate General of Mexico. OSHA was joined by Wage & Hour, and The Labor Rights Committee, all agencies gave presentations regarding workers' rights. CAS Arzola also distributed El Paso Area Office contact information tri-folds in Spanish to all in attendance on May 2, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Hazard Communication Fall Prevention Workers' Rights Poultry Processing Heat Illness Prevention	300
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave a Fall Prevention presentation to forty persons at the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, TX, and distributed EPAO Contact information tri-folds in Spanish on May 13, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Fall Prevention Workers' Rights	400
   Presentation	CAS Arzola gave an Introduction to OSHA presentation to fifty persons at the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, TX, on July 26, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Hazard Communication Fall Prevention Workers' Rights Poultry Processing Heat Illness Prevention	500
   Presentation	CAS Arzola attended the multi-agency Labor Rights Week Outreach Day at the Consulate General of Mexico. OSHA was joined by Wage & Hour, Labor Justice Committee, Texas Workers' Compensation and other agencies. All agencies gave presentations regarding workers' rights. CAS Arzola also distributed OSHA bookmarks to all in attendance on August 26, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Fall Prevention Workers' Rights	500
   Outreach and Communication: To participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Speech/Exhibit	CAS Arzola had a booth set up during the Consulate General of Mexico's event at the Pete Herrera Library and distributed OSHA Publications in Spanish. CAS Arzola also gave a speech about Workers' Rights on August 27, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Fall Prevention Workers' Rights	300
   Speech/Exhibit	CAS Arzola had a booth set up during the Consulate General of Mexico's event at the La Fe Culture and Technology Center and distributed OSHA Publications in English and Spanish. CAS Arzola also gave a speech about Workers' Rights on August 28, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Fall Prevention Workers' Rights	300
   Speech	CAS Arzola gave a Workers' Rights speech at the Consulate General of Mexico mobile consulate at the El Paso Community College. CAS Arzola also distributed All About OSHA in Spanish to all attendees on August 29, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Construction Workers' Rights Heat Illness Prevention	420
   Promotion of a National Dialogue: To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues affecting Mexican Nationals working in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties to help forge innovative solutions on issues concerning workplace safety and health and understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Event	CAS Arzola attended the Consulate General of Mexico Labor Rights Week press conference to disseminate information about OSHA's role in the Labor Rights Week events on August 23, 2019.	Hispanic/Latino Workers Workers' Rights Labor Rights Week Heat Illness Prevention	200
   Promotion of a National Dialogue: To raise awareness of and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and health and workers' rights under the OSH Act whenever leaders from the Participants address groups.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   	No Activities
   TOTAL			5,920

4. Evaluations

   None for this Alliance

5. Upcoming Milestones

   Labor Rights Week Outreach 2020

Report prepared by: Abraham Arzola, CAS, El Paso Area Office, October 15, 2019.

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Washington Area Office
and
Puget Sound Shipbuilders Association

1. Alliance Background

   • Date Signed

     February 23, 2007, renewed January 20, 2017

   • Evaluation Period

     February 23, 2018 to February 23, 2019

   • Alliance Overview

     OSHA-Washington Area Office and the Puget Sound Shipbuilders Association (PSSA) entered the Alliance to foster a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge.

   • Implementation Team Members

     OSHA

     Dave Baker, Area Director, OSHA, Washington Area Office

     Nicole Flessner, Compliance Officer, Washington Area Office

     Blake Skogland, Safety and Occupational Health Manager, Region 10

     
     PSSA

     Ron Sykes, Foss Maritime

     aymie Hirsch, Stabbert Marine & Industrial LLC.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Held meeting on January 18, 2019.

3. Activities, Events, and Products

   Training and Education

   The Alliance produces safety posters and toolbox talks. Topics include fall prevention cold stress, electrical safety, cranes and hoist, and the Global Harmonization System (GHS).

   Outreach and Communication

   The Alliance distributes outreach materials to meeting attendees.

4. Results

   The Alliance had little activity for the year reviewed. The Alliance has increased activity for the current year, including a presentation on GHS by CSHO Flessner in April 2019. The Alliance is producing quarterly toolbox talk materials.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance Agreement is up for renewal in January 2022. CSHO Flessner and Blake Skogland from CSP in Region 10 will attend upcoming meetings and help to increase the Alliance’s outreach activities.

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Washington Area Office
and
Joint Base Lewis-McChord

1. Alliance Background

   • Date Signed

     June 1, 2004, renewed December 7, 2017

   • Evaluation Period

     June 1, 2018 to June 1, 2019

   • Alliance Overview

   • OSHA-Washington Area Office and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) entered the Alliance to foster safer and more healthful workplaces and responses to emergencies. The Alliance emphasizes promoting a culture of sharing best practices, technical knowledge, collective expertise, and resources.

   • Implementation Team Members

     OSHA

     Dave Baker, Area Director, OSHA, Washington Area Office

     JBLM

     Joy Fowlkes, Joint Base Safety Director

      

   • Results

     • Due to due to senior staff turnover and a reduction in safety staff at JBLM, this Alliance has ceased to function as intended. The Alliance framework does not enhance our relationship with the base. JBLM is an active participant on the Mt. Rainer Federal Safety and Health Council, which is a better fit for our work with the base. Area Director recommends closing out this Alliance upon its expiration in December 2019.

   • Upcoming Milestones

     The Alliance Agreement expires in December 2019.

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Phoenix Area Office
and
The Consulate of Mexico in Phoenix, Arizona

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      April 27, 2012, renewed September 13, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      April 27, 2018, to April 27, 2019

   3. Alliance Overview

      The OSHA Phoenix Area Office and the Consulate of Mexico in Phoenix formed the Alliance to provide Mexican nationals in Arizona, and others information, guidance, and access to education and training resources. The Alliance focuses on worker safety and worker rights, specifically U.S. domestic law on the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      
      T. Zachary Barnett, Area Director, OSHA, Phoenix Area Office
      
      The Consulate of Mexico in Phoenix
      
      Claudia Franco Hijuelos, Mexican Consulate Phoenix
      Jose Ernesto Hernandez Delgado, Mexican Consulate Portland
      Ricardo Santana Velazques, Mexican Consulate Nogales
      Ricardo Pineda Albarran, Mexican Consulate Tucson
      Jose Antonio Larios Ponce, Mexican Consulate Yuma
      Ricardo Santana Velzaques, Mexican Consulate Douglas

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Alliance members planned outreach activities, including Labor Rights Week, via email and telephone meetings.

3. Activities, Events, and Products

   Training and Education

   During Labor Rights Week, the Consulate of Mexico in Phoenix, Arizona, the Phoenix Area Office of OSHA, and other Department of Labor agencies, and worker organizations, conducted educational sessions at the Mexican Consulate.

   Outreach and Communication

   CSHO Taylor distributed worker rights information through the Mexican Consulate.

   Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health

   • The Mexican Consulate has been successful in facilitating OSHA outreach to the Hispanic community.

4. Results

   The Alliance distributed worker rights information to hundreds of Hispanic workers in Arizona.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The Alliance Agreement is up for renewal in October of 2020. The implementation team is working on updating the work plan.