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Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - September 30, 2024


Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - September 30, 2024

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (ABC) Alliance
September 30, 2024


  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed
      June 12, 2008
    2. Date Renewed
      February 25, 2011
      April 12, 2016
      July 18, 2018
      March 25, 2021
    3. Evaluation Period
      October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024
    4. Alliance Overview and Goals
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (ABC) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent employee exposure to health and safety hazards, such as, falls, trenching and excavation, scaffolds, confined space, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards in construction by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources.
  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    1. November 14, 2023
    2. December 12, 2023
    3. January 16, 2024
    4. February 13, 2024
    5. March 12, 2024
    6. April 9, 2024
    7. May 14, 2024
    8. June 11, 2024
    9. August 13, 2024
    10. September 10, 2024
  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.

Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals
Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
Dissemination/ Presentations Monthly During this review period, safety professionals within the ABC membership conduct monthly safety meetings. This meeting focused on the current state of the construction industry, as well as safety issues facing the industry. Safety and Health management System, Construction, and Small Business 300
Dissemination/ Presentations Quarterly During this review period, Quarterly Toolbox Talks were distributed to all ABC members. These documents focused on hurricane preparedness, stretch & flex, as well as heat illness prevention. Safety and Health management System, Construction, and Small Business 1,850

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.

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff
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 11/1/2023 Active Shooter Training US Safe Solutions During this period, the Alliance group provided ABC members and others with active shooter training. Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Small Business and Active Shooter 20
Training 11/7/2023 Suicide Prevention Kimberly Curnan, with Communities Service (211) During this period, the Alliance group conducted a suicide prevention workshop for ABC members and others. Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and Small Business Mental Health 15
Training 12/5/2023
3/27/2024
5/21/2024
8/20/2024
8/22/2024
CPR/First Aid Certification Training Wishart Training During this period, the Alliance group provided ABC members and others with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and bloodborne pathogens training. Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and Small Business 25
13
15
13
10
Training/Presentations 3/5/2024 OSHA Updates Lunch & Learn OSHA Alliance – CAS Olja Correa During this period, the Alliance group, led by the OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), provided ABC members and others with an OSHA update presentation. Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Small Business, and Mental Health 40
Training 3/27/2024
4/9/2024
OSHA Inspection & Citations OSHA Alliance – CAS Olja Correa During this period, the Alliance group, led by the OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), provided ABC members and others with a presentation regarding OSHA’s inspections and citations procedures. Fort Myers FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and Small Business 15
20
Training 4/10/2024
4/26/2024
7/10/2024
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Certification Training Rob Mulford, INSITE During this period, the Alliance group provided ABC members and others with ICRA healthcare certification training, for both workers and managers. Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, and Hazard Communications/Chemical 10
16
8
Training 8/2/2024 Construction Technology & Safety Summit Various During this period, the Alliance group conducted the Construction Technology & Safety Summit, which highlighted advances in construction safety tech. Tampa FL Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Small Business, Fall Prevention, and heat Illness Prevention 152

Report prepared by: Olja S. Correa, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office.

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - December 9, 2024


Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - December 9, 2024

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 
And 
The Consulate of El Salvador in Miami, Florida 

December 9, 2024

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed:
      September 1, 2022
    2. Dates Renewed:
      At the request of the consulate, the renewal date was changed to January 15, 2024.
    3. Evaluation Period
      December 14, 2023– December 6, 2024
    4. Overview:
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of El Salvador in Miami, Florida, formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran national workers throughout South Florida with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.
    5. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Leny Chango, CAS – Fort Lauderdale AO 
      Condell Eastmond, AD - Fort Lauderdale AO 
      Alliance participant
      Karla Jubis de Miguel, Titular General Consul
      Francisco Cuellar, Labor Mobility Liaison

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • January 31, 2024
    • July 7, 2024

    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.

    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
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    March 20, 2024 During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office promoted the upcoming Fall and Heat Illnesses Prevention Webinar to members of the Alliance group. Construction, Fall and Heat Illnesses Prevention, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    April 8, 2024 During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office promoted the upcoming Fall and Heat Illnesses Prevention Webinar to members of the Alliance group. Construction, Fall and Heat Illnesses Prevention, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    April 10, 2024 During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office met with members of the consulate staff to share information regarding the 2024 Worker Memorial Day, as well as an OSHA update. Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    July 8, 2024 During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office promoted the upcoming Safe + Sound Week. Safety and Health Programs Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000

    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 and Affiliation Title of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s) Number Reached
    Dissemination/Training February 5, 2024 OSHA Update Fort Lauderdale Area Office – Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Fort Lauderdale Office/ General Consul / Vice Consul. During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office met with the new Consul, providing an OSHA Update and an overview of the Alliance. The CAS also addressed worker’s rights, hazards in the construction industry, distributed OSHA outreach materials. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, Construction; Heat Illness Prevention; Safety and Health Programs; Temporary Workers; and Worker’s Rights 2
    Disseminations/Training/ and Ceremony April 26, 2024 Workers Memorial Day OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Office, General Consul, Vice Consul, and other consulate staff members During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office met with the consulate staff in support of Worker Memorial Day. Topics addressed included the following: OSHA’s Safe & Sound campaign; hazards in construction, fall safety, heat illness prevention, and suicide prevention. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; Agriculture; Hazard Communication; Heat Illness Prevention; Safety and Health Programs; Mental Health; Temporary Workers; and Worker’s Rights 50
    Disseminations/Training July 29, 2024 Stand & Speak OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Office, General Consul, Vice Consul, and other consulate staff members During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office participated in the “Stand & Speak” event. The CAS staffed an exhibit booth and conducted a presentation about OSHA, the construction industry, fall prevention, heat illness prevention, workers’ rights, and OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections Program. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workplace Rights 60
    Disseminations/Training August 27th, 2024 Stand & Speak /Labor Right Week CAS, Fort Lauderdale Office/ General Consul / Vice Consul / Participants at the consulate During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office participated in the “Stand & Speak” event. The CAS staffed an exhibit booth and conducted a presentation about labor rights, the construction industry, workers’ rights, fall prevention, heat illness prevention, and OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections Program. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workplace Rights 50
    Disseminations/Training October 28th, 2024 Stand & Speak CAS, Fort Lauderdale Office/ General Consul/ Vice Consul/ Participants at the consulate During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office participated in the “Stand & Speak” event. The CAS staffed an exhibit booth and gave a short presentation about OSHA, construction hazards, workers’ rights, fall hazard, heat, and OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections Program. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workplace Rights 70

    Report Prepared by: Leny Chango, Fort Lauderdale, CAS

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - December 9, 2024


Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - December 9, 2024

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

OSHA, Consul General of Guatemala in Atlanta
Region IV Alliance Annual Report

December 9, 2024

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      October 23, 2012

      Renewal Date

      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:

      January 1, 2023, through December 1, 2024

    3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Guatemala in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Guatemalan workers throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

    4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:

      The implementation team included representatives from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area and Regional Offices, as well as the Consul of Guatemala.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    During this period, the Alliance members met and/or communicated virtually or in-person.

  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
Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
Dissemination/Outreach Ongoing during this period During this period, representative from OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office, the US DOL – ETA, Worker Advocate Groups, and State Monitor Advocates met to address concerns facing immigrant workers, such as housing and heat illness prevention. The group also met to plan the 2025 Agricultural Seminar in December 2024. Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business

400+ attendees

Dissemination/Outreach 09/2024
10/17/24
During this period, representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office, and the Consulate of Guatemala participated in the following meetings:
  • Independence Celebration of Central America.
  • Orgullo Pride Celebration at Atlanta City Hall
Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business

100+ attendees

Dissemination/Outreach Ongoing during this period During this period, Representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA’s Atlanta-West Area Office, and the Consulate of Mexico participated in meeting with the EMPLEO. Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business

50+ attendees

Dissemination/Outreach Ongoing during this period Representatives from the Alliance group participated in the Georgia Farmworkers Taskforcei meetings. The Farmworker Taskforceii consist of a wide range of government agencies, community groups, as well as diplomatic representatives. Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business

100+ 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.

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff
Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name and Affiliation Title Of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
Dissemination/Training 02/2024 Record-keeping/ Heat Illness Prevention Training OSHA staff from the Atlanta-West Area Office

During this period, representatives from OSHA worked collaboratively with Wage & Hour Division (WHD), ETA, and State Monitor Advocates to provide the Alliance group with training focused on the following:

1) H2A program; 2) OSHA recordkeeping requirements; and 3) heat illness prevention.

Macon, Athens, and Tifton GA Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

100+ attendees

Dissemination/Training 08/2024 Worker’s Rights OSHA staff from the Atlanta-West Area Office During this period, representatives from OSHA and WHD provided the Alliance group and members of CASA, a local worker’s advocate organization, with training regarding worker’s labor rights. Atlanta GA Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

100+ attendees

Dissemination/Training August 26 thru 30, 2024 Annual Labor Rights Week OSHA Staff from both the Atlanta-East and West Area Offices During this period, OSHA staff from both the Atlanta-East and West Area Offices supported the Labor Rights Week event coordinated by the Consulate of Guatemala in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta GA Fall Prevention, Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

100+ attendees

Dissemination/Training 09/2024 Webinars/ Facebook Live Sessions Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office During this period, webinars and Facebook Live sessions were conducted in Spanish, for the consulate staff and others, which focused on the following topics: Preventing Falls in the Construction Industry; Worker’s Rights for Vulnerable Worker; Suicide Prevention; Worker Memorial Day; and Heat Illness Prevention. Atlanta GA Worker Rights, Fall Prevention, Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

100+ attendees

Dissemination/Training 09/2024 Health Expo OSHA Atlanta- West Area Offices During this period, representatives from the OSHA Atlanta-West Area Office staffed an exhibit table at the Latin American Association in Atlanta, Georgia. During the event OSHA outreach material was distributed and worker rights issues were addressed. Atlanta GA Fall Prevention, Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

250 attendees

Dissemination/Training 10/2/24 Interview with NotiVision (local Hispanic newspaper/ podcast) OSHA Atlanta- West Area Offices During this period, an OSHA representative from the Atlanta-West was interviewed by NotiVision, which is a local Hispanic newspaper/podcast. The interview focused on promoting the October 10, 2024, Silica Work Group Seminar, conducted by the Area Office, and the prevention of worker exposure to engineered stone. Atlanta GA Chemicals, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

1,000+ Impacted

Dissemination/Training 10/10/24 Silica Work Group Seminar OSHA Atlanta- West Area Offices During this period, the Alliance group supported the Silicosis Work Group, to preventing silicosis among engineered stone workers. This event represented a collaborative effort between fabrication businesses, industry stakeholders, government officials, policymakers, public health professionals, insurance providers, OSHA, and NIOSH. Atlanta GA Chemicals, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

1,000+ Impacted

Dissemination/Training 10/16/24
10/28/24
12/10/24
12/13/24

First Georgia Multicultural Domestic Violence Candles Vigil

National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP)

OSHA Atlanta- West Area Offices

During this period, an OSHA representative from the Atlanta-West Area Office and members of the Alliance group supported the following activities:

1) First Georgia Multicultural Domestic Violence Candles Vigil in recognition of the 92 victims of domestic violence in 2023.

2) Planning meeting for a discussion focused on OSHA’s U and T Visa Certification Program the victim’s advocate community.

3) Seminar for the Victim Advocate’s Community of Practice at the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP).

Atlanta GA Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

100+ attendees

Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator


i The Georgia Farmworker Task Force is an advocacy group lead by the Farmworker Rights Division of the Georgia Legal Services. They advocate and represent farmworkers who are working and living unsafely because their employer is violating regulations in place to protect them. This group visits farms to inform workers of their rights; they also provide legal representation and inform the members of potential violations of existing laws. The Federal Agencies belonging to this group are there to provide resources and clarification of their regulations/jurisdictions/limitations and the non-profit organizations and Consulates are usually receiving employees’ complaints because the workers feel more comfortable speaking to them than a government agency.

ii Members of the Farmworker Taskforce consisted of the following: Georgia Legal Services Program; Tapestry / Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Southern Poverty Law Center; Justice for Migrant Women; Emory University Nursing School; Medical College of Augusta; Farmworker Association of Florida; United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation; Mexican Consulate of Atlanta; El Salvador Consulate of Atlanta; Honduras Consulate of Atlanta; Guatemala Consulate of Atlanta; USDOL OSHA; USDOL Wage & Hour Division; and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Partnership #1394 - Agreement - December 13, 2024

Dallas Region - Alliance Renewal Agreement - December 5, 2023


Dallas Region - Alliance Renewal Agreement - December 5, 2023

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
OKLAHOMA CITY AREA OFFICE
AND
THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF OKLAHOMA BUILDING CHAPTER
AND
THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Oklahoma City Area Office, the Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma Building Chapter (AGCOK), and the Oklahoma Department of Labor OSHA Consultation (OSHA Consultation or ODOL) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma Building Chapter and the Oklahoma Department of Labor hereby renew the Alliance signed 12/18/2020, with a continued emphasis on health and safety in construction. Specifically, each organization is committed to providing the Associated General Contractors Oklahoma Building Chapter members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address fall, electrocution, excavation, struck by and caught in-between hazards.

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the requirements for program participation laid out in the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and the Associated General Contractors Oklahoma Building Chapter recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

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

  • To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Consultation services, 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 construction safety to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

  • To encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by attending training sessions.

  • To share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.

  • To speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's, ODOL's, or AGCOK's conferences, local meetings, health fairs, or other events.

Training and Education

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

  • To develop effective training and education programs for workers, supervisors, and administrators 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 or arrange for the delivery of the following courses: Fall Protection, Trenching and Excavation Safety including Competent Persons training, Electrical Safety, Silica Dust, Confined Space including Competent Person training, Hot and Cold Weather Exposure Safety, Crushing Hazards, Fire Extinguishers/Fire Safety, CPR (Instructor), and Hazard Communication (Supervisor/Administrator Training) courses.

OSHA's Alliances provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communication, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with an organization, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that organization's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Oklahoma City Area Office. OSHA will encourage OSHA On-Site Consultation programs' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for three years. Any 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 written concurrence of all signatories.

Signed this 5th day of December 2023.


Steven Kirby
Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Leslie Osborn
Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
Oklahoma Department of Labor


Doug Tapp
Chief Executive Officer
The Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma Building Chapter

SHARP Participation Since 2008 Leads to Safety Success for Tintronics Industries in Alabama

SHARP Participation Since 2008 Leads to Safety Success for Tintronics Industries in Alabama


Company: 

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

NAICS Code: 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing

Employees and Alabama Consultation representative stand with SHARP certificate
Employees and Alabama Consultation representative stand with SHARP certificate 

Tintronics is a veteran owned and operated small business located in Huntsville, Alabama, employing 82 workers.

Partnership #1393 - Agreement - November 21, 2024

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - November 10, 2024


Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - November 10, 2024

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida

November 10, 2024

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:
      November 15, 2023

    2. Evaluation Period:
      November 15, 2023, through November 15, 2024

    3. Overview:
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fort Lauderdale Area Office, and Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and RCASF hereby form an Alliance to provide RCASF members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to falls, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards, as well as other prevalent safety and health hazards in the roofing industry.

    4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond, Area Director, Fort Lauderdale Area Office
      Leny Chango, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Fort Lauderdale Area Office

      Alliance participants
      Ray Padron, RCASF, President (Latite Roofing)
      Bridget Keller, RCASF, Executive Director

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    During this period a minimum of two implementation meeting were conducted by the Alliance group. Additionally, the Alliance coordinators from each group maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results. During these meeting the RCASF shared value safety information, such as the following:

    • Information was shared regarding the RCASF Educational Alliance Community Schools, which include Atlantic Technical College, Coral Springs High School, and Sheridan Technical School.
    • Dissemination of safety and health material via e-blast and social media, to foster positive workers health and safety trends.

    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.

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participants 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
    Dissemination 11/23 through 11/24 During this period, the RCSAS shared emails with OSHA, advised regarding social media postings, newsletters articles, and other publications. It also includes hits on the Alliance participant’s or OSHA’s Web page. Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, and Construction 2,212
    Dissemination 06/15/24 During this period, a radio interview was conducted with Ray Padron, RCASF board member, and Claudia Abbona, RCASF executive director. The interview was conducted in Spanish, and it focused on the OSHA Alliance, industry improvements, as well as the important of safety training. Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, Construction, and Hispanic Workers 2,212
    Dissemination 11/23 through 11/24 During this period, the Alliance group shared information regarding the RCASF educational programs with the following schools: Atlantic Technical College; Coral Springs High School; and Sheridan Technical School. Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Construction, and Youth Workers 50+
    Exhibit/ Dissemination 04/24/24
    10/05/24
    During this period, OSHA exhibited at two events sponsored by the RCASF. During the events outreach material was distributed, the Alliance was promoted, and compliance questions were answered. A total of 639 event participants contacted the exhibit booths. Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, Construction, and Hispanic Workers 639
    Dissemination During this period During this period, the Alliance group shared information regarding its agreement with the National Women in Roofing (NWR) South Florida Council, and Florida’s Association of Roofing Professionals (FRSA). Safety and Health Management System and Small Business 250+

    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participants 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 and Affiliation Title of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s) Number Reached
    Training/ Presentation 11/15/23 RCASF Alliance Kickoff and General Meeting Ray Padron (Latite Roofing), RCASF Board Members, Bridget Keller, RCASF Executive Director, as well as Condell Eastmond, OSHA Area Director, and Leny Chango, OSHA Compliance Assistant Specialist (CAS). The Alliance group conducted a kickoff event. OSHA provided the group with an update presentation and the RCASF conducted a presentation, which focused on “Emerging Risk Trends.” Ft. Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Chemicals, and Young Workers 86
    Training/ Presentation 12/12/24 Monthly General Meetings RCASF Members, Board of Directors, and Executive Director
    Special Guests: Miami-Dade County Building Officials
    Dade Building Officials Office: David Fuentes, Tim Webb, and Natasha Romero
    City of Doral: Vince Seijas.
    The Alliance group conducted the “Miami Meet Up,” sharing information focused on the completion of projects on budget and on time, as well as safe and correct. Miami FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 112
    Dissemination /Presentation 12/18/23 Board of Directors Planning Calendar for 2025 RCASF Board of Directors and RCASF Executive Director Bridget Keller The Alliance group conducted a 2024 planning meeting, which focused on safety, education and training. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 11
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 01/17/24 Monthly General Meeting RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Executive Director Bridget Keller
    Commercial Roofers /Mentors:
    Clint Stockman, Advanced Roofing, Paulo Souza, PSI Roofing and Ian Wallick, Best Roofing
    The Alliance group conducted a “Round- Table,” which focused on addressing important roofing training topics including mentoring/education and worker safety. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 110
    Dissemination /Presentation During this period RCASF Eblasts RCASF Safety and Technical Committee and Executive Director Bridget Keller The Alliance group shared information on OSHA national initiatives, regulatory agenda, and the prevention on workplace hazards.

    1) National Fall Prevention Webinar

    2) Shared information regarding workers’ rights and the OSHA complaint process

    South Florida FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 100+
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 02/21/24 RCASF General Meeting RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Executive Director – Bridget Keller The Alliance group conducted a meeting, which focused on building regulations, new codes/standards, and safety regulations. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 106
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 02/24/24 Second Annual RCASF Educational Training Day (English and Spanish) RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Executive Director, OSHA – Leny Chango Trainers: Fire Rescue. Ritz Safety, and Guardian Fall Protection The Alliance group planned and coordinated the RCASF “Educational Training Day.” Topics addressed during the training including fall protection, first aid, fire extinguisher, drop test, electrical safety, scaffold safety, confined space safety, steel erection, struck-by, and health hazards. Pompano Beach FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 339
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 3/20/24 RCASF General Meeting - Residential Roofing

    RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Executive Director – Bridget Keller

    Residential Roofers/ Mentors: Tibor Torok, Bob Hilson, Earl Johnston, Johnston Roofing

    The Alliance group conducted a “Round- Table,” focused on sharing safety practices and other information. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 106
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 04/17/24 RCASF General
    Meeting
    Operational
    Excellence and
    Strategic Planning
    RCASF Members, Board of Directors The Alliance group conducted a RCASF Safety Committee gives members updates at each general meeting Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 98
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 05/15/24 RCASF General Meeting – Building Official Night David Fuentes, Steve Pizzillo, Jose Portal, Natasha Romero, and Vince Seijas RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Building Officials The Alliance group conducted an update meeting, which focused on sharing roofing training information, such as changes to codes, and public safety. Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 104
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 5/16/24
    6/26/24
    Outreach Event Sheridan House RCASF Executive Director, RCASF Board Member Claudia Abbona, Sheridan House Single Mothers The Alliance group conducted and outreach meeting, which addressed construction positions for women in the roofing industry. Davie FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 30
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    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 9/18/24 RCASF General Meeting on PRO-Certification RCASF Members, RCASF Board and National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Jarid Ribble The Alliance group conducted a meeting focused on important issues impacting the roofing industry, such as workplace safety and health, as well as the NRCA Pro-Certification Fort Lauderdale FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 75
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 10/05/24 Outreach Event RCASF and Interactive Community Alliance – The Alliance group conducted an outreach meeting, with the Interactive Community Alliance focusing on the roofing industry. West Palm Beach FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 300+
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 10/16/24 RCASF General Meeting – RCASF Members The Alliance group conducted a meeting focused on the importance of building properly, safely. Sunrise FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 102
    Training/ Dissemination /Presentation 11/20/24 RCASF General Meeting RCASF and OSHA along with safety companies: Guardian Fall Protection, Spec, American Global The Alliance group conducted a meeting focused on safety. During the meeting the group also addressed the following topics: 1) Casualties update for the construction industry; 2) fall prevention; and 3) Ladder safety. Fort Lauderdale, FL Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers 100+

    Report Prepared by: Leny Chango, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Ft. Lauderdale Area Office