U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIEC)
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
November 8, 2024

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      September 29, 2015

      Renewal Date:
      October 4, 2017
      October 7, 2022

   2. Evaluation Period:
      November 9, 2023, through November 8, 2024

   3. Overview:
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta Regional Office and the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS) in Region IV recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. The OTIEC Alliance is focused on providing students 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 prevalent health and safety hazards in the general and construction industries.

   4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors:
      The implementation team included representatives from the OSHA Regional Office and the OTIECS in Region IV.

      OSHA
      Americo Pagan, Assistant Regional Administrator for Cooperative and State Programs
      Kaylene Sherrod-Moore, Regional Program Analyst
      LeAnna Jackson, Training Administrator
      Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

      Region IV - OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS)
      Sheryl Foucher, University of Alabama (UA) - OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC)
      Mylene Kellerman, University of South Florida (USF) - OTI Education Center
      Holli Singleton, North Carolina (NC) State University - Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Bryan Lane and Dustin Housewright, University of Tennessee - Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Paul Schlumper and Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center
      Zach Rhodus and George Trevor, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
      Joseph Small and Kristen Woodmore, Volunteer State Community College - OTI Education Center

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During this period, the Alliance group conducted implementation team meetings virtually. The Alliance group also frequently communicated and coordinated via email.

   • January 18, 2024, FFSHC Forum (Zoom Meeting/Conference Call)
   • July 13, 2024 - Implementation Team Meeting (Zoom Meeting/Conference Call)
   • July 17, 2024 - Preparation for the Safe + Sound/ Safety as a Core Value Webinar
   • April 25, 2024 - Preparation for the Heat Illness and Fall Prevention Webinar
   • April 29, 2024 - DTE/OTIEC Meeting (Alliance Implementation Team)
   • October 22 thru 24, 2024 - DTE/OTIEC Meeting

3. Results

   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	During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024	The Southeastern OTIEC at North Carolina State University (NCSU) continued to use its bi-monthly newsletter the “Safety Guardian,” to promote OSHA's campaigns and initiatives. The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers across North Carolina, including Federal Field Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) members.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat	6,000 (circulation)
   Dissemination	During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024	The University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute Education Center (USF OTIEC) continued to use its monthly newsletter to promote OSHA's campaigns and initiatives, as well as sharing OSHA's Region 4 occupational safety and health news. The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers in the public and private sectors across Region IV.	Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	6,000 (circulation)
   Dissemination	During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024	The Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) - OTIEC distributed a monthly newsletter to stakeholders, including members of the Middle Tennessee - FFSHC. Areas of emphasis include upcoming training events, OSHA success stories, OSHA recruitment efforts, as well as regional and national emphasis programs.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)	10,000 (circulation)
   Dissemination	During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024	The Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTIEC used its monthly newsletter to promote OSHA's campaigns and initiatives. The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers across North Carolina, including Federal Field Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) members.	Construction, Fall Prevention, Hazard, Communication/ Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)	11,395 (circulation)
   Dissemination	During this period: 11/2023 thru 11/2024	During this period, the EKU OTIEC promoted OSHA's campaigns and initiatives via email blast, which were forwarded throughout the state's safety and health community.	Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, as well as Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)	11,395 (circulation) (Email Distribution)
   Meeting/Information Session	01/18/2024	The Regional OTIEC Alliance group participated in the FFSHC Forum, virtual meeting, conducted by the OSHA Region Office.	Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)	32-attendee
   Meeting/Information Session	10/22 thru 24/2024	The group's Alliance with OSHA was promoted during the DTE/OTIEC meeting in Atlanta, GA. The group also discussed the OSHA Strategic Partnership Programs (OSPP).	Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation	60+ 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/Meeting	12/12/2023	Virtual meeting Louisville - FFSHC	A representative from the EKU - OTIEC was scheduled to conduct a presentation on trench and excavation safety for the council.	Trench and Excavation safety	Louisville	KY	Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	10
   Training/Meeting	12/12/2023	Virtual meeting Atlanta-FFSHC	A representative from the Georgia Tech - OTIEC was scheduled to conduct a presentation on “Safety Through the Lens of Technology.” This presentation will investigate the technology that will shape the future of safety.	Safety Through the Lens of Technology	Atlanta	GA	Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	40+
   Training/Meeting	12/13/2023	Webinar conducted via Zoom	On December 13, 2023, the Georgia Tech - OTIEC conduct a presentation on OSHA's Enforcement Initiative for Engineered Stone Fabrication to educate employers about OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP).	Engineered Stone Fabrication National Emphasis Program (NEP)	Region-Wide	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	General and Construction Industries, and Hazard Communication/Chemical	100+
   Training	2/16/2024	Virtual Training Session	In conjunction with OSHA's National Fall Prevention Campaign, Ed Centers in Region IV conducted the following events: University of Alabama (UA) - OTIEC On February 16 and August 23, 2024, the University of Alabama - OTIEC conduct a training session focused on the NEP for Warehousing and Distribution. Georgia Tech - OTIEC On August 14, 2024, Georgia Tech - OTIEC conduct the OSHA 7005: Public Warehousing and Storage course.	NEP for Warehousing and Distribution	Region-wide	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN		UA OTIEC 10 attendees UA OTIEC 10 attendees GA Tech OTIEC 10 attendees
   Training/Meeting	2/2024 thru 7/2024	Heat Illness Prevention	From February through July 2024, the UA OTIEC conducted presentations focused on heat illness prevention.	Heat Illness	Region-wide	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, General and Construction Industries, and Heat Illness Prevention	150+ attendees
   Training/Meeting	3/26/2024	Virtual - Heat Stress/Heat Illness Prevention	A representative from the NCSU OTIEC conducted a presentation on “Heat Stress/Heat Illness Prevention,” for the council membership.	Heat Stress/Heat Illness Prevention	North Carolina - FFSHC	NC	Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, and Heat Illness Prevention	18 attendees
   Training/Meeting	5/7 thru 9/2024 5/14 thru 16/2024	Virtual Training Session	The Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) OTIEC conducted OSHA #3115, virtual training courses in support of OSHA's National Fall Stand-Down.	Fall Prevention	Nashville	TN	General and Construction Industries, and Fall Prevention	5 attendees 4 attendees
   Training/Meeting	5/8/2024	Virtual - Heat Illness/Fall Prevention Webinar	On May 8, 2024, the UA Alabama SafeState Consultation Program and the NCSU OTIEC conduct presentations in support of OSHA's fall and heat illness prevention initiatives.	Heat Illness and Fall Prevention	Region-wide	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	Federal Workers, Safety and Health Programs, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention	100+ attendees
   Training/Meeting	5/6 thru 10, 2024	National Fall Prevention Week	In conjunction with OSHA's National Fall Prevention Campaign, Ed Centers in Region IV conducted the following events: USF OTIEC Tuesday, May 7, 2024 (OSHA #7405 - English Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (OSHA Worksite Inspection presentation) Thursday, May 9, 2024 (OSHA #7405 - Spanish) UA - OTIEC May 1, 2024, In-person training session focused on Fall Prevention May 8, 2024, virtual training session focused on Fall Prevention May 20, 2024, In-person training session focused on Fall Prevention EKU OTIEC Thursday, May 9, 2024 (OSHA #7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness for Construction) VSCC OTIEC Monday, May 13, 2024 (OSHA #7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness for Construction)	Fall Prevention	Region-wide	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	General and Construction Industries, and Fall Prevention Federal Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, and Fall Prevention	UA OTIEC 15, 15, and 9 attendees EKU OTIEC 19 attendees VSCC OTIEC 7 attendees
   Training/Meeting	5/16/2024	Virtual meeting Mississippi Gulf Coast - FFSHC	A representative from the University of Alabama - OTIEC was scheduled to conduct a presentation on Heat Stress Illness Prevention.	Heat Stress	Mississippi Gulf Coast	MS	Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	15 attendees
   Training	June 2024	National Trenching Stand-Down Week	In conjunction with OSHA's National Trenching Safety Stand-Down, Ed Centers in Region IV conducted the following events: UA OTIEC June 5, 2024, a virtual training session focused on trenching safety June 26, 2024, In-person training session focused on trenching safety	Trenching Safety	Region-wide	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	UA OTIEC 34 and 10 attendees
   Training/Meeting	6/5/2024	Virtual Meeting/Training Event	During this period, both the NCSU OTIEC and the Georgia Tech - OTIEC participated in the Atlanta - FFSHC Annual Safety Day Event. Presentations by NCSU focused on Fall and Heat Illness Prevention. The Georgia Tech - OTIEC addressed the resources available to the local safety and health community.	Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, and Emotional Intelligence/Safety	Region-wide	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	Federal Workers and Safety and Health Programs	50+
   Training/Meeting	8/14/2024	Virtual Meeting/Training Event	During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NCSU supported the NC - FFSHC's meeting. The Southeast OTIEC at NCSU conducted a presentation focused on Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), which is the focus of OSHA's Safe + Sound Campaign this year.	Safety and Health Management, and Federal Workforce	North Carolina - FFSHC	NC	Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Programs	27 attendees
   Training/Meeting	August 2024	Webinar	In conjunction with OSHA's Safe + Sound, Ed Centers in Region IV conducted the following events: USF OTI EC On August 6, 2024, the USF OTIEC is hosting a complimentary free training events in support of OSHA's Safe+Sound campaign. Southeastern OTI EC at NCSU Monday, August 5, 2024, Safety and Health Management Basics - webinar Monday, August 26, 2024, OSHA's Safety Training Requirements - webinar Georgia Tech OTI EC Wednesday August 14, 2024, Safety as a Core Value and Safety and Health Management System Overview. UA OTIEC August 5, 2024, a virtual training session focused on trenching safety August 12, 2024, In-person training session focused on trenching safety VSCC OTIEC On Monday, August 12, 2024, the VSCC - OTIEC conducted OSHA courses #7500 in support of the OSHA Safe + Sound Campaign.	Safety and Health Management, and Construction	Region-wide	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC & TN	Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Programs	USF OTIEC 15 attendee Southeastern OTI EC at NCSU 105 attendees Southeastern OTI EC at NCSU 25 attendees GA Tech OTIEC 200+ attendees UA OTIEC 27 and 10 attendees VSCC - OTIEC 5 attendees
   Training	During this period	In-Person training sessions conducted for the AGC	During this period, the University of Alabama (UA) - OTIEC conducted training sessions on Mental Health/Suicide Prevention for the construction industry on the following dates: 2/20/2024 4/9/2024 6/24/2024	Mental Health/Suicide Prevention	Tuscaloosa	AL	Federal Workers, and Safety and Health Programs	10-attendees 9-attendees 10-attendees
   Training/Meeting	October 15,2024	South Florida - FFSHC meeting conducted in hybrid format	During this period, the Georgia Tech -OTIEC conducted a training session focused on ergonomics for the members of the South Florida - FFSHC meeting.	Ergonomic Safety	South Florida	FL	Federal Workers, Ergonomics, and Safety and Health Programs	15 attendees

   Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator, Atlanta Regional Office

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
SAN ANTONIO AREA OFFICE
AND
THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) San Antonio Area Office and the Consulate of Mexico in San Antonio, Texas (the Consulate), hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants;"

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect workers' rights for Mexican workers in the United States acknowledged in the Letter of Arrangement between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Department of Labor of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, concerning Workplace Safety and Health Protections Applicable to Mexican Workers in the United States, signed Washington, D.C., on September 2, 2021; and

RECOGNIZING that OSHA's Alliance Program provides for the establishment of cooperative relationships for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health;

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following:

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in San Antonio, Texas, and others 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).

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in San Antonio, Texas and counties covered by the consulate regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in San Antonio, Texas and counties covered by the consulate to promote understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• 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 San Antonio, Texas and counties covered by the consulate and their employers.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events.

Promotion of a National Dialogue

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting a joint dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• 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.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues affecting Mexican Nationals working in San Antonio, Texas and counties covered by the consulate 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.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Participant intends to meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, the Participants intend to meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

Nothing in this Arrangement commits the Participants to the expenditure of any funds.

This Arrangement may commence upon signature by both Participants. This Arrangement may continue for two (2) years from the date of signing. A Participant should endeavor to provide thirty (30) days advanced written notice of its intent to discontinue the Arrangement. This Arrangement may be modified in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Participants.

Signed at San Antonio, Texas, in duplicate, this 28th day of August, 2023, in the English and Spanish languages.

ARRANGEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
HOUSTON NORTH AND SOUTH AREA OFFICES
AND
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Houston North and South Area Offices and the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston, Texas (the Consulate), hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Participants;"

RECOGNIZING the joint commitment to protect workers' rights for Mexican workers in the United States acknowledged in the Letter of Arrangement between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Department of Labor of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States, concerning Workplace Safety and Health Protections Applicable to Mexican Workers in the United States, signed at Washington, D.C., on August 23, 2024; and

RECOGNIZING that OSHA's Alliance Program provides for the establishment of cooperative relationships for purposes such as training and education, outreach and communication, and promoting a national dialogue on workplace safety and health;

Intend to form an Alliance to achieve the following:

Overall Objective

The Participants intend to establish a collaborative relationship to provide Mexican Nationals in Houston, Texas, and others 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).

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following training and education goals:

• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Houston, Texas, regarding workplace safety and health.
• To develop training and education programs for Mexican workers and Mexican employers in Houston, Texas, to promote understanding of workers' rights and responsibilities of employers under the OSH Act, including the use of the OSHA complaint process.

Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following outreach and communication goals:

• 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 Houston, Texas, and their employers.
• To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
• To participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events.

Promotion of a National Dialogue

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following goals related to promoting a joint dialogue on workplace safety and health:

• 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.
• To convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on issues affecting Mexican Nationals working in Houston, Texas, 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.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each Participant intends to meet to develop a plan of action, determine working procedures, and identify the roles and responsibilities of the Participants. In addition, the Participants intend to meet at least three times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance.

Nothing in this Arrangement commits the Participants to the expenditure of any funds.

This Arrangement may commence upon signature by both Participants. This Arrangement may continue for two (2) years from the date of signing. A Participant should endeavor to provide thirty (30) days advanced written notice of its intent to discontinue the Arrangement. This Arrangement may be modified in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Participants.

Signed at The Consulate General of Mexico in Houston, Texas, in duplicate, this 26th day of August 2024, in the English and Spanish languages.