Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - September 30, 2023
Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - September 30, 2023
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, 2023
- Alliance Background
- Date Signed
June 12, 2008 - Date Renewed
February 25, 2011
April 12, 2016
July 18, 2018
March 25, 2021 - Evaluation Period
October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023 - 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.
- Date Signed
- Implementation Team Meetings
- February 2, 2023
- March 14, 2023
- April 11, 2023
- May 9, 2023
- June 13, 2023
- July 11, 2023
- August 8, 2023
- September 12, 2023
- Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals
Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.
| Dissemination Type | Date | Description | Emphasis Area(s)* | Number Reached (numeric value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissemination/ Presentations | Monthly | During this period, Safety Professionals within the ABC Membership conduct monthly safety meetings. These meetings focused on current state of the construction industry and safety issues that members might be facing. | Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers | 250 |
| Dissemination/ Presentations | Quarterly | During this period, Quarterly Toolbox Talks were distributed to all ABC members. These documents focused on Hurricane Preparedness, Strech & Flex, Heat Awareness | Safety and Health Management System, and Construction, | 1500 |
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 | 01/24/23 01/26/23 |
Concrete Sawing & Drilling Safety Seminar | GPRS | During this period, a representative from GPRS conducted training focused the following topic: 1) Concrete Sawing & Drilling Safety Seminar 2) Concrete Sawing & Drilling Safety Seminar |
Tampa & Fort Myers | FL | Safety and Health Management System, chemical/Hazard communication, and Construction | 50 35 |
| Training | 01/31/23 02/21/23 |
Insurance Market Update | Brown & Brown Insurance | During this period, a representative from GPRS conducted training focused the following topic: 1) State of the Commercial Insurance Market 2) Workers Compensation 101 |
Tampa | FL | Safety and Health Management System, chemical/Hazard communication, and Construction | 50 25 |
| Training | 03/23/23 04/04/23 04/25/23 |
Safety and Health Training | William Billups, US Safe Solutions | During this period, a representative from GPRS conducted training focused the following topic: 1) OSHA 30-hour 2) Scaffold Training & Safety 3) OSHA 10-hour |
Tampa | FL | Safety and Health Management System, chemical/Hazard communication, and Construction | 20 10 10 |
| Training | 04/04/23 8/22/2023 |
CPR/First Aid | Wishart Safety | During this period, a representative from GPRS conducted training focused the following topic: 1) CPR/First Aid 2) Bloodborne Pathogens |
Tampa | FL | Safety and Health Management System, chemical/Hazard communication, and Construction | 20 10 |
| Training | 04/12/23 | Lunch & Learn: OSHA Updates | Olja Correa, OSHA | During this period, a representative from OSHA provided the group with an OSHA Update. | Tampa | FL | Safety and Health Management System, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, and Construction | 25 |
| Training | 7/18/23 | ANSI Standard Update | Falltech | During this period, a representative from Falltech conducted an ANSI Standard Update, which focused on “Self-Retracting Devices.” | Tampa | FL | Safety and Health Management System, Fall Prevention, and Construction | 10 |
| Training | 08/17/23 | Creating a Safety Incentive Program | Colwill Engineering and Adams and Reese, LLP | During this period, a representative from Colwill Engineering and Adams and Reese, LLP, conducted a presentation on the following: “Creating a Safety Incentive Program.” He indicated that an effective program could improving your company’s safety program and the level of worker engagement. | Tampa | FL | Safety and Health Management System, and Small Business | 15 |
| Training | 09/13/23 | ABC Safety Academy | ABC National, Joe Xavier, Sr. Director of Health and Safety | During this period, a representative from ABC National conducted a presentation on the ABC Safety Academy. Potential benefits of the ABC Safety Academy include the following, enhanced safety performance, effective safety programs, enhanced safety culture, establishment of best practices, and others. | Tampa | FL | Safety and Health Management System, and Small Business | 20 |
| Training | 09/19/23 | Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Certification | Rob Mulford, DS Contracting | During this period, a representative from DS Contracting provided the group with a presentation on the ICRA Healthcare Certification Training Program. | Tampa | FL | Safety and Health Management System, and Small Business | 15 |
Report prepared by: Olja S. Correa, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office.
Philadelphia Region - Alliance Renewal Agreement - September 6, 2024
Philadelphia Region - Alliance Renewal Agreement - September 6, 2024
AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
ALLENTOWN AREA OFFICE
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Allentown Area Office, and Wage and Hour Division's (WHD) Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia District Offices, and the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI), continue to recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA, WHD, and LCTI hereby renew the Alliance signed September 8, 2022, with a continued emphasis on warehousing and materials logistics safety. Specifically, all organizations are committed to providing 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 safety and health hazards including overexertion, contact with objects, and fall hazards. Additionally, this Alliance will address issues related to WHD statutes and regulation related to the warehousing industry and temporary workforce and ensure that workers understand their rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
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 continue to meet monthly, as resources permit and 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 its' members 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:
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Share information on OSHA's National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
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Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
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Share information on wage and hour laws and regulations, including workplace rights with overtime, use of the Family and Medical Leave Act, and assurances that workers are safe from workplace harassment and retaliation when they claim their rights.
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Share information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print, and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA, WHD, and LCTI websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
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Assist LCTI in curriculum development or review regarding the Materials Logistics Program, occupational safety and health regulations, guidelines, and best practices, and wage and hour requirements.
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Speak, exhibit, or appear at conferences, local meetings, or other events, as time and resources permit.
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Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on warehouse and material logistics, workplace safety and health issues, and/or wage and hour issues to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace and/or to provide input on identified issues.
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Share information among OSHA and WHD personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding participating members' good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
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Encourage worker participation in workplace safety and health by permitting active participation in any local meetings, conference, or other events, as time and resources permit.
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Collaborate with other Alliance participants on specific issues and projects on the primary focused hazards within the industry, including overexertion, contact with objects, and falls.
Training and Education
The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:
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Review and provide input into training and education programs for the warehouse and materials logistics industry regarding workplace safety and health hazards and wage and hour regulations and communicate such information to constituent employers and workers.
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Deliver or arrange for the delivery of OSHA #7005 - Public Warehousing and Storage course.
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Review and provide input on training and education programs for the warehouse and materials logistics industry 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.
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 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 OSHA Allentown Area Office and the Wage and Hour District Offices (Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre) as well as representatives from the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute.
This agreement will remain in effect for five years. Any signatory may terminate their organization's participation in the agreement 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 6th day of September, 2024.
Jacob Ladd, Area Director
Allentown Area Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Dr. Lisa Greenawalt
Executive Director
Lehigh Career and Technical Institute
James Cain, District Director
USDOL/Wage & Hour
Philadelphia District Office
JoAnn Gregory, District Director
USDOL/Wage & Hour
Wilkes-Barre District Office
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