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Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - March 31, 2024


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - March 31, 2024

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ft. Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324
(954) 424-0242; Fax (954) 424-3073
And the
WeCount!

March 31, 2024

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:

      March 31, 2023

    2. Evaluation Period

      March 30, 2023 – March 31, 2024

    3. Overview:

      OSHA and WeCount! in Homestead, Florida agreed to form an Alliance to provide WeCount! members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect vulnerable workers, including low-wage and immigrant workers, by reducing and preventing their exposure to hazards in the agricultural and construction industries and increasing their understanding of the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

    4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond – Area Director
      Leny Chango – Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Alliance Participant
      Oscar Londoño, Co-Executive Director
      Claudia Navarro, Co-Executive Director

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    1. November 3, 2023
    2. December 4, 2023
    3. January 17, 2024
    4. February 12, 2024
    5. March 20, 2024

    In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period, including phone calls and emails, 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. In addition to these activities, WeCount! and OSHA participated in ongoing EMPLEO Taskforce Meetings with other USDOL stakeholders. OSHA also shared educational information, materials, and updated guidances to WeCount! through email, which WeCount! disseminated to members and the general public through year-round outreach and education efforts.

    Dissemination
    Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s) Number Reached
    Dissemination/ Stand & Speak Activity for National Farmworker Awareness Week 03/30/23 During National Farmworker Awareness Week, the OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) for the Ft. Lauderdale Area Office, representatives from WeCount!, and a representative from the US Department of Labor – Wage & Hour Division (WHD) visited seven (7) plant nurseries in Homestead, Florida, to provide brief presentations regarding workplace rights and heat illness, to agricultural workers. Agriculture, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Heat Illness Prevention

    112 (direct)

    950 (indirect)

    Dissemination/ OSHA Alliance Signing Activity and Workshop 03/31/23 On Cesar Chavez Day and the end of National Farmworker Awareness Week, OSHA and WeCount! conducted an Alliance signing ceremony in Homestead, Florida. An educational workshop with WeCount! members was also conducted. OSHA participants included the OSHA Area Director for the Ft. Lauderdale Area Office and the CAS. Agriculture, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Heat Illness Prevention 55 (direct)
    Dissemination/ Stand & Speak Activity for Workers Memorial Week 04/25/23 During Workers Memorial Week, the OSHA CAS and WeCount! visited day labor corners in North Miami, Florida, to educate construction workers on OSHA and heat illness prevention. Construction, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Heat Illness Prevention 40 (direct)
    Dissemination/ Stand & Speak Activity for Labor Rights Week 09/07/23 During Labor Rights Week, the OSHA CAS, WeCount!, and WHD visited five (5) plant nurseries in Homestead, Florida, to provide brief presentations regarding workplace rights and heat illness, to agricultural workers. Agriculture, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 212 (direct)
    Dissemination/ Worker Roundtable 09/13/23 On 09/13/23, WeCount! hosted a roundtable focused on agricultural workers, which included USDOL Acting Secretary Julie Su, the Area Director, and the CAS. Other local and regional USDOL representatives also participated. The event including a discuss of labor violations, enforcement in the agricultural industry, as well as heat illness prevention. This event was conducted in Homestead, Florida. Agriculture, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Heat Illness Prevention 10 (direct)
    Dissemination/ Health and Safety Education Workshop 02/17/24 On 02/17/24, WeCount! hosted a “Know-Your-Rights” workshop with construction workers in Miami, Florida. The event was focused on educating workers on OSHA requirements, workers' compensation, as well as general health and safety issues. OSHA's CAS attended the workshop and addressed worker's rights and the OSHA complaint system. Construction, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention 15 (direct)
    Dissemination/Strategic Partnership Panel at National Conference in Washington D.C. 03/04/24 On 03/04/24, WeCount!, OSHA CAS, and WHD participated in a panel on strategic partnerships at the National DOL Strategic Enforcement Partnership (DSEP) Project in Washington, D.C., organized by the National Employment Law Project and Workshop, to present on the Alliance and best practices in collaboration. N/A N/A
    Dissemination/ Training 03/23/24
    03/24/24
    On 03/23/24 and 03/24/24, WeCount!, with the support of an authorized trainer from MassCOSH, hosted a free OSHA 10-hour course for 33 construction workers in Miami, Florida. The OSHA CAS promoted the event to employers and employees. Construction, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, and Heat Illness Prevention 33 (direct)

Report Prepared by: Leny Chango, OSHA Compliance Assistant Specialist

Partnership #1351 - Agreement - April 04, 2024

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 2, 2024


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 2, 2024

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-East Area Office
2296 Henderson Mill Road, NE, Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
(770) 493-6644; Fax (770) 493-7725

Georgia Warehouse Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
April 2, 2024

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed
      February 22, 2023
    2. Evaluation Period
      February 22, 2023, through March 31, 2024
    3. Overview
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices and Ergonomics Assist Systems & Equipment Council (EASE) of MHI 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 EASE of MHI hereby form an Alliance to provide EASE of MHI members and others, including owners and operators of public warehouses and other third-party warehouses, with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers, including hard-to-reach and youth workers, by reducing and preventing exposure to ergonomics issues related to material handling.
    4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Robin Bennett, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Atlanta-East Area Office (AO)
      Jessica Bookman, Assistant Area Director (AAD), Savannah Area Office
      Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

      Alliance participant
      Anna Harreveld, manager of Industry Groups (ASRS, EASE, ICWM, ProGMA and SMA)
      Rob Beightol, Gorbel
      Randy Dickinson, Southworth
      Kelly Wehner- Boston Tech/EASE Chair
      Patrick Lippert- Hamilton
      Jodi Fritsch- Hamilton
      Michael Famularo- MHI
      Paul Schlumper, Georgia Tech
  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    • The Alliance group met of the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
      • April 5, 2023
      • May 4, 2023
      • May 12, 2023
      • August 2, 2023
      • November 2, 2023
      • December 21, 2023
      • January 4, 2024
      • February 1, 2024
    • In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.
  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

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

Dissemination Type

Date

Description

Emphasis Area(s)*

Number Reached (numeric value)

Dissemination

April 5, 2023

During this period, Georgia Tech Enterprise innovation Institute – Safety, Health and Environmental services Group joined the Alliance group as a stakeholder.

Small Business, Safety and Health Management System, and Ergonomics

N/A

Dissemination

August 2023

During this period, the Alliance group promoted OSHA’s Safe & Sound Campaign- promote via social media, potential blog integration (align applicable blog topic).

Small Business, Safety and Health Management System, and Ergonomics

100+

Dissemination

August 2, 2023

During this period, a representative with OSHA provided the Alliance group members with information regarding the following OSHA National Emphasis Programs (NEP):

  1. NEP for Heat
  2. NEP for Falls
  3. NEP for Warehousing

Small Business, Safety and Health Management System, and Ergonomics

100+

Dissemination

August 23, 2023

During this period, a representative with the Alliance group assisted in coordinating OSHA’s National Office presentation to the Teamster Warehouse Division regarding the OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations.

Small Business, Safety and Health Management System, and Ergonomics

N/A

Dissemination

Sept. 8, 2023

During this period, the Alliance group promoted the EASE Ergonomic Alliance during the Georgia Environmental, Health and Safety Conference.

Small Business, Safety and Health Management System, and Ergonomics

100+

Dissemination

January 18, 2024

During this period, a member of the Alliance group shared several ergonomic-related material handling guides to OSHA. These documents provide information regarding industry best practices.

Small Business, Safety and Health Management System, and Ergonomics

60+

Dissemination

March 11 – 14, 2024

During this period, OSHA support the annual MODEX Full Spectrum Supply Chain Show at the Georgia World Congress Center, in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. OSHA representatives staffed an exhibit booth and participated in a panel discussion.

Small Business, Safety and Health Management System, and Ergonomics

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(s) and Affiliation(s)

Title Of Presentation (if applicable)

City

State

Emphasis Area(s)*

Number Reached (numeric value)

Training/Presentation

April 11, 2023

Ergonomics Training Session

A representative from Blickle USA Wheels and Casters

During this period, Blickle USA Wheels and Casters, which is a member of the Alliance group, provided ergonomics training to OSHA employees from the three Georgia area offices. Blickle is a casters manufacturing facility with a cutting-edge ergonomics lab.

State-wide

GA

Safety and Health Management System, and General Industry

 

Training/Presentation

June 12, 2023

Warehouse Safety Training Course

Georgia Tech Enterprise innovation Institute – Safety, Health, and Environmental services Group

On June 12, 2023, the Georgia Tech Enterprise innovation Institute – Safety, Health and Environmental services Group conducted the OSHA 7005, which is the warehouse safety training course.

Atlanta

GA

Small Business, Safety and Health Management System, and Ergonomics

10

Report prepared by Robin Bennett, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Atlanta-East Area Office  

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 2, 2024


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 2, 2024

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-West Area Office
1995 North Park Place, Suite 525
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(678) 903-7301; Fax (770) 984-8855

Georgia Mental Health Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
April 2, 2024

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed
      April 1, 2022
    2. Evaluation Period
      April 1, 2023, through April 1, 2024
    3. Overview
      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta West Area Office, Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA-GA). The focus of this Alliance is to provide GAMH members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to mental health hazards and/or addressing work-related suicide and drug overdose issues in all industries.
    4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Marilyn Velez, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Atlanta-West Area Office (AO)
      Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

      Alliance participant
      Rana Bayakly, Georgia Department of Public Health (Georgia DPH)
      Cherie Drenzek, (DPH)
      Antionette Lavender, Georgia DPH
      Erin Clayton, Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA-GA)/ (Silence the Shame, Inc.)
      Charles Dansby (MHA-GA)
      Kimberly Erukunuakpor, (DPH),
      Robert Chapman (Holder Construction),
      Sam Socolow (Ashley Sling, Inc.)
      Rachel Holloman (DBHDD Suicide Prevention)
      Anne Montgomery, (Mercer SOM)
      Michelle Basey, (Mercer SOM)
      Gabriel Argueta, (DPH)
      Ursula Kelly, Emory University
  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    • The Alliance group met of the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
      • April 19, 2023
      • July 2, 2023
      • October 6, 2023
      • February 16, 2024
    • In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.
  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

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

Dissemination Type

Date

Description

Emphasis Area(s)*

Number Reached (numeric value)

Dissemination

During this period

During this period, the Alliance group promoted a Mental Health Safety Stand-Down for the month of May, in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. The event was promoted using email blast and the issuance of a news release.

Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

100+

Dissemination

May 5, 2023

During this period, the Alliance group’s Mental Health Safety Stand-Down conducted in support of Mental Health Awareness Month was promoted with an OSHA news release.

Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

100+

Dissemination

During this period

During this period, the Alliance group promoted the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) webinar titled, “Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry: Know the Signs and Help a Life.”

Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

100+

Dissemination

January 18, 2024

During this period, a member of the Alliance group promoted the Georgia Mental Health during the OSHA Region IV, Field Federal Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) annual FFSHC Forum. This annual event includes representative from all the OTI Education Centers in Region IV, all the OSHA Area Offices, as well as the nine (9) FFSHCs.  

Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and the Federal Workforce.

100+

Dissemination

During this period

During this period, a member of the Alliance group promoted OSHA’s new fact sheets on Workplace Mental Health, which are available in English and Spanish. The fact sheet provides workplaces with vital information and resources to address mental health concerns effectively and will be incorporated into the Introduction to OSHA module of the OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Outreach Training courses.

Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and the Federal Workforce.

100+

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

Activity Type

Date

Event Name

Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)

Title Of Presentation (if applicable)

City

State

Emphasis Area(s)*

Number Reached (numeric value)

Training/Presentation

Sept. 8, 2023

Georgia Environmental, Health and Safety Conference

Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance

During this period, a member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance conducted a at the Georgia Safety, Health and Environmental Conference in Savannah, GA on September 8, 2023. The presentation was titled “Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention: A Part of Workplace Safety.”

Savannah

GA

Safety and Health Management System, General Industry, and Construction workers

100+

Training/Presentation

Oct. 17, 2023

Georgia Struck-By Alliance meeting

Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance

During this period, a member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance conducted a presentation of mental health and suicide prevention for members of the Georgia Struck-By Alliance.  A needs assessment from the Georgia Department of Public Health was also shared with the group.

Atlanta

GA

Safety and Health Management System, Construction workers

16

Training/Presentation

Dec. 14, 2023

SELCAT, IBEW, SLCC/NECA Alliance Meeting

Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance

During this period, a member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance conducted a presentation of mental health and suicide prevention for members of the SELCAT, IBEW, NECA Alliance.

Region IV

AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, & TN

Safety and Health Management System, Construction workers

500+

Training/Presentation

Dec. 18, 2023

Alliance Meeting

Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance

During this period, member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance received a presentation, from Stephanie Basey and Anne Montgomery regarding Georgia Farmer Well-Being Study. A factsheet regarding the subject matter was also shared with the group.

South

Georgia

Safety and Health Management System, and Farmers

100+

Training/Presentation

During this Period

Alliance Meeting

Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance

Kimberly Erukunuakpor, PhD, MPH (Epidemiologist, GA DPH) presented the results from her analysis “Comparison of Drug Overdose Death Rates Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Major Occupation Groups, Georgia, 2019-2020.” Her analysis identifies occupation groups in Georgia with high increases in drug overdose deaths. Construction workers had the highest drug overdose death rate during both 2019 and 2020. Workers in Healthcare Support; Farming, Forestry, and Fishing; and Food Preparation and Serving Related occupations had the highest percent increases in drug overdoses during the pandemic.

Atlanta

GA

Safety and Health Management System

5

Training/Presentation

Jan. 22, 2024

Concern Beauty Barber Professional (CBBP) Alliance – Monday School

Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance

During this period, a member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance conducted a presentation of mental health and suicide prevention for members of the CBBP Alliance group.

Atlanta

GA

Safety and Health Management System, and General Industry,

5

Report prepared by Marilyn Velez, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Atlanta-West Area Office

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 2, 2024


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 2, 2024

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta Alliance
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
April 2, 2024

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed:
      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:
      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:
      April 11, 2023, through March 31, 2024

    3. Overview:
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals 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.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

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

    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 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/ Outreach April 11, 2023
    June 28, 2023
    June 29, 2023
    July 12, 2023
    Representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office and the Consulate of Honduras attended information/awareness sessions focused on the following: Human Trafficking; Labor Trafficking; Gang Facilitated Trafficking. Participants consist of a wide range of government agencies, community groups, as well as diplomatic representatives. Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, and Worker Rights 100+ attendees
    Dissemination/ Outreach April 11, 2023
    June 26, 2023
    During this period, Representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office and the Consulate of Honduras participated in meeting with the Latino Community Fund of Georgia, which were focused on worker rights. Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, and Worker Rights 100+ attendees
    Dissemination/ Outreach April 18, 2023
    August 25, 2023
    March 15, 2024
    During this period, Representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office and the Consulate of Honduras participated in meeting with the EMPLEO. Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, and Worker Rights 100+ attendees
    Dissemination/ Outreach August 15, 2023
    Nov. 21, 2023
    Feb. 20, 2024
    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, Small Business, and Worker Rights 100+ attendees
    Dissemination/ Outreach Sept. 11, 2023
    Oct. 10, 2023
    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. Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, and Worker Rights 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.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name and Affiliation Title Of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Outreach/Training

    April 26, 2023

    August 28, 2023

    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:
    1) Worker Memorial Day
    2) Labor Rights Week
    Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business 100+ attendees
    Outreach/Training Sept. 14, 2023 During this period Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office During this period, Representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office and the Consulate of Honduras participated in a meeting and information session with the Mayor of Atlanta Office's. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business 25+ attendees
    Outreach/Training

    Oct. 12, 2023

    March 5 & 7, 2024

    During this period US DOL OSHA, WHD and ETA Representatives from the OSHA, Wage & Hour Division, and Employee Training Administration collaborated to provided training to farmers and farm workers in South Georgia. Topics addressed included the following:
    1) H2A program
    2) Common Farm Hazards
    3) Migrant Housing
    4) OSHA Recordkeeping
    5) Heat Illness Prevention
    Macon, Athens, and Tifton GA Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, 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.

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 2, 2024


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 2, 2024

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta Alliance
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
April 2, 2024

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed:
      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:
      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:
      April 11, 2023, through March 31, 2024

    3. Overview:
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals 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.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

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

    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 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/Outreach April 11, 2023
    June 28, 2023
    June 29, 2023
    July 12, 2023
    Representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office and the Consulate of El Salvador attended information/awareness sessions focused on the following: Human Trafficking; Labor Trafficking; Gang Facilitated Trafficking. Participants consist of a wide range of government agencies, community groups, as well as diplomatic representatives. Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, and Worker Rights 100+ attendees
    Dissemination/ Outreach April 11, 2023
    June 26, 2023
    During this period, Representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office and the Consulate of El Salvador participated in meeting with the Latino Community Fund of Georgia, which were focused on worker rights. Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, and Worker Rights 100+ attendees
    Dissemination/ Outreach April 18, 2023
    August 25, 2023
    March 15, 2024
    During this period, Representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office and the Consulate of El Salvador participated in meeting with the EMPLEO. Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, and Worker Rights 100+ attendees
    Dissemination/ Outreach August 15, 2023
    Nov. 21, 2023
    Feb. 20, 2024
    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, Small Business, and Worker Rights 100+ attendees
    Dissemination/ Outreach Sept. 11, 2023
    Oct. 10, 2023
    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. Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, Small Business, and Worker Rights 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.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name and Affiliation Title Of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Outreach/Training

    April 26, 2023

    August 28, 2023

    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:
    1) Worker Memorial Day
    2) Labor Rights Week
    Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business 100+ attendees
    Outreach/Training

    Sept. 14, 2023

    During this period Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office During this period, Representatives from the Alliance group including OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office and the Consulate of El Salvador participated in a meeting and information session with the Mayor of Atlanta Office's. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker, and Small Business 25+ attendees
    Outreach/Training

    Oct. 12, 2023

    March 5 & 7, 2024

    During this period US DOL OSHA, WHD and ETA Representatives from the OSHA, Wage & Hour Division, and Employee Training Administration collaborated to provided training to farmers and farm workers in South Georgia. Topics addressed included the following:
    1) H2A program
    2) Common Farm Hazards
    3) Migrant Housing
    4) OSHA Recordkeeping
    5) Heat Illness Prevention
    Macon, Athens, and Tifton GA Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, 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.

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 1, 2024


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 1, 2024

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
ABC Mississippi Chapter Alliance
April 1, 2024

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed
      August 16, 2022

    2. Dates Renewed
      N/A

    3. Evaluation Period:
      August 16, 2022, through April 1, 2024

    4. Alliance Overview and Goals
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Jackson Area Office and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Mississippi Chapter ("ABC, MS Chapter") 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 the ABC, MS Chapter hereby form an Alliance to provide members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to hazards commonly found in trenching and excavation, scaffolding, and confined spaces, as well as other prevalent safety and health hazards in the construction industry such as falls, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    Most of the communication with the Area and Regional Offices was conducted via email by the Alliance group. The Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals Dissemination:
    Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

Dissemination
Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
Dissemination May 2023 During this period, OSHA’s 2023 National Fall Stand-Down was promoted to the Alliance group and OSHA outreach materials was shared with the group. Small Business, Safety & Health Programs, and Construction Industry 100+
Dissemination June 2023 During this period, OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevent National Emphasis Program (NEP) was promoted to the Alliance group and OSHA outreach materials was shared with the group. Small Business, Safety & Health Programs, and Construction Industry 100+
Dissemination July 2023 During this period, OSHA’s Fall National Emphasis Program (NEP) webinar conducted by Region IV was promoted to the Alliance group. Small Business, Safety & Health Programs, and Construction Industry 100+
Dissemination December 2023 During this period, the Region IV webinar for OSHA’s Enforcement Initiative for Engineered Stone Fabrication/Silica NEP was promoted to the Alliance group. Small Business, Safety & Health Programs, and Construction Industry 100+
Dissemination January 2024 During this period, the OSHA Mental Health Awareness Posters in English and Spanish were distributed to the Alliance group. Small Business, Safety & Health Programs, and Construction Industry 100+

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative..

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/Presentation 5/8/23 and 7/10/23 Mental Health First Aid Mandy McIntyre, Owner, Level-Up Consulting Service During this period, the alliance group conducted a training session focused on mental health/first aid, as well as workers’ rights. Pearl MS Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, Small Business 55
Training/Presentation January thru August 2023 Fall Protection Sherry Dunlap and Safety Directors throughout our membership During this period, the alliance group conducted a training session focused on the following:
1) fall protection
2) forklift telehandler certification
3) aerial/scissor lift certification
4) excavation competent person
heat Illness prevention
5) crystalline silica awareness
6) hearing conservation
7) hazard communication
8) 1st Aid/CPR
9) OSHA 10-hour
10) machine guarding
11) electrical safety
12) caught between/struck-by
Statewide MS Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Recordkeeping/ Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, Small Business 2,755
Meeting/Award Ceremony Sept. 28, 2023 ABC MS Safety Awards Luncheon Sherry Dunlap, /Safety Director ABC MS During this period, the alliance group conducted the annual ABC MS Safety Awards Luncheon, which recognizes achievement in safety and health. Brandon MS Construction, Small Business 150+

Report prepared by: Christian Arroyo-Torres, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Jackson Area Office

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - March 11, 2024


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - March 11, 2024

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, Florida

March 11, 2024

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed:
      December 10, 2021
    2. Evaluation Period
      February 03, 2023 – March 11, 2024
    3. Overview:
      OSHA and the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, Florida agreed to provide information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly by reducing and preventing exposures to hazards in the construction industry.  The Alliance participants will also work to increase the understanding of worker's rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
    4. Implementation Team Members
      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond – Area Director
      Leny Chango – Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Alliance participant
      Jonathan Chait Auerbach, Consul General
      Alexia Núñez, Acting Consul General
      Eliel Campuzano, Acting Consul General
      José Manuel Murillo, Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs
  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    1. 04/28/2023
    2. 05/02/2023
    3. 08/15/2023

      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/

Stand & Speak Activity/ Exhibit Booth

05/01/23

During this period, a representative from OSHA conducted a presentation and handed out material, focused on fall hazard and protections as well as occupational safety and health hazards and worker’s rights, to the workers at the consulate.

Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention

50

Dissemination/

Stand & Speak Activity/ Exhibit Booth

08/10/23

During this period, a representative from OSHA conducted a presentation and handed out material, focused on fall hazard and protections as well as occupational safety and health hazards and worker’s rights, to the workers at the consulate.

Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention

80

Dissemination/

Exhibit Booth

08/29/23

During this period, a representative from OSHA supported the Consulate’s Labor Rights week activities and promoted OSHA’s Safe & Sound Campaign. Outreach material was also distributed to workers, which focused on hazard recognition and workplace rights.

Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention

80

Dissemination/

Speech

 

08/31/23

During this period, the Area Director (AD) and the Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office conducted presentations in English and Spanish, which commemorated Labor Rights Week. This activity was also conducted in conjunction with the El Sol Alliance and the Alliance with the EL Salvador Consulate in Miami, Florida.

Agriculture,

Construction, Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention

100

Dissemination/

Training

09/14/23

During this period, a representative from OSHA conducted a presentation and handed out material to the workers at the consulate, focused on Safe & Sound at job sites, occupational safety and health hazard recognition, and workers’ rights.

Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention

150

Dissemination/

Training/Mobile Consulate

09/21/23

During this period, OSHA supported the Mobile Consulate activity at La Belle, FL. A representative from OSHA conducted a presentation and handed out material to the workers at the consulate, focused on Safe & Sound at job sites, occupational safety and health hazard recognition, and workers’ rights.

Agriculture,

Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention

150

Dissemination/

Training/Mobile Consulate

09/24/23

During this period, OSHA supported the Mobile Consulate activity at La Belle, FL. A representative from OSHA conducted a presentation and handed out material to the workers at the consulate, focused on Safe & Sound at job sites, occupational safety and health hazard recognition, and workers’ rights.

Agriculture,

Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention

200

Dissemination/

Training/Mobile Consulate

11/18/23

During this period, OSHA supported the Mobile Consulate activity at Port St. Lucie, FL. An Assistant Area Director from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office conducted a presentation and handed out material to the workers at the consulate, focused on Safe & Sound at job sites, occupational safety and health hazard recognition, and workers’ rights.

Agriculture,

Construction, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention

150

Dissemination/

Training/Mobile Consulate

01/20/24

During this period, OSHA supported the Mobile Consulate activity at Immokalee, FL. OSHA conducted a presentation and handed out material to the workers at the consulate, focused on Safe & Sound at job sites, occupational safety and health hazard recognition, and workers’ rights. This event was conducted in conjunction with the RCMA (Redlands Christian Migrant Association).

Agriculture,

Construction, Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention and Heat Illness Prevention

100

Dissemination/

Training/Mobile Consulate

02/02/24

During this period, a representative from OSHA conducted a presentation and handed out material to at the Mexican Consulate in Miami, Florida. The presentation focused on Safe & Sound at job sites, occupational safety and health hazard recognition, and workers’ rights.

Construction, Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers, Small Businesses, Fall Prevention

50

Report Prepared by:  Leny Chango, CAS, Ft. Lauderdale Area Office